How plant roots change their growth pattern during 'puberty' has implications for climate-resilient agriculture

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Nov 14, 2024, 3:00 pm84 ptsTrending
Understanding how roots grow can help us develop plants that—for example—are more resistant to drought. Research by Prof. Bert De Rybel's team (VIB-UGent), in collaboration with the VIB Screening Core and Ghent University, uncovers how roots go through a "puberty" phase, which could have important…

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