Cruciferous plants' pungent defense mechanism: How repurposed stomatal genes also fend off herbivores

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Mar 28, 2025, 12:53 pm848 ptsInterestingTop
Throughout evolution, plants have continuously adapted to survive in changing environments. Apart from complex structural changes, plants have also developed various defense strategies against herbivores, including tougher protective layers, thorns, and chemical deterrents.

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