Tomato plants delay shoot meristem maturation to achieve heat-stress resilience

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Apr 2, 2025, 12:13 pm43 pts
As global temperatures continue to rise, extreme heat waves pose a significant threat to agricultural productivity. Studies estimate that for every 1°C increase above pre-industrial levels, crop yields decline by approximately 6–8%. The ability of plants to withstand heat stress is therefore critical for…

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