Transcriptomics unlock how root cells 'sense' and adapt to soil

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Apr 30, 2025, 11:00 am69 pts
Scientists have discovered, for the first time, how root cells respond to their complex soil environment, revealing that roots actively "sense" their microenvironment and mount precise, cell-specific molecular responses. The findings could help the development of crops that are resistant to climate stress.

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