The origin of Phytophthora infestans, which was responsible for the Irish Potato Famine is a point of debate. Now American researchers hope to have cleared that up.
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Overcoming salt stress with a one-two punch
Some plants thrive in a salty environment. Now Japanese researchers show that one of them, Vigna marina, thanks its extreme salt tolerance due to a two-pronged approach.
Eavesdropping vs conscious warning
Plants warn neighbouring plants against attach, don’t they? A new study shows that plants might not be as altruistic as we think.
Flexible cell walls
A new study shows that cell wall flexibility determines how plant cells react to damaged neighbours.
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