In a breakthrough study published in Nature, a team of natural scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, have made an exciting discovery in the quest to genetically engineer plants that are more resilient to drought and disease. The team has identified a genetic mechanism that allows plants to sense their environment and respond to changes in temperature and humidity. This discovery could lead to the development of plants that are better adapted to extreme environmental conditions such as drought and high temperatures. By understanding the genetic basis for the plants’ response to environmental conditions, the team hopes to develop crops that are better able to thrive in changing climates.

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source: Phys.org