Scientists Reveals Secrets Of Drought Resistance

Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 23:35 in Biology & Nature

Biologists have solved the structure of a critical molecule that helps plants survive during droughts. Understanding the inner workings of this molecule may help scientists design new ways to protect crops against prolonged dry periods, potentially improving crop yields worldwide, aiding biofuels production on marginal lands and mitigating drought's human and economic costs.

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