Plants pass on ‘memory’ of stress to some progeny, making them more resilient
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - 17:40
in Biology & Nature
By manipulating the expression of one gene, geneticists can induce a form of “stress memory” in plants that is inherited by some progeny, giving them the potential for more vigorous, hardy and productive growth, according to Penn State researchers, who suggest the discovery has significant implications for plant breeding. And because the technique is epigenetic — […]