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Research discovers plants utilize drought stress hormone to block snacking spider mites
When there is a water shortage, plants act to conserve water by producing the drought stress hormone ABA to close their stomata. Coincidentally, the closure of stomata also obstructs the preferred ...
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New genetic pathway unlocks drought-resistant cucumbers with fewer branches
CsAGL16, that simultaneously regulates lateral branch development and drought tolerance in cucumbers. This dual-function ...