Plants reprogram their cells to fight invaders. Here’s how. Duke Today, Aug. 25, 2022. Findings could help scientists bolster crops’ immune systems without sacrificing yield. Picked up by Futurity.
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No one-size-fits-all for plant defenses
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No one-size-fits-all for plant defenses. 1100 Words, Duke Research, June 21, 2021. This butterfly may be happily slurping nectar from a harmless-looking wildflower, but if its caterpillars nibble on the leaves they’re in for a nasty surprise.
Time-lapse reveals the hidden dance of roots
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Time-lapse reveals the hidden dance of roots. Duke Today, Feb. 19, 2021. One of the first orders of business for any plant seed is to put out its first root. Time-lapse footage and soft-bodied robots reveal how roots search hard soil for the path of least resistance. Picked up by MSN and Yahoo! Canada News, News18.
Young plant species still mix it up
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Young plant species still mix it up. 1,100 Words on Duke Research. April 16, 2019. Throughout the southeastern U.S., these purple and white morning glories are splitting into separate species, and biologists are studying the process in action.