When Under Attack, Plants Can Signal Microbial Friends for Help
Friday, October 17, 2008 - 12:21
in Biology & Nature
Researchers at the University of Delaware have discovered that when the leaf of a plant is under attack by a pathogen, it can send out an S.O.S. to the roots for help, and the roots will respond by secreting an acid that brings beneficial bacteria to the rescue.
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