Stressed plants release aspirin-like chemical
Friday, September 19, 2008 - 01:56
in Biology & Nature
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Plants stressed by drought or unseasonable temperatures squirt out an aspirin-like chemical, researchers reported on Thursday in a finding that may some day help farmers watch for trouble.
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