Researcher grows roots on upper part of plant
Friday, October 31, 2008 - 10:21
in Biology & Nature
The molecular cell biologist Pankaj Dhonukshe from Utrecht University has succeeded in growing roots on plants at places where normally leaves would grow. This important step in plant modification can be highly beneficial for improving crop yields and efficiency in the agricultural sector...
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