Researchers identify genetic variants that help plants grow in low-iron environments, which could improve crop yields
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 16:02
in Biology & Nature
Just like people, plants need iron to grow and stay healthy. But some plants are better at getting this essential nutrient from the soil than others. Now, a study led by a researcher at the Salk Institute has found that variants of a single gene can largely determine a plant's ability to thrive in environments where iron is scarce.