Plant gene discovery could help scientists develop heat-tolerant crops
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Researchers have discovered two genes that control heat and temperature response in plants, which they say could lead to helping crops better survive and thrive with global climate change. Photo by FreePhotosART/Pixabaylink
April 6 (UPI) -- Model suggests crop yields will decline as the planet warms. Most crops don't tolerate extreme heat and prolonged droughts.
Recently, researchers discovered a gene that helps plants sense heat. Scientists hope their discovery -- detailed in a new paper, published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications -- will enable the development of more heat-resistant crop varieties.