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Gene-expression study reveals 2-in-1 root armor protects plants from environmental stressors, fights climate change
Previous periderm studies consisted of bulk analyses that, despite providing valuable insights, were not able to capture cell type specificity. To correct this, the Salk team applied modern single ...
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Two-in-one root armor protects plants from environmental stressors and fights climate change
“Other studies grind up entire roots and study them in bulk, but single-cell analysis allowed us to understand the genetic development of each individual cell type in the periderm. This means we ...