In a new study, researchers have come across a gene that is similar to thermostat and could help them engineer drought-resistant crops. According to the researchers of Duke University, the gene, called OSCA1, encodes a protein in the cell membrane of plants that senses changes in water availability and adjusts the plant's water conservation machinery accordingly. Water shortages are expected to become more frequent and severe if climate change makes ...
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