Stomatal CO2/bicarbonate Sensor Consists of Two Interacting Protein Kinases
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Published in Science Advances · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers found a molecular pathway that plants use to direct their carbon dioxide intake, allowing for more efficient water use and increased crop resilience. This breakthrough could lead to new tools for crop breeders and farmers to produce crops robust enough for the changing environment.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Scientists discover mechanism plants use to control 'mouths' U.S. National Science Foundation · Dec 7, 2022 · first to report
- Researchers identify elusive carbon dioxide sensor in plants that controls water loss University of California - San Diego · Dec 7, 2022
- Scientists find unlikely pairs of DNA elements and regulator proteins make small plant stem cells destined to become tiny mouths Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), Nagoya University · Feb 8, 2023