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Briefing: How plants stop growing to survive stress: Retired scientist's persistence reveals insight to boost farm yields

Strategic angle: UC Riverside researchers have identified a mechanism that allows plants to rapidly slow growth in response to extreme environmental stress.

Editorial StaffMarch 26, 20261 min read

Research could help farmers grow more resilient crops.

Findings stem from the persistence of a retired scientist.

Study published in Phys.org highlights significant agricultural implications.