Plants upcycle gene functions to suit their roots.

The plant root is a crucial organ for adaptation to dynamic environments, but to date the degree of functional conservation of root developmental programs has remained unknown. A recent report by Kajala et al. sheds light on the cross-species conservation and repurposing of root gene functions in a manner pertinent to attempts to ensure future yield stability. Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Feng Zhu, Alisdair R Fernie. Plants upcycle gene functions to suit their roots. Trends in plant science. 2021 Oct;26(10):996-998

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