Newly discovered corn trait may help improve crop drought tolerance

Newly discovered corn trait may help improve crop drought tolerance. Researchers report some corn plants are genetically predisposed to develop longer, less constricted water-conducting tissues and deeper roots, which helps them deal with drought.

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Trechos de apoio da pauta: Researchers report some corn plants are genetically predisposed to develop longer, less constricted water-conducting tissues and deeper roots, which helps them deal with drought. That's the conclusion of a team led by Penn State researchers that conducted a study of the plant's xylem tissue, which moves water upward from the roots to the leaves.

• Ponto de atenção: newly.
• Ponto de atenção: discovered.
• Ponto de atenção: corn.

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