Glowing plants reveal immune responses around infection sites via two colors
Researchers have developed a new method using two-color luminescence to track gene activity in plants more accurately. This technique allows scientists to distinguish between biological gene expression and environmental metabolic changes.
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This advancement improves the precision of plant physiology research, which could lead to better understanding of crop responses to disease and environmental stress.
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