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Plants 'Remember' Stress, Boosting Resilience for Future Generations

2/20/2025

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Plants possess an incredible ability to "remember" stress, thanks to epigenetic changes that bolster their defenses against pests and diseases. This remarkable process, called immune priming, not only helps plants adapt but may also allow them to pass on their resilience to future generations. This discovery opens doors to sustainable crop protection in the face of climate change.

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Plants possess an incredible ability to "remember" stress, thanks to epigenetic changes that bolster their defenses against pests and diseases. This remarkable process, called immune priming, not only helps plants adapt but may also allow them to pass on their resilience to future generations. This discovery opens doors to sustainable crop protection in the face of climate change.