Shapeshifting plant roots rely on a balance of anatomy, metabolism, and microbes to maximise survival
September 11, 2026
September 11, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 11 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release:
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Shapeshifting plant roots rely on a balance of anatomy, metabolism, and microbes to maximise survival
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Scientists have identified the mechanisms that allow plants to change their root anatomy to maximise survival when nutrients are scarce. The findings could pave the way for developing new ways to improve beneficial plant-microbe interactions . . .
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Shapeshifting plant roots rely on a balance of anatomy, metabolism, and microbes to maximise survival
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Scientists have identified the mechanisms that allow plants to change their root anatomy to maximise survival when nutrients are scarce. The findings could pave the way for developing new ways to improve beneficial plant-microbe interactions . . .