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Unique communication strategy discovered in stem cell pathway controlling plant growth – Science Daily

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2018-03-31 NEWS

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Unique communication strategy discovered in stem cell pathway controlling plant growth
Science Daily
Plant growth and development depend on structures called meristems — reservoirs in plants that contain stem cells. When prompted by peptide signals, stem cells in the meristem develop into any of the plant’s organs — roots, leaves, or flowers, for

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2018-03-31 NEWS

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From CRISPR to Crisper, Food’s Getting Reprogrammed
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Simplified versions of CRISPR gene editing technology are already being used to alter fruits, vegetables and meats for sale in the U.S. and U.K., and advocates say the possibility of ramping up production could mean CRISPR is the key to feeding an ever