Thursday, October 22, 2020

Grafting with epigenetically-modified rootstock yields surprise

Novel grafted plants -- consisting of rootstock epigenetically modified to 'believe' it has been under stress -- joined to an unmodified scion, or above-ground shoot, give rise to progeny that are more vigorous, productive and resilient than the parental plants.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35iXZqm

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