A research team has uncovered the mechanism and underlying reason behind the transformation of residual cells into epidermal ... valuable insights into plant survival strategies and growth ...

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Once inside the leaf (Fig. 1), microplastics move through spaces between plant cells and can also accumulate inside tiny hair-like structures, called trichomes, on the surface of leaves.

The method involves mixing one part salt with two parts water and pouring ... leading to cell damage and dehydration of the plant. "Once you've whipped up your salt solution, gently pour the ...

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However, they still require proteins made from instructions in the cell nucleus to function properly ... who is also a member of the Purdue Center for Plant Biology. "This discovery deepens ...