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Researchers solve mystery of how plants sense touch
Researchers say they have solved the long-standing mystery of how plants sense touch, according to a science news release. The finding explains the mechanism plants use to respond to physical contact, with potential implications for plant biology and agriculture. Details of the research team and findings have not yet been widely reported.
Why now: News of a breakthrough resolving a long-standing question in plant biology is drawing scientific and public interest.
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- Researchers solve mystery of how plants sense touch · EurekAlert! Science News Releases
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