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Genetic underpinnings of environmental stress identified in model plant - EurekAlert


<p>Hiroshima University researchers have identified 14 genes that thale cress &mdash; a plant commonly used in genetic investigations since its genome is well documented &mdash; express more when responding to five specific stressors, as well as eight genes that the plant suppresses.</p>

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