Stanford scientists reveal how grass developed a better way to breathe

Stanford scientists reveal how grass developed a better way to breathe 03/21/2017 11:47 AM EDT Grasses are better able to withstand drought or high temperatures than many other plants in large part due to changes in their pores, called stomata. Stanford University scientists have discovered how grasses produce these altered pores, which could someday lead to crops that can better survive climate change. Full story at http://news.stanford.edu/2017/03/16/grass-developed-better-way-breathe/ Source Stanford University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111