Wednesday, May 24, 2017

More genes turned on when plants compete

05/24/2017 01:57 PM EDT

California clover

Some people travel to northern California for wine. However, Maren Friesen, Michigan State University plant biologist, treks to the Golden State for clover. The lessons of plant diversity and competition learned from a clover patch, which are featured in a special issue of the Journal of Ecology, can potentially unlock secrets on plant interactions around the globe.


Full story at http://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2017/more-genes-turned-on-when-plants-compete/?utm_campaign=media-pitch&utm_medium=email

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Michigan State University


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