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Plants' unusual genetics may help them adapt to climate change

Updated 2026-05-14 23:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Many plants possess multiple sets of chromosomes, a trait that could aid their adaptation to environmental changes like climate change.

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Unlike humans, many plants have more than two sets of chromosomes. This trait may help them adapt to environmental upheaval, such as climate change.
2026-05-14 21:07 UTC
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