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Plants Evolve to Avoid Rotting Neighbors

Updated 2026-10-17 12:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists have discovered that plants can move away from decaying organic matter, a new mechanism for protecting themselves against harmful microbes. This finding could have implications for agriculture and plant health.

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Scientific American
A new discovery reveals how plants protect themselves from microbes in rotting material
2026-10-17 11:00 UTC
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