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Plants prepackage beneficial microbes in their seeds - Plants have a symbiotic relationship with certain bacteria. These commensal bacteria help the plants extract nutrients and defend against invaders -- an important step in preventing pathogens from contaminating fruits and vegetables. Now, scientists have discovered that plants may package their commensal bacteria inside of seeds; thus ensuring that sprouting plants are colonized from the beginning. ow.ly/2OrA3M
Posted on: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:15:27 +0000

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