A newly discovered gene helped this moss defy gravity
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A newly discovered gene helps moss thrive under extreme gravity, with spreading earthmoss showing 36-52% increased photosynthesis rates when grown at 6-10 times Earth's gravity. Scientists identified the "Issunboshi1" gene responsible for enlarging chloroplasts and boosting photosynthesis, potentially offering insights into plant adaptation mechanisms and ways to enhance plant productivity in various environments.
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