Scientists find immune molecule that supercharges plant growth
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Biologists at UC San Diego discovered itaconate, a molecule with immune system functions in animals, also exists in plants. The study found itaconate stimulates plant growth, especially in corn seedlings, and is involved in primary metabolism and stress response. This discovery could lead to improved crop growth methods and provide insights into itaconate's role in human development.
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