science Phys Org 2026-09-03

Scientists discover molecule that helps plants grow in crowded environments

Researchers have identified the role of the AKT5 potassium channel in Arabidopsis thaliana, explaining how plants adapt their leaf stalk growth in crowded conditions.

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