c/science · by ziltoid101@lemmy.world · 1yBranching out: Nitrogen-dependent modulation of strigolactone signaling https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S167420522400358717 points · 2 comments · view on lemmy.world
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MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 1y
Those are words.
ziltoid101@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
It wouldn't be science without some jargon :P
Basically, a new mechanism has been found - low nitrogen influences the signalling of a plant hormone to reduce the number of branches. Particularly pertinent to cereal crops and could help lower the need for nitrogen fertilisers!