Researchers in Switzerland have discovered a mechanism that enables plants to store water more efficiently and better tolerate drought.
In Switzerland, thale cress can be found growing wild in fields, meadows and along forest paths mainly in canton Ticino.
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Researchers in Switzerland have discovered a mechanism that enables plants to store water more efficiently and better tolerate drought – an advance that could help strengthen global food security.
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June 4, 2026 - 09:00
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