Increasing plant group productivity through latent genetic variation for cooperation
S. E. Wuest, N. D. Pires, S. Luo, F. Vasseur, J. Messier, U. Grossniklaus, P. A. Niklaus
The paper identifies a genetic locus that promotes cooperation in plant stands, increasing productivity in high-density monocultures by reducing root competition and enhancing disease resistance.
bioRxiv · Mar 29, 2022Plant Biology