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A metabolic compound that regulates growth of rice plants and limits witchweed infestation could boost crop yields.

A compound that binds to and inhibits a crucial receptor protein offers a new route for controlling a parasitic plant.

Bacteria isolated from desert plants could provide the key to maintaining productive agriculture in arid regions.

Passionate plant scientist Mark Tester conducts ground-breaking research into plants that could one day help feed the world.