Nematode pheromone may help plants resist pathogens
Plant pathogens cause up to 40% of global crop losses annually, threatening food security. Researchers are exploring ways to strengthen plant immune systems, similar to human vaccination. A nematode pheromone could potentially prime plants to better withstand biological threats.
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