Press/Media: Research
You would think that being under constant stress is a bad thing, but for plants, it comes with some added benefits, new research shows. Plant scientists at Lancaster University have found that plant parents, exposed to pesticides, disease or other stressors, can pass on their immunity to their seedlings, resulting in stronger offspring.
| Title | For Plants, More Stress Means Stronger Offspring |
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| Degree of recognition | International |
| Media name/outlet | Nature World News |
| Media type | Web |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| Date | 7/10/14 |
| Description | You would think that being under constant stress is a bad thing, but for plants, it comes with some added benefits, new research shows. Plant scientists at Lancaster University have found that plant parents, exposed to pesticides, disease or other stressors, can pass on their immunity to their seedlings, resulting in stronger offspring. |
| Producer/Author | Jenna Iacurci |
| Persons | Mike Roberts |