A new Nature study reveals how plants naturally adapt to compacted soil — a growing global problem intensified by heavy machinery and climate-related drought. Researchers found that ethylene triggers the OsARF1 gene, reshaping root structure to act like a biological wedge. This breakthrough opens opportunities to breed crops with stronger, redesigned roots, helping farmers maintain yields in increasingly dense, degraded soils.
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