In the blistering heat of Death Valley, Tidestromia oblongifolia thrives where few lifeforms can survive. Researchers at Michigan State University found that this plant rewires its photosynthesis and gene expression to thrive under temperatures that cripple most crops.

Its cells and enzymes adapt with stunning speed, making it the most heat-tolerant plant ever recorded. The (…)

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Author:Morgan Koetje Magilligan, Michigan State University
Published on:2025-11-07 19:59:00
Source: scitechdaily.com