O nouă armă împotriva unei ciuperci care amenință agricultura globală. Ce au descoperit cercetătorii

Researchers have developed an experimental method to enhance plant immunity against a fungus threatening global food security. This approach targets the Magnaporthe oryzae fungus, responsible for severe rice infections. By modifying immune receptors in plants, they aim to enable simultaneous recognition of multiple fungal threats. Initial tests have shown promise, but further research is needed to confirm effectiveness in whole plants. If successful, this could lead to more resilient crops against fungal diseases, crucial for food production.