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A study led by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne has shown that the ability to ...

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In a groundbreaking study, scientists have unveiled a novel method to aid plant healing using bacterial cellulose bandages.

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A new study has revealed the pivotal role of theanine, a unique amino acid, in the early growth and development of tea ...