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Cutting down on one 'super fat' could help plants survive climate change

Spartans discover how a plant biochemical could lead to novel approaches for growing crops that are more resilient to fluctuating temperatures

Climate change doesn’t just mean warmer weather. Cold spells can hit unusual lows, too, and the fluctuations between warm and chilly are becoming more extreme.

Even drops of a few degrees can be tough on growing plants. If temperature swings become too large for crops to endure, that means less food for the planet. That’s why researchers around the globe are working to build up plant resiliency.

Read the full story on MSUToday.