Scent-producing gene could one day help protect crops from parasites.
A plant has been genetically engineered to produce a scent that attracts protective insects. The idea could help plant breeders select for crops that produce a high amount of such chemical smells, reducing the need for pesticides.
A plant has been genetically engineered to produce a scent that attracts protective insects. The idea could help plant breeders select for crops that produce a high amount of such chemical smells, reducing the need for pesticides.
