Tag: Shimon Gepstein

The genetically engineered tobacco plants in Gepstein’s study survived not being watered for a few weeks.

How serendipity in an Israeli lab led to drought-resistant plants

Shimon Gepstein’s researchers forgot to water their engineered tobacco plants, stumbling upon a huge innovation for a hungry planet.

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Tag: Shimon Gepstein

How serendipity in an Israeli lab led to drought-resistant plants

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