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A widely studied lab plant has revealed a previously unknown organ

It’s unclear how Arabidopsis thaliana uses the newly discovered part

image of Arabidopsis thaliana plant

A plant called Arabidopsis thaliana has been studied widely for decades, favored by scientists for its compact, easy-to-grow nature. But scientists never noticed one of its organs, until now.

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By Jaime Chambers

- More than 2 years ago

A common lab plant that’s been poked and put under microscopes for decades may seem unlikely to keep secrets.