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Plants packed close enough to touch are more resilient to stress

There’s a good reason why dense-growing plants fare better than solo stalks

A close-up photo shows a cluster of small white wildflowers with yellow centers against a dark, blurred background.

Thale cress plants (one shown) pass signals to each other through their leaves, creating a united community more resilient to stress.

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By Richard Kemeny

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