Daisy gene quietly rewires cut flower lifespan
A single gene borrowed from a common daisy is reshaping how long cut flowers stay fresh in a vase, without any added perfume or artificial pigment. Instead of layering on cosmetic changes, researchers slipped this gene into commercial ornamentals and quietly rewired how their petals age once the stems are cut.At the core is a shift in ethylene signaling, the hormone network that acts as a built‑in...More
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