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‘Extreme’ plant thrives and grows faster under stress, study says

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Researchers in San Diego say the plants have a unique hormone that kicks into overdrive when conditions get harsh which helps the plant adapt.

Scientists say that wisdom definitely applies to plants, called “extremophyte.”

The plants not only survive in places that would kill most other plants, but they thrive in them. That includes areas that are extremely dry and cold, or have a high salt content. , experts are hoping to replicate that process in some crops that are at risk because of climate change.

 

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