Researchers Find Hidden Link Between Plants’ Growth and Immunity

February 5, 2025 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

A new study shows how plants balance growth and defense, offering insights for stronger, more resilient crops.

Microscopic imaging of stomata cells in plants. The cells are stained pink on a black background and look like tiny mouths.

Microscopic imaging of stomata cells in plants. Courtesy of the Torii Lab/The University of Texas at Austin.


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UT Biodiversity Center

Announcing the 2025 Stengl-Wyer Scholars, Fellows and Grant Awardees