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Effects of plant-derived smoke water on germination and growth in stressed plants

Ge et al. | Apr 08, 2026

Effects of plant-derived smoke water on germination and growth in stressed plants

Here the authors investigated the potential of plant-derived smoke water to mitigate the negative impacts of abiotic stressors, such as heat, salinity, and water fluctuations, on the germination and growth of various agricultural crops. Their findings suggest that smoke water, specifically from buckwheat, pea, and radish, significantly improves plant resilience against drought and excessive water stress, offering a viable strategy to bolster food security in the face of climate change.

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Bacteriophage TLS sensitizes Escherichia coli to antibiotics

Emann et al. | Mar 04, 2026

Bacteriophage TLS sensitizes <i>Escherichia coli</i> to antibiotics

Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health threat, and one strategy to combat it is using bacteriophages to enhance the effectiveness of existing antibiotics. This study tested whether targeting the TolC protein in E. coli with the TLS bacteriophage would increase bacterial sensitivity to antibiotics.

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