[PCA] NEWS: Understanding Underground Stems Focus of $4M NSF Grant

[Olivia Kwong]

http://uanews.org/node/21730

Understanding Underground Stems Focus of $4M NSF Grant
The genetics and development of rhizomes is the focus of a grant to a 
UA-led team.

By University Communications
September 29, 2008

Anyone who has tried to remove Bermuda grass from their yard knows about 
plant rhizomes. These stubborn underground stems give weeds -- and other 
plants -- many advantages, not the least of which is that even after you 
remove the above-ground plant, only a small portion of the underground 
stem needs to remain for the plant to survive and try to take over your 
yard once more.

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