Thursday, November 12, 2026
Science

Plants feel the heat: How a protein 'thermometer' helps plants adapt to climate

Plants continuously adapt to environmental changes, and temperature is a key signal for growth and flowering. How plant thermometers, or "thermosensors," work at the molecular level is not well understood.

Plants feel the heat: How a protein 'thermometer' helps plants adapt to climate
Image: Phys.org
Plants continuously adapt to environmental changes, and temperature is a key signal for growth and flowering. How plant thermometers, or "thermosensors," work at the molecular level is not well understood.

Originally published at Phys.org

The Morning Briefing

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Be the first to receive the latest news, market analysis and updates — delivered straight to your inbox.