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03-04-2008, 03:40 PM
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And I can't think of a gene that would enable a plant to grow just as well with less water. Harsher environments maybe, but without completely changing the plant, amount of water is going to stay the same.
Giving the plant slimmer stomata and/or a thicker cuticle will reduce water loss.
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