This is a bit unusual. I am guessing most of you had no idea such
weeds existed....cuz I didn't. Learn something new every day. This
is very interesting research I think. I can only hope it doesn't go
down some dark genetically modified street.....
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20060929/D8KE7STO0.html
"WASHINGTON (AP) - The parasitic dodder plant doesn't have a nose,
but it knows how to sniff out its prey. The dodder attacks such
plants as tomatoes, carrots, onions, citrus trees, cranberries,
alfalfa and even flowers, and is a problem for farmers because
chemicals that kill the pesky weed also damage the crops it feeds on.
So discovering how it finds its prey might help lead to a way to
block the weed, or for crops to defend themselves, say researchers at
Pennsylvania State University."
The rest of the story is on the site above.
Gloria, Texas
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