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Some plants have a genetic superpower that may help them survive a cataclysm

Get ready for a biology lesson. Certain plants have extra sets of chromosomes. And it turns out, it's a useful trait for a species facing a dramatic event like climate change.

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Some plants have a genetic superpower that may help them survive a cataclysm
المصدر: NPR News
Many plants, including many species of bananas, have more than two sets of chromosomes. This can make the species more resilient to major environmental  catastrophe, researchers find.

Get ready for a biology lesson. Certain plants have extra sets of chromosomes. And it turns out, it's a useful trait for a species facing a dramatic event like climate change.

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