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Plants reorganize proteins to protect photosynthesis during extreme heat

13 May, 2026

KAUST researchers have uncovered how plants protect one of their most vital processes when temperatures spike.

On World Plant Health Day, new research reveals a hidden molecular mechanism that helps plants preserve photosynthesis during extreme heat stress.

As global temperatures rise and water becomes scarcer, the ability to develop heat-resilient crops has never been more critical. This discovery opens a new pathway for crop scientists and breeders working to secure future harvests.


 

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