Unlocking Nature’s Secrets: Ancient Gene Found Behind Prickles On Roses
02 Aug 2024 05:04 AM IST
Roses, often associated with love and romance, are also notorious for their sharp spikes—prickles that emerge from their stems to deter animals from eating the buds. But roses aren't the only plants with this defense mechanism. Other plants, such as spider flowers and brambles (which produce raspberries and blackberries), as well as crops like tomatoes, eggplants, barley, and rice, also feature these sharp points.
