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A common weed harbors important clues about how to create drought-resistant crops. Scientists at Yale University recently described how Portulaca oleracea, commonly known as purslane, integrates two metabolic pathways to create a novel type of photosynthesis. It enables the weed to tolerate drought while also remaining productive.
Bill Hathaway is a writer for the Yale University-Office of Public Affairs and Communications.
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