UC Davis College of Biological Sciences

Through immersive experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students, highly interdisciplinary graduate programs, and significant investments in research and teaching, the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences provides a comprehensive education in foundational life sciences.

Got Suberin? New Study Finds Root of How Tomato Plants Resist Drought

By UC Davis College of Biological Sciences|January 19, 2024

When it’s dry, scientists find that tomato roots produce suberin — a molecule that can control water flow.

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