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Chloroplasts do more than photosynthesis: They're also a key player in plant immunity

phys.org/news/2023-10-chloropl

> Scientists have long known that chloroplasts help plants turn the sun's energy into food, but a new study, led by plant biologists at the University of California, Davis, shows that they are also essential for plant immunity to viral and bacterial pathogens.

Phys.org · Chloroplasts do more than photosynthesis: They're also a key player in plant immunityBy Science X