Discovering Nature's Solution: How Chile's Atacama Desert Flower Could Transform Drought-Resistant Agriculture

Oct 08, 2025 10:52 pm CST

Scientists in Chile are studying the remarkable Cistanthe longiscapa flower from the world's driest desert to unlock genetic secrets that could revolutionize crop development. This resilient plant's unique ability to switch between photosynthesis types may hold the key to creating drought-tolerant crops essential for agriculture facing increasing climate change challenges.