uaetodaynews.com — Scientists Finally Discover Why Pumpkins Absorb Pollution

Japanese scientists have found that a small change in plant proteins explains why pumpkins and zucchini absorb more pollution than other crops. The proteins help transport toxins through the plant’s sap. By modifying this process, researchers hope to grow vegetables that resist contamination—or use plants to cleanse toxic soils. The finding could make future harvests (…)

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Author: Kobe University
Published on: 2025-10-31 12:11:00
Source: scitechdaily.com