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cressAny of several plants of the cress family, characterized by a pungent taste. The common European garden cress (Lepidium sativum) is cultivated worldwide. (Genera include Lepidium, Cardamine, and Arabis; family Cruciferae.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Researchers there have enhanced a thale cress plant to have a higher tolerance to heat and light stress. The mutant cress plants tolerate very little UV radiation, the researchers report. |
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