How a pathogen turns flowers into leaves

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What happened

Scientists have found how a protein produced by bacteria disrupts the mechanism that controls flower development in plants, turning reproductive organs into leaf-like structures.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:20:04 UTC.

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