NPR May 19, 2026 • 11:00

Some plants have a genetic superpower that may help them survive a cataclysm - NPR

Some plants have a genetic superpower that may help them survive a cataclysm - NPR

Get ready for a biology lesson. Certain plants have extra sets of chromosomes. And it turns out, it's a useful trait for a species facing a dramatic event like climate change.

Most people are diploid. That is, we have two sets of chromosomes one set from each parent. But that's not always the case for other species, especially plants.
"Strawberries, for example, have eigh… [+4771 chars]

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