Plants

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Orchid flowers can last for weeks. Once the flowers die, it’s tempting to toss the plant. But you can get that $10 orchid to bloom again. Just be patient. It might take a year. The main tip for growing orchids is not to overwater them.

Researchers at UC San Diego have discovered an “on- off” switch in plant immune responses which could give guidance to botanists on how to improve plant disease resistance and increase food stability.