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Alex Riley
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Science Writer, Freelance
The Moon
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Science , Space
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By Alex Riley Verified| BBC Verified Resurrection plants: The drought-resistant 'zombie plants' that come back from the deadAlamyResurrection plants like Selaginella lepidophylla can survive months of drought (Credit: Alamy)To protect crops from rising droughts, scientists are looking to the genes of a small group of plants that can survive months of drought then regreen within hours.
By Alex Riley Verified| Bottom Line@ To protect crops from rising droughts, scientists are looking to the genes of a small group of plants that can survive months of drought then regreen within hours. It was as a child growing up in South Africa in the 1970s that Jill Farrant first noticed several plants around her apparently coming back from the dead. These plants, she later learned, can survive six months or more without water. Their leaves turn brown and brittle to the touch but, given water, they will regreen within hours.
By Alex Riley Verified| BBC Verified Resurrection plants: The drought-resistant 'zombie plants' that come back from the deadAlamyResurrection plants like Selaginella lepidophylla can survive months of drought (Credit: Alamy)To protect crops from rising droughts, scientists are looking to the genes of a small group of plants that can survive months of drought then regreen within hours.
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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