Protein Identified to Boost Nitrogen Assimilation in Duckweed

A study in Plant Physiology identified ACT DOMAIN REPEAT 11 (ACR11), a chloroplast-localized protein, as a positive regulator of nitrogen assimilation in duckweed. This discovery is important because efficient urea-derived nitrogen assimilation is vital for plant biomass and protein production. The finding has potential implications for improving agricultural productivity and biotechnology.