In this study, a research team led by Dr. Lyu Houyuan of IGGCAS built on years of systematic research on phytoliths in modern wild and domesticated rice plants and soils. The researchers determined ...
Phytoliths are microscopic silica bodies deposited within and between plant cells. Due to their solid, rigid structures, phytoliths persist beyond the plant’s lifespan for up to millions of years.
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