# Biologists Use Genetic Circuits to Program Plant Roots

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**Created:** [29 September 2022 13:40 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/biologists-use-genetic-circuits-to-program-plant-roots/75889 "2022-09-29T13:40:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![AlexWaldron](https://forum.devtalk.com/user_avatar/forum.devtalk.com/alexwaldron/32/8144_2.png) [@AlexWaldron](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/AlexWaldron)\
**Post date:** [13 July 2026 15:13 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/biologists-use-genetic-circuits-to-program-plant-roots/75889/3 "2026-07-13T15:13:21Z")

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This is fascinating. If scientists can reliably control root growth, it could make crops much more resilient to drought and poor soil conditions.

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