Researchers reveal the "genetic gold mine" that underlies ...
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile, sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, is the driest place on earth (except for the poles). Still, dozens of plants grow there, including grass, annuals, and perennial shrubs.In addition to limited water, Atacama plants have to deal with Highlands, The availability of nutrients in the soil is low and the radiation from sunlight is very high.