crop research
Technique using plant's own DNA could produce crops that are more resistant to drought and disease
Researchers have identified that during ripening, grapes suffer internal oxygen shortage
On-site pathogen analysis is accurate, quick, and inexpensive
Research team hopes to apply the same strategy to increase grain production in related plants that are vital in the global food supply, such as rice, corn, and wheat
Cereals and many other important crops such as coffee, sugarcane, and soybean are impacted by these devastating pathogens
Some farmers have already expressed their interested in these water-sustainable products that can produce more compound health benefits than traditional crops
New research shows promise in improving crops with use of wild relatives
A promising technique that makes maize more productive even in droughts has now been unpacked and looks set to do the same for a range of other crops, including wheat and rice
A vast new genetic resource created by a team led by Doreen Ware, PhD, of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will accelerate efforts to develop new rice varieties
