crop research
Technique to boost the production of triacylglycerol could allow producers to harvest oil from large, leafy plants that also have other uses
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One of the top candidates for enhancing food security with less water is the tepary bean—a native crop that has been cultivated for thousands of years
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Three 2,000-year-old cobs in Honduras show that people brought corn varieties back to Mesoamerica, possibly sparking productivity and shaping civilization
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Study offers new avenues for protecting people from starvation due to pathogenic fungus-induced food shortages
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Cassava produces the highest amount of calories per hectare in most tropical countries, can withstand increasing temperatures, and thrives in poor soils
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In a new study, researchers predicted soybean maturity date within two days using drone images and artificial intelligence, reducing the need for boots on the ground
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Scientists report that cowpeas harbor receptors on the surface of their cells that can detect a compound in caterpillar saliva and initiate anti-herbivore defenses
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This wild ancestor could lead to tomatoes that taste better, are more nutritious, and more resilient
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Recently published research brings scientists closer to unlocking the entire gene set—or pan genomes—of wheat and barley
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Researchers show that current platforms used by breeders do not provide the resolution needed to distinguish between haplotypes, potentially leading to inaccurate breeding decisions
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