Victoria blight is caused by the fungus Cochliobolus victoriae, which produces the Victorin toxin, but until now no one has uncovered the genes and mechanisms involved
The lack of public information on such crops could decrease trust and confidence as they begin to enter the marketplace and become more commonplace, scientists say
New research shows that some crops are adapted to a pre-industrial environment and cannot distribute their resources effectively to take advantage of extra CO2
Increasing diversity in crop production benefits biodiversity without compromising yields, according to an international study examining diversified and simplified agricultural practices