plant genetics
The bean varieties that farmers want to grow are usually different than the varieties consumers want to purchase—until now
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Study reveals the regulatory network of sugar and organic acid in watermelon fruit
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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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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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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
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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
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Scientists studied more than 3,000 rice genotypes and found diversity was inherited through two maternal genomes identified in all rice varieties
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