EurekAlert!: A new method allows genes in plants to be silenced to improve crop yields
A new method allows genes in plants to be silenced to improve crop yields
New Scientist: 'Unselfish' genes that make plants cooperate could boost crop yields
Identifying genes that make plants “cooperate” with their neighbours rather than compete with them could enable breeders to develop more productive crops. Natural selection usually favours “selfish” ...
University of California: Genes that keep plants green: A discovery that can help us grow crops in a drought
Genes that keep plants green: A discovery that can help us grow crops in a drought
The genes that could help the world's crops survive drought, heat, and disease probably already exist. But much of this genetic diversity remains hidden within ancient plant varieties and forgotten ...
Times of San Diego on MSN: A first step to drought tolerant crops – Salk Institute charts course, uncovering ‘magical property of plants’
A first step to drought tolerant crops – Salk Institute charts course, uncovering ‘magical property of plants’
CBS News 8: Salk Institute's new research on immune response in plants may lead to drought-resistant crops amid climate change
Salk Institute's new research on immune response in plants may lead to drought-resistant crops amid climate change
These plants crop less well but probably have a better flavour and a thinner skin or an irregular shape and colour. Modern seed produces a much greater yield, thicker skin, brighter colour and little taste. It's all a question of marketing.
The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI. Crop plants are grown as extensive monocultures, which increases the risk of disease epidemics. Major diseases include mildew, ...