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The Madrid Declaration BlogBotany

The Madrid Declaration

More than 3,000 botanists from 95 countries gathered at the XX International Botanical Congress in Madrid, held between 21-27th of July 2024, and issued ten calls for action, putting plants at the center of society’s path toward a sustainable future.…
Isabel
02/08/2024
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Breakthrough in rice cultivation! Fast growing rice leads to at least 40% yield gains AgricultureBlogECRiPost

Breakthrough in rice cultivation! Fast growing rice leads to at least 40% yield gains

Scientists discovered that the OsDREB1C gene boosts rice yield by at least 40%. This gene enhances photosynthesis, growth, and nitrogen use, leading to larger, more abundant grains. Field trials confirmed these benefits, suggesting significant potential for addressing global food security…
Isabel
23/07/2024