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Europe-wide study on the epigenetics of field pennycress

The research team investigates influence of genes and environment on natural epigenetic variations of the common wild plant.

Isabel02/12/2022

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Researchers use Cas9 gene scissors to establish new resistances of winter barley to viruses

Genome editing comes with great hopes for the improvement of crops in regards to the challenges posed by climate change, but also for breeding of disease resistance and an improved sustainability of agriculture. A research team has now succeeded in…

Isabel01/12/2022

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Plant hormones to help prevent Striga invasion

Crop resistance to a significant parasitic plant could be increased through gene editing or chemical treatment.

Isabel30/11/2022

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Groundcherry research bears new fruits

Over 34 million people in the U.S. don’t have enough food. More diverse and adaptable crops are needed to address challenges in food production made worse by climate change. Small, sweet berries called groundcherries may not feed the country, but along with…

Isabel29/11/2022

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Herbal remedy for radioactive soil contamination

A herb that grows abundantly in coastal areas can be used to rid the soil around nuclear plants of caesium, a radioactive by-product of reactors, says a new study.

Isabel28/11/2022

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Europe-wide study on the epigenetics of field pennycress

Researchers use Cas9 gene scissors to establish new resistances of winter barley to viruses

Plant hormones to help prevent Striga invasion

Groundcherry research bears new fruits

Herbal remedy for radioactive soil contamination

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