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The genetic architecture of resistance to septoria tritici blotch in French wheat cultivars AgricultureNewsPlant Science

The genetic architecture of resistance to septoria tritici blotch in French wheat cultivars

Septoria tritici blotch, caused by Zymoseptoria tritici, threatens wheat production. Researchers and breeders, studied 285 elite French wheat varieties, identifying 57 resistance QTLs and at least 11 known Stb genes. Their findings aid breeding for resistance and support the future…
Isabel
18/02/2025
Image: Example image and creation of the ground-truth data used for machine learning. Credit: Current Biology (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.11.021
New discovery on how plants detect light and grow could result in more resilient crops NewsPlant Science

New discovery on how plants detect light and grow could result in more resilient crops

Researchers discovered that different photoreceptors control distinct regions of a seedling’s stem. The photoreceptor cry1 reserves energy for later elongation, helping plants reemerge if buried. Using machine learning and genetic editing, the team’s findings could inform crop innovation, making plants…
Isabel
11/02/2025
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Metabolic engineering to increase the nutritional value of crops  NewsPlant Science

Metabolic engineering to increase the nutritional value of crops 

Scientists have successfully increased protein content in crops, even under high CO₂ conditions, by enhancing the serine biosynthesis pathway through genetic engineering. This breakthrough improves plant nutrition, reduces reliance on resource-intensive animal products, and supports sustainable diets. The research, involving…
Isabel
31/01/2025