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One gene closer to a super sorghum

Scientists are honing the traits of speed, strength and near invulnerability in sorghum, a very important food crop. Achieving a milestone in their pursuit of the Superman of sorghum plants, scientists identified a single gene that confers broad protection from…

Isabel08/02/2022

The plant Arabidopsis thaliana. Credit: Salk Institute

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Plants rely on the classy gene family to diversify their epigenomes

What determines how a cell’s genome is regulated to ensure proper growth and development? Turns out, the parts of the genome that are turned on or off in each cell-type or tissue play a major role in this process. Now,…

Isabel07/02/2022

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The genetics of flower power: Hidden link between genes and flower formation revealed

Researchers recently announced that they have discovered the genetic linkages governing the formation of flowers. The revelation solves a long-standing mystery—how are there so many different types of flowers in the world?—and shines a bright light into a dark corner…

Isabel03/02/2022

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Ancient Mesopotamian Discovery Transforms Knowledge of Early Farming

Researchers have unearthed the earliest definitive evidence of broomcorn millet (Panicum miliaceum) in ancient Iraq, challenging our understanding of humanity’s earliest agricultural practices.

Isabel02/02/2022

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The secret drivers of tree growth

Most trees live in symbiosis with fungi. Researchers show just how important this partnership is for tree growth through the first-ever comprehensive data analysis compiled for European forests on a massive scale.

Isabel01/02/2022

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One gene closer to a super sorghum

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