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Plants use a blend of external influences to evolve defense mechanisms

Findings reveal how plants use a blend of genes, geography, demography and environmental conditions to evolve defense chemicals over time.

Isabel16/07/2021

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Irish Potato Famine Pathogen Stoked Outbreaks on 6 Continents

Researchers continue to track the evolution of different strains of the plant pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine in the 1840s, which set down roots in the United States before attacking Europe

Isabel15/07/2021

Agriculture News Plant Health

Study effects paradigm shift in the understanding of how red rot attacks sugarcane

Researchers discover that the fungus Fusarium verticillioides uses volatile compounds to manipulate insects and plants, promoting its own dissemination.

Isabel14/07/2021

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Big data: researchers double accuracy in predicting wheat yields

The enormous potential of Big Data has already been demonstrated in areas such as financial services and telecommunications. An international team of researchers has now tapped the potential of big data for the first time on a large scale for…

Isabel13/07/2021

Agriculture Fruits and Vegetables News Plant Science

Where does the shape of the Romanesco cauliflower come from?

The mystery of the formation of one of the most peculiar plant forms – the Romanesco cauliflower – has been solved by a team of international and multidisciplinar scientists.

Isabel12/07/2021

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Plants use a blend of external influences to evolve defense mechanisms

Irish Potato Famine Pathogen Stoked Outbreaks on 6 Continents

Study effects paradigm shift in the understanding of how red rot attacks sugarcane

Big data: researchers double accuracy in predicting wheat yields

Where does the shape of the Romanesco cauliflower come from?

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