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Researchers validate new technique for rapidly diagnosing herbicide-resistant weeds

A recent work describes a new rapid 'leaf-disk assay' that uses chlorophyll fluorescence emissions to determine whether a weed is resistant to various systemic and contact herbicides.

Isabel10/05/2021

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Research suggests eucalyptus trees can be genetically modified not to invade native ecosystems

Eucalyptus, a pest-resistant evergreen valued for its hardy lumber and wellness-promoting oil, can be genetically modified not to reproduce sexually, a key step toward preventing the global tree plantation staple from invading native ecosystems.

Isabel07/05/2021

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Breeding barley for a changing climate

Increasing temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events influence crop yields and where crops can live. These events limit the number of crops humans can use.

Isabel06/05/2021

Drastic differences in mutant Arabidopsis seedlings grown at warm temperatures

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Discovery is key to creating heat-tolerant crops

By 2050 global warming could reduce crop yields by one-third. Researchers have identified a gene that could put the genie back in the bottle.

Isabel05/05/2021

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Realtime imaging of female gamete formation in plants

New research from scientists offers a glimpse of how female gametes' cell fates are determined and shows promise for future progress in plant breeding.

Isabel03/05/2021

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Researchers validate new technique for rapidly diagnosing herbicide-resistant weeds

Research suggests eucalyptus trees can be genetically modified not to invade native ecosystems

Breeding barley for a changing climate

Discovery is key to creating heat-tolerant crops

Realtime imaging of female gamete formation in plants

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