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A tiny new plant species reaffirms the “miraculous” survival of Western Ecuador’s ravished biodiversity

A new 5 cm-high plant species discovered in western Ecuador reaffirms the region's surprising biodiversity. Found in a farmer's backyard, this tiny plant, named Amalophyllon miraculum, highlights the importance of preserving small forest fragments. The discovery challenges assumptions of widespread…

Isabel16/07/2024

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Shortage of skilled plant breeders could impact global food security

A global shortage of skilled plant breeders threatens food security. With many specialists nearing retirement and fewer graduates entering the field, urgent action is needed to bolster training and ensure the sustainability of agricultural production worldwide.

Isabel15/07/2024

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Fine-Tuning Leaf Angle with CRISPR Improves Sugarcane Yield

Researchers fine-tuned sugarcane leaf angles by editing varying copies of the LG1 gene in its genome, optimizing light capture and increasing biomass yield. A specific edit led to a 56% decrease in leaf angle and an 18% increase in biomass.…

Isabel11/07/2024

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Study shows climate change boosts olive tree-devouring bacteria in the Mediterranean

Climate change is boosting the spread of Xylella fastidiosa, a bacterium devastating Mediterranean crops like olive and grapevines. Researchers predict increased risks under global warming scenarios, stressing the importance of climate in plant disease outbreaks and the need for enhanced…

Isabel08/07/2024

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New plant species robs underground fungi to survive

Researchers in Malaysia discovered Thismia malayana, a tiny plant species that parasitizes underground fungi for nutrients. This 2 cm-long mycoheterotroph thrives in low-light forest understories. Sensitive to environmental changes, it is classified as Vulnerable, emphasizing the need for conservation efforts.

Isabel04/07/2024

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A tiny new plant species reaffirms the “miraculous” survival of Western Ecuador’s ravished biodiversity

Shortage of skilled plant breeders could impact global food security

Fine-Tuning Leaf Angle with CRISPR Improves Sugarcane Yield

Study shows climate change boosts olive tree-devouring bacteria in the Mediterranean

New plant species robs underground fungi to survive

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