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Scientists discover proteins in rice vital for pollination

Scientists have discovered two proteins in rice involved in pollen aperture formation which are essential in the successful pollination of flowering plants.

Isabel26/05/2020

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A study places the origin of a group of trees growing in Africa 50 million years ago

In the Eocene, some of the world's most important mountain ranges emerged and large climate changes took place that affected the future of the planet. In this era, about 50 million years ago, large groups of mammals and other animals…

Isabel22/05/2020

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The genome of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis): The only plant to store wax in its seeds

Interest on Jojoba crop was, and still is, jojoba oil, which is not a glyceride fat, but a liquid wax with unique chemical configuration and features. The seeds of jojoba are one of the world’s only known sustainable sources of…

Isabel21/05/2020

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Sweet potato microbiome research important first step towards improving yield

Grown around the world, sweet potatoes are an important source of nutrition particularly in sub-Saharan African and Asian diets. Sweet potatoes are especially significant to sub-Saharan Africa as a source of Vitamin A, a nutrient commonly deficient in the region.…

Isabel20/05/2020

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Low-allergen wheat varieties in development bring good news for the wheat-sensitive

New research has heralded a promising step for sufferers of wheat sensitivity or allergy. A project has revealed key insights about the proteins causing two of the most common types of wheat sensitivity -- non-coeliac wheat sensitivity (NCWS) and occupational…

Isabel19/05/2020

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Scientists discover proteins in rice vital for pollination

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The genome of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis): The only plant to store wax in its seeds

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Low-allergen wheat varieties in development bring good news for the wheat-sensitive

Sweet potato microbiome research important first step towards improving yield