Quinoa is a healthy food many know and love. As its popularity grows, more farmers are interested in planting it. However, the plant doesn’t do well in high temperatures, so plant breeders are trying to help.
Isabel05/12/2019
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When many people think of watermelon, they likely think of Citrullus lanatus, the cultivated watermelon with sweet, juicy red fruit enjoyed around the world as a dessert. Indeed, watermelon is one of the world’s most popular fruits, second only to…
Isabel04/12/2019
Biologist discovered that repeats in genetic patterns associated with plant immunity may cause its immune system to misbehave. Genomic information from plants can be used to enhance agricultural production and improve food security in a sustainable manner. Through better understanding…
Isabel03/12/2019
Research combining future climate conditions and arsenic-induced soil stresses predicts rice yields could decline about 40 percent by 2100, a loss that would impact about 2 billion people dependent on the global crop.
Isabel02/12/2019
An international team of scientists has made the surprising discovery that a plant’s reaction to rain is close to one of panic. The research revealed complex chemical signals are triggered when water lands on a plant to help it prepare…
Isabel29/11/2019