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Photosynthesis olympics: can the best wheat varieties be even better?

Scientists have put elite wheat varieties through a sort of “Photosynthesis Olympics” to find which varieties have the best performing photosynthesis. This could ultimately help grain growers to get more yield for less inputs in the farm. “In this study…

Isabel13/11/2019

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Family of crop viruses revealed at high resolution for the first time

For the first-time we can take a molecular-level look at one of the world’s deadliest crop killers. The Luteoviridae are pathogenic plant viruses responsible for major crop losses worldwide. Transmitted by aphids, the viruses infect a wide range of food…

Isabel12/11/2019

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Identifying a cyanobacterial gene family that helps control photosynthesis

A new study has identified a family of genes in cyanobacteria that help control carbon dioxide fixation. The discovery furthers our basic knowledge of photosynthesis. It also opens new doors to design systems for sustainable biotech production.

Isabel11/11/2019

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Protein that triggers plant defences to light stress identified

A newly discovered protein turns on plants’ cellular defence to excessive light and other stress factors caused by a changing climate, according to a new study. Understanding how plants respond to stressors may allow scientists to develop ways of protecting…

Isabel08/11/2019

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New genome sequence of the date palm

Researchers have developed an improved assembly of the genome for the date palm using long-read sequencing technology. This improvement over the current versions of the genome will help advance further research, and also inform the propagation practices of this essential…

Isabel07/11/2019

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Photosynthesis olympics: can the best wheat varieties be even better?

Family of crop viruses revealed at high resolution for the first time

Identifying a cyanobacterial gene family that helps control photosynthesis

Protein that triggers plant defences to light stress identified

New genome sequence of the date palm

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