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Okinawan Sea Grapes Reveal Secrets of Plant Evolution

If you’ve ever dined on the tropical island of Okinawa, Japan, your plate may have been graced by a remarkable pile of seaweed, each strand adorned with tiny green bubbles. Known as umi-budo or sea grapes, the salty snack pairs…

Isabel12/04/2019

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EU’s opposition to modern crop breeding could harm trade

New research has found that the European Union’s opposition to modern crop breeding is at odds with the majority of other countries around the world and could jeopardise international trade.

Isabel11/04/2019

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Harnessing plant hormones for food security in Africa

Striga hermonthica, also known as purple witchweed, is an invasive parasitic plant that threatens food production in sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated to ruin up to 40 per cent of the region's staple crops, the equivalent of $7-10 billion, putting…

Isabel08/04/2019

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Duckweed: The low-down on a tiny plant

Duckweeds – for many aquatic animals like ducks and snails, a treat, but for pond owners, sometimes a thorn in the side. The tiny and fast-growing plants are of great interest to researchers, and not at least because of their…

Isabel08/04/2019

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Are no-fun fungi keeping fertilizer from plants?

Crops just can’t do without phosphorus. Globally, more than 45 million tons of phosphorus fertilizer are expected to be used in 2019. But only a fraction of the added phosphorus will end up being available to crops. The impact is…

Isabel08/04/2019

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Okinawan Sea Grapes Reveal Secrets of Plant Evolution

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Are no-fun fungi keeping fertilizer from plants?

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