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Scientists advance citrus greening research efforts

Citrus greening, a devastating disease, has reduced Florida citrus production by 70%, according to most accounts. Efforts to develop disease control methods have been stymied because scientists have been unable to culture the causal bacterial pathogen.

Isabel13/12/2019

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Plants might be helping each other more than thought

Contrary to the long-held belief that plants in the natural world are always in competition, new research has found that in harsh environments mature plants help smaller ones - and thrive as a result.

Isabel11/12/2019

Agriculture Botany News

What’s the story Morning Glory? Taxonomy, evolution and sweet potatoes

Scientists at the University of Oxford reveal that the sweet potato and its storage root originated at least 2 million years ago — that is, not only before agriculture but also long before modern humans appeared on Earth. The scientists'…

Isabel10/12/2019

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Flowering mechanism in Brassica rapa leafy vegetables illuminated

Researchers have revealed the role of genes in controlling flowering time in the Brassica rapa family. They demonstrated that a higher level of FLC gene expression is essential for inhibiting flowering in the absence of a cold period and also discovered that the rate…

Isabel09/12/2019

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Researchers find nature’s backup plan for converting nitrogen into plant nutrients

Although nitrogen is essential for all living organisms — it makes up 3% of the human body — and comprises 78% of Earth’s atmosphere, it’s almost ironically difficult for plants and natural systems to access it. Atmospheric nitrogen is not directly…

Isabel06/12/2019

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Helping quinoa brave the heat

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

Agriculture News Plant Science

Harvesting Genes to Improve Watermelons

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

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Genetic patterns associated with plant immunity

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

Agriculture News

Rice yields plummet and arsenic rises in future climate-soil scenarios

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

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Why plants panic when it rains

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

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Scientists advance citrus greening research efforts

Plants might be helping each other more than thought

What’s the story Morning Glory? Taxonomy, evolution and sweet potatoes

Flowering mechanism in Brassica rapa leafy vegetables illuminated

Researchers find nature’s backup plan for converting nitrogen into plant nutrients

Helping quinoa brave the heat

Harvesting Genes to Improve Watermelons

Genetic patterns associated with plant immunity

Rice yields plummet and arsenic rises in future climate-soil scenarios

Why plants panic when it rains

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