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Image: Two images of a wheat spike. The top image is a spike from an alog1 mutant, with additional spikelets highlighted in pink. The bottom image is a normal spike from a plant without the edited gene. Credit: University of Adelaide

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Gene could unlock big wheat yields for a growing population

Researchers identified molecular pathways regulated by the Photoperiod-1 (Ppd-1) gene to boost wheat yields. By editing the ALOG1 transcription factor, they increased branching in wheat and barley, potentially enhancing grain yield. Field trials are underway to test these gene-edited lines,…

Isabel10/06/2024

Image: Georgia Tech researchers surveying field sites in the salt marshes of Sapelo Island, Georgia. Credit: Georgia Tech

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From Roots to Resilience: Investigating the Vital Role of Microbes in Coastal Plant Health

Biologists uncovered crucial microbial processes in Georgia's saltwater marshes. Their study reveals that bacteria in cordgrass roots detoxify sulfides and fix nitrogen, boosting plant health and resilience. These findings, facilitated by advanced genomic technology, underscore the vital role of microbes…

Isabel07/06/2024

News Plant Science

Study finds what gets plant roots to grow strong

Scientists discovered that autophagy, a cellular clean-up process, is crucial for plant root growth. This mechanism, also found in fasting humans, optimizes the "heartbeat" of root tips, aiding water and nutrient absorption. Better understanding this process could enhance crop resilience…

Isabel06/06/2024

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Climate change is most prominent threat to pollinators

Climate change is the top threat to pollinators like bees and butterflies, crucial for biodiversity and food security, according to a new review paper. The study highlights how climate-induced habitat changes and human activities harm pollinators, urging integrated conservation strategies…

Isabel05/06/2024

Image: Grassland dominates the landscape, which is also a key ecosystem service. Credit: Valentin Klaus / ETH Zurich

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Mosaic grassland landscapes are the most beneficial

Like forests, grassland provides numerous ecological, economic and social benefits. Researchers have investigated ways to maintain and improve these benefits.

Isabel04/06/2024

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