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Researchers present new approach to identify key regulatory factors in wheat spike development AgricultureNewsPlant Science

Researchers present new approach to identify key regulatory factors in wheat spike development

A study unveils a novel approach to identify pivotal regulators in wheat spike development. By integrating omics and population genetics, researchers pinpoint 227 potential factors. Phenotypic screening of 61 genes led to 36 mutations, validating the method's efficacy.
Isabel
28/02/2024
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Climate change has brought forward the flowering period in Doñana National Park by 22 days, finds study Climate changeNewsPlant Science

Climate change has brought forward the flowering period in Doñana National Park by 22 days, finds study

Climate change has advanced flowering in Doñana National Park by 22 days, as researchers discovered. Over 35 years, rising temperatures shifted peak flowering from May 9th to April 17th. This alters plant interactions, impacting pollinators and ecosystem dynamics, highlighting climate's…
Isabel
27/02/2024