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Predatory insects protect apples from pests when flowers are planted on farms, finds study NewsPlant HealthPlant Science

Predatory insects protect apples from pests when flowers are planted on farms, finds study

A recent study reveals the vital role of predatory insects, such as hoverflies and ladybirds, in safeguarding Britain's apple orchards from pests. Planting wildflower strips near orchards significantly reduces fruit damage, potentially increasing premium apple yields by 6.9% while promoting…
Isabel
12/03/2024
Agrobacterium rhizogenes- and Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation in rubber dandelion. Representative phenotypes of a (A) rubber dandelion wild-type (WT) plant regenerated from a root fragment, (B) transgenic rubber dandelion plant transformed with WT A. rhizogenes K599, (C) transgenic plant transformed with A. rhizogenes harboring the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein (Cas) 9 expression cassette, (D) WT plant regenerated from a leaf disc, (E) transgenic plant transformed with WT A. tumefaciens EHA105, and (F) transgenic plant transformed with A. tumefaciens harboring the CRISPR/Cas9 expression cassette. Size bars indicate 1 cm.
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Targeted Mutagenesis of Inulin Biosynthesis in Rubber Dandelion NewsPlant Science

CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Targeted Mutagenesis of Inulin Biosynthesis in Rubber Dandelion

In a groundbreaking development, researchers have leveraged the power of the CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing system to enhance natural rubber production in rubber dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz). The CRISPR system's efficiency and precision offer a promising avenue to address challenges faced by…
Isabel
06/03/2024