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Researchers develop new method to analyze proteins in ecologically significant moss

Sphagnum divinum, a resilient type of peat moss, is actively evolving in response to hot, dry conditions, defying climate threats. Researchers developed a database with S. divinum’s proteins and a method to determine their functions, shedding light on its adaptive…

Isabel01/12/2023

Agriculture News Plant Science

Unlocking the Power of Peas: Genetic discovery promises high-iron vegetables and cereals

A genetic breakthrough unveils the high-iron mutations in peas, presenting opportunities for fortified vegetables and cereals. This discovery, based on a newly mapped pea-genome, could guide gene-editing strategies to enhance iron content in various crops, addressing global anaemia concerns, especially…

Isabel30/11/2023

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Researchers conduct first-ever study of cultural adaptation to climate change

As climate change intensifies, societal and individual struggles to adapt become more apparent. To explore cultural adaptation, researchers conducted the first study of its kind. Analyzing U.S. crop data over 14 years, they applied the science of cultural evolution. Their…

Isabel29/11/2023

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Amazon deforestation linked to long distance climate warming

New research reveals that deforestation in the Amazon not only warms immediate surroundings but also impacts areas up to 100 kilometers away. Analyzing data from 2001 to 2020, the study links regional forest loss to a significant temperature rise—4.4 °C…

Isabel28/11/2023

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Chloroplasts Do More Than Photosynthesis: They’re Also a Key Player in Plant Immunity

Scientists have long known that chloroplasts help plants turn the sun’s energy into food, but a new study, led by plant biologists, shows that they are also essential for plant immunity to viral and bacterial pathogens.

Isabel24/11/2023

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Researchers develop new method to analyze proteins in ecologically significant moss

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