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Structural insights illuminate the arms race between crop plants and fungal pathogens

Scientists shed light on how harmful fungi evade recognition by their plant hosts and aid infection.

Isabel29/08/2023

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An ancient grain unlocks genetic secrets for making bread wheat more resilient

A first complete genome map of einkorn reveals evolutionary origins and potential for enhanced wheat breeding. It could help farmers and crop breeders to develop bread wheat varieties with enhanced disease resistance, higher yields and improved hardiness.

Isabel28/08/2023

Image: Citrus plant regeneration from hairy roots. Credit: Texas A&M AgriLife photo.

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Novel technology may lead to improved citrus varieties

Developing disease-resistant, high-quality improved crop varieties to benefit agricultural producers and consumers may seem like a “hairy” task, but scientists may have gotten to the root of the issue.

Isabel25/08/2023

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Research finds taller trees are better able to cope with drought

A bibliographic review concludes that the tallest trees are more capable of overcoming droughts, at least in the short term, thanks to a series of adaptations developed as they grow.

Isabel24/08/2023

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Fast electrical signals mapped in plants with new technology

What happens inside the carnivorous plant Venus Flytrap when it catches an insect? New technology has led to discoveries about the electrical signalling that causes the trap to snap shut. Bioelectronic technology enables advanced research into how plants react to…

Isabel23/08/2023

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Structural insights illuminate the arms race between crop plants and fungal pathogens

An ancient grain unlocks genetic secrets for making bread wheat more resilient

Novel technology may lead to improved citrus varieties

Research finds taller trees are better able to cope with drought

Fast electrical signals mapped in plants with new technology

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