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Newswise — Trichomes are hair-like projections found on the surface of many plants, offering protection against environmental stressors…

There are more than a hundred ways to prepare a potato, and thousands of stories have begun with…

Potato tubers are the result of an ancient hybridisation event Jackie Bale/Getty Images The humble potato, it turns…

Newswise — The emergence of new genes plays a critical role in driving species-specific traits and adaptive evolution.…

Newswise — Purple tea (Camellia sinensis) contains high levels of anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,…

Newswise — Chili peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) are among the most widely cultivated spice crops, valued for their…

Newswise — Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) systems have revolutionized hybrid seed production by eliminating the need for manual…

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed allowing the weed killer dicamba for genetically engineered soybeans and cotton, two…

Newswise — Phosphorus is vital for plant growth, but in most soils, it exists in forms that are…

Newswise — Cultivated potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are a global staple but remain vulnerable to frost damage, with growth…

Newswise — Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is a vital legume for millions of farmers across Asia, Africa, and Latin…

An unassuming cacao tree in Indonesia has made a unique connection to a high-tech artwork in China. Thanks…

From Tough to Tender: Scientists Reveal the Genetic Key to Cucumber Texture