Key Wheat Genes That Control Plant Height and Grain Size Identified
Rothamsted scientists have revealed how a group of genes in wheat fine-tunes the plant’s growth and grain formation…
All DRII-ed Up: How Plants Bounce Back After Drought
Salk Institute scientists reveal plants supercharge their immune systems after drought, pointing to genetic strategies for hardier crops.…
Smarter Robots, Stronger Crops: A Breakthrough in High-Throughput Phenotyping
With its adjustable wheel track, precision gimbal for sensors, and advanced multi-sensor fusion algorithms, a newly developed phenotyping…
Scientists Debut a New Foundational Atlas of the Plant Life Cycle
Almost everything we know about plants traces back to one humble species most people have never heard of:…
New Technique Silences Plant Genes to Boost Crop Yields
A research team from the Higher Council of Scientific Research (CSIC), part of the Ministry of Science, Innovation…
IPK Researchers Tap Genetic Power of Barley’s Wild Cousin
Wild relatives of cultivated crops offer crucial genetic diversity, providing a reservoir of traits that can help improve…