Scientists at the University of Sheffield are conducting research into natural genetic engineering with a focus on Lateral Gene Transfer to help improve crop resilience to extreme weather.
Researchers discovered that soil microbes in Kansas carry drought “memories” that affect how plants grow and survive. Native plants showed stronger responses to these microbial legacies than crops ...
A joint research team has discovered a new molecular switch that determines when plant leaves begin to age. The research team has identified for the first time a new mechanism in which RNA made from ...
Greening disease has devastated the citrus crop in Florida, but University of Florida scientists are using genes from another ...
From roasted snacks to sandwich toppings to pasta sauces, peanuts are a pretty popular food. But with popularity comes ...