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Grass to Gas: Genome Map Speeds Biofuel Development
Researchers have taken a
major step in the ongoing
effort to find sources of
cleaner, renewable energy by
mapping the genomes of two
originator cells of
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Integrated Weed Management Best Response to Herbicide Resistance
Over-reliance on
glyphosate-type herbicides
for weed control on US farms
has created a dramatic
increase in the number of
... > full story
Making Poisonous Plants and Seeds Safe and Palatable: Canola Now, Cannabis Next?
Every night millions of
people go to bed hungry. New
genetic technology can help
us feed the world by making
inedible seeds edible and
... > full story
Corn: Sweeten Up Your Profits With the Right Hybrid
Sweet corn research shows
that higher yield and
profitability are possible
with greater plant
populations of certain
hybrids. ... > full story
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Steroids Control Gas Exchange in Plants
February 5, 2012 — Plants leaves are sealed with a gas-tight wax layer to prevent water loss. Plants breathe through microscopic pores called stomata on the surfaces of leaves. As the key conduits for carbon dioxide ... > full story -
Grape Seed Extract Kills Head and Neck Cancer Cells, Leaves Healthy Cells Unharmed
January 27, 2012 — In both cell lines and mouse models, grape seed extract kills head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cells, while leaving healthy cells unharmed, new research ... > full story -
Fungi-Filled Forests Are Critical for Endangered Orchids
January 24, 2012 — When it comes to conserving the world's orchids, not all forests are equal. Ecologists revealed that an orchid's fate hinges on two factors: A forest's age and its ... > full story -
'Miracle Tree' Substance Produces Clean Drinking Water Inexpensively and Sustainably
January 18, 2012 — A natural substance obtained from seeds of the "miracle tree" could purify and clarify water inexpensively and sustainably in the developing world, where more than 1 billion people lack access to ... > full story -
Arctic Plants Face an Uncertain Future
January 17, 2012 — New research shows that a warmer climate will have quite different consequences for plant species in the Arctic. While most species are expected to lose part of their current habitat, the genetic ... > full story -
Grain Crops With Lower Carotene Levels Are Less Affected by Parasitic Plants
January 16, 2012 — Grain crops that produce less carotene can produce more food, especially in Africa, as they are less affected by parasitic plants. Agricultural researchers studied processes and technologies that ... > full story -
Discovery of Plant 'Nourishing Gene' Brings Hope for Increased Crop Seed Yield and Food Security
January 13, 2012 — Scientists have discovered a "nourishing gene" which controls the transfer of nutrients from plant to seed -- a significant step which could help increase global food ... > full story -
Honeybee Deaths Linked to Seed Insecticide Exposure
January 12, 2012 — Honeybee populations have been in serious decline for years, and scientists may have identified one of the factors that cause bee deaths around agricultural ... > full story -
New Quantitative Method Enables Researchers to Assess Environmental Risks Posed by Non-Native Species
December 26, 2011 — The Harlequin ladybeetle, Japanese knotweed and the American lobster -- while this trio of creatures may have friendly sounding names, they are all introduced species in Norway, and may be anything ... > full story -
To Turn Up the Heat in Chilies, Just Add Water
December 21, 2011 — Hot chilies growing wild in dry environments produce substantially fewer seeds than non-pungent plants, but they are better protected against a seed-attacking fungus that is more prevalent in moist ... > full story
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