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- 12 December 2024
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Study Reveals Role of Allele Dosage in Improving Sweetpotato Traits

BTI study unveils how allele dosage impacts sweetpotato traits, offering new strategies for breeders to enhance yield and nutritional value.
- 5 December 2024
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Climate Change Threatens Global Food Supply: Scientists Call for Urgent Action

Plant scientists highlight the urgent need for global action against climate change's impact on food security, emphasizing climate-resilient crop development and collaboration.
- 25 November 2024
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Study Finds Genetic Mechanisms Behind High-Yield Apple Trees

This research could have significant implications for apple breeding. Understanding these genetic traits could help breeders develop apple varieties that combine compact growth with other valuable ...
- 19 November 2024
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Bioeconomy in Colombia: The Race to Save Colombia's Vital Shellfish

Genetic study reveals piangua shellfish decline in Colombia due to overharvesting, stressing the need for sustainable conservation strategies.
- 14 October 2024
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Unlocking the Genetic Mysteries of Modern Roses

New study uncovers rose genetics, aiding breeders in cultivating beautiful, hardy varieties suited to diverse climates and challenges.
- 17 September 2024
- Research
The Unexpected Protein Connection in Maize Growth and Defense

New BTI research finds COI1 proteins crucial for maize growth, unlike in other plant species, paving the way for enhanced agricultural productivity.