Solanum pan-genome for crucial crops paves the way for better breeding
About 75% of the world's food comes from 12 plants. Scientists estimate up to 30,000 species are edible. Not only does this ...
CSHL and global collaborators map Solanum pan-genome
About 75 percent of the world's food comes from 12 plants. Scientists estimate up to 30,000 species are edible. Not only does ...
Gardening for You: Hilling potatoes for better tubers
Tubers form below and laterally from the main stem. The scientific name of the white potato, Solanum tuberosum, identifies ...
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Mapping plant mutations could boost food security
Genetic changes that can increase the yield of one crop don’t necessarily work for others, even if they’re close relatives.
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Genus-wide plant pangenome could inform next-generation crop design
A compilation of genomes from species in the genus Solanum could help scientists to blend the best aspects of productive staple crops and genetically diverse but under-studied indigenous crops.
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New genetics research into major crops could be key to global food security
By sequencing the genome of 22 different species within the genus Solanum, which includes vital crops like potatoes, tomatoes, and aubergines, researchers have developed a pan-genome, an advanced ...
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CSHL and global collaborators map Solanum pan-genome
As part of a landmark study, African eggplant crops (inset) cultivated from a field in Mukono, Uganda (left) underwent trait analysis at Uplands Farm in Cold Spring Harbor, NY (right). About 75 pe ...