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 ...
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Solanum Plant (IMAGE)
Its striking yellow fruit provides a deadly temptation to sheep and cattle. A 2011 study on sheep showed that the plant caused emphysema, pneumonia, bleeding ulcers, brain swelling and death ...
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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.
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 ...
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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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Genus-wide plant pangenome could inform next-generation crop design
Read the paper: Solanum pan-genetics reveals paralogues ... This study is a considerable step forward in plant genomics, demonstrating how such insights can be translated into tactics to improve ...
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Synthetic Photorespiration Boosts Tomato Yield
Beltsville, MD - A new study by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has demonstrated a significant improvement in biomass and yield in ...