A team of researchers has just pinpointed the genes behind tomato flavors. Modern supermarket tomatoes often lack flavor when compared to locally grown heirloom tomatoes. Identifying the genes responsible for
Researchers Find That Thicker Bark Can Protect Trees from Forest Fires
A team of researchers has found that trees in areas with frequent forest fires tend to have thicker bark. This adaptation makes them more resistant to fire damage, a real
Researchers Use Genetic Markers to Identify Ash Trees That Resist a Deadly Infection
A team of researchers used genomic sequencing to identify genes that might help ash trees fight a deadly disease that is rapidly killing European tree populations. The team discovered that
Researchers Discover a Wild Strawberry That Resists Attacks from a Major Agricultural Pest
A team of researchers has found a type of wild strawberry that inhibits the growth of the spotted wing fly, a major agricultural pest. The flies are responsible for decimating
Researchers Develop a Method for Increasing Crop Yields Without Genetic Modification
A team of scientists has developed a chemical that increases the starch content of wheat crops. The new product could significantly increase wheat yields without the use of genetic modification.
Common Grass Species Contains More Efficient Enzymes, May Help Crop Yields
An Australian research team has discovered an enzyme in a common grass species that is extremely efficient at absorbing carbon dioxide. If the enzyme was transplanted into crop species, yields
Researchers Discover the Link Between Humidity and Disease Outbreaks in Plants
A team of researchers from Michigan State University has discovered an unfortunate side effect of plants exposed to high humidity. The team found specific mechanics that bacteria use to take
Reducing Leaf Mass Increases the Productivity of Soybean Plants
A team of researchers has found that soybean crop yields increase when the plants have less leaves. As more atmospheric carbon enters the atmosphere, plants are growing more leaves. The
Researchers Identify Key Gene Networks That Affect Flowering in the Nightshade Family
Researchers have identified some of the gene networks that determine how many flowers a plant will produce. The team focused on nightshade plants but the findings may help explain diversity
Researchers Map out the Chemical Pathways That Help Plants Cope with Drought
A team of researchers has pinpointed some of the mechanisms used by plants to cope with drought conditions. The discovery of the specific genes and proteins involved may help plant