How Scientists Are Redesigning Plants for Better Food and Farming
Scientists are using biotechnology—tools that let them change how plants grow and what they contain—to create crops that are better for farming, nutrition, and …
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Scientists are using biotechnology—tools that let them change how plants grow and what they contain—to create crops that are better for farming, nutrition, and …
Read MoreScientists discovered that the type of rootstock used in citrus tree grafting significantly affects how well the tree absorbs zinc, an important nutrient. When …
Read MoreWhen rice plants get their roots cut during transplanting, they have a built-in recovery system. Scientists discovered that cutting roots triggers a special …
Read MoreScientists studied how removing different parts of watermelon plant tops affects the growth of new roots on grafted seedlings. They found that removing just …
Read MoreScientists have discovered that by using special rootstocks—the underground root system of fruit trees—they can make trees grow shorter while producing more …
Read MoreScientists tested whether adding a mineral called cobalt could help sweet fennel plants grow stronger and produce more food. They grew fennel plants in pots …
Read MoreScientists discovered that a special nutrient called folate helps plants sense and respond to nitrogen levels in soil. When folate isn't working properly in …
Read MoreScientists studied ginger plants to understand how tiny living organisms in the soil help them grow bigger and produce more. They looked at two types of ginger …
Read MoreResearchers have created a detailed genetic instruction manual for melons that could help farmers grow tastier, healthier fruit. They mapped out the melon's …
Read MoreScientists discovered that a specific gene in rice plants helps keep leaves green and healthy during the grain-filling stage—when the plant is making rice …
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