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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Wild Potatoes Pack More Nutrition Than Store-Bought Ones
Scientists compared a wild potato species called Solanum okadae to the common potatoes we buy at grocery stores. They found that the wild potatoes contain …
Read MoreScientists Find the Gene That Controls Folate in Sweet Potatoes
Researchers discovered a specific gene called IbADCL1 that controls how much folate (a vital B vitamin) sweet potatoes store in their roots. By studying 26 …
Read MoreScientists Create a Genetic Roadmap to Grow Better Melons
Researchers 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 Map Melon Genes to Save Ancient Varieties
Researchers studied 80 different types of melons from Iran and Iraq to understand their genetic differences. Using special DNA-testing tools, they discovered …
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