Scientists Develop Gene-Edited Lettuce to Fight Micronutrient Deficiencies |
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Scientists led by Prof. Alexander Vainstein from the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a gene-edited lettuce with significantly higher levels of essential vitamins and antioxidants, a breakthrough in the global fight against micronutrient deficiencies.
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Study Reveals Gene that Reduces Wheat Grain Weight |
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Wheat, a vital global crop for food security, faces challenges from climate change and a growing population, making yield improvement crucial for future production. A study published in the Plant Biotechnology Journal highlights the gene affecting wheat grain weight and filling.
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Gene Editing Leads to Rice Sheath Blight Resistance and Yield Increase |
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Researchers from Shenyang Agricultural University and partners in China reported precise editing of Dense and Erect Panicle 1 (DEP1) gene to confer rice sheath blight resistance and yield production in japonica rice. The findings are published in the Plant Biotechnology Journal.
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