News: rice
New discovery set to boost disease-resistant rice
Rice that is resistant to some of the worst crop-destroying diseases but can still produce large yields could soon become a reality for farmers worldwide.
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Scientists discover proteins in rice vital for pollination
Scientists at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide and Shanghai Jiao Tong ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog in China have discovered two proteins in rice involved in pollen aperture formation which are essential in the successful pollination of flowering plants.
Their study, published in the Journal , was undertaken to better understand the molecular control of plant pollen aperture formation in rice, with a view to acquiring new knowledge to improve cereal productivity and ultimately benefit global food security.
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