News tagged with genetic resource
Crop root study to boost Australian grain production
Researchers at The University of Western Australia say that "next frontier" of agricultural science is understanding the root system and function of crop plants to significantly increase Australian grain production, ...
May 09, 2012 |
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'Wild west' approach to claiming the oceans' genetic resources must end: researchers
New international agreements are required to ensure nations benefit equally from medicines, foods and biofuels derived from the ocean's untapped genetic riches, according to a panel of University of British Columbia and European ...
Feb 18, 2012 |
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New genetic phenomenon discovered in Witrik cattle
By studying the DNA of Witrik, colour sided or lineback, cattle from various countries, scientists from the University of Liege have discovered that pieces of DNA move from one chromosome to another in a circle. ...
Feb 14, 2012 |
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Gene flow may help plants adapt to climate change
The traffic of genes among populations may help living things better adapt to climate change, especially when genes flow among groups most affected by warming, according to a UC Davis study of the Sierra Nevada ...
Jun 28, 2011 |
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Scientists use DNA technique to distinguish sardines from mackerel
Being able to distinguish sardines from horse mackerel has just got a little easier. Researchers in Spain used forensic mitochondrial DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) species identification techniques to genetically ...
Jun 17, 2011 |
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Unique gene combinations control tropical maize response to day lengths
Tropical maize proves to be a valuable genetic resource, containing genetics not found in USA Corn Belt maize. Most tropical maize varieties respond to the long summer day lengths that occur in U.S. growing regions by flowering ...
Jun 14, 2011 |
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Saving wildlife with forensic genetics
Wildlife face many threats with spreading urbanization, including habitat loss and inbreeding when populations become fragmented and isolated. It doesn't help that there is a billion-dollar international industry ...
Jun 08, 2011 |
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UN aims for biodiversity treaty by July 2012
A global treaty on the harvesting of genetic resources will probably be ratified by July 2012, the UN executive secretary on biological diversity said Tuesday.
May 31, 2011 |
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The National Database for Autism Research announces its first data release
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) researchers now can use data from over 10,000 participants enrolled in ASD studies. The National Database for Autism Research (NDAR), created by the National Institutes of Health, recently made ...
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Nov 30, 2010 |
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New Switchgrass Germplasm Collected in Florida
(PhysOrg.com) -- Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and cooperators have collected 46 new populations of switchgrass in Florida, adding valuable new accessions to the germplasm collection of this ...
Nov 26, 2009 |
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Bacteria 'invest' wisely to survive uncertain times, scientists report
Like savvy Wall Street money managers, bacteria hedge their bets to increase their chances of survival in uncertain times, strategically investing their biological resources to weather unpredictable environments.
Nov 02, 2009 |
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Scientists Study Holstein Milk Production, Fertility
(PhysOrg.com) -- Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have discovered why Holsteins—bred to produce more milk—are less fertile than before breeding efforts were stepped up to increase dairy production: ...
Oct 05, 2009 |
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DNA analysis reveals the prime stock of Indonesian cattle
DNA analysis shows that Indonesian zebu cattle have a unique origin with banteng (Bos javanicus) as part of their ancestry.
May 13, 2009 |
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New genomic technique uncovers transcriptome of a reef-building coral
Using a new technique for cDNA preparation combined with the latest sequencing methods, researchers have uncovered the larval transcriptome of a reef-building coral (Acropora millepora). Their study, descri ...
May 12, 2009 |
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