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How plants keep viruses from passing to their progeny

Scientists have learned how plants keep viruses from being passed to their offspring, a finding that could ensure healthier crops. The discovery could also help reduce the transmission of diseases from mothers to human children.

Unraveling the conservation conundrum of China's native Jacktree

The Jacktree (Sinojackia xylocarpa), native to China, is renowned for its unique spindle-shaped fruits and ornamental appeal. However, its survival is threatened by factors such as limited population size, fragmented habitats, ...

Research boosts understanding of sorghum's pest resistance

Husker scientists have identified a key plant hormone that strengthens sorghum self-protection against the threat of the sugarcane aphid. The project is part of the university's wide-ranging, multidisciplinary work to advance ...

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Molecular & Computational biology
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Biotechnology
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Ecology
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Agriculture
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Agriculture
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Ecology
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Plants & Animals
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Agriculture
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