3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (144+ words) Chinese scientists have successfully isolated a key gene from teosinte, the wild ancestor of modern corn, that dramatically increases the protein content in maize seeds. Published in the journal Nature, the research was led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (214+ words) Researchers at the Humboldt University of Berlin (HU) have uncovered the complex biological mechanisms that govern wheat yields, offering crucial insights for global food security amid climate change. Published in Nature Communications, the study reveals that high wheat yields do…...