Discovery of plant 'nourishing gene' brings hope for increased crop seed yield and food security
Friday, January 13, 2012 - 11:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Scientists have discovered a "nourishing gene" which controls the transfer of nutrients from plant to seed -- a significant step which could help increase global food production.
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