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June 13, 2018

High-protein corn also resistant to parasitic weed

In sub-Saharan Africa, 20 to 80{23820674f91ec36f5ca9b0d7ffbb29e72142de4d9260de4131e0701e1e8a0f40} of corn yields may be lost because of a semi-parasitic plant, Striga. In areas infested with Striga, farmers may even […]
June 13, 2018

Network biology reveals pathogen targets in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana

Using systems biology, researchers successfully identified previously unknown protein targets of plant pathogens in the flowering plant Arabidopsis thaliana, employing some of the same methods used […]
June 9, 2018

New insight into why Pierce's disease is so deadly to grapevines

Scientists are gaining a better understanding of Pierce’s disease and how it affects grapevines. The disease, which annually costs California more than $100 million, comes from […]
June 9, 2018

Dogs can detect agricultural diseases early

Laurel wilt disease has had a devastating effect on the avocado industry in South Florida in past harvest seasons. Early detection can be instrumental in deterring […]