February 26, 2018

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The secret to tripling the number of grains in sorghum and perhaps other staple crops

One tiny mutation could triple the world’s production of grain (ZME Science)

February 1, 2018

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More rice, please: 13 rice genomes reveal ways to keep up with ever-growing population

January 18, 2018

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Counting chromosomes: Plant scientists solve a century-old mystery about reproduction

January 12, 2018

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University of Georgia to lead National Science Foundation project to rapidly sequence corn pangenome - Project will sequence genetic diversity of world’s largest cash crop

October 30, 2017

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Those giant pumpkins are a marvel of science (Bloomberg)

September 14, 2017

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Plant geneticists develop a new application of CRISPR to break yield barriers in crops - Mutating regulatory regions varies yield traits the way a dimmer switch controls a light bulb

August 13, 2017

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Doubling down on tomatoes: research breakthrough could double yields for tomatoes and other crops (Southeast Produce Weekly)

June 16, 2017

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New genome sequence highlights corn’s adaptability

June 12, 2017

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Detailed new genome for maize shows the plant has deep resources for continued adaptation - Maize's gene-regulatory flexibility bodes well for expanding the staple's growing range as the planet warms

May 23, 2017

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Fixing the tomato: CRISPR edits correct plant-breeding snafu - Geneticists harness two mutations — each cherished by breeders, but detrimental when combined — to improve on 10,000 years of tomato domestication (Nature)

May 18, 2017

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Fine-tuning dosage of mutant genes unleashes long-trapped yield potential in tomato plants 

January 4, 2017

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Con edición génica desarrollan tomates que florecen y maduran 2 semanas antes (Chile Bio)

December 7, 2016

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Genetic changes in tomatoes may help crops produce early and often

December 5, 2016

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Gene editing yields tomatoes that flower and ripen weeks earlier

November 10, 2016

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Gene network controls how many flowers and fruits plants will produce during critical growth window 

June 26, 2016

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“Amazing protein diversity” is discovered in the maize plant 

May 16, 2016

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Discovery of new stem cell pathway indicates route to much higher yields in maize, staple crops - Braking signals from the leaves tell stem cells to stop proliferating

March 24, 2016

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory scientists discuss long-read sequencing for more contiguous assemblies and complex genomes

February 9, 2016

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Ancient gene network helps plants adapt to their environments

June 15, 2015

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Liverpool scientists to uncover DNA modification of wheat genome

May 25, 2015

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Scientists pinpoint genes that make stem cells in plants, revealing origin of beefsteak tomatoes

November 3, 2014

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Getting more out of nature: genetic toolkit finds new maximum for crop yields - An array of gene variants provides “breakthrough benefits” in tomato yield for breeders; other crops are next

December 27, 2013

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Genetic discovery points the way to much bigger yields in tomato, other flowering food plants

February 4, 2013

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Plant scientists at CSHL demonstrate new means of boosting maize yields

November 29, 2012

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Major breakthrough in deciphering bread wheat’s genetic code

November 28, 2012

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Bread wheat’s large and complex genome is revealed - Analysis of the genome of one of world’s ‘big three’ food crops provides clues to better breeding, higher yield

November 12, 2012

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory-led team discovers new way in which plants control flower production

November 7, 2012

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DuPont and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory extend collaboration in cutting-edge plant biology research for another five years

June 4, 2012

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‘Most comprehensive’ genetic analysis of maize plant will help raise yields, expand its range