Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to ...

The epigenetic state of chromatin, gene activity, and chromosomal positions are interrelated. A research team from the IPK ...

Beneficial relationships between plants and soil microbes play a critical role in agriculture, providing sustainable ...

Commercial crops have an extremely narrow genetic base, which makes them vulnerable to environmental threats. The induced mutation technique is becoming increasingly important to bring about heritable ...

Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number ...

Brian Larkins, an internationally recognized plant biologist and former University of Nebraska-Lincoln administrator, died at ...

In the most comprehensive global analysis of genetic diversity ever undertaken, an international team of scientists has found ...

Study reveals how human history—from Indigenous stewardship to colonization—shaped the genetic diversity of Brazil Nut trees ...

This has led to the development of a TILLING platform for banana -an invaluable resource for reverse genetics and breeding for the global community - in the Plant Breeding Laboratory of Seibersdorf.

Jan. 23, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice. This research could help us understand why some ...

By signing the ITPGRFA, South Africa reaffirms its dedication to conserving biodiversity and ensuring long-term food security ...