Then again, Rose Faucher isn't most undergrads. "The fish world is actually pretty small, and it feels kind of like everybody knows everybody," says Faucher, who graduated from Rice University ...

One such approach, the use of within-field crop genetic diversity ... between diversity and disease occurrence. Our experimental system was blast disease in rice (Oryzae sativa).

Since the mid-1800s, human activities have rapidly facilitated the spread of rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV), a pathogen that ...

It is thus encouraging that the Bengal Biodiversity Board has launched an initiative to bring near-lost varieties of rice and cereals back to Bengal’s kitchens. Alongside, it is also running the Avoy ...

The publication of these ancient genomes marks a significant step forward in our understanding of the genetic diversity and historical dynamics of Papua New Guinea. It invites further exploration and ...

"Without the WA Museum's extensive collection and genetic resources, this work would not have been possible. Museum collections are key to understanding biodiversity," Dr. Travouillon said.

Researchers say they can improve rice harvests and grain quality by essentially turning off a temperature-sensitive gene found in some common rice varieties.

"This way, we gained insights into the relationships between the corals and the different members of their microbiome as the temperature rose." The corals themselves: Genetically, the corals from ...

This study assessed the structure and genetic diversity of rice populations of Southeast Asian varieties, based on quantitative morphological and molecular traits. Population structure analysis ...

GMOs, short for genetically modified organisms, are subject to much controversy. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), GMO seeds are used to plant over 90% of all maize (corn ...