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![Until now scientists have had a poor handle on why some plant species evolved a much more efficient method of photosynthesis. A mathematical model has […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NEWSICON2-115x115.png "The maths of efficient photosynthesis")
The maths of efficient photosynthesis
Posted on October 20, 2013 | No CommentsUntil now scientists have had a poor handle on why some plant species evolved a much more efficient method of photosynthesis. A mathematical model has […] -
![Plant researchers at the University of California have shown that Phytophthora, a plant pathogen, produces proteins that suppress key host mechanisms of immunity. Phytophthora is […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x1691-115x115.jpg "Crop pathogens evade host defences by inhibiting RNA silencing")
Crop pathogens evade host defences by inhibiting RNA silencing
Posted on February 9, 2013 | No CommentsPlant researchers at the University of California have shown that Phytophthora, a plant pathogen, produces proteins that suppress key host mechanisms of immunity. Phytophthora is […] -
![Production of key crops such as rice, wheat and maize has failed to increase in India and China, according to a study published recently in […]](/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Stagnant crop yields in the world’s most populous countries")
Stagnant crop yields in the world’s most populous countries
Posted on December 30, 2012 | No CommentsProduction of key crops such as rice, wheat and maize has failed to increase in India and China, according to a study published recently in […]
