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'Unselfish' genes that make plants cooperate could boost crop yields

29 November 2022

A simple breeding experiment can identify genetic variants that make plants grow well without impeding their neighbours, improving overall yields

Genetically modified tobacco plant produces cocaine in its leaves

25 November 2022

Researchers have reproduced the entire biochemical pathway for how coca plants make cocaine in another plant, which could help people manufacture the drug for scientific study

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'Unselfish' genes that make plants cooperate could boost crop yields

Genetically modified tobacco plant produces cocaine in its leaves

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