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Neglected plant parasites: Mitrastemonaceae
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 5, Issue 1, Page 5-13, January 2023., 2023 Mitrastemonaceae are a remarkable family of parasitic flowering plants. The two species that make up this family have a disjunct distribution and a peculiar appearance. Both are devoid of roots, stems, and regular leaves and live inside the roots of their host plants for most of their life cycle.
Luiza Teixeira‐Costa, Kenji Suetsugu
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Genome Editing Technologies to Improve Health‐Related Phytocompounds in Crops
Food Frontiers, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Due to rapid global population growth and the resulting significant increase in food demand, the world is facing an epidemic of malnutrition. Although yield improvement remains one of the main targets of breeding programs, much attention is being paid to the nutritional aspects of crops, including nutrients and bioactive compounds that are ...
Maria Dellino +4 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 5, Issue 1, Page 82-97, January 2023., 2023 The oasis of al‐‘Ulā is subject to a vast development operation by the central government of the Saudi monarchy. Agriculture is not strictly speaking the first objective of this initiative, the emphasis being on tourism and thus on the vast historical heritage and landscape qualities of the region.
Muriel Gros‐Balthazard +10 more
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Вісник проблем біології і медицини, 2018 Usage of different xenobiotics, in particular ionizing radiation, for the modification of growth properties of pollen tubes is widely spread due to the possibility to apply gamma-irradiated pollen for mutagenesis and apomixis induction as well as ...
Grubska L. V. +3 more
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Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.This graphical abstract highlights the benefits of genetically modified (GM) foods, including high‐yield crops such as golden rice with enhanced nutrition, GM vaccines, and biofuel production. Advanced analytical methods ensure safety by detecting allergenicity and toxicity, promoting sustainability while addressing environmental impacts and balancing ...
Mohamad Warda +5 more
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Breeding and selection of taro (Colocasia esculenta) for improved disease‐resistance in Hawaiʻi
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 5, Issue 1, Page 123-145, January 2023., 2023 Taro is a root crop with wide geographic range and high cultural significance to Indigenous peoples of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. Taro Leaf Blight (TLB) is a worldwide disease of taro, and Hawaiian taro varieties exhibited little resistance to it. To improve TLB‐resistance, conventional breeding was conducted by hand‐pollination.
Roshan Paudel +13 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView., 2023 The use of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) in agrosystems is a potential solution to the challenges arising from global change. These species could contribute to the equitable diversification of agricultural systems. Providing knowledge on their genetic diversity and fostering access to data and results is essential for the development of ...
Thomas Kaczmarek +42 more
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PLoS ONEPollen is a source of protein, lipids, vitamins and minerals for bees and other flower-visiting insects. The composition of macro- and micronutrients of pollen vary among different plant species.
Yoko L Dupont +4 more
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PhytoFrontiersPollen health is a key determinant of successful plant reproduction and crop yield. Prunus necrotic ringspot virus (PNRSV) and prune dwarf virus (PDV) are pollen-borne viruses of stone fruits, including peaches, primarily transmitted through vegetative ...
Mandeep Tayal +6 more
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