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AMES, Iowa – A recently published study from two Iowa State University scientists shows that a gene found only in a single plant species can increase protein content when introduced into staple crops.

The study of abiotic stress responses in non-model plants represents a rapidly emerging field that is vital to expanding the diversity and resilience of ...

High Institutions of learning in the region have been challenged to adopt African traditional crops and vegetables for food security, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. The call comes at a ...

Researchers, farmers, and global agricultural institutions are embracing long-neglected crops that promise better nutrition and more resilience to the changing climate. The first time the rains failed ...

With global food systems threatened by crop uniformity and climate stress, scientists are turning to the rich genetic heritage of the Solanaceae family—potato, tomato, eggplant, pepper, and beyond.