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Scientists Sequence Genome for Threatened Whitebark Pine

Katherine E Kerlin — December 13, 2023 - 9:00am

��ϲʿ��ͼ scientists and partners sequenced the whitebark pine genome, presenting opportunities to help the threatened, high-altitude tree.

Genomics Breakthrough Paves Way for Climate-Tolerant Wine Grape Varieties

Patricia Bailey — October 17, 2016 - 3:29pm

A new genome sequencing process, used to assemble the genome of cabernet sauvignon, the world's most popular red wine grape variety, should make it possible to develop new high quality wine grape varieties that can tolerate climate change.

Forgotten Crops May Hold Key to Nutritional Security

Patricia Bailey — February 24, 2016 - 8:59am

Genome sequencing of Africa's traditional crops intends to speed breeding of hardier, more nutrition crops to prevent malnutrition and stunting in children. Many of these are considered "orphan" crops because they have been ignored by science and industry because of their lesser commercial value.