Plants are usually seen as stationary life forms, quietly supporting environments. But plant communities and populations are ...
Brazil has launched a new tilapia genetics bank, helping its growing tilapia-farming sector secure diversity and boost output ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Even when genetic diversity appears to be adequate, hidden ...
Koala populations with low genetic diversity are actually recovering by "reshuffling" their genes to remove harmful mutations ...
In the context of escalating environmental challenges and agricultural demands, understanding how plants respond and adapt to stress has never been more ...
A new genomic study reveals how Indigenous traditional farming practices have shaped the evolution of manioc – one of the world’s most important staple crops – for the better. The domestication of ...
A new study published in Science is challenging long-held assumptions about how we measure genetic risk in endangered species. Researchers analyzed whole genomes from hundreds of koalas, finding that ...
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In the February issue of American Fruit Grower, I shared the story of Biloxi blueberry and the genetic diversity efforts of long-retired USDA-ARS blueberry breeder Dr. Arlen Draper. His efforts paid ...
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