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Development of rice with high amylose content using CRISPR/Cas9

March 5, 2017 March 9, 2017

It is known that cereals with high amylose and resistant starch content possess potential health beneficial properties. Important enzyme responsible for the branching of starch is the enzyme SBE (starch branching enzyme). A research team from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) with Dr. Yongwei Sun as the leading …

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Researchers at Iowa State University reveal genetic mechanism controlling plant growth and response to drought in plants

March 5, 2017 April 17, 2017

A research team from the Iowa State University led by Yanhai Yin, professor of genetics, developmental biology and cell biology recently published article in Nature Communications revealing genetic mechanism controlling plant development and response to drought. According to the researchers, the two processes are linked and often plants slow down …