Disease susceptibility and genes in wheat
January 24, 2023
Last week we explored the ways scientists are working to diversify wheat genes to combat vulnerabilities to disease. This week, PhD candidate Nicola Walter takes us on a deep dive into gametocidal genes – selfish elements that preferentially transmit themselves to new plants by destroying those chromosomes that don’t have the gene. Gametocidal genes Genetic …
Diversity in wheat and the potential solutions
January 16, 2023
Wheat is one of the most essential crops in modern day diets. Alongside rice and soy, wheat is a staple food for many and a fundamental ingredient in many food stuffs. In this blog post, PhD candidate Nicola Walter outlines how diversity in wheat has been affected by generations of breeding, and the different ways …
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