Month: August 2019

In any eukaryotic organism, the DNA in a cell exists not as a loose strand, but as a highly condensed complex that consists of DNA and other proteins known as histones. Overall, this condensed structure is referred to as chromatin, and this packaging is important for maintaining the integrity of DNA structure and sequence. However,… Continue reading Scientists crack the code to improve stress tolerance in plants

Maize growers in Queensland and northern New South Wales could dramatically improve yields and water use efficiency by rethinking their approach to hybrid selection, row configuration and population density. A three-year research project conducted by the Queensland Alliance for Food Innovation (QAAFI) and NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) found that yield increases of up… Continue reading Australia – Maize research highlights yield increase potential