Genetically Modified Food

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Environment

Engineering plants for a sustainable future

Scientists have discovered the genetic master switches for a plant’s body mass production and it brings with it the potential to produce new biomaterials and bioplastics

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Sciences & Technology

Talking dirty: The conversation between plants and soil

Plants release chemicals that ‘talk’ to the soil and, by joining the conversation, we could reduce our massive reliance on planet-harming artificial fertilisers

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Sciences & Technology

Made Possible By Melbourne

A biofortified rice high in iron and zinc is set to combat hidden hunger

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Environment

Empty calories no more

A biofortified rice high in iron and zinc is set to combat hidden hunger in developing countries

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