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