A plant’s genome size is a key characteristic in determining how they are distributed across the UK. Through this work, we are better able to predict how plants will be impacted by our ever-changing ...

Potatoes are a staple food for over 1.3 billion people. But despite their importance for global food security, breeding ...

Radiation or chemicals are used to change the plant's DNA, the basic molecular system of all organisms' genetic material. The goal is to cause changes in the sequence of the base pairs of DNA ...

We apply genomics, genetics, physiology and cell biology to understand the processes of plant genome dynamics, and exploit genome structural knowledge to develop tools and know-how for plant breeding.

Moreover, enzymatic DNA fragmentation kits often have inherent deviations between batches that confound library preparation workflows by necessitating ongoing optimization steps. As a result, ...

DNA is often seen as the blueprint of life—carrying the code to govern the development and traits of an organism—but “there ...

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In a major breakthrough, a team at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) found a new way to acccelerate plant bioengineering using robots. Researchers deployed a ...

Nanotechnology offers a next-gen solution to plant genome editing challenges by enabling precise, efficient delivery of CRISPR, RNA, and DNA tools using nanoparticles like AuNPs, CNTs, and lipid ...

Now, thanks to advances in sequencing technologies, the plant genomics field is flourishing. With the ability to read plant DNA, researchers can explore genetic alterations that help plants adapt and ...

Researchers have generated the most comprehensive genome sequence of the pistachio, allowing plant breeders to create better varieties. (Bárbara Blanco-Ulate / UC Davis) California produces 99% of the ...