Selective breeding of plants can help give them new beneficial traits, but trees have a frustratingly long reproductive cycle. Now, scientists at the University of Georgia have used CRISPR ...
A new genomic study has unlocked the genetic secrets behind the breeding of flowering Chinese cabbage—a popular leafy vegetable in Asian cuisine. By analyzing the DNA of over 400 cabbage varieties, ...
Roses are probably the most popular ornamental flowers, whether as garden shrubs, potted plants or cut blooms. The selective breeding of roses has restricted their genetic diversity, in contrast to ...