Engineering crop immunity from a receptor in pomelo fruit
Synthetic receptors derived from the pomelo fruit can help crops become immune to thousands of pathogens.
Sep 12
Synthetic receptors derived from the pomelo fruit can help crops become immune to thousands of pathogens.
Aug 28
Eco-friendly method yields more hydrogen storage, more ammonia
Eco-friendly way to double the amount of hydrogen stored in perovskite powder and more ammonia production.
Jan 23
Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is fully ocean-degradable
A new bioplastic that dissolves in saltwater — no more pesky microplastics!
Jun 27
Purple biomass makes a good crop fertilizer
Biomass made from purple marine bacteria provides more than enough nitrogen to plants without harming the environment
May 22
Root growth improved in soil contaminated with cesium
Overactivating the ABA signaling pathway in plants prevented cesium in soil from blocking root growth in plants.
May 10
Recipe for hydrogen: sprinkle manganese oxide with iridium atoms, add water
A few iridium atoms also go a long way. When sprinkled on manganese oxide, hydrogen is produced with 95% less iridium!
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