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Gene Discovery Could Unlock New Era of Barley Breeding
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Gene Discovery Could Unlock New Era of Barley Breeding
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute have identified a gene — named HvST1 — that could prove important for securing the future of barley. With the barley sector under growing pressure from climate change, soil degradation, and pests, breeders are seeking varieties that are tougher, higher-yielding, and better adapted to a wider range of conditions. HvST1 (“Sticky Telomeres 1”) affects how chromosomes behave during meiosis, the reproductive s…
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