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Coffee
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Mysterious coffee species turns out to be a blend

Liberica coffee comprises three distinct species, each potentially enhancing coffee production to meet future demand.
Science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Daily briefing: Why some places on our bodies heal without scars

Weaver ants exhibit enhanced strength through teamwork, which could inspire robotic design.
Mouth and face skin heal without scarring due to specialized cell communication.
Seventh-century England had individuals with diverse ancestry, highlighting population diversity.
Agriculture
fromNature
1 month ago

Breed giant prawns to withstand disease and climate change

Narrowing gene pools in giant prawn farming lead to increased disease vulnerability and impacts yields.
fromNature
1 month ago

A haplotype-resolved pangenome of the barley wild relative Hordeum bulbosum - Nature

Wild relatives of cultivated plants are vital for increasing genetic diversity in crops, offering key avenues for improvements through introgression lines derived from crop-wild crosses.
Agriculture
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Wouldn't Life Be Easier if We Were All the Same?

Genetic diversity enhances survival and adaptability of species.
Homogeneity increases vulnerability to diseases and ecological threats.
Diversity fosters innovation and adaptability.
Beer
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

How Craft Cannabis Brands Protect the Future of the Plant | stupidDOPE

Craft cannabis prioritizes quality, integrity, and sustainability over mass production.
fromNature
4 months ago

The phased pan-genome of tetraploid European potato - Nature

Cultivated potato, despite being the most important non-cereal crop, faces significant breeding challenges due to its complex autotetraploid genome.
Europe politics
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