Husker Research Points to Increased Water Use Efficiency for Crops
August 23, 2024
August 23, 2024
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news:
By Geitner Simmons, IANR Media
Scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have identified a promising approach to help crops cope with drought. By using genome modification to boost a key plant protein, the researchers enabled plants to reduce their water use by up to 30% under drought-mimic conditions.
The findings mark "an important step toward future e . . .
By Geitner Simmons, IANR Media
Scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have identified a promising approach to help crops cope with drought. By using genome modification to boost a key plant protein, the researchers enabled plants to reduce their water use by up to 30% under drought-mimic conditions.
The findings mark "an important step toward future e . . .