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Cracking Pecan's Problems
One of the first Americans to appreciate the flavor of pecans was George Washington, who planted the stately trees on the lawns of Mount Vernon in 1775. Yet true cultivation of the nuts wouldn't...
Transformation in the science toolkit
Transforming bacteria helps us test a myriad of scientific theories, and it's a surprisingly easy technique to use.
On Being a "Brat" and a Biology Nerd
I discovered my interest in science in Mr. Hunter's 10th grade biology class at Lakenheath High School, the school at a U.S. Air Force base in England where I lived at the time.
In biology class we...
Improving a Solution
Plant scientists see the ways agriculture can be more environmentally friendly. They have ideas for tools to help farmers and ranchers. To solve some of the planet’s most pressing problems. And now they seek to overcome a philosophical division with a new vision in plant breeding.
Solving the Jefferson Tree Mystery
Maria Monteros, Ph.D., visits France to identify the genetic history of a 233-year-old pecan tree and learn what makes it so resilient.
Fixing Hairy Vetch’s Bad Reputation
Noble scientists are using the gene editing technique CRISPR to improve legume cover crops.
Scientific advancements provide pecan cultivar ID tools
A Noble Research Institute team has developed a DNA fingerprint for pecan that facilitates the identification of cultivars.
New Toolbox to Help Develop and Grow Better Alfalfa
Scientists at the Noble Research Institute have developed the Alfalfa Breeder's Toolbox (available at: alfalfatoolbox.org) as a comprehensive, web-based portal to address practical challenges for alfalfa production and accelerate breeding to develop new enhanced cultivars with better performance.
Genome Editing: Helping Agriculture Meet New Challenges
Genome editing is a new and promising technique that can help plant breeders more efficiently identify and build better tasting, higher yielding crops that are more resistant to pests and diseases and more tolerant of drought.
DNA Technology for the Commercial Cow-Calf Producer
DNA testing has become an economically viable tool that should be used when making selection decisions for commercial cattle producers.