South China Morning Post
Chinese team injects desert moss gene into Xinjiang cotton to beat fungus, boost output
Chinese scientists who inserted a gene from desert moss into cotton say their innovation can boost yields by nearly a quarter through protection against a pervasive fungal disease that threatens crops worldwide. The team, led by…
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