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Locust swarming pheromone identified in step toward curbing plagues

U.S. regulators allow GM cotton as human food source

World’s oldest bread found at prehistoric site in Jordan

Genetic study may make ancient Inca’s quinoa a grain of the future
The findings could pave the way to breeding out the bitter saponins that must currently be washed off post-harvest

Scientists peel back carrot’s genetic secrets

Wild bees seen dwindling in main U.S. crop regions

Unlocking pineapple’s genetic secrets
Engineering crops like wheat to use the pineapple’s method of photosynthesis could dramatically boost its drought tolerance

Rising CO2 levels may cut nutrient levels in crops, study finds
Wheat and rice were lower in zinc, iron and protein at higher levels of CO2
Rising CO2 levels may cut nutrient levels in crops: study
Scientists make ethanol without corn or other crops
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