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Chinese scientists boost cotton yield with desert moss gene

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A Chinese research team has successfully modified Xinjiang cotton by incorporating a gene from desert moss, enhancing its resistance to the fungal disease Verticillium wilt. This genetic modification resulted in a nearly 24% increase in cotton yield under infected conditions. The scientists believe this method offers a promising strategy for improving crop resilience by utilizing genes from extremophile species. AI

IMPACT Enhances crop resilience and yield through genetic modification, potentially impacting agricultural output.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a scientific paper detailing a new method for genetically modifying a crop. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Chinese scientists boost cotton yield with desert moss gene

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Victoria Bela ·

    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 researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ X…

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