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CRISPR Boosts Immunity and Yield of Wheat

Researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 in wheat, which improved its resistance to rust and increased its yield. Their findings offer germplasm resources that can be used for the breeding of high-resistance and high-yield plants.

The immune system of plants is regulated positively and negatively by different factors. An example of a negative regulator of plant immunity is MAP kinase phosphatase1 (MKP1). However, the molecular mechanisms involving MKP1's regulation of wheat (Triticum aestivum) are currently unclear.

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Predictive weed Management saves on herbicide costs and increases yield potential

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Gowan Canada is partnering with Geco Strategic Weed Management to help Canadian growers take a strategic approach to weed control through data-driven prediction and planning.

Geco’s technology uses data and AI to map where weeds have been over the past five years and predict where patches are likely to emerge next season. These insights allow farms and retailers to plan ahead and target actions in the most challenging areas.

“Our technology enables the question: if you could know where your most problematic patches are and where they are spreading to, what could you do differently? That’s what our technology makes possible,” said Greg Stewart, CEO of Geco. “Many of our farms are already using our prescriptions along with Gowan products, so this collaboration is a natural next step.”