Gene Sequencing Uncovers Differences in Wild and Domesticated Crops

Gene Sequencing Uncovers Differences in Wild and Domesticated Crops

With climate change and more frequent extreme weather, researchers project that global yields of key crops such as maize, rice, and soybeans could decline by 12–20% by the end of the century. To address this, plant scientists are exploring ways to increase yields and develop more resilient crop varieties. A recent study published in Life on July 11 highlights how the genetic analysis of wild crop relatives reveals changes in traits caused by dom…