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Iowa researchers find method to speed up new plant breeding techniques

Some of the newer techniques to speed up plant breeding, have challenges such as leaving some varieties sterile. At Iowa State University, researchers made a breakthrough that overcomes a major hurdle of these new techniques by restoring fertility to certain plant species. The breeding tool known as doubled haploid technology is a faster way to breed plants but often fails. [...]

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Sustainable energy to meet growing demands

Non-renewable energy sources are limited, and demand is growing. Fossil-fuel based energy production and use contribute significantly to pollution and changes in our climate. Improving energy efficiency and developing renewable energy sources is essential to meeting growing demand and can lower energy bills, create new jobs and promote rural prosperity. Reducing reliance on fossil fuels can improve national security [...]

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Iowa researchers find method to speed up new plant breeding techniques

Sustainable energy to meet growing demands