05 Jan 2024 --- In a recent study, researchers have utilized gene-editing techniques to identify a crucial gene, potentially safeguarding wheat fertility and boosting yields geared to mitigating the escalating threats of climate change.This research, conducted at the John Innes Centre (JIC), led by Professor Graham Moore, found wheat gene DMC1 plays a pivotal role in the plant’s reproductive process, particularly during meiosis - a critical stage where chromosomes pair up to form seeds.
