Drought Tolerance In Potatoes

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Mon, 06/30/2008 - 13:00

Scientists are studying these varieties to identify the genes and molecular mechanisms of drought tolerance in order to engineer new drought-resistant crops of potato, as well as other Solanaceous vegetables.


 

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