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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/gsoa-iag112009.php" title="(Genetics Society of America) In a research report in the November 2009 journal Genetics, scientists show how a family of genes (1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate synthase, or ACS genes), in the weed Arabidopsis thaliana, are responsible for production of..." target="_self">It\'s a gas: New discovery may lead to heartier, high-yielding plants</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</span><br />');
document.write('(<i>Genetics Society of America</i>) In a research report in the November 2009 journal Genetics, scientists show how a family of genes (1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate synthase, or ACS genes), in the weed Arabidopsis thaliana, are responsible for production of ethylene. This gas affects many aspects of plant development, and this information, which will be applicable to other plants, lays the foundation for future genetic manipulation that could make plants disease resistant, able to survive and thrive in difficult terrain, and increase yields. ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/uoca-nmt112009.php" title="(University of Colorado at Boulder) A research team led by the University of Colorado at Boulder has found a clever way to use traditional GPS satellite signals to measure snow depth as well as soil and vegetation moisture, a technique expected to benefit..." target="_self">New method to measure snow, vegetation moisture with GPS may benefit farmers, meteorologists</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</span><br />');
document.write('(<i>University of Colorado at Boulder</i>) A research team led by the University of Colorado at Boulder has found a clever way to use traditional GPS satellite signals to measure snow depth as well as soil and vegetation moisture, a technique expected to benefit meteorologists, water resource managers, climate modelers and farmers.');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/uoo-na112009.php" title="(University of Oklahoma) A decade ago, a group of University of Oklahoma researchers were sequencing the first human chromosome as part of the human genome project.   Today, the OU Advanced Center for Genome Technology is contributing to an international ..." target="_self">NSF awards $7.5M grant to University of Oklahoma for plant genomics</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</span><br />');
document.write('(<i>University of Oklahoma</i>) A decade ago, a group of University of Oklahoma researchers were sequencing the first human chromosome as part of the human genome project.   Today, the OU Advanced Center for Genome Technology is contributing to an international effort to sequence the tomato genome with a $7.5 million grant awarded by the National Science Foundation for plant genomics. ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/uoc--nmm111909.php" title="(University of California - Davis) A massive survey of genetic diversity in maize has produced a gene map that should pave the way to significant improvements in a plant that is a major source of food, fuel, animal feed and fiber around the world...." target="_self">New maize map to aid plant breeding efforts</a><br />');
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document.write('(<i>University of California - Davis</i>) A massive survey of genetic diversity in maize has produced a gene map that should pave the way to significant improvements in a plant that is a major source of food, fuel, animal feed and fiber around the world.');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/uoc-pfe111909.php" title="(University of Cincinnati) Arnie Miller, University of Cincinnati professor of paleontology in the McMicken College of Arts & Sciences, and co-author Michael Foote of the University of Chicago publish their research in the Nov. 20 issue of Science with th..." target="_self">Paleontologists find extinction rates higher in open-ocean settings during mass extinctions</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</span><br />');
document.write('(<i>University of Cincinnati</i>) Arnie Miller, University of Cincinnati professor of paleontology in the McMicken College of Arts & Sciences, and co-author Michael Foote of the University of Chicago publish their research in the Nov. 20 issue of Science with their paper, \"Epicontinental Seas Versus Open-Ocean Settings: The Kinetics of Mass Extinction and Origination.\"');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/cu-nmo111909.php" title="(Cornell University) A new study of maize has identified thousands of diverse genes in genetically inaccessible portions of the genome. New techniques may allow breeders and researchers to use this genetic variation to identify desirable traits and create..." target="_self">New map of variation in maize genetics holds promise for developing new varieties</a><br />');
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document.write('(<i>Cornell University</i>) A new study of maize has identified thousands of diverse genes in genetically inaccessible portions of the genome. New techniques may allow breeders and researchers to use this genetic variation to identify desirable traits and create new varieties that were not easily possible before.');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/pu-mcw111909.php" title="(Purdue University) Purdue University scientists have helped identify and group the genes thought to be responsible for cell wall development in maize, an effort that expands their ability to discover ways to produce the biomass best suited for biofuels p..." target="_self">Maize cell wall genes identified, giving boost to biofuel research</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</span><br />');
document.write('(<i>Purdue University</i>) Purdue University scientists have helped identify and group the genes thought to be responsible for cell wall development in maize, an effort that expands their ability to discover ways to produce the biomass best suited for biofuels production.');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/drnl-ola111909.php" title="(DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Sustainable farming, initially adopted to preserve soil quality for future generations, may also play a role in maintaining a healthy climate, according to researchers at the US Department of Energy\'s Oak Ridge and Los..." target="_self">ORNL, Los Alamos pioneer new approach to assist scientists, farmers</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</span><br />');
document.write('(<i>DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory</i>) Sustainable farming, initially adopted to preserve soil quality for future generations, may also play a role in maintaining a healthy climate, according to researchers at the US Department of Energy\'s Oak Ridge and Los Alamos national laboratories.');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/ltu-mmp111909.php" title="(Louisiana Tech University) A team of researchers at Louisiana Tech University has found that a naturally occurring microorganism acts as a natural herbicide against giant salvinia...." target="_self">Microorganism may provide key to combating giant salvinia throughout Louisiana</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</span><br />');
document.write('(<i>Louisiana Tech University</i>) A team of researchers at Louisiana Tech University has found that a naturally occurring microorganism acts as a natural herbicide against giant salvinia.');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/cshl-rgo111909.php" title="(Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) A four-year, multi-institutional effort co-led by three Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory scientists culminated today in publication of a landmark series of papers in the journal Science revealing in unprecedented detail the DN..." target="_self">Reference genome of maize, most important US crop, is published by team co-led by CSHL scientists</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</span><br />');
document.write('(<i>Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory</i>) A four-year, multi-institutional effort co-led by three Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory scientists culminated today in publication of a landmark series of papers in the journal Science revealing in unprecedented detail the DNA sequence of maize. Maize, or corn, as it is commonly called by North American consumers, is one of the world\'s most important plants and the most valuable agricultural crop grown in the United States, representing $47 billion in annual value. ');
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