Agrobacterium mediated transformation is a technique that has revolutionized the way agricultural scientists can modify and improve crop varieties. Recently, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have successfully used this technique to create novel rice cultivars with improved traits. The results of their study, published in the journal Nature Communications, demonstrate the potential of Agrobacterium mediated transformation for crop breeding. This technique could be the key to developing new rice cultivars that are resistant to disease, tolerate environmental stress, and yield more food for a growing population.

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source: Phys.org