science Phys Org 2026-09-23

Biotech Innovation May Boost Cereal Crop Immunity Against Blast Fungus

Researchers at the John Innes Centre have identified plant defense receptors that could be bioengineered to protect wheat, barley, and rice from devastating fungal attacks.

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