gene Content / gene Content for ºÙºÙÊÓƵ en Gene Blocking Lettuce Germination Also Regulates Flowering Time /news/gene-blocking-lettuce-germination-also-regulates-flowering-time <p>A gene known to direct seed dormancy and the timing of germination also influences flowering in lettuce and the model plant <em>Arabidopsis,&nbsp;</em>reports the ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Seed Biotechnology Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> March 28, 2016 - 9:25am Patricia Bailey /news/gene-blocking-lettuce-germination-also-regulates-flowering-time Forgotten Crops May Hold Key to Nutritional Security /news/african-orphan-crops <p>Genome sequencing of Africa's traditional crops intends to speed breeding of hardier, more nutrition crops to prevent malnutrition and stunting in children. Many of these are considered "orphan" crops because they have been ignored by science and industry because of their lesser commercial value.&nbsp;</p> February 24, 2016 - 8:59am Patricia Bailey /news/african-orphan-crops