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Genetic study of 'co-evolution' could provide clues to better food production
June 22, 2015
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In 1964, renowned biologists Peter Raven and Paul Erhlich published a landmark study that introduced the concept of co-evolution. Now, an international team of researchers led by the University of Missouri and Stockholm University has used genomics to analyze the co-evolution theory and identified the mechanisms responsible for this phenomenon. Scientists believe that understanding how co-evolution works could help provide clues for producing heartier plants and food.Full StorySource
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