Scientists are cracking the Genetic code of weeds

摘要

LAWRENCE, Kansas - When scientists identified the function of the 25,000 or so genes that make up human DNA, they unleashed a new wave of innovation in healthcare that is allowing physicians to tailor the treatment of diseases for better outcomes. Thesame type of genetic research is helping scientists do battle on a very different front - learning how to better control the invasive weeds that harm crops, reduce harvests and impact our ability to feed a growing world population.