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New Genetic Discovery Could Help Peanuts Beat the Heat

As global temperatures rise, peanut farmers face a growing challenge: Heat stress threatens crop yields by reducing plants’ ability to reproduce.

But a new study by Clemson University scientists offers hope. The scientists recently discovered a key section of DNA that helps peanuts stay productive in hot weather. They also found a genetic marker and a few plant types that produce healthy pollen even under heat stress.

These findings could help breeders develop peanut varieties that not only survive the heat, but also produce high-quality, nutritious seeds.

Source : clemson.edu

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