3D DNA looping discovery in rice paves the way for higher yields with less fertilizer
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 29-Oct-2025 07:11 ET (29-Oct-2025 11:11 GMT/UTC)
A team of Chinese scientists has uncovered a hidden 3D structure in rice DNA that allows the crop to grow more grain while using less nitrogen fertilizer. The finding, published in Nature Genetics by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) on Oct. 29, could guide the next "green revolution" toward higher yields and more sustainable farming.
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