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Scientists discovered that channel millet in outback Australia carries genetic traits suggesting Aboriginal people shaped the plant through thousands of years of careful harvesting and management. The finding offers new evidence of sophisticated Indigenous agricultural practices.
California researchers discovered a single gene that controls how avocado trees change their sex throughout the day, solving a puzzle that's stumped scientists for generations. The breakthrough will save avocado breeders a decade of waiting time.
UC Riverside researchers discovered the gene controlling avocado flowering patterns, letting farmers identify tree types instantly instead of waiting years. This breakthrough could accelerate breeding programs and boost avocado production worldwide.
