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24 May, 2023
Uncovering new mechanisms for wheat rust resistanceThe latest research from Brande Wulff's and Simon Krattinger's groups highlights the emerging role of unusual kinase fusion proteins in wheat disease resistance.
22 May, 2023
Now is the time to deliver on salt-tolerant cropsKAUST researchers Vanessa Melino and Mark Tester believe that more effort is needed to bring salt-tolerant crops to the farmers who need them.
11 May, 2023
Using plants as factories for green drug productionBiopharming technique yields cost-effective and environmentally friendly antimicrobial peptides.
04 May, 2023
From the seeds of discovery to improved cropsAddressing global challenges of food security and malnutrition is a key motivation for KAUST research leader Salim Al-Babili.
26 March, 2023
Linker histone bridges gaps in plant immunity knowledgeUnderstanding the role of a key protein in plant immunity could inform the development of crops that are resistant to multiple pathogens.
16 February, 2023
Pioneering Plant Projects Promise RegenerationResearch to underpin key government strategies for greening the desert, regenerating mangroves and meeting Saudi Arabia’s net zero targets by 2060.
09 February, 2023
Playing the right cards to answer questions on a hardy old grainThe drive to research tangible solutions to address climate change meant a leap from marine science to terrestrial agriculture for graduate student Clara Stanschewski, now studying quinoa.
20 December, 2022
Streamlining AI to Enable DIY ModelsUsing artificial intelligence for scientific research across a number of disciplines has led to a new startup based on a powerful online tool, where users automatically generate their own machine-learning models.
04 December, 2022
A master regulator of plant immunityStress-response protein promotes the accumulation of metabolites that help anti-pathogen defenses.
02 November, 2022
Plant hormones to help prevent Striga invasionCrop resistance to a significant parasitic plant could be increased through gene editing or chemical treatment.