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New Gene Discovery Promises Boost in Pigeonpea Yields

7/22/2025

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A groundbreaking study by the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences has unveiled a detailed genome assembly of the pigeonpea landrace 'D30'. This research pinpoints the CcCML gene, crucial for boosting seed weight, paving the way for enhanced breeding. These insights promise to uplift pigeonpea yields, offering hope to farmers across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

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A groundbreaking study by the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences has unveiled a detailed genome assembly of the pigeonpea landrace 'D30'. This research pinpoints the CcCML gene, crucial for boosting seed weight, paving the way for enhanced breeding. These insights promise to uplift pigeonpea yields, offering hope to farmers across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.