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Genetic Diversity Boosts Crop Resilience Amid Climate Change

11/5/2025

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Researchers show cystatin genes in Medicago sativa (alfalfa) and MBD genes in Panicum miliaceum (broomcorn millet) contribute to plant resilience under biotic and abiotic stresses.
The MBD gene family in Panicum miliaceum demonstrates adaptive responses to stress.
These findings underscore the need for genetic diversity to strengthen crop resilience and food security amid climate change.

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Researchers show cystatin genes in Medicago sativa (alfalfa) and MBD genes in Panicum miliaceum (broomcorn millet) contribute to plant resilience under biotic and abiotic stresses.
The MBD gene family in Panicum miliaceum demonstrates adaptive responses to stress.
These findings underscore the need for genetic diversity to strengthen crop resilience and food security amid climate change.