Review. Sustainable protein production: Opportunities for cereals
Plant Science Research WeeklyAs the world’s population increases, protein production must increase. If not, levels of protein malnutrition leading to stunted growth, hair loss, and edema will rise. Here Safdar et al. propose that cereals could be bred to be major protein sources. They argue that cereals already make up approximately…
WHITE-CORE RATE 1 regulates grain chalkiness in rice
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellWu et al. uncover a mechanism underlying chalkiness, an important grain quality trait in rice.
Background: With improved living standards, the demand for better grain quality has become a challenge in rice production areas. Rice chalkiness, i.e., endosperm containing opaque regions, seriously reduces…