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Genes identified to protect brassicas from damaging disease
Scientists have identified a new way to breed brassicas, which include broccoli, cabbage and oilseed rape, resistant to a damaging virus.   view more (2007-11-01)

Mustard - hot stuff for natural pest control
Researchers, growers and Industry specialists from 22 countries will share the latest research into the use of Brassica species, such as mustard, radish, or rapeseed, to manage soil-borne pests and weeds - a technique known as biofumigation.   view more (2008-07-28)

£7.6M awarded to discover how genes interact with each other
The research could ultimately pave the way for plant and animal breeders to reduce the element of chance that currently exists in conventional selective breeding. It may also enable them to re-introduce genes that have been accidentally lost during decades of conventional breeding.   view more (1999-12-15)

Research Says Boiling Broccoli Ruins Its Anti Cancer Properties
Researchers at the University of Warwick have found that the standard British cooking habit of boiling vegetables severely damages the anticancer properties of many Brassica vegetables such as broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and green cabbage.   view more (2007-05-16)
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