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Leibniz Instiute of Plant Biochemistry


Healthy plants – healthy people: New approaches against hidden hunger

The authors propose a combination of traditional and modern breeding methods to address global micronutrient deficiencies. They suggest that new genomic techniques, such as CRISPR/Cas gene-editing, hold great potential for the future, enabling targeted modification of specific genes and accelerating the development of biofortified crops.

SourceLeibniz Instiute of Plant Biochemistry·JournalNature·TypeSystematic review·DateJul 22, 2026

Less fertilizer through smart alliances

Scientists discovered a molecular switch that enables plants to form partnerships with soil fungi even when sufficient phosphate is available, offering a potential solution to reducing fertilizer use. The discovery could enable targeted manipulation of mycorrhization in crop plants using modern breeding methods.

SourceLeibniz Instiute of Plant Biochemistry·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 22, 2026