XVI International Botanical Congress

Team of 200 scientists presents new research that reveals full 'tree of life' for plants

A team of 200 scientists has reconstructed the evolutionary relationships among all green plants, revealing a single common ancestor that spawned every plant species on Earth. The research also clarifies the relationships between plants and animals, overturning traditional categories.

SourceXVI International Botanical Congress·DateAug 4, 1999

New rices may help address vitamin A and iron deficiency, major causes of death in the developing world

Researchers have genetically modified rice grains to improve supply of iron and vitamin A. IDA and VAD are major contributors to childhood and maternal mortality primarily in developing countries. The transgenic material will be freely available for further development into publicly available rice breeding lines.

SourceXVI International Botanical Congress·DateAug 3, 1999