Monsanto and Germany-based BASF have discovered a naturally-occurring gene that can help corn plants combat drought and confer yield stability during periods of inadequate water supplies. The scientists of both companies announced the discovery in Germany on Tuesday.
Technology Partners: MimirTech
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/monsanto-basf-announce-first-drought-tolerant-biotech-crop
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/business-standard-new-delhi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/drought-prone-areas
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/agriculture
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/agricultural-research
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/food-crops
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/biotechnology
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/fao
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/monsanto
