Microbiota-driven genetic switch could promote plant leaf growth
The study developed during the PhD of Valéria Custódio, in collaboration with the University of Nottingham, identifies a microbiota-driven mechanism in plants that promotes leaf growth and allows plants to adapt to a nutrient deficient environment.

“Sementes Duradouras” project wins Crédito Agrícola award
Research on enhancing seed resilience has earned Ana Paula Santos, a researcher at ITQB NOVA and member of Green-it, the prestigious Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award from Crédito Agrícola.

Maria Beatriz Vieira awarded Best Communication Award
PhD student Maria Beatriz Vieira distinguished with Best Communication at the V International Meeting of the Portuguese Society of Genetics.

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