King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Saudi scientists at forefront of gene breakthrough that could boost food security

Saudi scientists at forefront of gene breakthrough that could boost food security

  • Researchers at KAUST find particular gene that determines whether pearl millet can resist parasitic weeds
  • By selectively breeding strains of the grain that do not contain the gene, crops can be developed that better resist the threat
By Haifa Alshammari - MANAL AL-BARAKATI ·

Exclusive KAUST obtained 100 patents in 2021: president Tony Chan video

KAUST obtained 100 patents in 2021: president Tony Chan

By WAEL MAHDI - Nirmal Narayanan ·