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Researchers clone wheat gene providing Hessian fly resistance

Phys.org · first seen 14.08.2026

Scientists have successfully cloned a wheat gene responsible for resisting Hessian fly larvae, ending a 50-year research barrier.

  • Researchers cloned the wheat gene behind Hessian fly resistance.
  • The study was published in Science Advances on August 14, 2026.

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