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flag Chinese scientists discovered a gene boosting rice resistance to bacterial blight.

flag Chinese scientists have discovered a new gene, Xa48, in rice that boosts resistance to bacterial blight. flag Published in Nature, the gene detects a bacterial protein and triggers a rapid immune response. flag Combining Xa48 with another gene creates a strong, two-layered defense system. flag This breakthrough, integrated into Chinese breeding programs, helps farmers grow healthier crops with fewer pesticides amid climate change.

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