Maternal small RNAs determine the fate of hybrid seeds in plants, finds study
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Maternal small RNAs determine the fate of hybrid seeds in plants, finds study

Plant breeders, aiming to develop resilient and high-quality crops, often cross plants from different species to transfer desirable traits. However, they frequently encounter a major obstacle: hybrid seed failure. This reproductive barrier often prevents closely related species from producing viable seeds.