Research Brief: U of M researchers develop 99.9% accurate genetic test for early detection of Palmer Amaranth

University of Minnesota Public Relations
Apr 5, 2021
Apr 5, 2021 Updated Apr 5, 2021

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The new test technology could be commercially available by the end of 2021

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