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Research seeks better understanding of pollen movement from ground to sky
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Virginia Tech researchers are using genetically engineered switchgrass and drone technology to track how pollen moves through the atmosphere. This study aims to improve forecasting for allergens and manage gene flow between crops.
Virginia Tech researchers engineered switchgrass, shown in this field, to produce an orange fluorescent protein in its pollen, allowing them to distinguish it from naturally occurring pollen in the environment. Drones equipped with air sampling devices draw airborne particles into a liquid solution as they are flown over the genetically engineered crop.
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