New genome study rewrites the early history of grasses, the world's most important plant family

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What happened

An international team of scientists, including Donald Danforth Plant Science Center member emerita Elizabeth "Toby" Kellogg, Ph.D.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:00:01 UTC.

Why it matters

Research findings and mission results set the evidence base that policy, funding and later discoveries build on.

What to watch next

  • Peer review status and replication of the findings
  • Mission milestones and next scheduled attempt
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