Nibbles: Sequencing, Agricultural origins, Mating systems, Tomato shelf-life, Beer vs Tea, Soy, Carrot, Seed processing, Screw-pine, Yams, Salicornia, Pollinators

Second generation sequencing on the one hand. First generation methylation mapping on the other. What’s a poor bitechnologist to do?
Site of the birth of MesoAmerican agriculture pinpointed.
Meta-analysis says mating system does not affect magnitude of local adaptation. Ok, I really need to understand this one, because it’s kinda counter-intuitive..
Boffins produce longer-lasting tomato. Which, however, still tastes like water. Those pesky biotechnologists are all over this.
A tale of two brews. And here’s why I prefer beer. Well, one reason. Meanwhile, a hero probes how the amber nectar comes to be.
Another slightly dubious use for soy. Aren’t you glad its genome has been sequenced? Thanks, Jacob.
Evidence for cultivated carrot from medieval Poland. I’m sure this is REALLY important.
CIMMYT video of seed processing.
Pandanus photo for all my Pacific friends.
Yams to have their day? I hope so, but we have been here before. Repeatedly.
Salicornia the new hope for saline regions? I hope so, but we have been here before. Repeatedly.
FAO manages wild biodiversity to manage pollinators.