Scientists decode the survival secrets of a rare Chinese maple
Acer pentaphyllum—a striking maple native to the Yalong River valley in Sichuan, China—was once thought to be extinct.…
How a Prehistoric Genetic Split Helped Plants Conquer Polluted Soils
Newswise — Phytochelatin synthases (PCSs) produce phytochelatins—tiny, cysteine-rich peptides that bind and neutralize toxic metal ions such as…
How Soybeans See the Light: New Genetic Map Illuminates Shade Tolerance Mechanisms
Newswise — In intercropping systems, soybeans grown beneath tall maize plants experience severe shading that disrupts photosynthesis, weakens…
TropiCODB: A Multi-Omics Database Unlocking the Genetic Potential of Tropical Crops
Newswise — By integrating genomic, transcriptomic, metabolomic, variomic, and phenotypic datasets for eight major crops—including cassava, sugarcane, and…
AI-powered fraud: Chinese paper mills are mass-producing fake academic research
Chinese paper mills are using generative artificial intelligence tools to mass produce forged academic papers, a new investigation…
Overcoming chromosomal roadblocks in banana breeding
Bananas (Musa spp.) are both a staple food and a major cash crop for millions of people in…
New genetic insights could revolutionize potato storage and breeding
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is the world’s most important noncereal food crop, feeding billions globally. However, managing tuber…
Researchers From Perugia University Describe How AI Can Unveil the Secrets of Eruptions
Newswise — Volcanoes are among the most powerful natural hazards on Earth, yet predicting their behavior remains one…
Deep learning model reveals genetic keys to wheat freeze tolerance
By combining image-based traits with genome-wide association studies (GWAS), the study identified 11 genetic loci—eight of them previously…
Chinese physicists produce most powerful stable magnetic field on Earth
An all-superconducting magnet built by Chinese scientists has generated a world-record steady magnetic field of 35.1 tesla, about…
Unlocking the genetic key to pear russet skin
Pear (Pyrus) is one of the world’s most widely cultivated fruit crops, and consumer demand increasingly favors fruits…
Gene Disruption Triggers Ploidy Doubling in Watermelon
Newswise — Polyploidy, the condition of having more than two sets of chromosomes, is common in crop domestication…