Soft spines, hard truth: how a single gene shapes cucumber armor
Plant trichomes—hair-like projections on leaves and fruits—are more than just biological decorations. In crops like cucumber, they serve…
Cracking the Genetic Code of Seed Longevity: New Insights From African Eggplant Storage Study
Newswise — Using a molecular technique known as the comet assay, researchers tracked oxidative DNA damage and repair…
Genetics Behind the Crunch: A Blueprint for Better Blueberries
Newswise — As blueberries gain popularity worldwide for their nutritional punch and convenience, consumers are demanding more than…
From Genetics to Fruit Growth: The Crucial Role of SlHAM4 in Tomatoes
Newswise — The HAIRY MERISTEM (HAM) gene family plays a crucial role in plant development, maintaining meristem activity…
Climate-Proof Crops? Uncovering the Genetic Secrets of Pepper Immunity
Newswise — Plants constantly battle a barrage of environmental stressors, from rising heat to invading pathogens. While genetic…
New Genetic Insight Offers Strategy for Longer-Lasting Tomatoes
Newswise — Tomato ripening is a complex physiological process governed by genetic networks and epigenetic modifications. Ethylene, a…
God’s play? Chinese scientists catch cosmic rays meddling in quantum computer operation
Researchers in China said they have found the first evidence that subatomic particles from cosmic rays may be…
Mapping the Genetic Landscape of Yellow Catfish for Sustainable Aquaculture
Newswise — Researchers used ten microsatellite markers to evaluate the genetic structure of six populations from the Yangtze,…
From Tart to Sweet: How Genetics Shape Cherry Taste
Newswise — Sweet cherries are prized for their flavor, a balance of sweetness and acidity, but achieving consistent…
Wild Grape Genome Offers Blueprint for Disease-Resistant Vineyards
Newswise — Cultivated grapes (Vitis vinifera) are widely grown for wine and table use, but their susceptibility to…