New Genetic Insights Could Revolutionize Potato Storage and Breeding
Newswise — Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is the world’s most important noncereal food crop, feeding billions globally. However,…
UNESCO designates 26 new biosphere reserves amid biodiversity challenges and climate change
An Indonesian archipelago that’s home to three-fourths of Earth’s coral species, a stretch of Icelandic coast with 70%…
Omar Mendoza’s Natural Pigment Paintings Radiate the Power of Ancestral Knowledge — Colossal
Since ancient times, artists and craftsmen have drawn upon natural pigments for creative use. Extracting dyes from organic…
Unlocking the Genetic Key to Pear Russet Skin
Newswise — Pear (Pyrus) is one of the world’s most widely cultivated fruit crops, and consumer demand increasingly…
Raul De Lara’s Whimsical Wooden Sculptures Defy Borders — Colossal
Why can plants be considered native to more than one nation while people can’t? This line of inquiry…
Gene Disruption Triggers Ploidy Doubling in Watermelon
Newswise — Polyploidy, the condition of having more than two sets of chromosomes, is common in crop domestication…
Chromosome Barcoding Brings Precision to Tropical Fruit Genetics
Newswise — Karyotype analysis plays a central role in cytogenetics, helping to reveal evolutionary processes and species relationships.…
Ex-diplomat ‘honoured’ to be appointed head of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – The Irish News
A scientist and former diplomat has said she is “honoured” to have been appointed as the new chief…
From Scents to Defense: Decoding the Genetic Drivers of Plant Terpenes
Newswise — Angiosperms, representing nearly 90% of all plant species, dominate terrestrial ecosystems thanks in part to their…
High-Resolution Genetic Tools Pave Way for Future Ginseng Cultivars
Newswise — Ginseng has long been recognized for its pharmacological properties and economic importance, but conventional breeding has…