China’s Juno ‘ghost particle’ detector delivers record results, opening new era of physics
The world’s largest “ghost particle” detector, located in southern China’s Guangdong province, has shattered expectations in just two…
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 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…
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…
Overcoming chromosomal roadblocks in banana breeding
Bananas (Musa spp.) are both a staple food and a major cash crop for millions of people in…
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…
Tea Plant Defense: New Insights Into Anthracnose Resistance Mechanisms
Newswise — Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, is a significant threat to tea crops, particularly in humid regions…
Study maps chromatin landscape of Penicillium expansum, the apple-rotting pathogen
Blue mold, caused by Penicillium expansum, is one of the most destructive postharvest diseases, leading to economic losses…
Chromosome barcoding brings precision to tropical fruit genetics
Karyotype analysis plays a central role in cytogenetics, helping to reveal evolutionary processes and species relationships. Traditional chromosome…