In vitro bloom: scientists map bamboo genome to crack the code of its rare flowering
Newswise — Woody bamboos, despite their ecological and economic value, exhibit infrequent and unpredictable flowering, often followed by…
Unlocking the Mystery of Purple Leaves: The Genetic Secrets of Tea Plants
Newswise — Purple tea (Camellia sinensis) contains high levels of anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,…
Safe to the Core: Genetic Study Clears Mo-Based Implants for Vascular Use
Newswise — Molybdenum’s unique combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and radiopacity makes it an attractive material for stents,…
dpMIG-seq: a game-changer in genetic mapping of tetraploid crops
Polyploid crops, such as blueberries, often exhibit complex inheritance patterns that complicate genetic analysis and hinder breeding efforts.…
Tomato’s genetic shield against aluminum stress uncovered
Aluminum toxicity is a major challenge in agriculture, especially in acidic soils with pH levels below 5.5. Soluble…
Colorful wheat, healthier grains: new genes and nutrients uncovered (Partially Approved)
They identified 501 essential nutrients, with colored wheat showing higher levels of anthocyanins, flavonoids, vitamins, iron, and zinc…
Uncovering the secrets of maize roots: high-throughput phenotyping reveals genetic drivers of growth
By combining image-based phenotyping with gene expression analysis, the research reveals significant variability in root morphology and transcriptional…
With China, European Space Agency leaves politics to governments
The European Space Agency (ESA) has a comprehensive internal system in place to ensure that its collaboration with…
Chinese Landrace Sheds Light on Seed Weight Genetics in Pigeonpea
Newswise — Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is a vital legume for millions of farmers across Asia, Africa, and Latin…
A year after China returns rocks from moon’s far side, debate rages over ancient crater
A year after China returned the first rock samples from the moon’s far side, scientists are debating whether…