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Newswise: Shrinking statures, growing insights: unraveling the genetic underpinnings of dwarfism in squash
Released: 7-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Shrinking statures, growing insights: unraveling the genetic underpinnings of dwarfism in squash
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Unlocking the secrets of nature, a pioneering study has pinpointed a gene mutation with profound implications for plant height and stress tolerance. The discovery lies in the CpDWF5 gene, whose alteration leads to a compact squash plant with a unique resistance to salt stress, marking a leap forward in agricultural science.

Newswise: Flavor unleashed: a scientific journey into the world of table grapes
Released: 7-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Flavor unleashed: a scientific journey into the world of table grapes
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a recent study, scientists have unlocked the secrets behind the diverse flavors of table grapes. By examining 38 different cultivars, the research offers unprecedented insights into the volatile compounds that shape our taste experiences, paving the way for enhanced grape quality and flavor.

Newswise: Transforming agriculture: engineered nanoparticles for plant gene regulation
Released: 7-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Transforming agriculture: engineered nanoparticles for plant gene regulation
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a major advancement for plant biology and agriculture, researchers have developed a novel method for systemic gene silencing in plants using engineered dsRNA-protein nanoparticles. This technique, which rapidly characterizes gene functions, could revolutionize in planta gene editing.

Newswise: Roots of resistance: unveiling the soil-saving secrets of grafting
Released: 7-Jun-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Roots of resistance: unveiling the soil-saving secrets of grafting
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Grafting, an age-old horticultural technique, has been revealed as a powerful tool against soil-borne diseases like crown gall. New research uncovers how the composition of root exudates changes when plants are grafted onto resistant rootstocks, creating a defensive mechanism that reduces the prevalence of pathogenic Agrobacterium.

Newswise: Enhancing Forest Productivity through Improved Phosphorus Use: A Comprehensive Review of Phosphorus Uptake, Transport, and Signaling in Woody and Model Plants
Released: 7-Jun-2024 1:05 AM EDT
Enhancing Forest Productivity through Improved Phosphorus Use: A Comprehensive Review of Phosphorus Uptake, Transport, and Signaling in Woody and Model Plants
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has reviewed the mechanisms of inorganic phosphorus (Pi) uptake, transport, and signaling in woody plants based on the backbone of model and crop plants. A research team has reviewed the mechanisms of inorganic phosphorus (Pi) uptake, transport, and signaling in woody plants based on the backbone of model and crop plants.

Newswise: URI invasive species expert co-leads two global studies published in two Nature journals
Released: 6-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT
URI invasive species expert co-leads two global studies published in two Nature journals
University of Rhode Island

The spread of invasive alien species has long been recognized as a global threat to nature and people. In September, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) for the United Nations issued a global assessment providing clear evidence of the growing threat to people, the economy and nature from invasive alien species.

Newswise: Unlocking banana disease resistance: key enzymes identified for phytoalexin synthesis
Released: 6-Jun-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Unlocking banana disease resistance: key enzymes identified for phytoalexin synthesis
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A breakthrough in banana disease resistance was achieved with the identification of novel O-methyltransferases (OMTs) involved in the biosynthesis of phenylphenalenone phytoalexins. These compounds, found in wild bananas, hold promise for developing disease-resistant commercial cultivars.

Newswise: From greenhouse to desert: ethylene receptor's role in rose salt tolerance unveiled
Released: 6-Jun-2024 7:05 AM EDT
From greenhouse to desert: ethylene receptor's role in rose salt tolerance unveiled
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A study reveals a novel mechanism in roses where the Tryptophan-rich sensory protein (TSPO) degrades the ethylene receptor ETHYLENE RESPONSE 3 (RhETR3) to enhance salt tolerance.

Newswise: Unlocking the genetic secrets of cabbage: key inversions suppress recombination for crop improvement
Released: 5-Jun-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Unlocking the genetic secrets of cabbage: key inversions suppress recombination for crop improvement
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Recent study has uncovered the pivotal role of chromosomal inversions in suppressing recombination and preserving key genotypes in cabbage. This discovery is set to revolutionize our understanding of plant genetics and breeding strategies, offering a pathway to enhance crop traits and resilience.

Released: 4-Jun-2024 3:05 AM EDT
Summer droughts in Northern hemisphere increasingly likely as seasonal streamflows change
University of Bristol

Declining snowfall is changing the seasonal patterns of streamflow throughout the Northern hemisphere boosting chances of water shortages in the summer, scientists have found.

Newswise: Vessel Strikes Drive Large Whale Strandings
Released: 31-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Vessel Strikes Drive Large Whale Strandings
Stony Brook University

Increased whale strandings on the east coast of the United States remain a concern for biologists and citizens alike. Why this increase has occurred over a number of years is still being debated.

Newswise: Harnessing Green Energy from Plants Depends on Their Circadian Rhythms
23-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Harnessing Green Energy from Plants Depends on Their Circadian Rhythms
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

Plant hydraulics drive the biological process that moves fluids from roots to plant stems and leaves, creating streaming electric potential, or voltage, in the process.

Newswise: From leaf to cup: decoding the biochemical dance of black tea's fragrance
Released: 27-May-2024 10:05 PM EDT
From leaf to cup: decoding the biochemical dance of black tea's fragrance
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Unlocking the biochemical secrets behind a perfect cup of black tea, scientists have identified the CsLOX6 gene as a master regulator in the formation of methyl jasmonate (MeJA), a key compound in tea's aroma. This breakthrough illuminates the intricate dance of genetics and chemistry that shapes the flavor profile of this globally adored drink.

Newswise: Sweet secrets of the bayberry: genetic insights set to transform fruit quality
Released: 27-May-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Sweet secrets of the bayberry: genetic insights set to transform fruit quality
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study has assembled a complete telomere-to-telomere (T2T) genome for the Chinese bayberry, offering profound insights into the genetic basis of its fruit quality. This research marks a significant stride in understanding and enhancing the nutritional and economic value of this subtropical fruit species.

Newswise: Bolivia Shines in the City Nature Challenge 2024: La Paz Achieves Third Consecutive Victory!
Released: 24-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Bolivia Shines in the City Nature Challenge 2024: La Paz Achieves Third Consecutive Victory!
Wildlife Conservation Society

For the third year in a row, the city of La Paz, Bolivia topped the list of participants in the City Nature Challenge, a friendly citizen science competition among cities from around the global that measures the highest number of wildlife observations, species diversity, and participant engagement.

Released: 23-May-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Ohalo™ Announces the Discovery of Boosted Breeding™
Ohalo Genetics, Inc

Ohalo™ announced today the discovery of Boosted Breeding™, an entirely new plant breeding technology that will revolutionize agriculture and sustainably improve crop productivity.

Newswise: 5-aminolevulinic acid: enhancing tomato resilience against cold stress
Released: 23-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
5-aminolevulinic acid: enhancing tomato resilience against cold stress
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Cold stress significantly hampers tomato growth and yield. Recent research reveals that 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) enhances cold tolerance in tomatoes by regulating the SlMYB4/SlMYB88-SlGSTU43 gene module. This discovery opens new avenues for genetic engineering to develop cold-resistant tomato varieties, potentially ensuring better crop resilience and productivity under low-temperature conditions.

Newswise: PMAT: a new tool for efficient assembly of plant mitochondrial genomes
Released: 23-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
PMAT: a new tool for efficient assembly of plant mitochondrial genomes
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new assembly toolkit, an efficient assembly toolkit (PMAT), is set to revolutionize the study of plant mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes), offering an unprecedented approach to understanding plant evolution and cytoplasmic male sterile line breeding. This tool stands to overcome significant challenges in the complete assembly of plant mitogenomes, a task previously hindered by complex recombination events and horizontal gene transfers.

Newswise: Researchers Identify Priority Areas That Deliver on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Health
Released: 21-May-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Researchers Identify Priority Areas That Deliver on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Health
Wildlife Conservation Society

To meet the imperative of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework target, which seeks to protect at least 30 percent of the planet by 2030, researchers in an essay in PLOS Biology argue that “conservation areas need to be large enough to encompass functioning ecosystems and their associated biodiversity, and located in areas of high ecological integrity.”

   


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