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Newswise: Tomato Fruit Sugar Control: Unraveling the Role of SlSWEET10a in Sucrose Transport Regulation
Released: 30-Jul-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Tomato Fruit Sugar Control: Unraveling the Role of SlSWEET10a in Sucrose Transport Regulation
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team identified SlSWEET10a (Sugars Will Eventually be Exported Transporter 10a) as a plasma-localized sucrose transporter that interacts with SlSWEET14, playing a crucial role in regulating sugar metabolism in tomato fruits.

Newswise: Multi-Year Trends in Apple Firmness Retention Post-Storage and Cultivar Influence on Breeding Selections
Released: 30-Jul-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Multi-Year Trends in Apple Firmness Retention Post-Storage and Cultivar Influence on Breeding Selections
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team at Washington State University has demonstrated considerable advancement in enhancing apple firmness and its retention during cold storage, which is vital for fruit quality.

Newswise: New Study Identifies Key VAP27 Genes in Grapevine, Enhancing Disease Resistance Potential
Released: 30-Jul-2024 7:05 AM EDT
New Study Identifies Key VAP27 Genes in Grapevine, Enhancing Disease Resistance Potential
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team identified 12 vesicle-associated protein-membrane protein (VAP27) genes in the grapevine genome by bioinformatics, revealing their diverse subcellular localizations and roles in disease resistance.

Newswise: Green Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles from Mangifera Indica: A Sustainable Solution for Agricultural Disease Management
Released: 30-Jul-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Green Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles from Mangifera Indica: A Sustainable Solution for Agricultural Disease Management
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has successfully synthesized green copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO.NPs) from Mangifera indica (M. indica) leaf extract.

Newswise: Genomewide Prediction: A Promising Approach for Improving Russet Formation in Apple Breeding Programs
Released: 30-Jul-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Genomewide Prediction: A Promising Approach for Improving Russet Formation in Apple Breeding Programs
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has demonstrated that genomewide prediction is a promising approach for targeting russet formation in apple breeding programs.

Newswise: Tea plant's genetic guardians: lncRNA-protein pairs bolster disease resistance
Released: 30-Jul-2024 4:05 AM EDT
Tea plant's genetic guardians: lncRNA-protein pairs bolster disease resistance
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Scientists have discovered evolutionarily conserved trans-lncRNA pairs that boost disease resistance in tea plants. These pairs, including the 12-oxophytodienoate reductase gene, interact with the jasmonic acid signaling pathway to enhance the plant's defenses against pathogens.

Newswise: Genomic synergy: boosting apple fruit quality through combined genotyping
Released: 30-Jul-2024 4:05 AM EDT
Genomic synergy: boosting apple fruit quality through combined genotyping
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers have successfully combined genotypic data from different platforms to enhance the accuracy of genomic prediction and genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for apple fruit quality traits.

Newswise: Jojoba's survival strategy: how jasmonate boosts cold acclimation
Released: 30-Jul-2024 3:05 AM EDT
Jojoba's survival strategy: how jasmonate boosts cold acclimation
Chinese Academy of Sciences

This study reveals how jasmonate enhances cold acclimation in jojoba by promoting flavonol synthesis. Through metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses, researchers found that cold acclimation leads to flavonol accumulation, crucial for increased cold tolerance. The jasmonate signaling pathway, which activates the flavonol biosynthesis pathway, plays a key role in this process.

Newswise: Breakthrough Insights into Strawberry Senescence: Hormonal Interplay Key to Extending Shelf Life of 'Benihoppe' Variety
Released: 30-Jul-2024 1:05 AM EDT
Breakthrough Insights into Strawberry Senescence: Hormonal Interplay Key to Extending Shelf Life of 'Benihoppe' Variety
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team discovered that the rapid senescence of harvested strawberry 'Benihoppe' results from increased perishability, softening, water loss, increased soluble sugars within 2 d, and changes in hormone levels.

Newswise: Unveiling the Genetic Blueprint of Photosynthesis in Citrus: Study Identifies Key Traits and Genes to Boost Fruit Production
Released: 30-Jul-2024 1:05 AM EDT
Unveiling the Genetic Blueprint of Photosynthesis in Citrus: Study Identifies Key Traits and Genes to Boost Fruit Production
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team investigated 71 citrus accessions and varieties using over 56,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and 37 leaf reflectance parameters to study photosynthesis-related traits.

Newswise: Rpv34: A Novel Plasmopara viticola Resistance Locus Discovered in 'Moldova' Grapes
Released: 30-Jul-2024 1:05 AM EDT
Rpv34: A Novel Plasmopara viticola Resistance Locus Discovered in 'Moldova' Grapes
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team identified a P. viticola-resistant locus, Rpv34, in table grapes through analysis of a high-density genetic map with 826 SNPs derived from F1 progenies of 'Moldova' (resistant) and 'Shine Muscat' (susceptible parent).

Newswise: The hidden drivers of evolution: transposable elements in Rosaceae genomes
Released: 29-Jul-2024 8:05 AM EDT
The hidden drivers of evolution: transposable elements in Rosaceae genomes
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Transposable elements (TEs) significantly impact plant genome structure and function. This study examines the distribution, activity, and expression patterns of TEs across 14 Rosaceae species. The findings reveal distinct evolutionary patterns of long terminal repeat retrotransposons (LTR-RTs) and their influence on genes linked to adversity resistance, morphogenesis, enzyme activity, and metabolic processes.

Newswise: Unlocking the Aroma Secrets of 'Qujiao 5' Chili Peppers: A Comprehensive VOC Analysis
Released: 29-Jul-2024 1:05 AM EDT
Unlocking the Aroma Secrets of 'Qujiao 5' Chili Peppers: A Comprehensive VOC Analysis
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has identified 1,558 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the 'Qujiao 5' chili pepper cultivar var, highlighting Pyrazine, 2-methoxy-3-(2-methylpropyl)- and 2-Nonenal, (E)- as key flavor compounds in chili fruit.

Newswise: Salt Stress Induces SFT Expression, Promotes Early Flowering, and Inhibits Floral Organ Development by Disturbing Cell Cycle in Tomato
Released: 29-Jul-2024 1:05 AM EDT
Salt Stress Induces SFT Expression, Promotes Early Flowering, and Inhibits Floral Organ Development by Disturbing Cell Cycle in Tomato
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team investigated the impact of salt stress on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) floral transition, revealing that salt stress significantly reduced plant biomass and caused early flowering and smaller flowers.

Newswise: Sucrose Breakdown Key to Melon Seed Germination in Cold Conditions
Released: 29-Jul-2024 1:05 AM EDT
Sucrose Breakdown Key to Melon Seed Germination in Cold Conditions
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team found that cold-tolerant melon seeds (THY) maintained higher neutral invertase activity at low temperatures, enabling sustained sucrose decomposition into glucose, which supports seed germination.

Newswise: New Lettuce Cultivar 'Zhongsheng No. 1' Developed Using Advanced Plant Factory Technology
Released: 29-Jul-2024 12:05 AM EDT
New Lettuce Cultivar 'Zhongsheng No. 1' Developed Using Advanced Plant Factory Technology
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has demonstrated that using plant factory technology (PFT) to precisely control environmental factors can significantly enhance vegetable quality.

Newswise: Unlocking Glucosinolates' Potential: Enhancing Nutrition and Stress Tolerance in Brassica Crops
Released: 29-Jul-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Unlocking Glucosinolates' Potential: Enhancing Nutrition and Stress Tolerance in Brassica Crops
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has reviewed the potential of glucosinolates, compounds found in Brassicaceae plants like cabbage and broccoli, to enhance stress tolerance and provide health benefits through their hydrolysis products.

Newswise: Ensuring Quality in Tropical Vegetables: Addressing Chilling Injury through Antioxidant Systems
Released: 29-Jul-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Ensuring Quality in Tropical Vegetables: Addressing Chilling Injury through Antioxidant Systems
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has found that optimal storage temperatures are crucial for preserving vegetables' quality, with tropical plants particularly susceptible to low temperatures, leading to a ‘chilling injury’ (CI) condition.

Newswise: Transformative Approach in Cassava Breeding: Inbred-Parent-Based Hybrids Promise Enhanced Efficiency and Resilience
Released: 28-Jul-2024 11:05 PM EDT
Transformative Approach in Cassava Breeding: Inbred-Parent-Based Hybrids Promise Enhanced Efficiency and Resilience
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has proposed inbred-parent-based hybrid cassava breeding to overcome the challenges of heterozygous parent use, aiming to transform cassava breeding by purging deleterious mutations and utilizing heterosis.

Newswise: Avocado genome assembled from tip to toe: uncovering disease resistance and fatty acid secrets
Released: 28-Jul-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Avocado genome assembled from tip to toe: uncovering disease resistance and fatty acid secrets
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In an unprecedented study, researchers have achieved a telomere-to-telomere, gap-free genome assembly of the West Indian avocado, revealing genes crucial for fatty acid biosynthesis and disease resistance. This comprehensive genomic map not only enriches our understanding of avocado biology but also offers a robust foundation for breeding new varieties.



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