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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: Pineapple mint's genetic blueprint: a comprehensive genome assembly
Released: 23-May-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Pineapple mint's genetic blueprint: a comprehensive genome assembly
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study has assembled a gap-free genome for Mentha suaveolens, providing new insights into its genetic structure and terpenoid diversification. The research highlights the unique composition of volatile compounds, particularly piperitenone oxide, and identifies key genetic variations affecting its biosynthesis. These findings enhance our understanding of Mentha's medicinal properties and facilitate targeted breeding for improved traits.

Newswise: Gene could unlock big wheat yields for a growing population
Released: 22-May-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Gene could unlock big wheat yields for a growing population
University of Adelaide

A study from the University of Adelaide has discovered molecular pathways regulated by a gene traditionally used to control wheat-flowering behaviour could be altered to achieve greater yields.

Newswise: Melon Flavor Decoded: The Genetic Keys to Aromatic Diversity
Released: 20-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Melon Flavor Decoded: The Genetic Keys to Aromatic Diversity
Chinese Academy of Sciences

This study investigates the genetic regulation of volatile production in melons, identifying over 1000 quantitative trait loci (QTLs) affecting aroma and ripening. Key findings highlight specific chromosomes that influence ester and aldehyde levels, contributing to unique aromas in climacteric and non-climacteric melons, aiding breeding programs aimed at enhancing fruit quality.

Newswise: Tomato blossoms unfold new insights: key gene TM6 controls flower development
Released: 20-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Tomato blossoms unfold new insights: key gene TM6 controls flower development
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A cutting-edge study has shed light on the TOMATO MADS-BOX 6 (TM6) gene's critical influence on the elaborate development of tomato flowers. This research pierces the veil on the genetic underpinnings of floral formation, providing fresh insights into the realm of plant biology.

Newswise: Unraveling the Metabolic Mysteries of Turfgrass Under Heat Stress
Released: 20-May-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Unraveling the Metabolic Mysteries of Turfgrass Under Heat Stress
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has identified key metabolic composition differences between annual bluegrass and creeping bentgrass under heat stress, revealing specific metabolites linked to heat tolerance.

Newswise: Revolutionizing Plastic-Greenhouse Agriculture: A Novel Soil Profile Design for Global Sustainability and Enhanced Crop Production
Released: 20-May-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Revolutionizing Plastic-Greenhouse Agriculture: A Novel Soil Profile Design for Global Sustainability and Enhanced Crop Production
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has developed a novel conceptual framework for designing plastic-greenhouse soil profiles that cater to the needs of smallholder farmers.

Newswise: Revolutionary Remote Sensing Research Unravels Plant Genetic Diversity and Evolution
Released: 20-May-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Revolutionary Remote Sensing Research Unravels Plant Genetic Diversity and Evolution
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has recently published a comprehensive review on the innovative integration of spectral data and phylogeographic patterns to study plant genetic variation.

Newswise: Exploring the Multifaceted Role of MicroRNA156 in Horticultural Plants: A Review of Its Regulatory Impact and Biotechnological Potential
Released: 20-May-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Exploring the Multifaceted Role of MicroRNA156 in Horticultural Plants: A Review of Its Regulatory Impact and Biotechnological Potential
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has reviewed the role of MicroRNA156 (miR156) in horticultural plants, uncovering its significant influence on a variety of biological processes such as vegetative growth, floral induction, and stress response.

Newswise: Unlocking the Secrets of Plant-EMF Interactions: A Comprehensive Review
Released: 20-May-2024 4:05 AM EDT
Unlocking the Secrets of Plant-EMF Interactions: A Comprehensive Review
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a review article, a research team meticulously analyzed the biological impacts of ornamental plants' exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), especially those at high frequencies.

Newswise: Unveiling the Genetic Interplay in Impatiens Downy Mildew: A Transcriptome-Based Approach to Enhancing Disease Resistance
Released: 20-May-2024 4:05 AM EDT
Unveiling the Genetic Interplay in Impatiens Downy Mildew: A Transcriptome-Based Approach to Enhancing Disease Resistance
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has meticulously analyzed the transcriptional response of Impatiens walleriana to Plasmopara obducens infection, revealing between 3,000 and 4,500 differentially expressed transcripts at various stages of the disease.

Newswise: Strawberry fields fortified: new genetic insights combat devastating soilborne disease
Released: 19-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Strawberry fields fortified: new genetic insights combat devastating soilborne disease
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Recent research has unveiled the genetic foundations of resistance in strawberries to Macrophomina, a formidable soilborne disease. Employing cutting-edge breeding strategies and genomic analysis, scientists have pinpointed crucial genetic loci responsible for resistance, heralding a new era of more robust strawberry varieties.

Newswise: Modern Plant Enzyme Partners with Surprisingly Ancient Protein
Released: 17-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Modern Plant Enzyme Partners with Surprisingly Ancient Protein
Brookhaven National Laboratory

Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that a protein responsible for the synthesis of a key plant material evolved much earlier than suspected. This new research explored the origin and evolution of the biochemical machinery that builds lignin, a structural component of plant cell walls with significant impacts on the clean energy industry.

Newswise: Evolutionary history shapes variation of wood density
Released: 15-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Evolutionary history shapes variation of wood density
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Using a comprehensive global dataset including 27,297 measurements of wood density from 2,621 tree species worldwide, we test the hypothesis that the legacy of evolutionary history plays an important role in driving the variation of wood density among tree species.

Released: 13-May-2024 10:00 AM EDT
Plant virus treatment shows promise in fighting metastatic cancers in mice
University of California San Diego

An experimental treatment made from a plant virus is effective at protecting against a broad range of metastatic cancers in mice, shows a new study from the University of California San Diego.

   
Newswise: Agreement Signing on Authorization of Rights under Petty Patent regarding “Methods to Prepare Extracts with Antioxidants and Pectin from Unripe Durians”
Released: 13-May-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Agreement Signing on Authorization of Rights under Petty Patent regarding “Methods to Prepare Extracts with Antioxidants and Pectin from Unripe Durians”
Chulalongkorn University

Prof. Dr. Kaywalee Chatdarong, Vice President for Strategic Planning, Innovation and Global Engagement, Chulalongkorn University, and Ms. Kedtida Cheevarungnapakul, CEO of Innophytotech Co., Ltd., signed an agreement authorizing Innophytotech Co., Ltd. to exercise the rights under the petty patent regarding “The methods to prepare extracts with antioxidants and pectin from unripe durians” owned by Chulalongkorn University.

Newswise:  A comprehensive review by the team of Xinhua Zhang at Shandong University of Technology on the significant roles and regulatory mechanisms of lncRNAs in fruit and vegetables
Released: 9-May-2024 3:05 AM EDT
A comprehensive review by the team of Xinhua Zhang at Shandong University of Technology on the significant roles and regulatory mechanisms of lncRNAs in fruit and vegetables
Chinese Academy of Sciences

With the development of genome sequencing technologies, many long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been identified in fruit and vegetables.

Newswise: Plant-LncPipe: a new tool for plant long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) identification
Released: 1-May-2024 9:10 AM EDT
Plant-LncPipe: a new tool for plant long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) identification
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are ubiquitous transcripts with crucial regulatory roles in various biological processes, including chromatin remodeling, post-transcriptional regulation, and epigenetic modifications.

Newswise: Marriage of synthetic biology and 3D printing produces programmable living materials
26-Apr-2024 8:00 AM EDT
Marriage of synthetic biology and 3D printing produces programmable living materials
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Researchers report in ACS Central Science that they have 3D printed a bioink containing plant cells that were then genetically modified, producing programmable materials. Applications could someday include biomanufacturing and sustainable construction.

Newswise: Unlocking the Genetic Mysteries Behind Plant Adaptation: New Insights into the Evolution of a Water-Saving Trait in the Pineapple Family (Bromeliaceae)
29-Apr-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Unlocking the Genetic Mysteries Behind Plant Adaptation: New Insights into the Evolution of a Water-Saving Trait in the Pineapple Family (Bromeliaceae)
University of Vienna

Researchers at the University of Vienna, along with collaborators from France, Germany, Switzerland and the USA, have achieved a major breakthrough in understanding how genetic drivers influence the evolution of a specific photosynthesis mechanism in Tillandsia (air plants). This sheds light on the complex actions that cause plant adaptation and ecological diversity. The results of their study are now published in Plant Cell.

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Newswise: Pioneering plant science research paves the way for deeper understanding of how the plant immune system functions
Released: 29-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Pioneering plant science research paves the way for deeper understanding of how the plant immune system functions
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Researchers in the laboratory of Tessa Burch-Smith, PhD at the Danforth Plant Science Center and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are conducting pioneering work to discover how plants transmit information, important molecules and viruses between cells.

Newswise: Genetic hope in fight against devastating wheat disease
Released: 25-Apr-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Genetic hope in fight against devastating wheat disease
University of Adelaide

Fungal disease Fusarium head blight (FHB) is on the rise due to increasingly humid conditions induced by climate change during the wheat growing season, but a fundamental discovery by University of Adelaide researchers could help reduce its economic harm.

Newswise: Innovative FTIR Spectroscopy Models Unravel Cell Wall Composition and Nutritional Quality in Buffel Grass
Released: 25-Apr-2024 2:05 AM EDT
Innovative FTIR Spectroscopy Models Unravel Cell Wall Composition and Nutritional Quality in Buffel Grass
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team developed Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) spectroscopy-based partial least squares regression (PLSR) models to assess Cenchrus spp (buffel grass) accessions, discovering significant correlations between cell wall composition and digestibility metrics like neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and indigestible NDF (iNDF).

Newswise: Revolutionizing Sweetpotato Genetics: A Comprehensive Update to the 'Taizhong 6' Genome Annotation
Released: 25-Apr-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Revolutionizing Sweetpotato Genetics: A Comprehensive Update to the 'Taizhong 6' Genome Annotation
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has substantially enhanced the annotation of the sweetpotato genome 'Taizhong 6', introducing a more comprehensive and detailed version, v1.0.a2.

Newswise: Transforming Agriculture and Medicine: The Impact of Gene-Based Breeding (GBB)
Released: 24-Apr-2024 11:05 PM EDT
Transforming Agriculture and Medicine: The Impact of Gene-Based Breeding (GBB)
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has demonstrated that gene-based breeding (GBB) offers a transformative approach to advancing plant and animal breeding, showing remarkable predictability, speed, and cost-effectiveness.

Newswise: Advancing CBSD Resistance in Cassava: A Comprehensive Review of Breeding Strategies and the Role of New Plant Technologies
Released: 24-Apr-2024 11:05 PM EDT
Advancing CBSD Resistance in Cassava: A Comprehensive Review of Breeding Strategies and the Role of New Plant Technologies
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team reviewed the advancements in managing cassava brown streak disease (CBSD), highlighting the integration of new plant breeding technologies (NPBTs) with traditional breeding to enhance resistance.

Newswise: The first chromosome-level reference genomes of the ornamental banana and pink banana
Released: 24-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
The first chromosome-level reference genomes of the ornamental banana and pink banana
Chinese Academy of Sciences

The genus Musa, encompassing approximately 70 herbaceous species, is predominantly found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Oceania.

Newswise: Zhilong Bie team from Huazhong Agricultural University revealed the molecular mechanism of CmoDREB2A and CmoNAC1 in pumpkin regulating the salt tolerance of grafted cucumber
Released: 24-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Zhilong Bie team from Huazhong Agricultural University revealed the molecular mechanism of CmoDREB2A and CmoNAC1 in pumpkin regulating the salt tolerance of grafted cucumber
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) holds significant importance among greenhouse vegetables in China, despite its relatively low salt tolerance. Grafting cucumber onto pumpkin rootstocks, which exhibit strong salt tolerance, can improve its resistance to saline conditions. Earlier research conducted by the team revealed that the pumpkin rootstock CmoNAC1 boosts salt tolerance in grafted cucumbers by modulating H2O2/ABA signaling and maintaining K+/Na+ balance through its interaction with the promoters of CmoRBOHD1/CmoNCED6 and CmoAKT1;2/CmoHKT1;1.

Newswise: Unveiling the Genetic Blueprint of Safflower: A Leap Forward in Crop Breeding and Biomedical Research
Released: 24-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Unveiling the Genetic Blueprint of Safflower: A Leap Forward in Crop Breeding and Biomedical Research
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team completes a high-quality chromosome-scale assembly of the 'Chuanhonghua 1' safflower genome.

Newswise: SlTHM27-SlGAD2 model regulates the cold tolerance in tomato by regulating GABA and anthocyanin
Released: 24-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT
SlTHM27-SlGAD2 model regulates the cold tolerance in tomato by regulating GABA and anthocyanin
Chinese Academy of Sciences

The frequency and intensity of plant stresses have increased in recent years due to climate change. Among them, low temperature is an unavoidable environmental factor limiting agricultural productivity.

Newswise: Genome-wide methylation, transcriptome and metabolite reveal the balance between diosgenin and brassinosteroids in Dioscorea zingiberensis by Jialu Li lab in Wuhan University
Released: 24-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Genome-wide methylation, transcriptome and metabolite reveal the balance between diosgenin and brassinosteroids in Dioscorea zingiberensis by Jialu Li lab in Wuhan University
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Diosgenin, a secondary metabolite isolated from the Dioscorea spp. plant family, is an irreplaceable and ideal starting material for the synthesis of steroid hormone drugs.

Newswise: Group of Professor Shupeng Gai from Qingdao Agricultural University discovered the mechanism of PsmiR159b-PsMYB65 module regulating bud dormancy release in tree peony
Released: 24-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Group of Professor Shupeng Gai from Qingdao Agricultural University discovered the mechanism of PsmiR159b-PsMYB65 module regulating bud dormancy release in tree peony
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In perennial woody plants, bud endodormancy is crucial for survival under adverse environmental conditions in winter such as low temperature (LT) and dehydration stress.

Newswise: Mechanism of grafting Prunus sp. to control crown gall disease by regulating the rhizosphere environment
Released: 24-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Mechanism of grafting Prunus sp. to control crown gall disease by regulating the rhizosphere environment
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Grafting is a traditional and significant strategy to suppress soil-borne diseases, such as the crown gall disease caused by tumorigenic Agrobacterium and Rhizobium.

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11-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Florida Climate Report: Expert Panel Live Event Reporter Q&A
Newswise

Climate experts from Florida Atlantic University, Archbold Biological Station, and Live Wildly Foundation will speak and answer questions from the media on the Florida Wildlife Corridor (FLWC) and Climate Change managing Florida’s Natural and Human Landscapes for Prosperity and Resilience

   
Newswise: Polyploidy in vegetables: Unveiling genetic secrets for crop evolution and breeding success
Released: 16-Apr-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Polyploidy in vegetables: Unveiling genetic secrets for crop evolution and breeding success
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has elucidated the role of polyploidy in the evolution and breeding of vegetable crops, leveraging advanced sequencing technologies to dissect the genetic and epigenetic nuances of polyploids.

Newswise: Golden-Hour Water Use Efficiency: Pioneering Crop Productivity and Sustainability in the Face of Water Scarcity
Released: 16-Apr-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Golden-Hour Water Use Efficiency: Pioneering Crop Productivity and Sustainability in the Face of Water Scarcity
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has shed light on the early morning 'golden hours' as a pivotal time for achieving optimal water use efficiency (WUE) in crops, revealing that plants can maintain lower transpiration rates and higher photosynthetic activity under favorable light conditions and minimal vapor pressure deficit (VPD).

Newswise: Revolutionizing plant grafting: Unveiling the role of TOR signalling in enhancing graft success and crop vigor
Released: 16-Apr-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Revolutionizing plant grafting: Unveiling the role of TOR signalling in enhancing graft success and crop vigor
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team delves into the role of the Target of Rapamycin (TOR) signalling pathway in plant grafting, emphasizing its role in regulating seedling vigor, graft junction healing, and shoot-to-root communications.

Newswise: Deciphering the palette: Unveiling the genetic secrets of Rhododendron flower color diversity
Released: 16-Apr-2024 4:05 AM EDT
Deciphering the palette: Unveiling the genetic secrets of Rhododendron flower color diversity
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has made strides in uncovering the genetic foundations of flower color variation within the Rhododendron genus.

Newswise: Seed ferns: plants experimented with complex leaf vein networks 201 million years ago
15-Apr-2024 5:00 AM EDT
Seed ferns: plants experimented with complex leaf vein networks 201 million years ago
University of Vienna

According to a research team led by palaeontologists from the University of Vienna, the net-like leaf veining typical for today’s flowering plants developed much earlier than previously thought, but died out again several times.

Newswise: Decoding Pecan Pollination: A Dive into the Chloroplast Genome of 'Xinxuan-4' and Its Impact on Cultivar Diversity and Efficiency
Released: 15-Apr-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Decoding Pecan Pollination: A Dive into the Chloroplast Genome of 'Xinxuan-4' and Its Impact on Cultivar Diversity and Efficiency
Chinese Academy of Sciences

The chloroplast (cp) is critical for various biological functions in plants, such as photosynthesis and stress responses, with its genome offering simpler analysis and sequencing due to its size and reduced homologous influence.

Newswise: Unraveling the role of DlBGAL9 and AGL61/80 in Longan somatic embryogenesis and heat stress tolerance: A multi-omics approach
Released: 15-Apr-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Unraveling the role of DlBGAL9 and AGL61/80 in Longan somatic embryogenesis and heat stress tolerance: A multi-omics approach
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team has unveiled 20 β-galactosidase (BGAL) genes within the longan genome, highlighting their crucial roles in embryogenic development and heat stress adaptation.

Newswise: Unraveling the Unique Role of DELLA Proteins in Grapevine Flowering: A Shift in Developmental Fate
Released: 15-Apr-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Unraveling the Unique Role of DELLA Proteins in Grapevine Flowering: A Shift in Developmental Fate
Chinese Academy of Sciences

The transition from vegetative to reproductive stages in plants involves both internal and external cues, with grapevines (Vitis vinifera L. cv. Pixie) presenting a unique case.

Newswise: Revolutionizing Citrus cultivation: The superior tolerance and growth vigor of 'Shuzhen No.1' rootstock
Released: 15-Apr-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Revolutionizing Citrus cultivation: The superior tolerance and growth vigor of 'Shuzhen No.1' rootstock
Chinese Academy of Sciences

The research unveils the superior tolerance of 'Shuzhen No.1', a novel Citrus junos rootstock, to flooding, alkaline, and freezing stresses over commonly used rootstocks. Grafted scions on 'Shuzhen No.1' exhibited enhanced growth and vigor, making it a promising candidate for future citrus cultivation.

Newswise: First-of-its-kind integrated dataset enables genes-to-ecosystems research
Released: 8-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
First-of-its-kind integrated dataset enables genes-to-ecosystems research
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

A first-ever dataset bridging molecular information about the poplar tree microbiome to ecosystem-level processes has been released by a team of Department of Energy scientists led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Newswise: An Inside Look at How Plants and Mycorrhizal Fungi Cooperate
Released: 8-Apr-2024 6:00 AM EDT
An Inside Look at How Plants and Mycorrhizal Fungi Cooperate
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

For millions of years, underground fungi have lived in symbiosis with plant roots. Researchers have been able to study both sides of this interaction up close, using RNA sequencing to understand gene expression: one of the first cross-kingdom spatially-resolved transcriptomics studies to date.

Released: 4-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Research Collaboration Aims to Enhance Cereal Crop Resilience to Acidic Soils and Improve Agriculture Sustainability
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Acidic soil caused by changing climate patterns threatens agriculture sustainability across the globe. But the problem goes far beyond rising temperatures. One major cause for concern is more acidic soil, a product of increasing rainfall.



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