Genome of Rare Bamboo Unlocks Secrets of in Vitro Flowering
Newswise — Woody bamboos are valued worldwide as fast-growing, renewable resources with ecological and economic importance. However, they…
New Genes From Scratch: How Peach Creates Novel Traits
Newswise — The emergence of new genes is a central driver of evolutionary innovation. While mechanisms such as…
How growing plants in space can help us on Earth
This article by Dr Troy Miller, Dr Farley Kwok van der Giezen and Dr Ryan Coates, from The…
Monarch butterfly swarms drawn to invasive weeds near Nannup in WA
An “abundance” of butterflies has taken over the West Australian town of Nannup, delighting visitors and locals in…
Researchers using cryopreservation to save critically endangered Gossia gonoclada
Cryopreservation was once the stuff of science fiction, but now the technology is being used to help save…
From Tough to Tender: Scientists Reveal the Genetic Key to Cucumber Texture
Newswise — Trichomes are hair-like projections found on the surface of many plants, offering protection against environmental stressors…
How New Genes Help Peaches Evolve: The Secret Inside Their DNA
Newswise — The emergence of new genes plays a critical role in driving species-specific traits and adaptive evolution.…
Mystery of the potato’s origins solved by genetics
Potato tubers are the result of an ancient hybridisation event Jackie Bale/Getty Images The humble potato, it turns…
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,…
From Seed to Spice: Scientists Map the Genetic Life of Chili Peppers
Newswise — Chili peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) are among the most widely cultivated spice crops, valued for their…
Pepper’s Fertility Puzzle Solved: Gene Discovery Unlocks Hybrid Potential
Newswise — Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) systems have revolutionized hybrid seed production by eliminating the need for manual…