Gene Disruption Triggers Ploidy Doubling in Watermelon
Newswise — Polyploidy, the condition of having more than two sets of chromosomes, is common in crop domestication…
Chromosome Barcoding Brings Precision to Tropical Fruit Genetics
Newswise — Karyotype analysis plays a central role in cytogenetics, helping to reveal evolutionary processes and species relationships.…
From Scents to Defense: Decoding the Genetic Drivers of Plant Terpenes
Newswise — Angiosperms, representing nearly 90% of all plant species, dominate terrestrial ecosystems thanks in part to their…
Apple Firmness Traced to Single Gene Variant Controlling Ripening
Newswise — Apple is one of the world’s most widely cultivated fruits, yet its quality traits—such as texture,…
‘Teen’ Pachycephalosaur Butts Into Fossil Record
A “teenaged” pachycephalosaur from Mongolia’s Gobi Desert may provide answers to lingering questions around the dinosaur group, according…
Affordable Sequencing Method Deciphers Polyploid Crops
Newswise — Polyploid crops like potato, wheat, and blueberry are essential to agriculture, yet their genetics remain notoriously…
Decoding Tomato’s Genetic Defense Against Aluminum Toxicity
Newswise — Acidic soils, which account for nearly 40% of global arable land, release soluble aluminum ions that…
Camelina’s Genetic Blueprint: Unraveling Subgenome Dominance and Population Structure
Newswise — Camelina sativa, also known as false-flax, is gaining attention as a biofuel crop due to its…
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 a Single Gene Shapes the Floral Elegance of the “April Snow” Tree
Newswise — Ornamental trees such as Chionanthus retusus enrich landscapes worldwide, valued for their abundant spring blossoms and…
Dietary Changes Could Provide a Therapeutic Avenue for Brain Cancer
Newswise — Glioblastomas are the deadliest form of malignant brain tumor, and most patients diagnosed with the disease…