Unlocking the peach palette: how two genes orchestrate fruit color
Anthocyanins are the pigments responsible for the red, purple, and blue hues in many fruits and vegetables, contributing…
Merging genes, models, and climate: a new approach to predicting rice flowering
The study integrated three rice growth models (ORYZA, CERES-Rice, and RiceGrow), genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and climate indices.…
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.…
In vitro bloom: scientists map bamboo genome to crack the code of its rare flowering
Woody bamboos, despite their ecological and economic value, exhibit infrequent and unpredictable flowering, often followed by plant death.…
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…
Safe to the Core: Genetic Study Clears Mo-Based Implants for Vascular Use
Newswise — Molybdenum’s unique combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and radiopacity makes it an attractive material for stents,…
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…
dpMIG-seq: a game-changer in genetic mapping of tetraploid crops
Polyploid crops, such as blueberries, often exhibit complex inheritance patterns that complicate genetic analysis and hinder breeding efforts.…
Cracking the genome of a rising biofuel star
Camelina, an ancient oilseed once used across Europe and Asia, has reemerged as a sustainable crop due to…
Uncovering the secrets of maize roots: high-throughput phenotyping reveals genetic drivers of growth
By combining image-based phenotyping with gene expression analysis, the research reveals significant variability in root morphology and transcriptional…
Uncovering the secrets of maize roots: high-throughput phenotyping reveals genetic drivers of growth
By combining image-based phenotyping with gene expression analysis, the research reveals significant variability in root morphology and transcriptional…