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.…
Olive tree flowering mapped to key genetic regions
The timing of flowering in fruit trees is tightly regulated by seasonal temperature cues. Warmer winters may hinder…
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…
Genes Uncovered That Keep Garlic Fresh Longer
Newswise — Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is one of the world’s most widely consumed spices and health supplements,…
Unlocking Grape Ripening: How CHH Hypermethylation Accelerates ‘Fengzao’ Berries
Newswise — DNA methylation is a conserved epigenetic mechanism that regulates gene expression, genome stability, and developmental processes…
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,…
A Black Hole Where It Shouldn’t Be? Astronomers Find Rogue Giant Just 230 Million Light-Years Away
A team of astronomers has discovered a rare “wandering” black hole inside a dwarf galaxy located about 230…
New genetic pathway strengthens roots and resilience in Bok choy
Soil salinity is one of the most pressing challenges facing agriculture worldwide. Excess salt disrupts water and nutrient…
High-resolution genetic tools pave way for future ginseng cultivars
Ginseng has long been recognized for its pharmacological properties and economic importance, but conventional breeding has faced substantial…
New deep learning model sharpens accuracy in wheat spike counting
By optimizing growth-stage selection and introducing an improved YOLOX-P model, the study achieved precision levels above 95% while…
Affordable Sequencing Method Deciphers Polyploid Crops
Newswise — Polyploid crops like potato, wheat, and blueberry are essential to agriculture, yet their genetics remain notoriously…