UAV phenotyping reveals genetic drivers of cotton plant architecture
This approach not only offers a faster and more accurate way to measure plant traits in the field…
Astronomers Uncover “Mysterious Giant” Lurking Behind Binary Black Holes
Binary black hole merger near a supermassive black hole. Credit: SHAO GW190814’s gravitational waves suggest a hidden supermassive…
China launches Juno, the world’s most powerful detector for ‘ghost particles’
China launched the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (Juno), the world’s largest detector for elusive “ghost particles” called neutrinos,…
Drones and 3D nodels unlock new genetic insights into wheat plant height
By capturing multiple height quantiles rather than a single average, the approach reveals subtle variations within crop plots,…
From mining to tourism, space ambitions of China’s Guangdong rival those of Elon Musk
South China’s Guangdong province has announced its ambition to join the country’s commercial space sector race, promising financial…
Decoding the firmness: genetic clues to better blueberries
As global consumption of blueberries continues to soar, driven by their antioxidant-rich “superfood” status, growers face rising pressure…
Drones and 3D nodels unlock new genetic insights into wheat plant height
By capturing multiple height quantiles rather than a single average, the approach reveals subtle variations within crop plots,…
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…
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
Newswise — Woody bamboos, despite their ecological and economic value, exhibit infrequent and unpredictable flowering, often followed by…