Hong Kong University of Science and Technology physicist among 7 who win major prize
A physicist from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is among seven scientists who have…
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,…
US Earth imaging satellite fleet is creating ‘low-cost orbital landmines’, China team says
A team of Chinese researchers has criticised the world’s largest Earth-imaging satellite fleet, describing the shoebox-sized spacecraft as…
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.…
Tomato’s genetic shield against aluminum stress uncovered
Aluminum toxicity is a major challenge in agriculture, especially in acidic soils with pH levels below 5.5. Soluble…
China unveils the largest crystal for high-powered laser weapons
Chinese researchers have manufactured the world’s largest barium gallium selenide (BGSe) crystal, a breakthrough that could pave the…
Colorful wheat, healthier grains: new genes and nutrients uncovered (Partially Approved)
They identified 501 essential nutrients, with colored wheat showing higher levels of anthocyanins, flavonoids, vitamins, iron, and zinc…
Uncovering the secrets of maize roots: high-throughput phenotyping reveals genetic drivers of growth
Newswise — By combining image-based phenotyping with gene expression analysis, the research reveals significant variability in root morphology…
How Tomatoes Team Up with Fungi: Scientists Decode a Genetic Switch for Smarter Nutrient Use
Newswise — Phosphorus is vital for plant growth, but in most soils, it exists in forms that are…