Unlocking the genetic key to pear russet skin
Pear (Pyrus) is one of the world’s most widely cultivated fruit crops, and consumer demand increasingly favors fruits…
Tea Plant Defense: New Insights Into Anthracnose Resistance Mechanisms
Newswise — Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, is a significant threat to tea crops, particularly in humid regions…
Chromosome barcoding brings precision to tropical fruit genetics
Karyotype analysis plays a central role in cytogenetics, helping to reveal evolutionary processes and species relationships. Traditional chromosome…
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…
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…
From scents to defense: decoding the genetic drivers of plant terpenes
Angiosperms, representing nearly 90% of all plant species, dominate terrestrial ecosystems thanks in part to their sophisticated chemical…
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…
Unlocking safflower’s secrets: key gene drives flavonoid production
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) has been cultivated for over 4,500 years as a source of pigments, dyes, and…
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…
From Genome to Action: Pathobase Transforms Zoonotic Pathogen Tracking
Newswise — Zoonotic pathogens, capable of crossing between animals and humans, pose escalating threats due to antimicrobial resistance,…