A research team has completed a high-quality chromosome-scale assembly of the Chuanhonghua 1 safflower genome. This work sheds light on the genetic underpinnings of crucial traits like linoleic acid (LA) and hydroxysafflor ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 24, 2024
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A comprehensive understanding of the genetic architecture of tree growth, a complex interplay of genetics between the plant's above- and below-ground parts, remains undefined in plant studies. Research has increasingly focused ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 11, 2024
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In a study published in Current Biology, researchers have reported the identification of key genes controlling shoot molybdenum concentrations in soybeans and have unlocked the mystery of how molybdenum fertilizer boosts ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 24, 2023
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Sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) breeding has advanced through the identification of molecular markers for key traits, with genome sequencing of leading cultivars providing a foundation for marker-assisted selection (MAS).
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 21, 2023
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The Pomoideae subfamily includes nutritionally valuable pome fruits like apples and pears, and their genetic diversity is critical for the enhancement of fruit crops. Current research has made strides in intergeneric hybridization ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 21, 2023
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A study on almost four thousand people of African descent has identified a gene that acts as natural defense against HIV by limiting its replication in certain white blood cells. An international effort co-led by EPFL, Canada's ...
Biotechnology
Aug 2, 2023
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In a study recently published in the journal Horticulture Research, researchers performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) for SSC of the red-ripe fruits in a population consisting of 481 tomato accessions with large ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 30, 2023
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Biological functions, resource availability, and evolutionary processes often play a key role in determining the expression of genetic traits and their correlations. In fact, several plant traits are commonly correlated due ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 6, 2023
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A Chinese scientist who set off an ethical debate five years ago with claims that he made the world's first genetically edited babies said Tuesday that he hopes to research rare hereditary diseases in Hong Kong.
Other
Feb 21, 2023
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The sacred lotus enjoys an astonishing diversity of floral traits, particularly petal number, color, and flower type. Previous studies have discussed the molecular mechanisms underlying a single trait for flower development ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 13, 2022
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