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 orange (Citrus sinensis L.), a hybrid fruit crop originating from mandarins (Citrus reticulata Blanco) and pummelos [Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.], exhibits complex genomic diversity due to ancient interspecific hybridization. ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 21, 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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The Gulf of St. Lawrence is an invaluable resource for Canada. Fish and shellfish fisheries that date to the 16th century have remained an essential source of income for many communities, including those on the North Shore ...
Ecology
Nov 14, 2023
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Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is an important vegetable crop that has an extensive history of cultivation, and has been classified into two subspecies, C. melo ssp. agrestis and C. melo ssp. melo.
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 6, 2023
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Microorganisms that live on or in plant tissues form what is known as a plant microbiome. This interface plays an important role in plants' survival due to the existence of beneficial microorganisms. Plants grown in distinct ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 19, 2023
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A longstanding mystery in science is how the over 85 billion individual neurons work together to form a network that forms the basis of who we are—every human thought, emotion and behavior.
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 12, 2023
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Certain variations in genes involved in lipid metabolism and brain function may be associated with choosing a vegetarian diet, according to a new study led by Nabeel Yaseen of Northwestern University, published in the open-access ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 4, 2023
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For decades, scientists have known that, despite its name, "junk DNA" in fact plays a critical role: While the coding genes provide blueprints for building proteins, which direct most of the body's functions, some of the ...
Biotechnology
Sep 27, 2023
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