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Uncovering the Genetic Basis of Sex Determination in Amborella trichopoda

Although it is a complicated process, plant reproduction is essential to both ecological balance and the food chain. Some plants are hermaphrodites, some are either male or female, and some change sex during their lives.

26 Nov 2024

Redefining plant monitoring with innovative tactile sensor technology

In a recent article, researchers present an iontronic tactile sensory system combined with machine learning, enabling accurate classification of plant species and growth stages for precision agriculture.

26 Nov 2024

Smart Researchers Pioneer Method to Detect Dehydration in Plants

Have you ever wondered if your plants were dry and dehydrated, or if you’re not watering them enough? Farmers and green-fingered enthusiasts alike may soon have a way to find this out in real time.

From Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology 26 Nov 2024

New Vector Systems Open the Door for Efficient Genetic Modification

A recent breakthrough in biotechnology promises to change the landscape of plant genetic engineering. Imagine a persistent invader-;Agrobacterium-;long used to deliver genes into plants. Despite its historical success, the journey has been fraught with setbacks, especially with crops that launch fierce immune defenses.

25 Nov 2024

Scientists Map Microbiome of Rivers Across the U.S.

Rivers and streams serve as critical connectors across vast geographical landscapes, trickling out of tucked-away headwaters and snaking thousands of miles toward oceans and deep seas.

21 Nov 2024

Ancient DNA Unlocks Secrets of European Genetic Adaptation

Leveraging a unique statistical analysis and applying it to ancient DNA extracted from human skeletal remains, a team of researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of California, Los Angeles has revealed new insights into how ancient Europeans adapted to their environments over 7,000 years of European history.

21 Nov 2024

Fermenting a Future for Food in Australia

Forming a National Food Plan and appointing a food minister are among the key recommendations of a white paper into growing a precision fermentation industry in Australia.

From University of Queensland 18 Nov 2024

Study Reveals How Plants Override Genetic Instructions Through DNA Duplication

Biologists at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered the origin of a curious duplication that gives plants multiple ways to override instructions that are coded into their DNA.

7 Nov 2024

Gut Bacteria Influence Stress Responses Through Circadian Rhythms

A pioneering study has uncovered the vital role that gut microbiota plays in regulating stress responses by interacting with the body's circadian rhythms.

6 Nov 2024

Novel Mechanism of Resistance to Bt Crops in a Major Agricultural Pest

Insect pests can destroy crops if they are not controlled. Crops that produce bacterial proteins that kill important pests without endangering humans or wildlife have been genetically modified to limit damage and lessen the need for insecticide sprays.

5 Nov 2024

New Genome Assembly Supports Climate-Smart Breeding

An international research collaboration has completed the most detailed genome assembly to date of grass pea (Lathyrus sativus).

4 Nov 2024

Genetically Enhanced Black Soldier Fly Larvae Provide Superior Protein Source for Livestock Feed

With the rapid increase in the global population, a "protein crisis" is expected in the near future, where the supply of protein will not be able to meet the rising demand. Fishmeal is the most common protein source that supports the production of livestock and aquaculture products, which are key protein sources for human consumption.

4 Nov 2024

Revolutionary Single-Sensor “E-Nose” Achieves 96.7% Accuracy in VOC Detection Using Graphene Oxide

Ant-nose sensor demonstrates reliable VOC classification with graphene technology, offering a low-cost solution for food quality and environmental monitoring.

30 Oct 2024

New Insights into Protein Transport in Plants and Nutrient Uptake

Botanists have come to understand the channels and transporters involved in the uptake and transport of nutrients, yet how are they positioned where they need to be?

30 Oct 2024

Genetic Study Offers Hope for the Endangered Oriental Stork

A new genomic study of the endangered Oriental Stork reveals that the population's genetic health is still surprisingly strong, with high genetic diversity and low levels of inbreeding.

22 Oct 2024

Researchers Unravel Plant-to-Fungi Communication Using Baker's Yeast

Researchers at the University of Toronto have cracked the code of plant-to-fungi communication in a new study published in the journal Molecular Cell.

18 Oct 2024

New Insights into Nager Syndrome Through Zebrafish Models

Nager syndrome, or NS, is a rare genetic disease that affects the development of the face and limbs, usually causing anomalies in the bone structures of the jaws, cheeks, and hands.

17 Oct 2024

Revolutionizing Food Security with Plant Immune Responses

As the climate crisis alters familiar growing conditions, we urgently need to find ways of protecting the world against famines.

16 Oct 2024

Transforming Microbiome Research with Single-Cell Genome Analysis

The human microbiome plays a critical role in our health, influencing everything from disease development to treatment responses.

8 Oct 2024

EPA-Funds Study on Antimicrobial Resistance in Wastewater and Agricultural Runoff

Aided by a $2.4 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, a team of University of Nebraska–Lincoln engineers and scientists is leading a multi-state effort to assess the potential threat to human health from antimicrobial-resistant pathogens spread via wastewater and agricultural runoff.

4 Oct 2024