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Newswise: LC05-136: Pioneering Sugarcane Variety Transforming China's Sugar Industry
Released: 19-Aug-2024 6:05 AM EDT
LC05-136: Pioneering Sugarcane Variety Transforming China's Sugar Industry
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team at the Liucheng Sugarcane Research Units (LC-SRU) developed the fifth-generation sugarcane variety LC05-136, which has become a flagship in China due to its high yield, high sugar content, and strong tolerance to drought and cold stress.

Newswise: Chloroplast Genome Study Separates C. meiocarpa and C. oleifera to Enhance Tea-Oil Camellia Breeding and Genetic Research
Released: 19-Aug-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Chloroplast Genome Study Separates C. meiocarpa and C. oleifera to Enhance Tea-Oil Camellia Breeding and Genetic Research
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team sequenced and analyzed the complete chloroplast genomes of C. oleifera and C. meiocarpa, uncovering significant differences that clarified their phylogenetic relationship.

Newswise: UAH researcher wins 2024 ORAU Powe Junior Faculty Award to explore novel method of synthesizing ammonia with potentially global implications
Released: 16-Aug-2024 5:05 PM EDT
UAH researcher wins 2024 ORAU Powe Junior Faculty Award to explore novel method of synthesizing ammonia with potentially global implications
University of Alabama Huntsville

Dr. Agnieszka Truszkowska, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, has won the 2024 Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Award. The national honor is a one-year $5,000 commitment aimed at enriching the research skills and professional growth of young faculty members at ORAU member institutions.

Released: 16-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Why do plants wiggle? New study provides answers
University of Colorado Boulder

Decades after his voyage on the HMS Beagle, Charles Darwin became fascinated by why plants move as they grow—spinning and twisting into corkscrews. Now, more than 150 years later, a new study may have solved the riddle.

Newswise: Improvement and application of genetic resources of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
Released: 16-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Improvement and application of genetic resources of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Grass carp is one of the most productive freshwater fish and plays an important role in ensuring protein supply. This paper reviews the main research achievements of grass carp, such as morphology, cytogenetics, molecular population genetics and so on.

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Released: 16-Aug-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Curious by Nature: Debunking Easter Island Collapse with Dr. Carl Lipo
Newswise

Dr. Carl Lipo from Binghamton University studied Easter Island (Rapa Nui), where he has conducted extensive research on the famous moai statues and the island’s history.

Newswise: Research Unravels How Potassium Bound to Soil Minerals is Made Bioavailable for Uptake by Plants
Released: 15-Aug-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Research Unravels How Potassium Bound to Soil Minerals is Made Bioavailable for Uptake by Plants
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory - EMSL

A multi-institutional group of scientists identified a particular signature of potassium organic acids that are some of the first of their kind.

Newswise: Transforming satellite imagery: innovative fusion method for precision agriculture
Released: 15-Aug-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Transforming satellite imagery: innovative fusion method for precision agriculture
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers have introduced StarFusion, a cutting-edge spatiotemporal fusion method that significantly improves the temporal resolution and fusion accuracy of high-resolution satellite imagery in agriculture. By fusing data from China's Gaofen-1 and Europe's Sentinel-2 satellites, StarFusion addresses the common problem of infrequent imaging due to long revisit periods and cloud cover interference from high-resolution satellites, which often hinders the effectiveness of high-resolution remote sensing in dynamic agricultural environments. By integrating deep learning with traditional regression models, the method enhances both spatial detail and temporal resolution, making it an invaluable tool for more effective crop monitoring and management.

Newswise: iFAB Tech Hub grows net-zero industrial chemical partnerships, champions bioeconomy
Released: 14-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
iFAB Tech Hub grows net-zero industrial chemical partnerships, champions bioeconomy
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

In the wake of the $51 million funding announcement from the Economic Development Administration, momentum is tangible for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub. Today marks the beginning of a new collaboration to replace fossil fuel-derived petrochemicals with zero-emission alternatives produced through precision fermentation.

Newswise: Newly discovered ability of comammox bacteria could help reduce nitrous oxide emissions in agriculture
14-Aug-2024 6:00 AM EDT
Newly discovered ability of comammox bacteria could help reduce nitrous oxide emissions in agriculture
University of Vienna

An international research team led by the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has discovered that comammox bacteria, first identified by them in 2015, can grow using guanidine, a nitrogen-rich organic compound, as their sole energy and nitrogen source.

Newswise: Research collaboration to explore the impact of cover crops on soil health and corn production to improve agriculture sustainability
14-Aug-2024 10:00 AM EDT
Research collaboration to explore the impact of cover crops on soil health and corn production to improve agriculture sustainability
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Christopher Topp, PhD, Member and Principal Investigator of the Danforth Plant Science Center and his lab members Marcus Griffiths, PhD and Kong Wong, PhD, have teamed up with colleagues at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Kaiyu Guan, PhD, Bin Peng, PhD, and Sheng Wang, PhD, to explore the impact of cover crops on soil health and corn production to improve agriculture sustainability.

Newswise: Tufts Veterinary Field Services Provides Assisted Reproduction in Farm Animals
Released: 14-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Tufts Veterinary Field Services Provides Assisted Reproduction in Farm Animals
Tufts University

Tufts Veterinary Field Services specializes in equine, bovine, and small ruminant (sheep, goats, camelids) services, focusing on wellness care, sports medicine, and herd health. One area that has developed dramatically over the past few years is TVFS's reproductive medicine, specifically embryo transfer.

Newswise: Tuskan named DOE Office of Science Distinguished Scientist Fellow
Released: 13-Aug-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Tuskan named DOE Office of Science Distinguished Scientist Fellow
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Gerald A. Tuskan, a Corporate Fellow and director of the Center for Bioenergy Innovation, or CBI, at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been selected as a DOE Distinguished Scientist Fellow, one of the highest honors bestowed by the agency’s Office of Science for outstanding scientific leadership and research community engagement.

Newswise: New Research Uncovers the Spatial Gene Expression of Major Cell Types from the Stems of Sorghum
Released: 12-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
New Research Uncovers the Spatial Gene Expression of Major Cell Types from the Stems of Sorghum
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory - EMSL

A multi-institutional team of researchers developed a protocol to isolate cell types for deep sequencing analysis. They successfully generated the first comprehensive gene expression atlas of the sorghum stem, which revealed cell-type-specific expression patterns, pathways, and underlying regulatory networks.

Newswise: Eye on America Features Beginner Farmer Program
Released: 9-Aug-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Eye on America Features Beginner Farmer Program
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

CBS Evening News aired a segment on the Rutgers Beginner Farmer Training Program “RU Ready to Farm” as an installment of its program “Eye on America.” The segment aired nationally and focused on the aging of today's farmers and the need for future farmers.

Newswise: The molecular shield: how tea plants combat drought through protein phosphorylation
Released: 9-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
The molecular shield: how tea plants combat drought through protein phosphorylation
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A pivotal study has discovered a protein phosphorylation mechanism that plays a critical role in the negative regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis in tea plants (Camellia sinensis) during drought stress.

Newswise: Unlocking the genetic secrets of strawberries for superior fruit quality
Released: 9-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Unlocking the genetic secrets of strawberries for superior fruit quality
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Strawberries, treasured for their flavor and health benefits, have been at the forefront of breeding programs targeting enhanced sensory and nutritional profiles. Despite advances, the intricate genetic makeup of these fruits has complicated efforts to improve them. This new study offers a breakthrough by identifying key genetic markers and candidate genes that control quality traits, enabling more precise and successful breeding strategies to cultivate strawberries that are juicier, more vibrant, and longer-lasting.

Newswise: Blueprint for blueberry improvement: genetic and epigenetic discoveries
Released: 9-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Blueprint for blueberry improvement: genetic and epigenetic discoveries
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Recent research has uncovered significant genetic and epigenetic variations in blueberry cultivars, particularly between northern highbush (NHB) and southern highbush (SHB) blueberries. The study highlights gene introgression's role in SHB's adaptation to subtropical climates and identifies key genes, such as VcTBL44, associated with fruit firmness.

Newswise: Unlocking the potential of rapeseed: CRISPR edits for hybrid efficiency
Released: 9-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Unlocking the potential of rapeseed: CRISPR edits for hybrid efficiency
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a transformative advance for agriculture, scientists have utilized CRISPR/Cas9 technology to develop a male-sterile line in rapeseed. This innovation simplifies the hybrid seed production process, overcoming traditional limitations and enhancing the crop's yield and sustainability.

Newswise: Smooth sailing for eggplant: breakthrough in understanding prickle formation
Released: 8-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Smooth sailing for eggplant: breakthrough in understanding prickle formation
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Scientists have discovered the gene responsible for prickles in eggplants, a trait that complicates farming. Using advanced genetic techniques, they identified the Prickly Eggplant (PE) gene on chromosome 6 and pinpointed SmLOG1 as the key factor. CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing confirmed that disabling SmLOG1 eliminates prickles, paving the way for prickle-free eggplant varieties. This breakthrough not only sheds light on prickle development but also promises to streamline eggplant cultivation and harvesting, benefiting the agricultural industry.



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