Have you ever wondered why we carry two copies of each chromosome in all of our cells? During reproduction, we receive one from each of our parents. This means that we also receive two copies, or alleles, of each gene—one ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 29, 2023
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The domesticated apple (Malus ×domestica) is an economically valuable crop and an important source of nutrients and calories throughout temperate regions of the world. Fruit production is directly influenced by bloom time, ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 28, 2023
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All animals start out as a single-celled organism and then start growing. At some point, of course, they need to stop getting bigger, but the process by which this happens is poorly understood.
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 27, 2023
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Citrus, the world's most valuable fruit crop, is at a crossroads with slowing production growth and a focus on improving fruit quality and post-harvest processes. Key to this is understanding citrus color change, a critical ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 27, 2023
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A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.
Economics & Business
Nov 27, 2023
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Central metabolism produces carbohydrates and amino acids that are tightly correlated to plant growth and thereby crop productivity. Malate is reported to link mitochondrial respiratory metabolism with cytosolic biosynthetic ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 24, 2023
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One of the world's worst pests is infesting crops all over California. There are seven active quarantines spanning the length of the state, but experts say those affecting San Bernardino and Riverside counties are especially ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 22, 2023
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Tomato is the sixth most important globally grown crop and is rich in many nutraceuticals, especially the antioxidants lycopene and β-carotene. Vitamin B9 (folate) is an essential vitamin for all organisms. However, despite ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 21, 2023
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The outermost epidermal cell layer of fleshy fruit is surrounded by a hydrophobic cuticle, notably thicker than that found on vegetative tissues. This cuticle, primarily composed of the cutin polymer, also contains waxes ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 14, 2023
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While major advances have been made through speed breeding and other technologies, woody perennial fruit tree species have lagged behind. Among these is the kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis), a crucial fresh fruit crop, which ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 14, 2023
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