Even though Sugars Will Eventually be Exported Transporters (SWEETs) have been found in every plant genome, a comprehensive understanding of their functionality is lacking. An international research team led by the IPK Leibniz ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 20, 2023
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Strawberries are a global fruit crop treasured for their flavor and nutritional value. However, achieving a balance between high sugar content, which enhances sweetness, and high yield has been a challenge.
Molecular & Computational biology
May 20, 2024
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Climate change will have a considerable influence on the biodiversity and productivity of meadows and pastures. However, according to the results of the large-scale climate and land use experiment, the extent of these changes ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 22, 2024
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A research team has found that field populations of the thrips Megalurothrips usitatus and Thrips palmi in China have developed high resistance to multiple insecticides, presenting significant control challenges. By utilizing ...
Biotechnology
Jun 17, 2024
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Catalysts lie at the heart of a greener and more sustainable future for chemical production. However, many of the catalysts currently in widespread use have limitations that affect their efficiency. Researchers from Osaka ...
Materials Science
Apr 21, 2021
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Nitrogen-based fertilizer contributes to the high yields expected from crops in the developed world, but its high use also damages nearby waters and ecosystems. Conversely, developing countries that most need yield improvements ...
Environment
May 12, 2020
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The importance of pollinators to ensure successful harvests and thus global food security is widely acknowledged. However, the specific pollinators for many major crops—such as cocoa—haven't yet been identified, and there ...
Ecology
May 4, 2021
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Pima cotton is the predominant variety of cotton grown in California. It's ideal for making premium fabrics for clothing and bed sheets. But Fusarium wilt disease, caused by a soil-borne fungus, can devastate a cotton crop. ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 17, 2021
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Wheat, vital for global food security, faces challenges of increased demand and limited arable land. Nitrogen (N) fertilizers, crucial for high yields, may adversely affect both plant growth and the environment, underscoring ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 20, 2023
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Cotton is woven into the very fabric of our lives, from soft T-shirts to comfortable jeans and cozy bedsheets. It's the world's leading renewable textile fiber and the backbone of a global industry worth billions.
Plants & Animals
Jul 29, 2024
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