Agriculture
Comparative genome study identifies candidate genomic correlates of invasiveness in three cucurbit species
A comparative genomic study assembled the chromosomes of three invasive cucurbit species and identified candidate associations involving retrotransposon activity, whole-genome...
Polystyrene microplastics with molybdenum improved wheat seed germination in an experimental study
An experimental wheat study reported that combined polystyrene microplastics and molybdenum VI oxide improved measured seed-germination outcomes, while metabolomic and...
Comparative chloroplast genomics of Gnaphalieae (Asteraceae)
An abstract-reported comparison of 61 chloroplast genomes found conserved genome features, supported two Gnaphalieae subtribes, and revealed discordance with some...
Biochar and nitrogen effects on nitrate leaching, physiological performance, and rhizome quality of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) in sandy soil
A greenhouse pot experiment found that coffee husk biochar was associated with lower nitrate leaching, while 150 kg N ha⁻¹...
Bayesian genomic prediction models perform favorably in maize panel under optimal and deficient phosphorus conditions
A study of 93 maize genotypes reported generally favorable genomic prediction performance from Bayesian models under optimal and phosphorus-deficient conditions.
AI-guided discovery of fungal-derived salty and saltiness-enhancing peptides for sodium-reduced foods
An AI-assisted workflow screened fungal peptides for saltiness, identifying AHDQY as the strongest salty candidate and ANSDL as the most...
Greenhouse pot study finds Azolla and Moringa extracts improve geranium growth and essential oil output in sandy soil
A two-season greenhouse pot study found that weekly Azolla or Moringa extract applications improved geranium growth, physiology, nutrient uptake and...
Genome and expression analysis identifies 215 bZIP genes in LA-Purple sugarcane
A genome and RNA-sequencing study identified 215 bZIP genes in LA-Purple sugarcane and found predicted regulatory features and expression patterns...
Tomato stalk waste growing media show mixed effects on postharvest quality and antioxidant measures in stored tomatoes
A randomized factorial experiment found mixed effects of raw and composted tomato stalk waste on selected postharvest quality and antioxidant...
Comparative organellar genomics places two East Asian simple-leaved Sorbus species within the East Asian lineage
A comparative organellar-genomics study placed Sorbus medogensis and S. thibetica within the East Asian simple-leaved lineage while revealing conserved chloroplast...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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