Gamma Rays and Fake Drought: Mutant Legumes Face a Hydroponic Stress Test
Indonesian researchers used gamma radiation and PEG-simulated osmotic stress in hydroponics to identify drought-tolerant Leucaena tarramba mutant lines for breeding.
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Pig Genes and Gut Microbes Team Up to Shape the Flavor of Your Pork
A large integrated genomic and microbiome study of 257 commercial pigs reveals how host genes and gut bacteria jointly shape ...
Statistical Power Tools Reveal Sugarcane Clones That Stay Productive Across Seasons
A multi-year evaluation of 20 sugarcane clones using REML/BLUP and WAASB methods has identified four high-yielding, stable candidates that outperform ...
Non-linear kernels boost soybean genomic prediction while keeping the math breeders trust
A new study shows that non-linear kernel methods consistently match or outperform the standard linear model for predicting soybean yield, ...
Himalayan Radish Landraces Reveal Hidden Genetic Treasures for Future Breeding
A two-year evaluation of 67 radish accessions from the Indian Himalayas has uncovered substantial genetic and biochemical diversity, identifying high-yielding ...
New Maize Hybrids Beat Fall Armyworm and Outyield Top Commercial Checks in Nigeria
Field trials in Nigeria's derived savanna show that newly bred fall armyworm-resistant maize hybrids can outyield leading commercial varieties under ...
African Oak Seeds Reveal Hidden Diversity That Could Transform Forest Restoration
A massive seed-measurement study of the vulnerable African oak across Benin's climatic zones shows that most seed diversity hides within ...
Electron Beam Mutagenesis Unlocks New Yield Potential in Field Corn
Indian researchers used high energy pulse electron beam irradiation to create genetically diverse maize mutants with improved cob and kernel ...
Compact Maize Lines for High-Density Farming Pinpointed by Combined Statistical and Genetic Screening
Indian researchers combined BLUP statistics, SSR markers and the MGIDI index to identify doubled haploid maize lines with the compact, ...
Highland Maize Hybrids Show Big Yield Gains Across Ethiopian Test Sites
A new evaluation of 48 single-cross maize hybrids across two Ethiopian highland locations identifies high-yielding, stable genotypes with yield advantages ...
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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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