Peanut gene regulates branch angle through asymmetric auxin transport
An experimental study in peanut identified AhPILS as a gene that regulates lateral-branch growth through asymmetric auxin transport and cell ...
Tag: plant architecture
Maize STEM BENDING1 gene reveals how stems stay upright through cell wall and auxin control
A dominant maize mutant called Stb1 bends its stems and curls its leaves, and genetic mapping plus transcriptome and biochemical ...
Rice Gene FLBOA9 Revealed as Master Switch Controlling Leaf Angle for Higher Yields
Researchers identified and validated FLBOA9 as a negative regulator of functional leaf angle in rice, opening a path to compact ...
Apple gene switch discovered that keeps tree branches in check
Researchers in China have identified the MADS-box transcription factor MdAGL29 as a negative regulator of shoot branching in apple, showing ...
New Genetic Map Reveals Where Hybrid Vigor Shapes Maize Height
A modified North Carolina Design III mapping study in maize has identified 14 major QTLs and new candidate genes underlying ...
Duckweeds shrank by compressing, not discarding, the plant blueprint
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have shown that duckweeds, the world's smallest flowering plants, achieved their tiny size by ...
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, ...
Handheld NDVI Sensor Accelerates Cassava Breeding in Nigeria
Researchers in Nigeria used an affordable handheld NDVI sensor to predict cassava yield with high accuracy at mid-season, opening a ...
Scientists Combine Genome and Gene Expression Data to Pinpoint Genes That Set Soybean Height
An integrated BSA-seq and RNA-seq study has identified eight candidate genes, including GmEXPA23 and GmWRI1, that control plant height in ...
Grapevine Gene VvbHLH10 Doubles as a Salt-Alkali Shield and Bud Growth Switch
A grapevine transcription factor called VvbHLH10 has been shown to simultaneously boost salt-alkali tolerance and promote axillary bud outgrowth, offering ...
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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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