Wheat gene variant linked to drought survival offers new breeding target
Researchers identified a wheat MAPK gene haplotype significantly associated with drought survival across 344 accessions, offering a promising marker for ...
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Single DNA Letter May Hold the Key to Starchier, Heavier Maize Kernels
Researchers combined linkage mapping and association analysis in maize to identify the β-amylase 4 gene Zm00001d039265 and a single SNP ...
Zinfandel’s Genetic Secrets: Genome Sequencing of Eight Tribidrag Clones Reveals a Puzzle
Whole-genome sequencing of eight Tribidrag, or Zinfandel, grapevine clones reveals millions of genetic variants and clear clonal differentiation that does ...
Genetic Map of Grain Shape Reveals New Targets for Breeding Better Durum Wheat
A genome-wide association study of 185 durum wheat accessions has identified 47 marker-trait associations and candidate genes governing seed size ...
Yak Growth Gene Study Reveals DNA Markers That Could Reshape Plateau Breeding
Researchers identified four SNPs in the yak IGF1R gene that are significantly associated with growth traits, offering promising molecular markers ...
Scientists Skip DNA Extraction to Score Type 1 Diabetes Risk Straight From Serum
Researchers at the University of Exeter show that a ten-SNP type 1 diabetes genetic risk score can be calculated accurately ...
Scientists Find a Chromosome 5D Hotspot That Helps Wheat Sprout Under Drought
A multi-environment genome-wide association study of 389 wheat varieties has identified stable QTLs and candidate genes for drought tolerance during ...
Scientists Map the Genes Behind Sugar and Yield in Global Sugarcane Hunt
A genome-wide association study of 397 diverse sugarcane accessions has identified dozens of DNA markers and candidate genes linked to ...
A Single Gene, a Fragile Signal: What RAPGEF6 Reveals About Egg Traits in an Ancient Iranian Chicken
Researchers at the University of Tabriz linked a RAPGEF6 SNP to maturity weight in Marandi chickens while cautioning that the ...
From King of Fruits to Genomic Frontier: How Scientists Are Mapping Asia’s Mango Diversity Before It Slips Away
A sweeping review of Asian mango germplasm traces the crop's genetic diversity from early molecular markers to whole-genome sequencing, warning ...
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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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