Genetic Map Reveals Loci Behind Ghost Pepper Heat
Researchers identified eight quantitative trait loci associated with capsaicin levels in Bhut Jolokia, providing genetic resources for marker-assisted breeding of ...
Tag: Plant genetics
SSR Markers Reveal Genetic Diversity Across 75 Common Bean Genotypes
A capillary electrophoresis SSR analysis of 75 common bean genotypes resolved 527 allelic variants and identified primary population structure.
Sunflower EDL Gene Family Study Identifies HaEDL2 as Key Salt Tolerance Factor
Researchers have identified the HaEDL2 gene in sunflowers, demonstrating that it encodes an E3 ubiquitin ligase conferring salt tolerance.
Researchers Characterize the Auxin Response Factor Gene Family in Solanum Americanum
A genome-wide study of Solanum americanum identified 18 auxin response factor genes linked to organ development, nuclear localization, and abiotic ...
Maize CBP60 Genes Show Evolutionary Conservation and Abiotic Stress Regulation
A genome-wide study in maize identified 13 CBP60 genes whose expression under cold, osmotic, and salt stresses suggests potential involvement ...
Researchers Map Cold-Resistance Genes in Grapevine Hybrids
Researchers have identified 43 cold-resistance candidate genes across chromosomes 12, 18, and 25 in an intraspecific Vitis vinifera hybrid population ...
Rapeseed Pangenome Analysis Identifies Key ADF Genes for Salt-Alkali Tolerance
A pangenome analysis across eight Brassica napus genomes identified 263 actin-depolymerizing factor genes and revealed key haplotypes associated with yield ...
Desert Shrub Genetics Reveal Climate Adaptation Strategies
A review in Botanical Studies examines the genetic and ecological adaptations of Ammopiptanthus mongolicus, highlighting the role of marginal populations ...
AtATO Interacts With AtWDS1 to Suppress Leaf Senescence in Arabidopsis
Researchers found that the SF3a factor AtATO interacts with AtWDS1 to negatively regulate developmental and dark-induced leaf senescence in Arabidopsis ...
Multi-Omics Study Identifies Copper Tolerance Genes and Resilient Safflower Genotypes
Researchers identified ten copper-tolerant safflower genotypes and critical candidate genes governing heavy metal resilience through integrated phenotyping and multi-omics analyses.
Researchers Map Sheath Blight Resistance Traits From Wild Rice Accession
Researchers have mapped 26 quantitative trait loci for sheath blight resistance from wild rice, identifying key genetic regions on chromosome ...
Purple Leaf Gene Found in Chinese Cabbage Offers Route to Healthier Greens
Researchers identified a dominant AP2 transcription factor gene whose promoter insertion drives anthocyanin buildup in purple leaves of Chinese cabbage.
Gene Behind Yellow-Green Leaves in Cauliflower Identified and Confirmed by CRISPR
Researchers fine-mapped and functionally validated CauYL, a magnesium chelatase H subunit gene essential for chlorophyll accumulation and normal leaf coloration ...
Rare Gene Deletion Turns Morning Glory Flowers Completely White
Researchers have identified a rare deletion of the gene IhUF3GT1 that completely eliminates anthocyanin pigmentation in an Ivy-leaf morning glory ...
Light-Responsive Gene Pathway Drives Purple Pigment Buildup in Pepper
A newly characterized CaHY5-CaNAC83 regulatory pathway in pepper activates anthocyanin biosynthesis genes, pointing to new tools for purple-pepper breeding.
Decade-Old Arabidopsis Flood Data Reanalyzed Yields 104 New Stress-Tolerance Genes
A reanalysis of a decade-old Arabidopsis GWAS on submergence survival recovered most original genetic signals and identified 104 new candidate ...
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 ...
Scientists Clash Over DNA Paternity Testing in Citronella Breeding Programs
Researchers at CSIR-CIMAP in Bangalore have published a formal rebuttal challenging a study on SSR-based paternity analysis in citronella polycross ...
Gamma-Ray Mutants Turn Premium Rice Variety Satabdi Salt-Tolerant Without Losing Grain Quality
Researchers in India used gamma-ray mutagenesis to create eight salinity-tolerant rice mutant lines that retain the premium grain quality and ...
Scientists Map Hidden DNA Switches Behind Rapeseed’s Industrial Oil Boost
A high-quality long-read genome assembly of high-erucic-acid rapeseed reveals validated structural variants in key fatty acid metabolism genes, opening new ...
