26-Oct-2025 How lilies fine-tune hormones to grow fertile pollen Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Flower fertility depends on an exquisite hormonal balance. Journal Horticulture Research
26-Oct-2025 Hidden treasures in cucumbers: decoding the genes behind fruit shape and color Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Cucumber fruits vary strikingly—from long, slender East Asian varieties to short, round pickling types—and this diversity underpins their global popularity. Journal Horticulture Research
26-Oct-2025 From wild to cultivated: gap-free mung bean genome sheds light on evolution and breeding potential Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A team of researchers has successfully generated the first telomere-to-telomere (T2T), gap-free genome of mung bean (Vigna radiata), unveiling how structural variations have influenced its domestication and adaptation. Journal Horticulture Research
26-Oct-2025 New genetic weapon: scientists identify crr5 gene conferring clubroot immunity in brassica rapa Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A high-quality genome of a clubroot-resistant Chinese cabbage line has revealed the key resistance gene Crr5, offering vital insights into disease defense in Brassica rapa. Journal Horticulture Research
26-Oct-2025 How a tiny leaf holds the secret to watermelon graft healing Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A team of plant scientists has uncovered how a small yet powerful organ—the rootstock cotyledon—governs the success of graft healing in watermelon. Journal Horticulture Research
26-Oct-2025 Amami rabbits show exceptionally delayed maturity in island environment Okayama University of Science Using bone‐histology methods typically applied to dinosaurs, researchers found that the endangered Amami rabbit takes approximately five years to reach maturity—about five times longer than closely related rabbits. This extreme growth delay, previously seen only in extinct island mammals, makes this the first known case in a living mammal. The dense, robust bones suggest skeletal adaptation to the island’s steep terrain. Journal Mammal Study
25-Oct-2025 Repurposed antibiotic shows promise against aggressive pediatric cancer Chongqing Medical University Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children, often resistant to treatment in advanced cases. Researchers have identified thiostrepton (TST), a ribosome-targeting antibiotic, as a potent inhibitor of RMS progression. Journal Pediatric Discovery
24-Oct-2025 A 13-year record indicates differences in the duration and depth of soil carbon accrual among potential bioenergy crops University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment While annual cropping systems such as maize/soy rotation perpetuate soil organic carbon (SOC) loss, perennial crops have been found to contribute to SOC increases. However, most perennial crop studies have been short-term, resulting in incomplete understanding of their long-term impacts on SOC. A new study found that planting perennial crops on land formerly used for annual maize/soy can slow or reverse soil carbon losses, with the greatest increases in soil organic carbon from species-rich prairie.
24-Oct-2025 Scalable production of advanced oxidation materials via continuous joule heating Higher Education Press Discover how scientists are revolutionizing wastewater treatment with a new method to produce powerful metal oxide catalysts on a large scale. Using continuous flash Joule heating, they’ve created materials that efficiently break down pollutants, offering a scalable solution for cleaner water. Learn more about this innovative approach in our latest report. Journal Engineering
24-Oct-2025 Identifying the best high-biomass sorghum hybrids based on biomass yield potential and feedstock quality affected by nitrogen fertility management under various environments University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment There is growing interest in high-biomass sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) as a bioenergy feedstock, but more information is needed to determine the most suitable varieties for the U.S. Midwest. A study by researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) compared the yield performance of 13 high-biomass sorghum hybrids based on dry biomass yield, adaptability, and stability, and documented relationships and tradeoffs between traits that can be harnessed to maximize regional productivity. More work is needed to optimize nitrogen fertilization and assess the ecosystem service benefits of these new hybrids.
