21-Dec-2025 Boosting tea plant survival: AMHA activates a powerful defense against chilling damage Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A new study reveals that the natural plant resistance inducer 2-amino-3-methylhexanoic acid (AMHA) significantly enhances cold tolerance in tea plants by strengthening antioxidant capacity and stabilizing photosynthesis AMHA pretreatment effectively reduces leaf injury, suppresses excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS), and promotes osmotic adjustment under low temperatures. Journal Horticulture Research
21-Dec-2025 The secret Behind Bamboo’s explosive growth: a dynamic nitrogen-sharing network Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Rapid shoot expansion is a hallmark of Moso bamboo, yet the nutrient-supply mechanisms that support this extraordinary growth remain unclear. Journal Horticulture Research
21-Dec-2025 How spermidine shields citrus from cold damage: Scientists identify key gene regulation circuit Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Cold injury is a major limitation to citrus production, yet the molecular mechanisms enabling hardy species to survive freezing remain unclear. Journal Horticulture Research
