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Apr 16 2020
The inherent genetic superiority drove codling moth's global spread and invasion
Recently, a paper entitled “A chromosome-level genome assembly of Cydia pomonella provides insights into chemical ecology and insecticide resistance” published in Nature Communications. -
Apr 16 2020
Identification and Characterization of the Nucleolar Localization Signal of Autographa californica Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus LEF5
Recently, researchers from China National Rice Research Institute report a functional analysis of the nucleolar dynamics during Autographa californica multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcMNPV) infection. -
Apr 16 2020
A chromosome-level draft genome of the grain aphid Sitobion miscanthi was successfully assembled
The grain aphid, Sitobion miscanthi, a cereal specialist, is a globally distributed sap-sucking pest of wheat, and a dominant species in wheat-growing regions across China. It threatens wheat producti... -
Apr 16 2020
Light activation of the plant circadian clock
Plants use an endogenous time-keeping mechanism named circadian clock to measure daily and seasonal changes in their environments and adjust their physiology and development accordingly. -
Apr 16 2020
Production of novel beneficial alleles of a rice yield-related QTL by CRISPR/Cas9
Breeding high -yield crop cultivars is an effective way to improve agronomic performance for key grain crops. -
Apr 16 2020
Exploring the characteristics of human exposure to neonicotinoid imidacloprid in rural areas, China
Recently, the research group led by Prof. Zheng Yongquan from the Institute of Plant Protection, (IPP),CAAS, published a research paper titled “Characteristics of neonicotinoid imidacloprid in urine f... -
Apr 16 2020
The inherent genetic superiority drove codling moth's global spread and invasion
Recently, a paper entitled “A chromosome-level genome assembly of Cydia pomonella provides insights into chemical ecology and insecticide resistance” published in Nature Communications. -
Apr 16 2020
Natural variation in the promoter of TGW2 determines grain width and weight in rice
Recently, a paper entitled “Natural variation in the promoter of TGW2 determines grain width and weight in rice” was published online by New Phytologist. -
Apr 16 2020
Development of nutritious rice with high zinc/selenium and low cadmium in grains through QTL pyramiding
Enriching zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) levels, while reducing cadmium (Cd) contcentration in rice grains is of great benefit for human diets and health. -
Apr 16 2020
Production of novel beneficial alleles of a rice yield-related QTL by CRISPR/Cas9
Breeding high -yield crop cultivars is an effective way to improve agronomic performance for key grain crops.