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A new vertical seed distribution trait for soybean breeding

As the human population increases and protein demand doubles, modern plant breeders must further optimize soybean plant architecture and per plant yield for modern farming systems......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 14th, 2024

Astrophysicists use AI to precisely calculate universe"s "settings"

The standard model of the universe relies on just six numbers. Using a new approach powered by artificial intelligence, researchers at the Flatiron Institute and their colleagues extracted information hidden in the distribution of galaxies to estimat.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

This bird species was extinct in Europe. Now it"s back, and humans must help it migrate for winter

How do you teach a bird how, and where, to fly? The distinctive Northern Bald Ibis, hunted essentially to extinction by the 17th century, was revived by breeding and rewilding efforts over the last two decades. But the birds—known for their distinc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 25th, 2024

Peloton announces $95 “used equipment activation fee”

"Completely ridiculous." Enlarge (credit: Peloton) Peloton will start charging people a one-time $95 "used equipment activation fee" for used bikes purchased from outside of Peloton and its official distribution partner.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Bulwark of blooms: The lily"s secret armor against plant pathogens

Fusarium wilt is a severe threat to the global cut-flower industry, particularly impacting lilies. Caused by Fusarium oxysporum, this disease results in significant economic losses due to plant decay and death. Traditional breeding methods have strug.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Vernicia montana"s genome unearths new breeding horizons

A study has unveiled the genetic blueprint of Vernicia montana, a plant renowned for its high-value tung oil and ornamental beauty. The research decodes its chromosome-level genome, providing unparalleled insights into its evolution and setting the s.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

First visualization of valence electrons reveals fundamental nature of chemical bonding

The distribution of outermost shell electrons, known as valence electrons, of organic molecules was experimentally observed for the first time by a team led by Nagoya University in Japan. As the interactions between atoms are governed by the valence.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Sewage secrets: Economic factors shaping our microbiome exposed

Understanding the global distribution and drivers of the human microbiome is crucial for public health and environmental management. Previous studies have focused mainly on regional gut microbiomes, leaving a gap in our understanding of how socioecon.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Chloroplast genome study separates C. meiocarpa and C. oleifera to enhance tea-oil camellia breeding

A research team sequenced and analyzed the complete chloroplast genomes of C. oleifera and C. meiocarpa, uncovering significant differences that clarified their phylogenetic relationship. This study developed 17 chloroplast DNA primers for distinguis.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

Buying habits tied to being morning or night person

At some point, someone has told you that they are either a morning or a night person and how this trait dictates when they are most productive. One University of Texas at Arlington graduate says it may also affect people's health......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

How to install Fortnite on your iPad or iPhone outside of the European Union

Epic Games relaunched Fortnite in the EU a couple days ago, after a 4 year legal battle with Apple over the App Store’s 30% revenue cut. Apple announced changes to app distribution in the EU earlier this year, and Epic is finally taking advantage o.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 17th, 2024

First biogeographic map of ants reveals nine global realms

The distribution of species around the globe is not a random process but an outcome resulting from several evolutionary mechanisms as well as past and current environmental limitations. As a result, since the mid-19th century, biologists have identif.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

New evidence from West Papua offers fresh clues about how and when humans first moved into the Pacific

In the deep human past, highly skilled seafarers made daring crossings from Asia to the Pacific Islands. It was a migration of global importance that shaped the distribution of our species—Homo sapiens—across the planet......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Unlocking the genetic secrets of strawberries for superior fruit quality

Strawberries, treasured for their flavor and health benefits, have been at the forefront of breeding programs targeting enhanced sensory and nutritional profiles. Despite advances, the intricate genetic makeup of these fruits has complicated efforts.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

First map of vegetation across Antarctica reveals a battle for the continent"s changing landscape

A tiny seed is stuck between loose gravel and coarse sand. There is nothing else alive around it. All it can see is a wall of ice reaching 20 meters up into the sky. It is cold. Survival is hard around here. In winter, it is dark even during the day......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

Research shows that glossy black-cockatoos prefer to feed from trees growing in acidic soils

Glossy black-cockatoos are seed-eating birds that feed almost exclusively on the cones of drooping sheoak trees. However, counter-intuitively, they select trees that grow on the poorest soils found on ancient sedimentary rocks......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

Smooth sailing for eggplant: Breakthrough in understanding prickle formation

Scientists have discovered the gene responsible for prickles in eggplants, a trait that complicates farming. Using advanced genetic techniques, they identified the Prickly Eggplant (PE) gene on chromosome 6 and pinpointed SmLOG1 as the key factor......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Flow of sweetness: Key sugar transporters identified for enhanced camellia seed growth

Seed development is crucial for plant reproduction and crop yield, largely dependent on efficient sugar transport and metabolism. In many plants, the detailed mechanisms of sugar import remain unclear, despite extensive research on model species......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Treatment with smoke can favor seed germination in Brazil"s Cerrado biome

For thousands of years, plants have evolved in the presence of wildfires in the Cerrado, Brazil's savanna-like biome. Scientists at São Paulo State University (UNESP) studied the effect of smoke on seed germination for 44 plant species typical of th.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Ancient poppy seeds and willow wood offer clues to the Greenland ice sheet"s last meltdown

As we focused our microscope on the soil sample for the first time, bits of organic material came into view: a tiny poppy seed, the compound eye of an insect, broken willow twigs and spikemoss spores. Dark-colored spheres produced by soil fungi domin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Uncovering the ‘sick pleasure’ of reality TV with The Crush House’s director

We watched the trashiest reality TV show we could find with The Crush House director Nicole He and learned about Shrek breeding TikTok in the process......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 4th, 2024