Carnations, prized for their diverse colors and long vase life, have had their genomes completely sequenced, marking a significant advancement in floral biology.

A new study has uncovered the genetic controls behind seed size and yield in yellow horn, a tree species valued for its high-quality oil.

A cutting-edge study offers fresh insights into how roses defend themselves against the damaging fungus Botrytis cinerea, which causes severe losses in ornamental plants.

Ranhao Sun's team at the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in the Science Bulletin, 2024, published a research paper entitled "Perceptible landscape patterns reveal invisible socioeconomic profiles of cities". This study establishes four urban landscapes indicators in three dimensions based on street view big data and deep learning algorithms. It has shown significant potential and application in modelling and forecasting urban socioeconomic development, including land, population, economy and society.