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19-Feb-2025
Grafted cucumbers thrive in cold: Salicylic acid to the rescue
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science
A new study has unveiled the molecular mechanisms that enable grafted cucumbers to withstand cold stress, offering a new pathway for enhancing crop resilience.
- Journal
- Horticulture Research
19-Feb-2025
Ancient bacterial genes linked to plant hormone biosynthesis
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science
A new study has revealed the existence of bifunctional diterpene cyclases/synthases (DCSs) in bacteria, offering compelling evidence that the plant terpene synthase gene family, termed TPS, originated from bacterial genes.
- Journal
- Horticulture Research
19-Feb-2025
Lifetime of semiconductor processing equipment parts can be checked in real time
National Research Council of Science & Technology
KRISS has developed a measurement system for real-time diagnosis of components of the semiconductor plasma process. Contaminant particles caused by corrosion can be preemptively prevented to increase semiconductor yield and save costs.
- Journal
- Journal of the European Ceramic Society
- Funder
- Ministry of Science and ICT
19-Feb-2025
Shedding light on tea: Clocks and photosynthesis
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science
A new study has unveiled the profound impact of varying photoperiods on the circadian rhythm and photosynthetic efficiency of tea plants, offering a pathway to optimize cultivation practices.
- Journal
- Horticulture Research
19-Feb-2025
Light and darkness: How lilies control their color through molecular dance
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science
A recent study has unveiled the roles of two transcription factors, LvBBX24 and LvbZIP44, in regulating anthocyanin accumulation in lily petals in response to light.
- Journal
- Horticulture Research
19-Feb-2025
Key side events from UNCBD’s COP16 now available online: Discussion on the role of the science-policy interface in biodiversity
Pensoft Publishers
On 25 and 31 October 2024, Horizon Europe projects CO-OP4CBD, BioAgora, RESPIN and Biodiversa+ held two side events at the EU Pavillion of UN CBD COP16. The recordings of those sessions are now publicly available.
18-Feb-2025
New approach to map species connectivity between marine parks
Flinders UniversityWell-designed marine parks can conserve marine life and their habitats, allow fish populations to recover, educate the public and support local economies.
Marine scientists from Flinders University have developed a new method to map connectivity in multiple marine species and to assess the design and resilience of marine parks in Australia and other countries.
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- Biological Conservation
- Funder
- Australian Research Council
18-Feb-2025
Unlocking the genetic secrets of sugar beet productivity
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceA new study has uncovered key genetic factors that influence both biomass and sugar content in sugar beet, a critical crop for global sugar production.
- Journal
- Horticulture Research
18-Feb-2025
Breakthrough high-entropy O3 layered oxide cathodes: Enhancing rate performance and cycling stability of solid-state sodium-ion batteries
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center
Na-ion O3-type layered oxides are prospective cathodes for Na-ion batteries due to high energy density and low-cost. Nevertheless, such cathodes usually suffer from phase transitions, sluggish kinetics and air instability, making it difficult to achieve high performance solid-state sodium-ion batteries. Herein, the high-entropy design and Li doping strategy alleviate lattice stress and enhance ionic conductivity, achieving high-rate performance, air stability and electrochemically thermal stability for Na0.95Li0.06Ni0.25Cu0.05Fe0.15Mn0.49O2.
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- Nano-Micro Letters