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14-Feb-2026
How a single gene keeps melon fruits in check
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science
Fruit shape is a defining trait that influences both crop quality and consumer preference, yet its genetic control remains poorly understood in many fruit crops.
- Journal
- Horticulture Research
14-Feb-2026
From leaf to fruit: Position-specific photosynthesis improves crop yield forecasts
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science
Accurately predicting how plants allocate dry matter to fruits remains a major challenge in crop modeling, especially under controlled greenhouse conditions.
- Journal
- Horticulture Research
14-Feb-2026
When a little disease helps: How mild leaf infection builds healthier soils
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science
Plants constantly interact with soil microbes, shaping whether soils promote or suppress future plant growth.
- Journal
- Horticulture Research
14-Feb-2026
China faces mounting photovoltaic waste challenge as silicon recycling emerges as critical solution
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterReview highlights urgent need for sustainable recycling infrastructure as 33 million tons of solar panels approach end-of-life by 2050
14-Feb-2026
New scientometric study maps explosive growth in green hydrogen technology
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterAnalysis of 1,276 publications reveals China's global leadership and identifies co-electrolysis as the future of solid oxide electrolysis cells
13-Feb-2026
How a single gene drives creeping growth in wild chrysanthemum
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science
Prostrate growth habit is a highly desirable plant architecture trait that enhances lodging resistance, landscape coverage, and ornamental value.
- Journal
- Horticulture Research
13-Feb-2026
Turning up a basic gene makes strawberries richer in pigments and scents
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science
Improving fruit quality without compromising plant growth remains a major challenge in crop improvement.
- Journal
- Horticulture Research
13-Feb-2026
From leaf images to genomes: deep learning reshapes pest-resistant breeding
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science
Crop pests cause substantial yield losses worldwide and pose persistent challenges to sustainable agriculture.
- Journal
- Horticulture Research
13-Feb-2026
Orange yeast turns into a microfactory for eco-friendly polymers
Estonian Research Council
The strikingly orange yeast Rhodotorula toruloides is already known for its ability to produce valuable oils and pigments. Researchers from the Tallinn University of Techology uncovered a new talent for this yeast: manufacturing sugar-based polymers that could replace synthetic materials with more sustainable, bio-based alternatives.
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- Applied and Environmental Microbiology
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- Estonian Research Council, European Union, Austrian government, Swedish Research Council