12-Nov-2024 Sweet and sour science: Citrus fruit study unravels taste complexity Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Pioneering research has pinpointed key vacuolar transporters in citrus fruits that regulate taste by balancing citric acid and sugar levels. Journal Horticulture Research
12-Nov-2024 Tepper School researcher advocates for new framework to measure sustainable economic growth Carnegie Mellon University In a new study, researchers suggest the need for an integrated framework to assess sustainable economic growth, one that tracks global stocks and flows of natural capital. Their study examined globally comprehensive monetary damages from particulate matter air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in more than 150 countries. Their results show that modeling monetary damages instead of physical measures of environmental quality yields results that can inform policy decisions about future growth and development. Journal Communications Earth & Environment Funder National Aeronautics and Space Administration
12-Nov-2024 Sweet switch: Sorbitol's key role in apple plant growth strategy Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A recent study reveals the critical role of sorbitol in driving age-dependent growth shifts in apple plants. Journal Horticulture Research
12-Nov-2024 MODMS: A new multi-omics resource for alfalfa biological studies Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Alfalfa, a globally significant forage crop, is now the focus of multi-omics database of M. sativa (MODMS), a pioneering multi-omics database aimed at accelerating genetic research and unlocking new insights into its agronomic potential. Journal Horticulture Research
12-Nov-2024 Study finds current models may overestimate the future impacts of climate change on Chesapeake Bay dead zones Virginia Institute of Marine Science A study led by scientists at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS has demonstrated surprising variability in the results of different modeling methodologies for predicting future hypoxic, or low-oxygen, conditions known as dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay. The findings suggest that current approaches used to establish environmental goals may overestimate future hypoxia by not fully accounting for environmental variability caused by climate change. Journal Scientific Reports Funder National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
12-Nov-2024 BeReal: The attention war on social media Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona Researchers from the UOC and the UAB examine the design and workings of the platform, which presents itself as focused on authenticity. The app manipulates users' behaviour by automatically exploiting their cognitive and emotional processes. Journal Emotion Space and Society
12-Nov-2024 Solving the enigma of conifer propagation: a molecular approach Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A newstudy has introduced a novel method for enhancing somatic embryogenesis (SE) in conifer trees, using small molecules to overcome traditional barriers in asexual propagation. Journal Horticulture Research
12-Nov-2024 Decoding ficus hispida: new insights into sex determination in plants Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A recent study in Ficus hispida genomics has unlocked the genetic mechanisms driving this fig tree’s unique reproductive system. Journal Horticulture Research
12-Nov-2024 Populus cathayana's genetic blueprint: unveiling evolutionary patterns and adaptive traits Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A significant study has mapped the genetic complexity of Populus cathayana, an ecologically and economically valuable poplar species. Journal Horticulture Research
11-Nov-2024 Study finds increase in tropospheric water vapor amplifies global warming and climate change Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Research (OLAR) Climate change fueled by global warming is one of the biggest issues facing Earth right now. High emissions of green-house gases are the primary reason for the climate warming. So, researchers conducted a study using measurements and reanalysis data to examine the variability and long-term changes in global tropospheric water vapor. They analyzed the factors affecting the variability and trends in water vapor and quantified the impact of changes in water vapor on temperature by estimating its radiative effects. Their study provides new evidence of global change associated with the increase in global water vapor. Journal Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Research
