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Cultivated Cotton Genome Sequenced
The sequencing of the Gossypium arboreum genome facilitates the identification of genes for the improvement of cotton agriculture.
Not Such A Tough Nut To Crack Anymore
An international group of scientists have cracked the peanut genome, paving the way for genetic improvements in the widely-cultivated crop.
Chinese Researchers Pinpoint Origins Of H7N9 Avian Flu
Chinese researchers have identified the origins of the novel H7N9 influenza virus that has led to 109 human infections and 22 deaths in China.
CAS, John Innes Center To Establish Crop R&D Lab In China
A joint CAS-JIC Center of Excellence for plant and microbial research is planned in China between researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the John Innes Center.
Controversial H5N1 Avian Flu Research Put On Hold For 60 Days
The world’s leading avian flu researchers have agreed to suspend avian flu transmission research for 60 days amid growing biosafety and biosecurity concerns.
Queen Bee Or Worker Bee? That Depends On The Honeybee’s Mitochondria.
A new study explains the biochemical basis behind the famous caste system that dominates honeybee colonies,.
Potato Genome Offers Hope For Improving Crop Yield In Asia
Scientists have sequenced and analyzed the potato genome, paving the way for new varieties that are disease-resistant and high-yielding.
