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Machine learning unlocks the power of biochar: A game-changer for dye removal

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

In a remarkable stride towards environmental sustainability, researchers at the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India, have developed a novel approach to predict the adsorption capacity of biochar using machine learning. This breakthrough, detailed in their latest study titled "Machine Learning-Driven Prediction of Biochar Adsorption Capacity for Effective Removal of Congo Red Dye," offers a powerful solution to combat dye pollution.

Journal: Carbon Research

From gene clusters to medicine: researchers decode the full genome of Centella asiatica

Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science

Centella asiatica, also known as gotu kola, is widely valued for its triterpenoid saponins, especially asiaticoside and madecassoside, which are used in pharmaceuticals, skincare, and neurological health supplements.

Journal: Horticulture Research

Biochar boosts hydrogen and methane yield in next-generation food-waste-to-energy systems

Maximum Academic Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team demonstrates that adding biochar to two-phase anaerobic digestion (TPAD) systems can significantly increase hydrogen (H₂) and methane (CH₄) production from food waste, while maintaining system stability under high organic loading rates.

A newly identified ethylene–melatonin cascade boosts polyphenol biosynthesis in grape seeds

Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science

Ethylene is known to influence fruit physiology, but its specific role in regulating phenolic metabolism in grape seeds has remained unclear.

Journal: Horticulture Research

Gap-free genome reveals key genes behind medicinal saponins in balloon flower

Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers have assembled the first telomere-to-telomere (T2T) gap-free genome of Platycodon grandiflorus, a traditional medicinal herb valued for its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.

Journal: Horticulture Research

Delayed climate mitigation could trigger a socioeconomic tipping point

Maximum Academic Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team reveals that delaying global climate mitigation may trigger a dangerous socioeconomic tipping point, where the incentive to cut carbon emissions collapses despite rising climate damages.

Novel regeneration strategy restores high-nickel lithium-ion battery cathodes for enhanced performance and sustainability

Maximum Academic Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team has developed an innovative strategy to regenerate high-nickel lithium-ion battery cathodes, specifically the widely used NCM811 material.

A newly identified gene boosts wheat regeneration and transformation efficiency

Maximum Academic Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team identifies a transcription factor, TaDOF4.7-B, as a powerful regulator that enhances wheat’s regeneration efficiency by balancing cytokinin levels and activating regeneration-related genes.

Journal: Seed Biology

New method reveals pollen's UV resistance linked to sporopollenin chemistry

Maximum Academic Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team has unveiled a novel method for quantifying pollen’s resistance to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, shedding light on the protective role of sporopollenin.

Journal: Seed Biology

Shifting bloom times helps crops beat rising heat

Maximum Academic Press

A research team has uncovered how adjusting the daily rhythm of flowering can help crops survive intensifying heat stress.

Journal: Seed Biology