12-Nov-2024 Balancing act: Nitrogen and potassium key to boosting apple photosynthesis Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Nitrogen and potassium are fundamental nutrients for plant growth, but imbalances frequently disrupt agricultural systems. Journal Horticulture Research
12-Nov-2024 Flower power: Lily's genetic arsenal against devastating fungus Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A pivotal study has uncovered a genetic defense mechanism in lily plants against Botrytis cinerea, the fungus behind gray mold disease. Central to this defense is LlHSFA4, a transcription factor that, when activated, initiates a robust response against the pathogen. Journal Horticulture Research
12-Nov-2024 Study finds that issues patients raise during medical appointments often don’t appear in their medical records Regenstrief Institute One of the first studies to compare the actual conversation between patient and clinician during a primary care appointment with the information subsequently entered by the clinician into the patient’s electronic health record (EHR) for accuracy and thoroughness has found significant disparities. Journal BMC Primary Care Funder U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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
