Research News
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Scientists Identify a Brake Gene for Seed Oil Control in Soybean
A research team led by Prof. ZHANG Jinsong from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences uncovers a brake gene for oil control in soybean, with implications for improving oilseed crop productivity and addressing global demands for sustainable vegetable oil sources.
09 Sep 2025
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TGF-β Signaling Acts as An Organismal Proteostasis Regulator
Dr. TIAN Ye's group from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, discusses the role and conservation of TGF-β signaling in coordinating proteostasis and explores its potential translational implications.
08 Sep 2025
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Researchers Uncover Genetic Basis of Wheat Spike Morphology Evolution Using High-Throughput Phenotyping Platform
A collaborative research by Chinese scientists pinpointed key genetic factors shaping wheat spike morphology—a critical trait for yield—using a high-throughput phenotyping platform.
02 Sep 2025
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A Deep Learning–Based Method for In-Field Measuring Flag Leaf Angle for Wheat
A research team led by Prof. JIANG Ni from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, proposed a cost-effective method for in-field acquisition of flag leaf angle images and developed a lightweight deep learning model for accurate FLANG estimation.
28 Aug 2025
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Researchers Develop Lightweight Model to Enhance Precision Assessment of Freeze Injury and Cold-Resistant Breeding in Wheat
A team led by Prof. JIANG Ni from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a lightweight deep learning model that enables precise assessment of freeze injury in wheat.
28 Aug 2025
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Scientists Uncover How the Pollen “Hug” Their Sperms for Successful Double Fertilization
A collaborative teams of Prof. YANG Weicai and Prof. LI Hongju from the Chinese Academy of Sciences identifies two motor proteins, HUG1 and HUG2, which ensure sperm cells successfully reach the egg for fertilization during pollen development.
26 Aug 2025
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Scientists Identify Peptide-Receptor Module Conferring Broad-Spectrum Disease Resistance
LI Lei’s group from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences collaborated to identify a soybean phytocytokine - receptor module conferring broad-spectrum disease resistance.
21 Aug 2025
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Chinese Researchers Uncover Genetic Module Regulating Soybean Seed Traits
A team led by Prof. ZHANG Jinsong at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, uncovered a key genetic module that regulates soybean seed traits, offering new insights for crop improvement.
20 Aug 2025