Research News
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Researchers Identified a Novel Soybean Regulator that Affects Seed Weight and Size
Research group of Prof. ZHANG Jinsong, from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), recently identified the regulatory factor GmPLATZ, which controlled seed weight and size through GmPLATZ-GmGA20OX/cyclins module in soybean.
26 Oct 2023
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Chinese Scientists Use Custom Genome Assembly and Editing Method to Improve Sheepgrass
A research team led by Dr. CAO Xiaofeng at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences improved the biomass-related traits in sheepgrass using its own custom genome editing system while increasing understanding of sheepgrass genomics.
25 Oct 2023
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Site Selectivity and Neurological Functions of N6-methyladenosine Modification
Professor WANG Xiu-Jie of Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and her research team summarized their study on the dynamic regulation of N6-methyladenosine in the past decade.
24 Oct 2023
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Scientists Discover How Low Phosphorus Regulate Rice Architecture and Nutrient Uptake
Researchers led by Dr. WANG Bing and LI Jiayang from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have revealed that the low phosphorus activates the biosynthesis and signaling of strigoalactones to regulate plant architecture and uptake of nitrogen and phosphate in rice.
16 Oct 2023
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Chinese Scientists Reveal Centromere Repositioning in Soybean Genome
Dr. HAN Fangpu’s research team from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences unveiled the extensive phenomenon of centromere repositioning within the soybean genome.
11 Oct 2023
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Scientists Design Fresh Tomatoes Suitable for Mechanical Harvesting
Researchers led by Prof. LI Chuanyou from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) reported the cloning, functional characterization, and breeding application of fs8.1.
21 Sep 2023
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Study Provides New Insights into Lipid Droplet Dynamics
Recently, a study leading by Pro. HUANG Xun from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, demonstrates a role of CETN-SPDL1-L in the regulation of cone cell lipid droplet localization, which is important for the light sensitivity of cone cells.
12 Sep 2023
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Scientists Reveal the Evolution and Molecular Network of Cereal Threshability
A review led by Professor XIE Qi from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, comprehensively synthesized and discussed the evolution process of cereal floral organ and the genetic and molecular networks regulating cereal threshability.
06 Sep 2023