Research News
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Exceptionally Low Metabolism of the Panda Linked to Mutation in the Thyroid Production System
Scientists from the group of Dr. John Speakman, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, found that low metabolism of the panda might linked to mutation in the thyroid production system.
15 Jul 2015
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MHZ6/OsEIL1 and OsEIL2 Negatively Affect Salt Tolerance in Rice
Scientists from Prof ZHANG Jinsong’s group and Prof CHEN Shouyi’s group at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, found MHZ6/OsEIL1 and OsEIL2 regulate ethylene response of roots and coleoptiles and negatively affect salt tolerance in rice.
03 Jun 2015
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A Gibberellin-Mediated DELLA-NAC Signaling Cascade Regulates Cellulose Synthesis
The group of Prof. ZHOU Yihua from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, demonstrated that in rice (Oryza sativa), GA signals promote cellulose synthesis by relieving the interaction between SLENDER RICE1 (SLR1), a DELLA repressor of GA signaling, and NACs, the top-layer transcription factors for secon...
01 Jun 2015
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GmWRKY27 Improves Salt and Drought Tolerance in Soybean Plants
The groups of Prof. CHEN Shou-Yi and Prof. ZHANG Jin-Song from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, found the gene GmWRKY27 interacted with the gene GmMYB 174 to improve the stress tolerance in soybean plants.
26 May 2015
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Scientists Found Melatonin Delays Leaf Senescence and Enhances Salt Stress Tolerance in Rice
CHU Chengcai’s group from Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, revealed the molecular mechanism of delaying leaf senescence mediated by melatonin in rice.
29 Apr 2015