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Apr 20 2016
Progress on Molecular Mechanism of Leaf Senescence via NAD pathway in Rice
Premature leaf senescence affects plant growth and yield in rice. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) plays critical roles in cellular redox reactions and remains at a sufficient level in the cell... -
Apr 20 2016
Feeding on Beauveria bassiana-treated Frankliniella occidentalis causes negative effects on the predatory mite Neoseiulus barkeri
The entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana and the predatory mite Neoseiulus barkeri are both potential biocontrol agents for their shared host/prey Frankliniella occidentalis. -
Apr 15 2016
The Novel Tobacco RING E3 Ligase NtRFP1 Mediates Ubiquitination and Proteasomal Degradation of a Geminivirus-encoded βC1
Researchers at State Key Laboratory of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection of CAAS have published a research paper on Molecular Plant about new findings of the novel tobacco... -
Apr 15 2016
Versatile Tool for Genome Editing of Targeted Plant Gene Replacement Has Been Developed
Precision DNA/gene replacement is a promising genome-editing tool that is highly desirable for molecular engineering and breeding by design in plants. -
Mar 30 2016
Range of CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing is Expanded in Rice
The CRISPR/Cas9 system has emerged as a versatile molecular tool for genome editing in various organisms, including plants. In this system, the specificity of Cas9-directed DNA cleavage strictly requi... -
Mar 16 2016
SHVRI Researchers Identify a Virulence-Associated Transcriptional Regulator of Riemerella Anatipestifer
The livestock and poultry bacterial infectious diseases innovation research group identified an important virulence-associated transcriptional regulator of Riemerella anatipestifer. -
Mar 16 2016
MicroRNAs are involved in the regulation of ovary development in the pathogenic blood fluke Schistosoma japonicum
An innovative group of animal schistosomiasis led by Professor Guofeng Cheng at Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute of CAAS has found that miRNAs are involved in the regulation of ovary development... -
Mar 16 2016
Adaptation to Temperate Climates in Honey Bees Revealed by a New Subspecies in China
A team led by Dr. Wei Shi from the Institute of Apicultural Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences made significant progress on understanding genetic resources and adaptation of hone... -
Feb 29 2016
Resistance to Bacillus Thuringiensis Mediated by an ABC Transporter Mutation Increases Susceptibility to Toxins from Other Bacteria in an Invasive Insect
Evolution of pest resistance reduces the efficacy of insecticidal proteins from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) used widely in sprays and transgenic crops.
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Feb 29 2016
Resistance to Bacillus Thuringiensis Mediated by an ABC Transporter Mutation Increases Susceptibility to Toxins from Other Bacteria in an Invasive Insect
Evolution of pest resistance reduces the efficacy of insecticidal proteins from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) used widely in sprays and transgenic crops.