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Sep 08 2015
Antagonism Mechanism of GA on ABA signaling pathway
ABA is a stress responsive phytohormone which inhibits seed germination and seedling growth to adapt to unfavorable environmental conditions while GA is a major growth promoting phytohormone which pro... -
Aug 27 2015
OsELF3-2, an ortholog of Arabidopsis ELF3, interacts with the E3 ligase APIP6 and negatively regulates immunity against Magnaporthe oryzae in rice
Rice blast, which is caused by the fungal pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae, significantly reduces rice yield in most rice-growing areas. -
Aug 27 2015
Heat waves occurred in different life-stages contribute differently in survival and reproduction of a global pest, the diamondback moth
Global climate change will not only lead to a substantial increase in average temperature but also in the frequency and duration of hot events. -
Aug 25 2015
CAAS Scientists Make Progress on Genetic Mechanism of Water Loss in Rice
The global problem of drought threatens agricultural production and constrains the development of sustainable agricultural practices. In plants, excessive water loss causes drought stress and induces ... -
Aug 25 2015
CAAS Researchers Reveals Effects of Cold Acclimation on Sugar Metabolism and Sugar-related Gene Expression in Tea Plant during the Winter Season
Tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is a temperate woody plant, whose leaves are consumed as a beverage around the world, and is susceptible to low temperature. It’s growth and geographical distribution are... -
Aug 20 2015
Proteomic analysis of interaction between a plant virus and its vector insect reveal new functions of hemipteran cuticular protein
Numerous viruses can be transmitted by their corresponding vector insects; however, the molecular mechanisms enabling virus transmission by vector insects have been poorly understood, especially the i... -
Aug 19 2015
CAAS Identified the Genetic Diversity of FecB Gene and Microsatellite GC101 Which is Associated with Reproduction Selection in Sheep
The mutton sheep and goat genetics and breeding team led by Professor Chu Mingxing at Institute of Animal Sciences of CAAS, reported that the FecB gene of Chinese sheep affecting fecundity might deriv... -
Aug 14 2015
Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute Signs agreement with French IFO Company
On July 9, senior manager of International Fruit Obtention (IFO) in France, Mr. Delapparent Emmanuel paid a visit to Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute (ZFRI) of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Scienc... -
Aug 14 2015
LVRI Scientists Decode the Mitochondrial Genome of Gnathostoma spinigerum, a Neglected Zoonotic Nematode
Gnathostoma spp. can cause human and animal gnathostomiasis, which is an emerging food-borne parasitic disease. -
Jul 31 2015
SHVRI developed a novel method opening a new pathway for rapid diagnostic screening and field analysis
Recently, Dr. Jiang Wei and Dr. Wang Quan in Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute (SVRI) of CAAS, reported a novel dynamic flow immunochromatographic test using gold nanoparticles for the serologica...