Category: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
GSK3 stabilizes DOG1L4 to increase wheat seed dormancy
GSK3 phosphorylates DOG1L4 and ABI5 to enhance wheat seed dormancy, revealing a dual-target strategy for controlling pre-harvest sprouting resistance in crops.
Haplotype mapping identified rust-resistance signals in elite wheat
Haplotype mapping and introgression fitness indexing accelerate development of rust-resistant wheat while preserving elite genetic backgrounds and durability.
PstCFEM2 promotes wheat susceptibility by activating TaHA2
Pst stripe rust effector PstCFEM2 activates wheat H+-ATPase TaHA2, promoting apoplastic acidification that suppresses immunity. CRISPR knockout of TaHA2 confers durable rust resistance.
Food waste patterns varied across Generation Z in five European countries
Study of 330 Generation Z individuals across five European countries reveals significant differences in food waste patterns, ranging from 3.43% in Estonia to 17.18% in Romania, with.
Advanced barley lines showed higher stability and strong trait control
Evaluation of grain quality traits and genotype stability across Mediterranean environments in advanced barley lines and landraces. High heritability and trait correlations identified.
Industry 4.0 technologies vary by food supply chain stage
Study identifies which Industry 4.0 technologies—AI, blockchain, IoT, and others—work best at each stage of food supply chains for minimizing losses and waste globally.
IDD5 and SDW3 link DELLA proteins to stem growth in cereals
DELLA proteins interact with IDD5 and SDW3 transcription factors to regulate gibberellin-dependent stem elongation in wheat and barley, offering new breeding targets for cereal crop improvement.
Chefs’ beliefs shape use of plant-based meat dishes
Sequential study identifies seven barriers preventing restaurant chefs from offering plant-based meat dishes, with chef education highlighted as the most effective strategy for menu adoption.
GWAS identified loci linked to 15 wheat DUS traits
GWAS identifies 57 genetic loci controlling wheat DUS traits in 412 European varieties. Marker associations enable variety identification and breeding applications.
Gender roles in farming and trade differ by region in Nigeria
Analysis of Nigeria General Household Survey data reveals substantial regional variation in gender participation across farming, wholesale, and retail activities.
