Mar 14, 2013
The researchers generated a high-quality reference genome sequence (~261Mb), with 96% genome sequences anchored on 12 chromosomes based upon BAC-based physical maps. After comprehensive analysis, they found that the compact genome of O. brachyantha was caused by the...
Mar 14, 2013
The bank, whose construction will begin this year, will preserve plant seeds and DNA from animals and microorganisms. Tibet is home to more than 9,600 plant species, including 855 species that are unique to Tibet. The region also has 800 species of wild vertebrates,...
Mar 14, 2013
The project, financed by BMBF, the EU and Mainz University, will cooperate with Tsinghua University, CAS Institute of Materia Medica Shanghai and others for a period of 10 years. Research topics include bone replacement materials applying, e. g., advanced 3D printing...
Mar 13, 2013
The dried brown Wakame algae Undaria pinnatifida are an important taste enhancer, e. g., for miso soups, and have a range of health effects, e. g., on reducing blood fat and preventing goiter. They are cultivated along 8 m breeding lines and in this project have...
Mar 13, 2013
Based on the analysis of the anthocyanins, flavones and flavonols of 108 lotus varieties through principal component analysis, three groups of lotus colors and their major constitutents could be identified. CAS news release, March 13, 2013
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