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Study Identifies Genes That Control Dwarf Apple Growth |
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Researchers from Hebei Agricultural University and the Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Forest Tree Germplasm Resources and Forest Protection have identified a molecular pathway that regulates plant height in apple trees. The study investigated MdKNOX15, a gene highly active in dwarf and spur-type apple varieties, to gain insights into developing dwarf apple trees suitable for high-density orchards.
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Scientists Fine-tune Rice Texture Using Prime Editing |
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Scientists from China leveraged prime editing to develop rice with lower amylose content that could improve texture and cooking quality. The promoter of the Wx (Waxy) gene controls the production of a starch component that affects how rice cooks and feels when eaten. By making targeted changes to the promoter of the Wx (Waxy) gene, the researchers produced two new rice lines with amylose reductions of up to 3.95 percentage points without disrupting existing agronomic characteristics.
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