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Detection of multi-disease resistant genes on corn leaves
Scientists from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said they have just discovered a multi-disease resistant gene called GST that is resistant to all three common di…
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Catch the scene of trees
Scientists from the University of Exeter (UK) claim to have filmed the trees 'conversation' with each other. Thus, the long-standing suspicion of some experts has been c…
Biology
The most terrible flower in the world
Rafflesia arnoldi, also known as the Great King, is the largest, heaviest, rarest and most fragrant flower
Biology
Detecting mechanism of
Researchers working at Cold Spring Harbor (CSHL), USA, found that it was possible to increase the yield of tomato plants by controlling a molecular level timer or
Biology
Genetically modified corn is ineffective
Genetically modified corn - a plant created to resist pests - may be losing its effectiveness when pests can adapt to new plants.
Biology
'Immobilized assassin' under the sand
The underground leaves help a tree in Brazil catch and digest worms, a unique way of capturing prey in carnivorous plants that now biologists know.
Biology
Scientists warn about the reverse side of transgenic plants
While the Ministry of Agriculture said that genetically modified crops helped increase productivity, many scientists warned about food safety and the risk of dependence…
Biology
Discover self-seeding plants in Brazil
A new plant capable of sowing its own seeds was found in Bahia, northeastern Brazil, one of the world's most ecologically diverse areas.
Biology
Genetically modified corn makes Chinese people confused
The Chinese public suspects that a popular cultivated corn variety in this country is genetically modified and causes many unusual phenomena in animals.
Biology
Detecting populations of rare and precious conifer trees
Quan Hoa District Forest Protection Department (Thanh Hoa province) has discovered 4 rare and precious conifer trees including Pa Co, Dinh Tung, Thong Tre short leaves,…
Biology
E.coli bacteria are also helpful
Some strains of E.coli bacteria can convert sugar in plants into fatty acid derivatives, which are often used to produce fuel.
Biology
The first orchid blooms at night
Recently a group of Dutch scientists on an expedition to New Britain, an island near Papua New Guinea, discovered that orchids only bloom at night. The discovery has jus…
Biology
Potato shingles reappear in the United States
Deciduous potato season is currently taking place on Alaska farms. This is the fourth time the disease has occurred in the US, since 1995.
Biology
The giant lemon weighs 3.5kg in Lam Dong
In Muoi Loi flower garden, Da Lat has a pot of lemon trees with three giant fruits. Each fruit is about 40 cm long, about 20cm in diameter, weighs about 3.5kg.
Biology
Live with plants in closed rooms
The project is called Eden with the participation of 'brave', Professor Iain Stewart, who is working at Plymouth University. Accordingly, he will live in a closed room w…