Vegetables formed the backbone of the medieval diet, especially for peasants. Many of these plants are now completely ...

A University of Tokyo professor was arrested on suspicion of accepting about 1.8 million yen ($11,700) in bribes, including ...

Quick Take North Carolina regulates exotic animals differently from many other states. Instead of relying on a single ...

At the University of Tokyo, which leads Japanese research and education, arrests for corruption have been occurring. Just what is the state of governance within the university? There is an urgent need ...

Small RNAs are short RNA molecules that help determine which genes in a cell are switched on or off. Until now, it was assumed that the small RNAs necessary for pollen development originate in the ...

The firm is branching out its breeding efforts beyond table grapes, adding mangoes and citrus to its portfolio.

Slippery, drippy goop makes Ralstonia bacteria devastating killers of plants, causing rapid wilting in tomato, potato, and a ...

This research provides a comprehensive analysis of deleterious mutations in pear (Pyrus spp.) during domestication, shedding ...

Industrial crop research is at the forefront of efforts to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability, serving as a critical foundation for ...

Recent technological advances have transformed plant breeding into a data-intensive science. High-throughput sequencing, ...

Ancient tools reveal Indigenous peoples intentionally transported Four Corners potatoes (Solanum jamesii) over long distances as early as 10,900 years ago, suggesting early cultivation.

In the gentle plains of the Guareña district, in Badajoz, on the banks of the Guadiana River, lies the archaeological site of Casas del Turuñuelo. It is an imposing adobe building from the Tartessian ...