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Aug 20 2015
Proteomic analysis of interaction between a plant virus and its vector insect reveal new functions of hemipteran cuticular protein
Numerous viruses can be transmitted by their corresponding vector insects; however, the molecular mechanisms enabling virus transmission by vector insects have been poorly understood, especially the i... -
Aug 19 2015
CAAS Identified the Genetic Diversity of FecB Gene and Microsatellite GC101 Which is Associated with Reproduction Selection in Sheep
The mutton sheep and goat genetics and breeding team led by Professor Chu Mingxing at Institute of Animal Sciences of CAAS, reported that the FecB gene of Chinese sheep affecting fecundity might deriv... -
Aug 14 2015
Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute Signs agreement with French IFO Company
On July 9, senior manager of International Fruit Obtention (IFO) in France, Mr. Delapparent Emmanuel paid a visit to Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute (ZFRI) of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Scienc... -
Aug 14 2015
LVRI Scientists Decode the Mitochondrial Genome of Gnathostoma spinigerum, a Neglected Zoonotic Nematode
Gnathostoma spp. can cause human and animal gnathostomiasis, which is an emerging food-borne parasitic disease. -
Jul 31 2015
SHVRI developed a novel method opening a new pathway for rapid diagnostic screening and field analysis
Recently, Dr. Jiang Wei and Dr. Wang Quan in Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute (SVRI) of CAAS, reported a novel dynamic flow immunochromatographic test using gold nanoparticles for the serologica... -
Jul 22 2015
Transcriptomic and proteomic analysis of pre-diapause and non-diapause eggs of migratory locust, Locusta migratoria L. (Orthoptera: Acridoidea).
Migratory locust, an important agricultural pest, causes severe damage to cereal crops. Deep understanding of locust diapause is essential to reveal distribution area and population dynamic vary mecha... -
Jul 21 2015
Researchers Identified Polymorphism of Prophet of Pit-1 gene and Its Relationship with Litter Size of Small Tail Han Sheep
The mutton sheep and goat genetics and breeding team led by Professor Chu Mingxing from the Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS) of CAAS, reported that allele T of PROP1 gene is a potential marker for i... -
Jul 21 2015
CAAS Scientists Reveal the Genetic Mechanism of Rice Grain Length
There are two major subspecies of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) in China: the short grain japonica variety, and the long-grain indica variety. -
Jul 08 2015
Dissection of Molecular Mechanism of a Long-term Interaction between Fungi and Plants
The genus Zizania, the closest genus to rice (Oryza sativa), belongs to the rice tribe (Oryzeae) of the grass family Poaceae. Two members of the genus Zizania have been domesticated. -
Jul 03 2015
National Collaborative Innovation Initiative of “Saving Water for Sustaining Grain Production in North China” Kicks Off
A new collaborative innovation initiative of “Saving Water for Sustaining Grain Production in North China” was launched by CAAS on June 18, 2015.