All Nanjing Agricultural University articles
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Scientists graft Prunus sp. to control crown gall disease by regulating the rhizosphere environment
This study provides insights into the mechanism whereby grafted Prunus plants make use of root exudates and the rhizosphere microbiome to suppress soil-borne crown gall disease.
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Study reviews valorization of depolymerized lignin using microorganisms
Lignin is an abundant natural polymer which is eliminated as a byproduct in the pulp and paper industry. A recent review article explored different microbial processes available for sustainable lignin valorization, yielding not only environmental, but also economic benefits. Researchers highlighted the current advancements as well as ...
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Researchers reveal molecular mechanism of CsMLO8/11 in regulating cucumber powdery mildew resistance
Scientists have made important progress in uncovering the molecular mechanism of powdery mildew (PM) resistance in cucumber.
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Team find promising bacterial suicide gene against citrus Huanglongbing and canker
Researchers have found that an endolysin encoded by the CaLas prophage has dual resistance to Huanglongbing and citrus canker.
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Fatty acids govern cannibalism in beneficial rhizosphere bacterium
A new study reveals that bacillunoic acids-mediated cannibalism enhances biofilm formation in Bacillus velezensis SQR9.
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Flaws in COVID-19 weather studies spark call for improved publishing practices
Research that linked the weather with the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic was inaccurate and poorly scrutinised by fellow scientists, suggests a new study.