14. June 2013 - window-to-china.de

Group at CAS Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology elucidates molecular mechanism of phototrophic response in plants

By rscPosted on 14. June 2013Posted in Newsticker

A team at the National Center for Plant Gene Research at this institute around Assoc Professor SUN Jiajiang has found that phototropism in A. thaliana, which depends on blue light and auxin, is regulated by transcription factors PIF4 and PIF5 located downstream of the BL (blue light) receptor. Jiaquian Sun et al., The Plant Cell […]

Reform Commission sets ambitious goals for bio-based fibers

By rscPosted on 14. June 2013Posted in Newsticker

A consultation team led by the reform commission and supported by CAS, MOST and others has set the following goals for bio-based fibers for the present 5 years’ plan (ending 2015): total 5.1 million tons, among which PTT fibers are 150.000 tons, alginate fibers 10.000 tons, PLA fibers 50.000 tons. China Industrial Biotechnology Network, June […]

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