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Maize-breeding records could drive breeding programmes
A 25-year timeline of the genetics of maize breeding history provides valuable lessons for the future, say Chinese scientists.22/06/12
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BRIC science profiles ‘more like the G7’
Science output from Brazil, Russia, India and China is becoming more evenly balanced across disciplines, a study finds.12/04/12
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China’s farming calendar ‘out of step’ with global warming
Seasonal markers need to be revised to take account of climate change, a study suggests.14/02/12
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China unveils grand plans to grow top talent
China has launched a plan to grow more home talent, import more scientists and transform the country from labour-rich ...22/06/10
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China’s agricultural patents on the rise
China has boosted its agricultural patents in the last decade but this success does not extend to international applications.02/03/10
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China’s clever water use boosts food yields
Researchers say that China's effective water management techniques produce more food than those of many other countries.29/01/10
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Genetic finds could mean medicine tailored for communities
Newly discovered variations between genomes of different ethnic groups raise the prospect of tailoring medicines for different communities.11/12/09
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Grain of hope for Yangtze river climate impact
Food production in China's Yangtze River Basin faces a dire future but new growing techniques could compensate.10/11/09
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China faces colossal bill for a low-carbon economy
Scenarios — and costs — for attaining a low-carbon economy in China are outlined in a major report.23/09/09
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Many Chinese science workers want to switch career
Despite an increase in the number of science professionals in China, there is considerable dissatisfaction with their status and ...24/08/09
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Scientist-salesmen fail to convince Chinese public
Chinese scientists are respected, if remote, figures — so long as they are not involved in advertising.13/08/09
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China gaining ground in top international journals
Papers by Chinese researchers are increasingly being published in international publications, an analysis of top journals has found.09/07/09