Group 1: Cotton and Astaxanthin Production - Cotton is not only an important raw material for textiles but also has potential in producing valuable astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant [1] - The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences has developed engineered cotton that can synthesize astaxanthin using plant synthetic biology techniques [1] - Astaxanthin has applications in food, feed, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, enhancing the value of cotton from a single output to multifunctional high-value products [1] Group 2: Citrus and Diabetes Treatment - Citrus peels are being explored for their added value, with recent research indicating that components extracted from citrus can significantly enhance wound healing for diabetes patients, improving healing speed by 2.7 times [2] - The development of a natural hydrogel with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties addresses slow healing in diabetic wounds [2] Group 3: Peach Sweetness and Softening Genes - Researchers have identified the genetic basis for the sweetness of peaches and the genes responsible for fruit softening during ripening [3] - The discovery of the "slow-softening peach" gene could lead to the development of varieties that are longer-lasting, flavorful, and better suited for transport [3] Group 4: Advances in Livestock Genetics - The first single-cell transcriptome atlas of water buffalo has been constructed, providing valuable resources for functional genomics and molecular breeding in agricultural animals [3] - A new 50K breeding chip for Chinese Yellow Cattle has been developed, offering low-cost and high-accuracy selection for efficient breeding and conservation of local cattle breeds [3] Group 5: Agricultural Biotechnology Innovations - Recent agricultural research achievements include the release of a comprehensive soybean protein quantitative atlas and the establishment of a genotype database for tea tree varieties [4] - The integration of cutting-edge biotechnology in agriculture is expected to drive modernization and innovation in the sector [4]