BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China.

NEW BEIDOU SATELLITES

China successfully sent two satellites of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province at 5:10 a.m. Monday.

Launched on a Long March-3B carrier rocket, the two satellites entered orbit. They are the 47th and 48th satellites of the BDS satellite family.

GENE RELATED TO MAJOR COTTON DISEASE

Verticillium Wilt, caused by the fungal Verticillium dahliae, is one of the most devastating diseases of upland cotton. It is difficult to breed resistant varieties through traditional breeding methods and identifying key genes related to Verticillium Wilt resistance is of great significance.

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences found that the gene GhRPL18A-6 is involved in the disease resistance regulation of cotton and over-expression of the gene significantly improved Verticillium Wilt resistance in upland cotton.

LABA GARLIC

Chinese researchers have found that the traditional Chinese Laba garlic has three types of active peptides that can destroy bacteria, suggesting they might be a promising alternative to antibiotics.

Laba garlic, a vinegar-preserved green and slightly spicy dish, is usually prepared on the 8th day of the 12th Chinese lunar month, the Laba Festival in China. Enditem

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