eINTACT – An effective system for isolating effector-recipient cells in plant tissues
Plant Science Research WeeklyBacteria can cause plant diseases by secreting small molecules called effectors. Studies of these effectors on host plants mostly have not accounted for the cellular complexity of plant tissues. The difficulty of detecting and isolating effector-recipient cells means that scientists mostly use bulk-infected…
Targeted A-to-G base editing of chloroplast DNA in plants
Plant Science Research WeeklyThe chloroplast has its own genome which encodes proteins needed for chloroplast function. Editing these genes via CRISPR-Cas9 is difficult due to challenges in targeting guide RNAs to the chloroplast. Instead, base editors can be used, but these were originally developed for cytosine to thymine edits…
A successful genetic transformation procedure for turnip
Plant Science Research WeeklyGenome editing has strong potential for crop improvement, but its application is restricted by low plant regeneration frequencies and genotype dependencies. Despite its agricultural significance, research on turnip (Brassica rapa var. rapa) is hindered by a low efficiency of transformation and shoot…
Flash flaming enhances mechanized seed sowing for ecological restoration
Plant Science Research WeeklyOne of the main challenges of seed-based restoration is incorporating seeds from as wide a variety of species as possible. However, the seeds of some species have shapes or appendages that make it challenging to use specialized machinery for direct seeding, which hinders large-scale restoration projects…
Plant Science Research Weekly: January 13, 2023
WWR Full PostAn RNA world
Annual Reviews editions typically start with a brief autobiographical essay by a noted scientist. The 2023 edition of Annual Reviews in Plant Biology includes a profile of David Baulcombe, the well-known scientist whose work was foundational in revealing the roles of small RNAs in gene…
An RNA world (Profile of David Baulcombe)
Community, Plant Science Research WeeklyAnnual Reviews editions typically start with a brief autobiographical essay by a noted scientist. The 2023 edition of Annual Reviews in Plant Biology includes a profile of David Baulcombe, the well-known scientist whose work was foundational in revealing the roles of small RNAs in gene regulation and…
Plantae Presents: How to Read a Scientific Paper
Blog, Education, Plantae WebinarsPlantae Presents: How to Read a Scientific Paper
Featuring Mary Williams and Michelle Facette
When: Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at
08:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM GMT | 12:00 AM Beijing
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In this one-hour workshop, Dr. Mary Williams and Dr. Michelle Facette will discuss…
CRISPR vs Allergens
Blog, ResearchFood allergy prevalence is increasing worldwide, with 5 out of 9 common allergens derived from plants. CRISPR technology is able to delete allergen genes precisely. This graphic, designed by ASPB Plantae Fellow Daniel Alique García, outlines the current uses of CRISPR/Cas9 in deleting allergen genes…
Explaining the Purple Tomato
Blog, EducationIn 2022, exciting news broke of Norfolk Plant Sciences’ purple tomato and its USDA approval. Beyond citing the tomatoes’ high antioxidant levels, how can plant biologists best explain how this superfood was made and how it works? ASPB Plantae Fellow Yen Peng Apple Chew prepared infographics to help…