Inhibition of SIZ1-mediated HLS1 SUMOylation promotes light-induced apical hook opening
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellXiong and Yang et al. explore how plants regulate rapid opening of the apical hook in the light.
By Jiawei Xiong and Dawei Zhang, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment, College of Life Science, State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, Sichuan…
The functional evolution of geranyl diphosphate synthases with different architectures
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellSong, Jin, Chen, He, Li, Tang, et al. establish that independent evolutionary processes in ancestral land plants led to homo- and heteromeric geranyl diphosphate synthases.
Shuyan Song and Shan Lu
School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
Background: Terpenoids are a…
SWEET11b transports sugar and cytokinins in barley grains
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellRadchuk et al. explore the physiological role of SWEETs in barley grain development.
By Volodymyr Radchuk and Ljudmilla Borisjuk
Leibniz-Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Gatersleben, Germany
Background: Sugars Will Eventually be Exported Transporter (SWEET) is a large…
Plant Physiology Spotlights June First Authors
Blog, Community, Plant Physiology: Author ProfilesIn June, we published many innovative manuscripts in Plant Physiology. Behind those manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. You’ve seen our First Authors on Twitter and Facebook— now, read more about why they chose to…
The Plant Cell Features June 2023 First Authors
Blog, Community, The Plant Cell: Author ProfilesIn the month of June, we published many groundbreaking manuscripts. Behind those manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. You’ve seen our First Authors on Twitter and Facebook— now, read more about why they chose to pursue…
Applications Now Open For the 2023-2024 Plantae Fellows Program
BlogAre you a creative and articulate plant scientist looking to connect with other like-minded folks? We need your help to nurture and grow Plantae, the online home for the global plant science community that is powered by ASPB. We are looking for individuals who want to become highly engaged by creating…
Antagonistic regulation of tomato branching
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellWang et al. revealed fine regulation of inflorescence branching in tomato. The Plant Cell (2023).
By X.T. Wang and X. Cui
Background: The number of branches in the inflorescence affects yield in food crops and the aesthetics of ornamental plants. Two MADS-box transcription factors, SISTER OF TM3…
Wheat Grain Research Goes Translational Regulation
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellGuo, Chen, Peng, and colleagues study the translational regulation of gene expression during grain development in bread wheat.
By Yiwen Guo, Yongming Chen, and Huiru Peng
Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization, Beijing Key Laboratory…
The Future of Education: Addressing Plant Blindness to Confront Global Challenges
Blog, EducationWe are currently being confronted with a multitude of global challenges encompassing critical issues such as climate change, pollution, conservation efforts, and public health concerns. Given the gravity of these issues, it is crucial to be well-informed in order to make responsible decisions for the…