An inducible protein degradation system for rapid depletion of target proteins
Plant Science Research WeeklyTargeting a given protein for degradation at a specific time can be very useful when investigating its function in the cellular context. In this paper, Huang et al. present an inducible protein degradation system tailored for plants, named E3-DART. The system is based on the specific interaction between…
Plant Science Research Weekly: March 29, 2024
WWR Full PostReview. Chloroplast ATP synthase: From structure to engineering
I remember how amazed I was the first time I saw an animation of ATP synthase doing its job. This fantastic engine is largely conserved across the domains of life, with some variation as highlighted in this review of the chloroplast…
Nuclear pore Y-complex and regulation of FLOWERING LOCUS C in Arabidopsis
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellHuang et al. explore the functions of the nuclear pore complex in regulating the expression of FLOWERING LOCUS C in plants.
Penghui Huang1,2†, Xiaomei Zhang2†, Zhiyuan Cheng3†
1 Research Institute of Intelligent Computing, Zhejiang Lab, Hangzhou 310012, China
2 MARA Key Laboratory of…
Casparian strip formation at root endodermal and non-endodermal cell layers in rice
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellZhang et al. investigate the role of the OsCIF1/2–OsSGN3a/b signaling pathway in Casparian strip formation in rice.
https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koad269
By Jixing Xia, of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, China.
Background: The Casparian strip (CS) is a belt-like lignin-based…
An Interview with Jennifer Kimball: Wild Rice Breeding and Beyond
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Burcu Alptekin: Please tell us a little bit about yourself. What is your current position, and what are your research interests?
Jenny Kimball: I am an assistant professor in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics at the University of Minnesota, and work as the Department’s cultivated…
Leveling Up Your Game: Time Management Strategies for Researchers
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In the world of scientific research, how we handle and manage our time can be crucial for achieving our research goals and meeting deadlines. But it can get tricky: there's a lot to do, and we are often working with limited time and resources, which can be overwhelming and take a toll on our mental…
The Plant Cell in a Nutshell: H2O2 negatively regulates aluminum resistance
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellWei et al. show how hydrogen peroxide affects aluminum tolerance via its effects on the transcription factor SENSITIVE TO PROTON RHIZOTOXICITY 1 in Arabidopsis thaliana.
https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koad281
By X. Wei, Y.F. Zhu, W.X. Xie, W.W. Ren, Y. Zhang, H. Zhang, S.J. Dai, and C.-F. Huang
Background:…
Pollen beats the heat with thermostable actin-depolymerizing factors
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellQian et al. investigate how the evolution of the thermostability of actin-depolymerizing factors enhances the adaptation of pollen germination to high temperature. The Plant Cell (2023).
https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koad280
By Qian D., Li T., Chen S., Wan D., He Y., Zheng C., Li J., Sun Z.,…
Ethical Considerations in Genetic Engineering
Blog, EducationGenetic engineering stands at the forefront of scientific innovation, offering transformative possibilities for our world. By pushing the boundaries of molecular biology, scientists demonstrate the capacity to manipulate the genetic code of organisms, including plants, animals, and humans. The recent…