The PtARF6/PtARF8-PtGH3.1 transcriptional module regulates auxin homeostasis and dwarfism in citrus
UncategorizedAbstractDwarfing rootstocks are crucial for high-density and labor-efficient citrus cultivation, yet the molecular mechanisms underlying plant height regulation remain poorly understood. Using an integrated multi-omics analysis of dwarf and normal-height red tangerine (Citrus reticulata) × trifoliate…
Heat-responsive lncRNA and miRNA modules associated with thermotolerance in Moso bamboo
UncategorizedAbstractHeat stress limits Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) growth and development, yet the roles of non-coding RNA (ncRNA) networks in the heat response remain unclear. Here, by integrating mRNA, lncRNA and small RNA transcriptomes from seedlings exposed to 42 °C, we identified 2,889 differentially…
AcoPMEI acts as a dual-function effector that promotes pollen tube growth and buffers against pistil-derived inhibition in pineapple
UncategorizedAbstractSelf-incompatibility (SI) severely restricts breeding efficiency and genetic improvement in cultivated pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.), yet its molecular basis remains poorly understood. Here, we investigated the molecular processes associated with gametophytic SI (GSI) and compatible pollination…
Identification and Characterization of OsSSIP, a Conserved Immune Peptide Regulating Rice Defense
UncategorizedAbstractRice blast, caused by Magnaporthe oryzae, poses a serious threat to crop yield; however, immune-active small secreted peptides associated with this disease remain largely uncharacterized. In this study, we identified OsSSIP, a pathogen-inducible peptide in rice. OsSSIP-related similar sequences…
Terraforming with Plants: Can Green Life Make Mars Habitable?
Blog, EducationWhy go to Mars
Everyone wants to have a house with a garden later on in life. Producing your own vegetables, or just having a glass of wine in an armchair in the light spring wind, sounds charming. Imagine this on another planet, retiring to Mars and doing some gardening. Throughout history, when…
Plant Physiology Spotlights First Authors January, February, and March 2026
Blog, Community, Plant Physiology: Author ProfilesYou’ve seen our First Authors on X, BlueSky, and Facebook. Behind the manuscripts are researchers, professors, professionals, and students dedicated to advancing the field of plant science. Read more about these dedicated scientists here.
Siddique I. Aboobucker
Siddique I. Aboobucker is the First…
Engineering principles in plant metabolism: integrating control, mechanics, and transport under dynamic environments
UncategorizedAbstractPlant responses to dynamic environmental conditions remain challenging to describe within a unified mechanistic framework. This is largely because metabolism operates under simultaneous and interacting regulatory, mechanical, and transport constraints. Here, we synthesize three engineering perspectives…