Identification and Catalytic Optimization of Pinene Oxidases in Paeoniflorin Biosynthetic Pathway
UncategorizedAbstractPaeoniflorin is a pharmacologically important cage-like monoterpene glycoside characteristic of Paeonia plants, yet its biosynthetic pathway has remained largely unresolved, hindering sustainable production. Here, we confirmed that paeoniflorin biosynthesis originates from α-pinene and identified…
Unlocking the Full Potential of Spatial Omics in Plants: Practical Challenges, Solutions, and a Path Forward
UncategorizedAbstractSpatial omics technologies are providing new opportunities for plant biology by enabling molecular profiling within structurally intact tissues, revealing spatially organised cell states, developmental gradients, and regulatory interactions. While spatial transcriptomics has driven early advances,…
OsMYBR17 enhances thermotolerance in rice by activating OsLEA4 and reinforcing antioxidant defense
UncategorizedAbstractHeat stress (HS) severely threatens rice (Oryza sativa) growth, development and yield formation; elucidating regulatory mechanisms underlying rice thermotolerance is essential. Here, we dissected the role of OsMYBR17, a previously uncharacterized R2R3-MYB transcription factor, in the heat-stress…
Three-dimensional ultrastructural analysis of fertilization-defective Arabidopsis mutants using STEM and array tomography
UncategorizedAbstractDouble fertilization in angiosperms is completed by the fusion of two sperm cells with the egg and central cells. While sperm membrane proteins such as GEX2, DMP8/9, and GCS1/HAP2 have been identified as key regulators of gamete attachment and fusion, their specific ultrastructural roles within…
Natural variant of microProtein SMART1 confers 3S plant architecture traits and high-density tolerance in maize
UncategorizedAbstractHigh-density planting is a critical strategy for maximizing maize (Zea mays L.) yield. The ideotype for maize dense planting requires a shade-tolerant traits characterized by semi-dwarf, sturdy stems, and smart canopy structure (termed 3S traits), which collectively enhance logging resistance…
Single cell transcriptome reveals the molecular pathways of MADS-box genes in maize ovule development
UncategorizedAbstractFlowers are the reproductive structures of flowering plants, involved in seed production. A mature flower has four whorls of specialized organs that differentiate from heterogeneous cell clusters in the floral meristem. However, the mechanisms controlling the specialization of floral meristem…
Director, Technical Services | Ardent Mills
UncategorizedPlymouth, Minnesota, The Director, Technical Services provides enterprise-wide leadership and strategic direction for Ardent Mills' customer-facing technical services function. This role is responsible for developing and executing the technical services strategy, leveraging customer insights, market…
From Data to Discovery: The Power of Statistics in Research
Blog, EducationThe Crimean War was brutal on the soldiers and caused high mortality rates. It was believed that battle wounds were the leading cause of death. But the ‘lady with the lamp’, who was a nurse and also a gifted statistician, proved that unhygienic living conditions, not battle wounds, led to the increased…
Regulatory Science Policy Intern | Bayer
UncategorizedChesterfield, Missouri, As a Regulatory Science Policy Intern at Bayer Crop Science, you gain learning opportunities and practical experience in how scientific evidence informs regulatory and policy discussions related to innovations such as biotechnology, genome editing, and microbials at national…