Identification photosynthesis-related genes in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) by hyperspectral phenomics, GWAS and RNA-seq
UncategorizedAbstractPeanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) contributes importantly to the global food supply, and its yield potential is closely linked to leaf photosynthetic efficiency. However, conventional measurement of leaf net-photosynthetic-rate (Leaf Pn) is time- and labor-intensive, limiting its application to large…
Distinct root apoplastic barrier distribution and conserved peroxidase function in desert trees
UncategorizedAbstractThe formation of extracellular barriers in roots plays a critical role in maintaining water balance and nutrient homeostasis; however, their molecular composition and physiological roles in desert-adapted plants remain largely unexplored.Here, we examine apoplastic barrier formation in the roots…
RuBP availability contributes to the regulation of RUBISCO activity in Synechocystis
UncategorizedAbstractRIBULOSE-1,5-BISPHOSPHATE CARBOXYLASE/OXYGENASE (RUBISCO) and the Calvin-Benson-Bassham (CBB) cycle assimilate most of the inorganic carbon on earth. Conserved CP12 proteins control diurnal C-assimilation of the CBB cycle. Their function originated in cyanobacteria that deactivate GLYCERALDEHYDE…
Coordination of lignin and pectin remodeling by a NAC transcription factor regulates seed abscission in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
UncategorizedAbstractSeed shattering, which facilitates seed dispersal, is essential for plant reproduction but causes substantial yield loss in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). It occurs through capsule dehiscence and/or seed abscission from the placenta, either simultaneously or independently depending on the species.…
LMBD2 interacts with components of the ECH/YIP complex and contributes to post-Golgi trafficking in Arabidopsis
UncategorizedAbstractThe plant cell wall, composed primarily of polysaccharides, is essential for normal plant growth and development. Many of these polysaccharides are synthesized within and subsequently secreted via the endomembrane system. Mutations in genes including MURUS3 (MUR3), YPT/RAB GTPase-interacting…
Conserved DEAD-box RNA helicases regulate RNA silencing and plant immunity and are targeted by a powdery mildew effector
UncategorizedAbstractRNA silencing is a conserved defense mechanism that protects plants against viruses, bacteria, fungi, and oomycetes. Although diverse pathogens have evolved effectors that suppress host RNA silencing, whether powdery mildew fungi exploit this strategy and the underlying molecular mechanisms remain…
How to Select the Right Journal for Your Manuscript
Blog, Featured Article 2Congratulations! You’ve completed your experiments, analyzed your data, written your manuscript, and finally reached the point every researcher looks forward to: Where should I publish it?
There are plenty of journals, different metrics, acceptance rates, and turnaround times. So, choosing where…
Whole-genome duplication reshapes gene–miRNA regulatory networks underlying improved salt stress tolerance in Medicago sativa
UncategorizedAbstractWhole-genome duplication (WGD) is a recurrent feature of plant evolution and crop improvement, yet its direct contribution to abiotic stress tolerance remains difficult to disentangle from hybridization effects. Using full-sibling diploid (2x) and neotetraploid (4x) Medicago sativa genotypes…
CsSSU I differentially modulates plastidial prenyltransferases linked to coloration and aroma in sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L.)
UncategorizedAbstractColoration (carotenoids) and aroma (volatile terpenoids) are major determinants of citrus fruit quality, but their coordinated improvement is challenging because carotenoid and volatile-terpenoid biosynthesis draw on a shared isoprenoid precursor network. Here, we used chimeric fruits of the…