Dong et al. investigate the role of 14-3-3 proteins in plant immunity in Arabidopsis. By Xiaojing Dong and Jian-Min Zhou Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China. Background: The plant innate immune system detects the presence of microbial pathogens and triggers defense responses to terminate or restrict pathogen progression. […]
Konishi et al. explore the mechanism underlying the polar localization of a silicon transporter. By Noriyuki Konishi, Namiki Mitani-Ueno, Naoki Yamaji and Jian Feng Ma Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Chuo 2-20-1, Kurashiki, 710-0046 Japan Background: Silicon (Si) is a beneficial element for plants. Rice (Oryza sativa) can accumulate Si in shoots up […]
Jingjie Zhang, first author of “Jasmonates regulate apical hook development by repressing brassinosteroid biosynthesis and signaling” Current Position: Postdoctor, School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, P.R. China 现在职位：广州大学生命科学学院博士后 Education: Bachelor of Science, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University Doctor of Science, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University 学历：兰州大学生命科学学院理学学士学位；兰州大学生命科学学院理学博士学位 Non-scientific Interests: Computer, Basketball 爱好：计算机、篮球 Brief bio: […]
Huijie Liu, co-first author of “N4-acetylation of cytidine in (m)RNA plays essential roles in plants” Current position: Ph.D. candidate, Nanjing Agricultural University Education: Master, Hangzhou Normal University Non-scientific Interests: traveling and watching movies Brief bio: In 2022, I obtained my master’s degree from Hangzhou Normal University, and then join to Prof. Dr. Mingjia Chen’s lab […]
Lifang Geng, first author of “Transcription factor RcNAC091 enhances rose drought tolerance through the abscisic acid-dependent pathway” Current Position: Master candidate, College of Landscape Architecture and Forestry, Qingdao Agricultural University Education: 2016.09–2020.06, Bachelor degree of Qingdao Agricultural University 2020.09–, Master degree of Qingdao Agricultural University Non-scientific Interests: Travel, Lego Brief biography: In 2020, I joined […]
Madeline R. Carins-Murphy, first author of “Combined heat and water stress leads to local xylem failure and tissue damage in pyrethrum flowers” Current Position: Associate Research Scientist at Yale School of the Environment Education: PhD in Plant Eco-physiology at the University of Tasmania, Australia Non-scientific Interests: being outside, listening to music and podcasts, reading, playing […]
Young B. Cho, first author of “Impact of pod and seed photosynthesis on seed filling and canopy carbon gain in soybean” Current Position: Post-doctoral Research Associate, Ort Lab, University of Illinois Education: PhD, Crop Sciences, University of Illinois Non-scientific Interests: Wife, family, friends, and Lionel Messi Brief bio: This project was a remarkable collaboration […]
Abdolrahim Hooshmand, co-first author of “Potential application of spectral indices for olive water status assessment in (semi-)arid regions: A case study in Khuzestan Province, Iran” Current Position: Associate Professor of Irrigation and Drainage Education: PhD of Irrigation and Drainage Brief bio: Abdolrahim Hooshmand is a faculty member at Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran. He […]
Azimeh Asgari, co-first author of “Potential application of spectral indices for olive water status assessment in (semi-)arid regions: A case study in Khuzestan Province, Iran” Current Position: Postdoctoral candidate in agricultural and natural resources research and education center, Shahrekord, Iran Education: Ph.D (2020) Irrigation and Drainage, Water and Environmental Engineering College, Shahid Chamran University of […]