Non-immunogenic bacterial epitopes mask recognition of their immunogenic counterparts
Plant Science Research WeeklyHost plants recognize diverse bacterial epitopes, known as microbe-associated molecular patterns (MAMPs), and respond with an immune reaction to control bacterial growth. However, most studies have focused on single bacterial epitopes, limiting our understanding of plant-bacteria interaction outcomes…
Leaf yellowing phenotype in rice, mediated by phytoplasma-secreted effector protein, attracts insect vectors
Plant Science Research WeeklyPhytoplasmas are bacterial pathogens that induce significant morphological changes in a host plant including prominent leaf yellowing. They are known to be transmitted by piercing-sucking insects or phloem-feeding arthropods. Phytoplasmas alter plant developmental process through specific effectors.…
Plant Science Research Weekly: June 14, 2024
WWR Full PostReview: Deep learning approaches to understanding stomatal function
Sydney Brenner famously said, “Progress in science depends on new techniques, new discoveries and new ideas, probably in that order." Right now, we’re seeing how advancements and new techniques in artificial intelligence and deep…
The Cold Survival Game: RHOMBOID-LIKE PROTEASE11 and Arabidopsis' FATTY ACID EXPORT PROTEIN1
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellJohn et al. reveal how degradation of the chloroplast protein FATTY ACID EXPORT PROTEIN1 by RHOMBOID-LIKE PROTEASE11 affects cold tolerance in Arabidopsis.
https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koae011
By Annalisa John (AJ) and Ekkehard Neuhaus (HEN) (RPTU Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Background: Plants…
Pan-transcriptomic analysis reveals mechanisms regulating crop cold responses
The Plant Cell: In a Nutshellhttps://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koae039
Zhong, Luo, Sun, et al.
Yuanyuan Zhong, Guangxi University; Yuhong Luo, Guangxi University; Jinliang Sun, Guangxi University; Xuemei Qin, Guangxi University; Ping Gan, Guangxi University; Zuwen Zhou, Guangxi University; Yongqing Qian, Guangxi University; Rupeng…
Alternative complex III: an ancient counterpart of the bc1/b6f complex
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellXin et al. determined the cryo-EM structure of HQNO-bound Alternative Complex III from the anoxygenic phototrophic bacterium Chloroflexus aurantiacus. The Plant Cell (2024)
https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koae029
By Xiaoling Xu at Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
Background: Photosynthesis…
A new player in carotenoid production
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellRao et al. discover a new regulator to control carotenoid synthesis in plants.
https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koae030
By Sombir Rao and Li Li
Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health, USDA-ARS, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA
Plant Breeding and Genetics Section,…
HY5a regulates winter dormancy in poplar
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellGao, Chen et al. explore the regulatory mechanisms governing winter dormancy in trees.
https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koae022
Yongfeng Gao, Zihao Chen and Yinan Yao
School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, 621010 Mianyang, China
Background:…
Enhancing plants’ capability of P uptake to feed the world
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellHu et al. uncover a major regulatory model that can enhance plants’ P uptake from soils.
https://doi.org/10.1093/plcell/koae041
By Dandan Hua, Hengyou Zhangb and Dan Zhanga
a Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops, College of Agronomy, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou,…