AbstractNumerous pathogens invade plants through stomata, and plants, on the other hands, could close the stomata after sensing the pathogens PAMPs. Subsequently, pathogens could overcome this plant immune response with their phytotoxins and effectors. A previous study showed that Plasmopara viticola,…

AbstractPolyploid plants exhibit enhanced stress resistance and superior adaptability to extreme environments, but the underlying molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood. Here we confirm that tetraploid rice exhibits stronger cold tolerance than diploid rice. This improved tolerance is mediated…

AbstractLight regulates carotenoid biosynthesis in plants at multiple levels. However, the involvement of protein phosphorylation in light-induced carotenoid biosynthesis remains largely unexplored. Our previous studies demonstrated that blue light promotes carotenoid biosynthesis in mango fruit. In…

AbstractTranscription factors (TFs) integrate a diverse array of inputs to achieve the exquisite control of gene expression necessary for life. In plants, this is exemplified by the deeply conserved CLASS III HOMEODOMAIN LEUCINE ZIPPER (HD-Zip III) family of TFs. HD-Zip III activity is controlled by…

AbstractLeaf shape is a critical agronomic trait that determines plant architecture and cultivation value, but its genetic and molecular mechanisms remain elusive. Here, we found two natural cucumber mutants, jtll and 10yjy, characterized by little, deeply lobed leaves with reduced cell number and auxin…

AbstractHeat stress poses a major threat to global crop productivity, with the male gametophyte being the most thermosensitive stage. While peptide hormones are known orchestrators of plant vegetative adaptation, their roles in reproductive thermotolerance remain largely undefined. Here, we show that…

AbstractBeing sessile, plants optimize their physiological and metabolic processes in response to ambient environmental cues, such as light. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying environmental regulation of seed isoflavonoid biosynthesis in soybean remain largely elusive. Here, our genome-wide…