Haplotype-resolved genome of Forsythia suspensa reveals the reticulate evolution in Oleaceae and a novel gene cluster regulating stamen development
UncategorizedAbstractThe olive family (Oleaceae) comprises numerous species of economic, horticultural, and medicinal importance. Despite its significance, the evolutionary history of this complex family remains enigmatic. Here, we generated a high-quality haplotype-resolved genome of Forsythia suspensa, a distylous…
Down-regulation of VvPLL3 enhances grapevine resistance to Erysiphe necator via defense activation and cell wall remodeling
UncategorizedAbstractGrapevine powdery mildew (PM) is a major cause of yield loss worldwide, highlighting the need for durable resistance strategies. Recessive resistance against PM has been previously reported by silencing a pectate lyase-like (PLL) susceptibility gene in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana (AtPMR6),…
The Small Helix-Loop-Helix Protein NsrC is a Regulator of Phycobilisome Biosynthesis
UncategorizedAbstractNitrogen is a key nutrient that influences primary productivity in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. In cyanobacteria, its deficiency affects growth, phycobiliprotein biosynthesis, and leads to degradation of phycobilisomes (PBSs). While the biosynthesis genes of phycobiliprotein are regulated…
Folding states of transit peptides and mature peptides in the cytosol: implications for the import-competent state of preproteins
UncategorizedAbstractMost plastid proteins are encoded by nuclear genes and synthesized in the cytosol as preproteins (or precursors). These preproteins consist of N-terminal TPs (transit peptides) followed by MPs (mature peptides, which ultimately fold into their mature conformations inside plastids). The preproteins…
The larch DAL1 interacts with PEBP family genes to regulate the annual growth cycle
UncategorizedAbstractBoreal and temperate perennial woody plants coordinate annual growth cycle with seasonal environmental changes with age-dependent phenological differences. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain limited. In this study, we demonstrated that the MADS-box transcription factor DAL1 in…
Knockout of OsSAP5 Improves Resistance to Pre-harvest Sprouting by Modulating OsSLR1 Protein Abundance in Rice
UncategorizedAbstractPre-harvest sprouting (PHS), defined as the premature germination of grains on the panicle before harvest, significantly compromises grain yield and seed quality. Optimizing seed dormancy is therefore crucial for mitigating PHS. Here, we report that loss of function in Stress-associated Protein…
Biosynthesis of pathogen-induced hydroxylated tryptamine derivatives in barley
UncategorizedAbstractBarley (Hordeum vulgare), a major cereal crop, suffers significant yield losses due to pathogen attack. Understanding the chemical defense responses that follow pathogen infection is essential to uncover new resistance targets in barley. In this study, we employed an untargeted metabolomics and…
EVE Plant Evolutionary Biology Assistant Professor | University of California Davis
UncategorizedDavis, California, EVE Plant Evolutionary Biology Assistant Professor
Position Overview: The salary range for this position is $84,100-$108,900. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are…