DELLA proteins interact with HAC1 and control plant growth via transcriptional regulation of the growth repressor gene ERF2
UncategorizedAbstractDELLA proteins are negative regulators of gibberellin (GA) signaling. Under GA-deficient conditions, DELLA accumulates in the nucleus and interacts with numerous transcription factors (TFs) via the GRAS domain. Recent studies have shown that DELLA interacts with TFs via the LHR1 subdomain and…
A PP2A Phosphatase-Defined Transcriptional Activity Window Safeguard Male Fertility
UncategorizedAbstractFaithful pollen wall formation requires tight control of both the amplitude and duration of tapetal transcriptional activity. However, how such dynamic restraint is achieved during anther development remains poorly understood. Here, we identify a phosphorylation-dependent regulatory module in…
Phosphoinositide-specific Phospholipase C 2 (SlPLC2) Facilitates Vesicle Formation and Modulates Immune Signaling in Tomato Phytophthora infestans Interactions
UncategorizedAbstractPhosphoinositide-specific phospholipases C (PI-PLC) are signaling enzymes that hydrolyze membrane phosphoinositides to generate lipid- and lipid-derived second messengers. In plants, PI-PLCs have been implicated in various physiological processes, including immunity. Tomato SlPLC2 was previously…
ASPB President’s Update: Plant Biology 2026: ASPB and CSPB Take Ottawa by Storm
UncategorizedI am thrilled to report that two weeks ago, Plant Biology 2026 welcomed 1,203 registrants from 43 countries to Ottawa, Canada! The conference program featured 45 oral sessions, including plenaries, concurrent symposia, workshops, and networking events. In addition, the large poster hall venue featured…
Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics | Ohio State University
UncategorizedCOLUMBUS, Ohio, Position Overview
The Department of Molecular Genetics in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Investigators addressing fundamentally important biological questions in…
CsNAC8 positively regulates C6 aroma biosynthesis by activating key genes of lipoxygenase pathway in cucumber fruits under supplemental lighting
UncategorizedAbstractThe freshness of cucumber fruits mainly results from the six-carbon compounds (C6 aroma), which exhibit a unique flavor. Actually, the aroma content is greatly affected by environmental factors. However, how the light affects C6 content in cucumber and its regulatory mechanism remains unknown.…
The miPEP171b-miR171b-SCL15/HDA19 module regulates histone deacetylation to confer cold tolerance in grapevine
UncategorizedAbstractCold stress is a major environmental factor limiting the cultivation and productivity of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.). While microRNAs (miRNAs) are well-established post-transcriptional regulators, the functional roles of microRNA-encoded peptides (miPEPs) in cold adaptation remain poorly understood.…