AbstractVertical elongation in land plants is a primary adaptive strategy driven by competitive pressures for increased height, conferring significant advantages for photosynthesis and long-distance dispersal. In these lineages, structural integrity is primarily mediated by the deposition of thick extracellular…

Winston Salem, North Carolina, The Department of Biology at Wake Forest University invites applications at the Associate or Full Professor rank for an endowed and tenured faculty position in Plant Genomics with a preferred start date of July 1, 2027, though a later start date may be negotiated. Qualifications…

AbstractBranching is a key determinant of plant architecture, directly influencing growth, yield, and resource allocation. High temperature (HT) inhibits plant growth and development, often leading to alterations in plant architecture. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying temperature-induced…

AbstractPlant peptide hormones have reshaped our understanding of intercellular signaling in plants. Once considered absent in plants, peptide-based signaling pathways emerged as key regulators of plant growth, development, environmental responses and immunity. A paradigm shift occurred with the discoveries…

AbstractThe receptor-like kinase SOBIR1 (SUPPRESSOR OF BIR1) is a core component of immune receptor complexes mediating plant responses to extracellular immunogenic signals. While its role in pattern-triggered immunity is well defined in model species, its broader physiological functions remain largely…