Ammonium-Nitrate Ratio and Soil Moisture Jointly Regulate Early-Spring Nitrogen Acquisition Through Root Architectural Plasticity in Apple
UncategorizedAbstractEarly-spring nitrogen (N) acquisition in perennial fruit trees represents a critical physiological bottleneck determining vegetative-reproductive balance, as remobilized woody-tissue N supports initial growth but excessive depletion compromises reproductive performance. The interactive effects…
The cysteine protease PAI1 acts as a quantitative metabolic coordinator of amino acid flux for pollen maturation and anther dehiscence in rice
UncategorizedAbstractThe coordination of pollen maturation and anther dehiscence is essential for cereal fertility, yet the metabolic mechanisms linking these processes remain poorly understood. Here, we demonstrate that the rice cysteine protease PAI1 (Pollen Anther Integrator 1) functions as a quantitative metabolic…
The miR166a-MpATHB8 module regulates anthocyanin accumulation to increase rust resistance in Malus ‘Profusion’ leaves
UncategorizedApple rust, caused by the fungal pathogen Gymnosporangium yamadae, leads to substantial yield losses and significant economic damage. In the rust-resistant cultivar Malus ‘Profusion’, rust infection triggers anthocyanin synthesis at infection sites as a defense mechanism to restrict fungal proliferation.…
Assistant Professor of Plant-Biotic Interactions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
UncategorizedTexas,
Assistant Professor of Plant-Biotic Interactions
The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for a full-time 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin September 1, 2027. We seek a candidate…
Transcription factor CCA1 interacts with RGL1 to regulate flowering in Arabidopsis
UncategorizedAbstractFlowering time is regulated by both external environmental cues and internal factors. CCA1(CIRCADIAN CLOCK ASSOCIATED 1) is a core component of the plant circadian clock. While previous studies have implicated CCA1 in flowering regulation, its underlying mechanism has remained incompletely characterized.…
Flavonoid Biosynthesis Mediated by GmF3Hs Contributes to Drought Tolerance in Soybean
UncategorizedAbstractFlavonoids are central to abiotic stress responses, yet the specific signaling roles and evolutionary dynamics of flavonoid biosynthetic intermediates in crop drought adaptation remain elusive. Here, we demonstrate that dihydrokaempferol (DHK) and dihydroquercetin (DHQ), specific intermediate…
Natural variation in the PmbHLH162 promoter regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis and accumulation in Prunus mume
UncategorizedAbstractAnthocyanin accumulation is a vital agronomic and ornamental trait, as it not only contributes to adaptation to environmental stress but also enhances ornamental value. In this study, a genome-wide association study (GWAS) was conducted using 328 accessions of mei (Prunus mume) to identify single…
Scientific Program Manager / Research Coordinator/S | Plant Resilience Institute
UncategorizedEast Lansing, Michigan, Working/Functional Title
Scientific Program Manager
Position Summary
The Plant Resilience Institute (PRI) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks a collaborative and scientifically engaged Scientific Program Manager to provide strategic leadership for the Institute's…