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…
Project Administrator | Plant Resilience Institute
UncategorizedEast Lansing, Michigan, Position Summary
The Topp Lab at MSU is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and proactive Project Manager to support the successful execution of N-SYNC, a large-scale, multi-institutional research project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy ARPA-E. The N-SYNC project…
Engineering Services Coordinator | City of Detroit
UncategorizedDetroit, Michigan, Description
Under general supervision, responsible for the activities of engineering groups engaged in road/bridge construction and/or road/bridge planning design & construction programs; performs strategic planning; ensuring federal, state and local policy, rules and regulations…
The Role of Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxylase-Protein Kinase in C4 Photosynthesis: Insights from Zea mays Mutant Analysis
UncategorizedAbstractUnderstanding the regulation of enzyme activity involved in photosynthesis is essential for engineering enhanced carbon fixation in crops. In C4 plants, the enzyme phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (PEPC, EC 4.1.1.31) is one of the most abundant leaf enzymes and plays an essential role in photosynthetic…
Recessive antimorph alleles reveal novel functions of the Opaque1 myosin XI in maize
UncategorizedAbstractIdeal plant architecture optimizes canopy structure and increases grain yield in maize. However, its underlying genetic mechanisms remain poorly characterized. Two recessive, EMS-induced maize mutants were identified that have reduced stature, opaque kernels, and abnormal subsidiary cell division,…