AbstractIdeal 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,…

AbstractTiller angle is a critical determinant of rice plant architecture and significantly impacts grain yield by influencing planting density and photosynthetic efficiency. Although auxin signaling is known to affect tiller angle in rice, the detailed regulatory networks remain largely unknown. In…

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Boise, Idaho, Chair, Department of Civil Engineering Boise State University Job no: 499619 Work type: Faculty Location: Boise, ID Categories: College of Engineering Position overview: Boise State University invites applications for a Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering to lead the development…

AbstractVariegation plays important biological roles and provides sensory quality for ornamental crops. The mechanisms of variegation have been well studied. However, the molecular mechanism underlying the density of variegation remains largely unknown. In this study, we genetically mapped and cloned…

AbstractIn most fleshy fruits, including apple, cherry, plum, and grape, citric acid content declines during the late stages of fruit development, a process that largely determines fruit flavor. In contrast, pear (Pyrus spp.) exhibits a less common developmental pattern characterized by continued citric…