Brown algae produce hydrocarbons via fatty acid photodecarboxylase-dependent and -independent pathways
UncategorizedAbstractAcross the tree of life, diverse organisms synthesize hydrocarbons (HCs) from fatty acids using various enzymes. In plants and insects, HCs are typically excreted (e.g. waxes, pheromones), whereas in algae, they seem to be mostly intracellular and membrane-associated. To date, all studied organisms…
MdXERICO negatively regulates salt tolerance in apple through ubiquitination and degradation of MdJAZ10
UncategorizedAbstractThe growth, development, and yield of the globally important economic crop, apple, are severely restricted by soil salinisation, which is driven by multiple environmental and human factors. Thus, breeding salt-tolerant apple varieties by deciphering key salt-stress response mechanisms is crucial…
Cysteine-rich receptor-like kinase and MADS-box co-regulation of programmed cell death drives apical spikelet degeneration in wheat
UncategorizedAbstractSpikelet degeneration and pollen sterility are primary constraints on grain set in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), yet their molecular underpinnings remain poorly defined. We characterized degenerated spikelets 1 (ds1), a wheat mutant displaying apical spikelet degeneration and middle spikelet…
DNA-binding activity of PIF7 links phytochrome B signaling to plant responses to vegetation proximity
UncategorizedAbstractPHYTOCHROME INTERACTING FACTORs (PIFs) are transcription factors that act as central signaling hubs in light regulated processes. All PIFs contain an Active Phytochrome B Binding (APB) motif and a DNA-binding basic-helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain. In the shade-avoider Arabidopsis thaliana, PIF7…
From oxime to signal molecules: Indole-3-acetaldoxime undergoes oxidation to produce nitric oxide and indole-3-acetic acid
UncategorizedAbstractIndole-3-acetaldoxime (IAOx) has long been placed in auxin metabolism as a tryptophan-derived precursor that may feed indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) production through indole-3-acetonitrile (IAN) and indole-3-acetamide (IAM). However, recent genetic and biochemical evidence indicates that IAOx-derived…
LED white light suppresses ethylene biosynthesis in apple fruit
UncategorizedAbstractAs a typical climacteric fruit, the apple (Malus domestica) ripening is predominantly regulated by ethylene. Light-emitting diode (LED) white light, an energy-efficient and widely promoted light source, can significantly inhibit ethylene biosynthesis during apple ripening, however, its underlying…
Sr Project Engineer - Water Infrastructure | Texas Water Company
UncategorizedNew Braunfels , Texas, Project Leadership Lead planning, design, and execution of complex water and wastewater projects from concept through commissioning and closeout. Serve as Project Manager or Owner’s Representative on major projects with significant cost, schedule, regulatory, or operational…
Assistant Professor - Plant Responses to Environmental Changes - Department of Plant and Microbial B | University of California Berkeley
UncategorizedBerkeley, California, Assistant Professor - Plant Responses to Environmental Changes - Department of Plant and Microbial Biology
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Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $84,100–$132,900 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other…
RING-type E3 ligase RhSAREL promotes flower senescence by differentially regulating two TMBIM family members, RhTMBIM1 and RhTMBIM7, in Rosa hybrida
UncategorizedAbstractFlower senescence significantly impacts the postharvest quality of cut roses (Rosa hybrida). E3 ligases orchestrate a diverse array of processes in plants, including organ development and stress responses. However, the molecular mechanisms of E3 ligases in flower senescence remain largely unknown.…