AbstractChloroplast development and photosynthetic pigment synthesis in leaves are governed by a highly conserved Golden2-like (GLK) transcription factor network. However, the mechanisms sustaining green pigmentation in non-foliar organs such as flowers remain unclear. Here, we show that floral pigmentation…

AbstractPrickles on blackberry and raspberry canes make pruning, harvesting, and handling more difficult and can increase labor costs for growers. The trait has been challenging to improve in these clonal crops because it is recessive and linked to undesirable agronomic traits. In blackberry and red…

AbstractMoso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) is characterized by its unparalleled rapid growth (up to 114.5 cm d−1) and concurrent lignification; however, the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms orchestrating this process remain largely unexplored. Here, we integrated RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and DAP-seq analyses…

AbstractThe use of viral vectors offers a promising alternative to traditional transformation methods for creating gene-edited plants. In this study, we developed a novel plant genome editing system by delivering Cas9, Cas12f, and Cas12j nucleases along with their guide RNAs using a broad-host-range…

AbstractSalt stress severely limits global crop productivity. Poncirus trifoliata, a widely used citrus rootstock valued for its disease resistance, exhibits sensitivity to salt stress, presenting a major constraint for sustainable citriculture. A stepwise screening strategy identified PtWRKY20 as a…

AbstractZygnematophytes emerged as the unexpected closest algal relatives of land plants despite their simple body plans, raising questions about the morphogenetic toolkit present in the last common ancestor of land plants and algae. Genomic analyses have revealed that zygnematophytes are cellular giants,…