Comparative analyses of extreme dry seed thermotolerance in five Cactaceae species (Environ. Exp. Bot.)
Plant Science Research WeeklyDesert plants must produce seeds that can withstand incredibly high temperatures. Nevertheless, different species of cacti –one of the most emblematic plant groups of these ecosystems– exhibit variable responses to extreme temperatures. In this fascinating paper, Visscher and colleagues conduct a…
Review: Hot topic: Thermosensing in plants (Plant Cell Environ.)
Plant Science Research Weekly
Climate change has increased global temperatures and affected agriculture in recent years. Heat stress can negatively impact plant growth, development, metabolism, fertility, and immunity. To generate resilient plants that will endure warmer weather conditions, it is imperative to understand how…
The Role of Ethylene and Ethylene Response Factors in the Heat Stress Response
Blog, Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In a NutshellSummary: Huang et al. elucidate a link between ethylene signaling and heat stress responses. Plant Cell https://bit.ly/3pTjNBK
By Jianyan Huang, Xiaobo Zhao, Marco Bürger, Yurong Wang, Joanne Chory
Background: Temperature is an environmental factor that has one of the most dramatic effects on…
Together at last: The UPR and HSR
Blog, Research, The Plant Cell, The Plant Cell: In a NutshellLi et al. identify a link between the unfolded protein response and the heat shock response.
Plant Cell https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.20.00260
By Zhaoxia Li and Stephen Howell
Plant Sciences Institute, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa USA
Background: In the face of climate change, heat…