Review. Chilling out: How plants remodel membranes to survive the cold
Plant Science Research WeeklyLow temperatures disrupt cellular processes and require metabolic adaptation. Cold-induced lipid remodeling helps maintain membrane permeability and prevents phase separations that can lead to cellular damage. In this review, Shomo, Li and colleagues provide an overview of the mechanisms by which plants…
Genome editing to enhance broad-spectrum disease resistance in rice without compromising yield
Plant Science Research WeeklyDeveloping broad-spectrum disease resistant crops without compromising the yield has been a persistent challenge in maintaining global food security. In a breakthrough study, Sha et al. developed a promising multi-pathogen resistant rice mutant that retains the crop’s yield, using forward genetic screen…