A translational brake on ABA biosynthesis shapes germination timing and sprouting resistance
Plant Science Research WeeklySeed germination is a critical developmental switch that depends not only on stored mRNA but also on the selective translation of these transcripts. In this study, Wang et al. explored how translational control of some genes can fine-tune the timing of germination. Using translation inhibitors and…
RNA hairpins underlie preferential use of translation start codons
Plant Science Research WeeklyGene expression regulation facilitates environmental adaptation and survival. This recent paper by Xiang et al. focuses on the regulation of translation, in particular on the mechanism underlying the generation of different translation products in different conditions. In addition to the main start codon…