TASSELSHEATH4: A familiar player in maize development joins the domestication club
December 2025
The domestication of crops represents a cornerstone of human history, with one remarkable example being the evolution of maize (Zea mays) from its wild ancestor, teosinte. Researchers have identified...
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Molecular underpinnings of plant stress granule dynamics in response to high-temperature stress
December 2025
With the escalating impacts of global climate change, including more frequent episodes of extreme high temperatures, understanding the molecular mechanisms that enable plants to tolerate heat stress...
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E2 family and evening complex identify soybean photoperiod sensitivity
December 2025
Soybean is a facultative short-day plant, and its high photoperiod sensitivity poses challenges for breeding widely adapted soybean cultivars. Although the genetic basis of photoperiod in plants has...
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The development and prospects of insect-resistant crops expressing double-strand RNAs
December 2025
RNA interference (RNAi) triggered by double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) has shown effectiveness against many major agricultural insect pests worldwide. With its remarkable specificity and high efficiency,...
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The molecular associations between the SnRK1 complex and carbon/nitrogen metabolism in plants
December 2024
Sucrose non-fermenting1 (SNF1)-related kinase 1 (SnRK1) serves as a conserved molecular entity in plants, responding to energy stresses such as prolonged darkness, hypoxia, and photosynthesis inhibition....
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Uncovering the function of peptides: Bridging hormone signaling, microbial interactions, and root development in plants
December 2024
Plant root systems are critical for absorbing water and nutrients and anchoring plants in the soil, and their development is regulated by phytohormones and complex signaling pathways. Recent studies...
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Engineering synthetic apomixis in different hybrid rice varieties using the Fix strategy
December 2024
Hybrid rice breeding has significantly increased the yield and stability of rice production. However, due to trait segregation in F2 progeny seeds, the F1 hybrid seeds must be renewed annually. Apomixis...
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The central role of transcription factors in bridging biotic and abiotic stress responses for plants’ resilience
December 2024
Throughout their life cycle, plants encounter a myriad of challenges arising from both abiotic and biotic stresses, which significantly impact crop yield and nutritional content. In natural ecological...
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Inaugural Editorial: New Crops
December 2024
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Advances in understanding the plant-Ralstonia solanacearum interactions: Unraveling the dynamics, mechanisms, and implications for crop disease resistance
December 2024
Plant diseases caused by various pathogenic microorganisms can cause substantial reductions in agricultural crop yield and quality, resulting in significant economic losses and posing a threat to global...
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Risk assessment of RNAi-based biopesticides
December 2024
RNA interference (RNAi) is an efficient molecular approach in which double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) can effectively knock down the expression of certain genes, promoting mRNA degradation, and gene function...
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Structural insights into ligand recognition and receptor activation of plant leucine-rich repeat (LRR) transmembrane receptors
December 2024
Higher plants must coordinate their own growth and development by responding to a myriad of internal signals. Simultaneously, confronted with external signals such as pathogen invasion, drought and...
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ZmHAK17 encodes a Na+-selective transporter that promotes maize seed germination under salt conditions
December 2024
Elevated sodium ion (Na+) in saline farmlands adversely affect crops, notably by inhibiting seed germination. Given the importance of High-Affinity K+ Transporter (HAK) family Na+ transporters in plant...
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Crop designs: The ideal root architecture for future crop breeding
December 2024
Root system architecture, a crucial agronomic trait for sustainable crop production, is influenced by a variety of internal developmental signals and external environmental factors. In this review,...
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TomAP: A multi-omics data analysis platform for advancing functional genomics research in tomatoes
December 2024
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), belonging to the Solanaceae family, holds the distinction of being the second most important vegetable crop on a global scale. As a model plant renowned for its insights...
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Evaluation and genetic dissection of the powdery mildew resistance in 558 wheat accessions
December 2024
Powdery mildew, a widespread and destructive wheat disease caused by the fungal pathogen Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici (Bgt), results in significant yield losses globally. Employing host resistance...
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A necessary considering factor for crop resistance: Precise regulation and effective utilization of beneficial microorganisms
December 2024
Under global climate change circumstances, there has been growing acknowledgment of the critical need to prevent and manage both biotic and abiotic stress in crops. Plants employ a variety of signaling...
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Exploring the frontier of plant phase separation: Current insights and future prospects
December 2024
In the rapidly evolving field of biology, phase separation has recently emerged as a revolutionary perspective, shedding new light on our comprehension of cellular processes. This review provides a...
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The hormonal, metabolic, and environmental regulation of plant shoot branching
December 2024
Plants have evolved varied structures for environmental adaptation. Shoot branching, as a part of plant architecture, influences the allocation of sugars produced by photosynthesis and thus greatly...
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Regulatory mechanisms and breeding strategies for crop drought resistance
December 2024
Drought is a primary abiotic stress affecting crops, leading to plant stomatal closure, reduced photosynthetic capacity, and reduced yields or even harvest failure. Severe drought can adversely impact...
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AI breeder: Genomic predictions for crop breeding
December 2024
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into crop breeding represents a paradigm shift toward data-driven agricultural practices, aiming to enhance the efficiency and precision of crop improvement....
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Mycorrhizal signals promote root development dependent on LysM-receptor like kinases in rice
December 2024
Roots play a fundamental role in plant growth and development, serving various functions, including anchoring, water absorption, nutrient uptake, and adaptation diverse environmental conditions, such...
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Plant cell walls: Emerging targets of stomata engineering to improve photosynthesis and water use efficiency
December 2024
Stomata are tiny pores on leaf surfaces essential for plant transpiration and photosynthesis. As gatekeepers that mediate gas exchange between plants and the atmosphere, stomata exert a major influence...
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