Epigenomic studies in sorghum reveal differential enrichment of multiple histone marks at clade A PP2C genes in response to drought
December 2025
Epigenetic regulation is essential for plant development and stress responses, as numerous stress-responsive genes are modulated epigenetically. However, most research has focused on individual histone...
Facing chilling, kinase-transcription factors relay cold tolerance signals
December 2025
Rice (Oryza sativa L.), native to tropical regions, is highly vulnerable to low temperatures, limiting its geographical range and posing a substantial threat to global rice production. Our understanding...
FREE1 condensates mediate energy-independent membrane remodeling via wetting
December 2025
Membrane-bound and membrane-less organelles are vital for the structured organization and functional synchronization of cellular components. While much is known about their individual roles, the interactions...
Advances and prospects of plant mitochondrial pentatricopeptide repeat proteins in post-transcriptional processing
December 2025
The pentatricopeptide repeat (PPR) protein is integral to various post-transcriptional processing functions of precursor RNA in plant mitochondria and plastids. It plays a significant role in seed development,...
Molecular mechanisms underlying plant responses to low phosphate stress and potential applications in crop improvement
December 2025
Phosphorus is a critical nutrient for plant growth, influencing crop development and yield. However, the excessive reliance on phosphate fertilizers to address inorganic phosphate (Pi) deficiency is...
Genetic resource utilization in wild rice species: Genomes and gene bank
December 2025
Rice stands as one of the foremost staple crops globally. The rice domestication and selective breeding processes have led to the loss or attenuation of numerous beneficial genes, resulting in a constrained...
The bioinformatic tools, characteristics, biological functions and molecular mechanisms associated with plant circular RNA
December 2025
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are covalently closed RNA molecules formed through the back-splicing of precursor mRNA, widely found in eukaryotes. They regulate linear mRNA expression and fulfill various...
ZmASR6 positively regulates salt stress tolerance in maize
December 2025
High salinity stress severely impacts plant growth and yield. ABA, stress, ripening (ASR) proteins play critical roles in plant responses to various abiotic stresses. This study characterizes a salt-induced...
The selection and utilization of heading date loci in modern wheat breeding
December 2025
Heading and flowering timing are critical factors in wheat breeding for variety adaptation and yield. In this study, we identified four key QTLs associated with these traits in 406 accessions across...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Regional projections and sampling strategies for the global germplasm resources collection of Oryza rufipogon Griff.
Available online 19 December 2025
Oryza rufipogon Griff., the wild progenitor of cultivated rice, contains essential genetic resources for rice improvement and global food security. Preserving the integrity of its germplasm has therefore...
A Yeast Transcription Factor Atlas: Implications for Novel Crop Regulatory Networks
Available online 4 December 2025
The inherent complexity of transcriptional regulation has long hindered a comprehensive understanding of how transcription factors (TFs) achieve spatiotemporal precision in gene expression. In their...
High light promotes salicylic acid–dependent diterpenoid lactone biosynthesis in Andrographis paniculate
Available online 1 December 2025
The medicinal plant Andrographis paniculata produces bioactive compounds, including andrographolide and its derivatives, with diverse clinical applications. However, the mechanisms regulating andrographolide...
Regulation of crop tillering mediated by root microbiota: from molecular mechanisms to sustainable agricultural applications
Available online 18 November 2025
The root microbiota plays a vital role in plant growth and health. Recently, Zhang and colleagues demonstrated that the rhizobacterial strain Exiguobacterium R2567 produces cyclo(Leu-Pro), a cyclic...
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ab: a functional core of transgenic maize
Available online 11 November 2025
Transgenic maize expressing insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), primarily Cry proteins, has become a cornerstone of Integrated Pest Management strategies against major lepidopteran...
Structural Variations in the Wheat Genome: Insights for Crop Improvement
Available online 30 October 2025
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), a major global cereal crop, has faced challenges due to the limited availability of reference genomes, hindering genomic and breeding advancements. A recent breakthrough...
Advances in understanding molecular regulatory mechanisms of leaf angle
Available online 30 October 2025
Leaf angle (LA), defined as the inclination between the leaf blade and stem, is a key morphological trait that influences both photosynthetic efficiency and plant architecture. As a critical determinant...
Establishment and Optimization of CUT&Tag for Identifying Transcription Factor Target Genes in Rapeseed
Available online 20 October 2025
Studies of transcription factors (TFs) in non-model crops such as rapeseed (Brassica napus) are often hindered by reliance on stable transgenic lines required for conventional epigenomic approaches...
Spatiotemporal regulation of leaf angle in rice: the differential regulation of leaf angle throughout the development and across the canopy in rice
Available online 25 September 2025
The construction of a smart canopy in crops has gained increasing attention in agricultural research due to its role in optimizing light capture, improving photosynthetic efficiency, and enhancing yields....
The GhNAC091-GhZAT12 module regulates cotton acclimation to excess light via ROS scavenging
Available online 6 August 2025
Crop yield relies on efficient photosynthesis, which is frequently challenged by fluctuating and pulse-intense light conditions in natural environments. Although mechanistic studies in model plants...
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...