High-throughput phenotyping discovers new stable loci controlling senescence rate in bread wheat
August 2025
Non-destructive time-series assessment of chlorophyll content in flag-leaf (FLC) accurately mimics the senescence rate and the identification of genetic loci associated with senescence provides valuable...
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Single-cell nuclear transcriptomics reveal root tip adaptations to nitrogen scarcity in wheat
August 2025
Roots play a critical role in acquisition and utilization of nitrogen in wheat, influencing nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), and ultimately determining yield. However, the detailed responses of root tips...
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Transcription factor BnaA1.WRKY53 is involved in regulation of auxin-induced leaf curling under boron deficiency in Brassica napus
August 2025
Brassica napus (oilseed rape) is sensitive to boron (B) deficiency and exhibits young leaf curling in response to low-B stress at the seedling stage, which leads to reduced photosynthesis and plant...
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Novel genetic loci and a functional gene Gm18GRSC3 conferring SMV-SC3 resistance in soybean
August 2025
Soybean mosaic virus (SMV) is a worldwide disease significantly decreasing soybean yield and seed quality. In this study, a genome-wide association study (GWAS) for SMV-SC3 resistance was conducted...
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Targeted deletion of the OsCSLC3 5′ UTR improves disease resistance and agronomic traits in rice
Available online 8 August 2025
The plant cell wall serves as a barrier in defense against pathogen invasion. However, the specific contribution of cell walls in vascular tissues to plant immunity remains largely unexplored. In this...
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OsPATA1 deficiency enhances ABA-dependent salt tolerance by sequestering OsEULD1b in the cytosol of rice
Available online 31 July 2025
Abiotic stresses, particularly salinity, pose a major threat to rice productivity, highlighting the need to identify novel genetic resources to improve stress tolerance. Gamma irradiation remains one...
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Mutation of OsJAC1 enhances rice resistance to diverse diseases without yield penalty
Available online 30 July 2025
Broad-spectrum resistance (BSR) reduces pathogen-related yield losses in crops such as rice (Oryza sativa). To achieve BSR, traditional breeding has focused on the time-intensive process of incorporating...
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From defense chemistry to agroecological solutions: The evolving role of benzoxazinoids in plants
Available online 29 July 2025
Benzoxazinoids (BXDs) are a class of plant secondary metabolites that play pivotal roles in plant defense against pathogens and pests, as well as in allelopathy. This review synthesizes recent advances...
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Gma-miR398c/d negatively regulates soybean resistance to Soybean mosaic virus by targeting SOD family genes
Available online 28 July 2025
Soybean mosaic virus (SMV) poses a substantial threat to the yield and quality of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.), leading to significant economic losses in soybean production. However, the mining...
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Molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis gene ZmCNX6 regulates vivipary and drought tolerance in maize
Available online 28 July 2025
Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) or vivipary is a major problem affecting cereal quality and grain quantity and is primarily linked to the dysregulation of abscisic acid (ABA) biosynthesis in plants. Therefore,...
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PSY4-mediated carotenoid biosynthesis confers yellow anther and enhances heat tolerance in cotton
Available online 28 July 2025
Carotenoids are lipophilic isoprenoid pigments with essential roles in plants. While the cultivated allotetraploid cottons exhibit distinct mature anther coloration — yellow in Gossypium barbadense...
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A single-nucleus transcriptomic atlas of peanut seedlings unveils gene regulatory dynamics governing hypocotyl development
Available online 25 July 2025
Peanut seedlings develop from seeds by hypocotyl elongation and differentiation. However, the intricate gene regulatory networks and molecular crosstalk underlying hypocotyl growth in peanuts remain...
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Exogenous ethephon application promotes nitrogen accumulation by modifying root characters in rice seedlings
Available online 25 July 2025
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) root characteristics are closely associated with nitrogen (N) uptake, root growth and development are greatly influenced by ethylene. In this study, a hydroponic experiment was...
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LeafPoseNet: A low-cost, high-accuracy method for estimating flag leaf angle in wheat
Available online 25 July 2025
Flag leaf angle (FLANG) is one of the key traits in wheat breeding due to its impact on plant architecture, light interception, and yield potential. An image-based method of measuring FLANG in wheat...
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Precision modification and de novo design of metabolic pathways to enhance crop nutritional quality and stress tolerance
Available online 25 July 2025
In light of the pressing global challenges of climate change, declining crop resilience, and hidden hunger, it is imperative to overcome the limitations of conventional crop breeding to enhance both...
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Structural variation in Heinong 531 soybean genome underlies yield and resistance traits
Available online 24 July 2025
Soybean (Glycine max) is a globally important crop that serves as a primary source of edible oil and protein for both humans and animals. Cultivated soybean varieties exhibit considerable genetic diversity...
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Characterization of adult plant leaf rust resistance loci in an international wheat collection using a re-sequencing genotyping system
Available online 16 July 2025
Leaf rust, caused by the fungus Puccinia triticina, is one of the most destructive diseases affecting global wheat production. Developing disease-resistant wheat varieties is the most cost-effective...
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Sustainable transition for cereal-based agri-food systems in China: Prospective advantages of whole-grain adoption
Available online 12 July 2025
A dietary transition from refined to whole grains would optimize grain processing, reduce food loss and emissions, and increase food nutritional contents. The results of systematical analysis and calculations...
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Phytoene synthase gene GbDYA modulates carotenoids accumulation and confers yellow anther and pollen antioxidant activity in cotton
Available online 11 July 2025
Carotenoids are natural pigments that are widely distributed in the flowers, fruits, and seeds of many plant species. These compounds not only endow diverse colors but also exhibit antioxidant, immune-modulatory,...
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The miR166–ATHB14-LIKE module regulates flavonoid biosynthesis in soybean
Available online 10 July 2025
Flavonoids are crucial secondary metabolites widely distributed in plants, playing vital roles in diverse biological processes. Although the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway has been extensively characterized,...
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The pentatricopeptide repeat protein AL5 modulates early chloroplast development in rice
Available online 9 July 2025
Chloroplasts are essential for normal plant growth and development. In plants, pentatricopeptide repeat (PPR) proteins mediate RNA processing in chloroplasts. Here, we characterized a rice albino leaf...
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Functional characterization of the effects of gene TaPLT8 on iron distribution in different wheat organs
Available online 7 July 2025
Iron (Fe) is a micronutrient for living organisms, and maintenance of Fe homeostasis is required for normal physiological functions. In this study, we report the function of a plasma membrane localized...
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Nitrogen sources and sinks – Understanding the fate of nitrogen fertiliser when applied at various times and quantifying internally remobilised nitrogen in cotton
Available online 5 July 2025
Achieving a sustainable cropping system requires the efficient use of resources, particularly nitrogen (N). Nitrogen fertiliser is applied in most irrigated cotton fields to maximise yield potential,...
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