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Plant science research is enhancing our understanding of plant defense mechanisms, genetic regulation, and innovative cultivation techniques. From the role of bacteria in protecting maize against pathogens and protein influences on seed longevity to advances in tissue regeneration and soil DNA sequencing, these studies highlight recent developments.

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Published on 04 Dec 2023

Bacteria existing in pre-pollinated styles (silks) can defend the exposed male gamete fertilization channel of maize against an environmental Fusarium pathogen

bacteria present in maize silks can protect against the Fusarium pathogen, suggesting that these protective traits may have been selected over generations by indigenous farmers.

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Published on 10 Jun 2024

BASIC PENTACYSTEINE1 regulates ABI4 by modification of two histone marks H3K27me3 and H3ac during early seed development of Medicago truncatula

A protein called BASIC PENTACYSTEINE1 influences seed longevity in Medicago truncatula by altering histone marks that control gene activation during early development and heat stress.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Published on 04 Dec 2023

Bacteria existing in pre-pollinated styles (silks) can defend the exposed male gamete fertilization channel of maize against an environmental Fusarium pathogen

bacteria present in maize silks can protect against the Fusarium pathogen, suggesting that these protective traits may have been selected over generations by indigenous farmers.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Published on 10 Jun 2024

BASIC PENTACYSTEINE1 regulates ABI4 by modification of two histone marks H3K27me3 and H3ac during early seed development of Medicago truncatula

A protein called BASIC PENTACYSTEINE1 influences seed longevity in Medicago truncatula by altering histone marks that control gene activation during early development and heat stress.

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Published on 08 Mar 2023

Identification of a pluripotency-inducing small compound, PLU, that induces callus formation via Heat Shock Protein 90-mediated activation of auxin signaling

A small compound called PLU that induces callus formation in plants by activating auxin signaling through Heat Shock Protein 90 provides an innovative method for plant tissue regeneration without external hormones.

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Published on 18 Apr 2023

Metabarcoding of soil environmental DNA to estimate plant diversity globally

Sequencing environmental DNA from soil effectively reflects global plant diversity and community composition patterns, offering a reliable alternative to traditional inventory methods.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Published on 08 Mar 2023

Identification of a pluripotency-inducing small compound, PLU, that induces callus formation via Heat Shock Protein 90-mediated activation of auxin signaling

ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Published on 18 Apr 2023

Metabarcoding of soil environmental DNA to estimate plant diversity globally

Sequencing environmental DNA from soil effectively reflects global plant diversity and community composition patterns, offering a reliable alternative to traditional inventory methods.

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Published on 16 Dec 2024

Laser-wound stimulated adventitious root formation of Rosa canina cuttings involves a complex response at plant hormonal and metabolic level

Using lasers to make precise wounds in rose cuttings triggers a complex hormonal and metabolic response, which improves the growth of new roots by influencing key plant hormones and vascular tissue development, suggests a recent study.

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Published on 10 Apr 2024

Endogenous cell wall degrading enzyme LytD is important for the biocontrol activity of Bacillus subtilis

This study suggests that the enzyme LytD in Bacillus subtilis is crucial for its ability to control grape downy mildew, as it helps suppress the pathogen and enhance plant defenses, highlighting an important aspect of its biocontrol mechanism.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Published on 16 Dec 2024

Laser-wound stimulated adventitious root formation of Rosa canina cuttings involves a complex response at plant hormonal and metabolic level

ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Published on 10 Apr 2024

Endogenous cell wall degrading enzyme LytD is important for the biocontrol activity of Bacillus subtilis

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REVIEW article

Published on 21 Mar 2023

Genetics and breeding of phenolic content in tomato, eggplant and pepper fruits

This review outlines the genetic and genomic advances in improving phenolic acid and flavonoid content in tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers, identifying key pathways and regulatory elements involved.

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REVIEW article

Published on 23 Jul 2023

Current insights and advances into plant male sterility: new precision breeding technology based on genome editing applications

Recent advances in inducing plant male sterility using genome editing technologies like CRISPR/Cas, highlights their role in efficient hybrid production and precision breeding across crop and ornamental species.

REVIEW article

Published on 21 Mar 2023

Genetics and breeding of phenolic content in tomato, eggplant and pepper fruits

This review outlines the genetic and genomic advances in improving phenolic acid and flavonoid content in tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers, identifying key pathways and regulatory elements involved.

REVIEW article

Published on 23 Jul 2023

Current insights and advances into plant male sterility: new precision breeding technology based on genome editing applications

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