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View article: Structuring dry-fractionated faba bean protein concentrate using a micro-compounder: Effects of moisture, heat and salt addition
Structuring dry-fractionated faba bean protein concentrate using a micro-compounder: Effects of moisture, heat and salt addition Open
View article: Correction to: Supplemental nitrogen induces robust physiological and molecular adaptations by enhancing carbon metabolism in maize
Correction to: Supplemental nitrogen induces robust physiological and molecular adaptations by enhancing carbon metabolism in maize Open
View article: Supplemental nitrogen induces robust physiological and molecular adaptations by enhancing carbon metabolism in maize
Supplemental nitrogen induces robust physiological and molecular adaptations by enhancing carbon metabolism in maize Open
Plants depend on nitrogen (N) to support their growth, development, and essential metabolic activities. However, the mechanisms modulating the distribution of N assimilates under supplemental N (SN) condition is unknown. This study examine…
View article: Ammonium (NH₄⁺) regulates carbon metabolism and spatial–diurnal assimilate partitioning to improve growth and nitrogen use efficiency in maize
Ammonium (NH₄⁺) regulates carbon metabolism and spatial–diurnal assimilate partitioning to improve growth and nitrogen use efficiency in maize Open
Nitrogen (N) is primarily taken up by most plant species in the form of nitrate (NO3-) and ammonium (NH4+) to support growth and metabolic functions. However, the regulatory mechanisms modulating…
View article: Nitrogen deficiency impacts growth and modulates carbon metabolism in maize
Nitrogen deficiency impacts growth and modulates carbon metabolism in maize Open
Main conclusion Nitrogen (N) deficiency in maize regulates carbon (C) metabolism by enhancing sugar and starch metabolism and related gene expression in both shoots and roots, while increasing root competition for assimilates causing carbo…
View article: Phylogenomics and effector analysis of <i>Plasmodiophora brassicae</i> genomes unveils a unique and highly divergent clade in Australia
Phylogenomics and effector analysis of <i>Plasmodiophora brassicae</i> genomes unveils a unique and highly divergent clade in Australia Open
Clubroot, caused by the protist pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae , is a soilborne disease that leads to significant yield losses in a broad range of brassica crops worldwide. Despite its significant impact on agriculture, genomic and mole…
View article: Nitrogen deficiency identifies carbon metabolism pathways and root adaptation in maize
Nitrogen deficiency identifies carbon metabolism pathways and root adaptation in maize Open
Sugars are essential for plant development, with nitrogen (N) availability playing a critical role in their distribution across plant organs, ultimately shaping growth patterns. However, the regulatory mechanisms modulating carbon (C) assi…
View article: Dynamics of nitrogenase cofactor elements and resource limitation of asymbiotic biological nitrogen-fixation during long-term pedogenesis
Dynamics of nitrogenase cofactor elements and resource limitation of asymbiotic biological nitrogen-fixation during long-term pedogenesis Open
Background and aims Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) is central to long-term pedogenesis and overall terrestrial ecosystem development. Rates of asymbiotic BNF are potentially constrained by carbon (C), phosphorus (P), and/or nitrogenase…
View article: The gibberellic acid responsive GmbHLHm1 transcription factor influences nodule development, nitrogen fixation activity and shoot nitrogen content in soybean (Glycine max)
The gibberellic acid responsive GmbHLHm1 transcription factor influences nodule development, nitrogen fixation activity and shoot nitrogen content in soybean (Glycine max) Open
GmbHLHm1 is a basic Helix-Loop-Helix membrane (bHLHm1) DNA binding transcription factor localized to the symbiosome membrane and nucleus in soybean (Glycine max) nodules. Overexpression of GmbHLHm1 significantly increased nodule number and…
View article: Pulse Proteins: Processing, Nutrition, and Functionality in Foods
Pulse Proteins: Processing, Nutrition, and Functionality in Foods Open
Pulses are grown worldwide and provide agronomic benefits that contribute to the sustainability of cropping systems. Pulses are high in protein and provide a good source of carbohydrates, dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive co…
View article: Nitrogen Form Substitution Enhances Growth and Carbon Accumulation in Maize
Nitrogen Form Substitution Enhances Growth and Carbon Accumulation in Maize Open
Sugars are essential for plant development, and nitrogen (N) availability regulates their distribution, influencing overall growth. However, the mechanisms underlying carbon (C) assimilate allocation and utilization in response to changed …
View article: Symbiotic Effectiveness, Rhizosphere Competence and Nodule Occupancy of Chickpea Root Nodule Bacteria from Soils in Kununurra Western Australia and Narrabri New South Wales Australia
Symbiotic Effectiveness, Rhizosphere Competence and Nodule Occupancy of Chickpea Root Nodule Bacteria from Soils in Kununurra Western Australia and Narrabri New South Wales Australia Open
Root nodule bacterial isolates from field-grown chickpea were evaluated in glasshouse and field experiments based on infectivity, relative symbiotic effectiveness, nodule occupancy, plant yield and survivability in the soil rhizosphere for…
View article: A growing degree day model determines the effect of temperature stress on diverse chickpea genotypes
A growing degree day model determines the effect of temperature stress on diverse chickpea genotypes Open
Chickpeas are a globally crucial agricultural product, currently at risk due to human-induced climate change. There has been little research into the impact of heat stress on chickpea compared to other crops, but it is known that heat stre…
View article: Adaptation of Chickpea Recombinant Inbred Lines to Stress Environments: A Phenotypic Plasticity Perspective
Adaptation of Chickpea Recombinant Inbred Lines to Stress Environments: A Phenotypic Plasticity Perspective Open
View article: Genome-wide association study reveals heat tolerance QTL for canopy-closure and early flowering in chickpea
Genome-wide association study reveals heat tolerance QTL for canopy-closure and early flowering in chickpea Open
Chickpeas are a vital source of protein and starch for a large portion of the world’s population and are known to be impacted by heat stress at every life stage. Previously known as an “Orphan Legume”, little is known of the genetic contro…
View article: Impact of Soil Moisture Depletion on Various Yield Components and Water Usage to Trigger Pods in Chickpea (<i>Cicer arietinum</i> L.) Desi Genotypes
Impact of Soil Moisture Depletion on Various Yield Components and Water Usage to Trigger Pods in Chickpea (<i>Cicer arietinum</i> L.) Desi Genotypes Open
Chickpeas are well adapted to rainfed conditions, but a lack of moisture during the reproductive phase can result in lower pod setting and ultimately reduced grain yield. The exact reasons for this reduction are not fully understood, partl…
View article: Impact of low light intensity on biomass partitioning and genetic diversity in a chickpea mapping population
Impact of low light intensity on biomass partitioning and genetic diversity in a chickpea mapping population Open
With recent climatic changes, the reduced access to solar radiation has become an emerging threat to chickpeas’ drought tolerance capacity under rainfed conditions. This study was conducted to assess, and understand the effects of reduced …
View article: Symbiotic effectiveness, abiotic stress tolerance and phosphate solubilizing ability of new chickpea root-nodule bacteria from soils in Kununurra Western Australia and Narrabri New South Wales Australia
Symbiotic effectiveness, abiotic stress tolerance and phosphate solubilizing ability of new chickpea root-nodule bacteria from soils in Kununurra Western Australia and Narrabri New South Wales Australia Open
Aims To assess the symbiotic effectiveness, tolerance to abiotic stress factors and phosphate solubilizing ability of new chickpea root-nodule bacteria. Methods Symbiotic effectiveness, abiotic stress tolerance and phosphate solubilizing a…
View article: Arbuscular-Mycorrhizal Symbiosis in Medicago Regulated by the Transcription Factor MtbHLHm1;1 and the Ammonium Facilitator Protein MtAMF1;3
Arbuscular-Mycorrhizal Symbiosis in Medicago Regulated by the Transcription Factor MtbHLHm1;1 and the Ammonium Facilitator Protein MtAMF1;3 Open
Root systems of most land plants are colonised by arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi. The symbiosis supports nutrient acquisition strategies predominantly associated with plant access to inorganic phosphate. The nutrient acquisition is enhanced t…
View article: Balancing nitrate acquisition strategies in symbiotic legumes
Balancing nitrate acquisition strategies in symbiotic legumes Open
View article: Identified root signals unlocking the relationship between elevated CO<sub>2</sub> shoot growth and shoot nutrient deficiencies
Identified root signals unlocking the relationship between elevated CO<sub>2</sub> shoot growth and shoot nutrient deficiencies Open
This article is a Commentary on Cassan et al . (2023), 239 : 992–1004 .
View article: The Metabolic Profile of Young, Watered Chickpea Plants Can Be Used as a Biomarker to Predict Seed Number under Terminal Drought
The Metabolic Profile of Young, Watered Chickpea Plants Can Be Used as a Biomarker to Predict Seed Number under Terminal Drought Open
Chickpea is the second-most-cultivated legume globally, with India and Australia being the two largest producers. In both of these locations, the crop is sown on residual summer soil moisture and left to grow on progressively depleting wat…
View article: Wounding and methyl jasmonate increase cyanogenic glucoside concentrations in <i>Sorghum bicolor via</i> upregulation of biosynthesis
Wounding and methyl jasmonate increase cyanogenic glucoside concentrations in <i>Sorghum bicolor via</i> upregulation of biosynthesis Open
The cyanogenic glucoside, dhurrin, present in Sorghum bicolor is thought to have multiple functions, including in defence against herbivory. The hormone methyl jasmonate (MeJA) is also induced by herbivory and is key to instigating defence…
View article: A Growing Degree Day (Gdd) Model Determines the Effect of Temperature Stress on Diverse Chickpea Genotypes
A Growing Degree Day (Gdd) Model Determines the Effect of Temperature Stress on Diverse Chickpea Genotypes Open
View article: Genetic variation in host plant phenology affects microbial assemblages at longitudinal niches of the seedling root after a short residence time
Genetic variation in host plant phenology affects microbial assemblages at longitudinal niches of the seedling root after a short residence time Open
The root tip of a plant is highly sensitive to environmental cues and exerts sensory, chemical and movement responses and has even been likened to an animal’s brain. Yet, the assemblage of microbes at the root tip, the controls governing t…
View article: Genetic variation in host plant phenology affects microbial assemblages at longitudinal niches of the seedling root
Genetic variation in host plant phenology affects microbial assemblages at longitudinal niches of the seedling root Open
The root tip of a plant is highly sensitive to environmental cues and exerts sensory, chemical and movement responses and has even been likened to an animal’s brain. Yet, the assemblage of microbes at the root tip, the control of their div…
View article: Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency Through Overexpression of Alanine Aminotransferase in Rice, Wheat, and Barley
Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency Through Overexpression of Alanine Aminotransferase in Rice, Wheat, and Barley Open
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plants, but crop plants are inefficient in the acquisition and utilization of applied nitrogen. This often results in producers over applying nitrogen fertilizers, which can negatively impact the envir…
View article: The preceding root system drives the composition and function of the rhizosphere microbiome
The preceding root system drives the composition and function of the rhizosphere microbiome Open
View article: Additional file 2 of The preceding root system drives the composition and function of the rhizosphere microbiome
Additional file 2 of The preceding root system drives the composition and function of the rhizosphere microbiome Open
Additional file 2: Table S8 and Table S9. The relative abundance of microbial gene groups and taxonomic genus between different niches. This file includes the mean values and standard error for the heatmap in Fig. 4a and Fig. 4b.
View article: Tissue and nitrogen-linked expression profiles of ammonium and nitrate transporters in maize
Tissue and nitrogen-linked expression profiles of ammonium and nitrate transporters in maize Open