Mengping Cheng
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View article: Meta-QTL mapping for wheat thousand kernel weight
Meta-QTL mapping for wheat thousand kernel weight Open
Wheat domestication and subsequent genetic improvement have yielded cultivated species with larger seeds compared to wild ancestors. Increasing thousand kernel weight (TKW) remains a crucial goal in many wheat breeding programs. To identif…
View article: <scp>GSK3s</scp> promote the <scp>phyB</scp>‐<scp>ELF3</scp>‐<scp>HMR</scp> complex formation to regulate plant thermomorphogenesis
<span>GSK3s</span> promote the <span>phyB</span>‐<span>ELF3</span>‐<span>HMR</span> complex formation to regulate plant thermomorphogenesis Open
Summary Although elevated ambient temperature causes many effects on plant growth and development, the mechanisms of plant high‐ambient temperature sensing remain unknown. In this study, we show that GLYCOGEN SYNTHASE KINASE 3s (GSK3s) neg…
View article: Spatial transcriptomics uncover coordinated cellular responses to heat stress in developing wheat grains
Spatial transcriptomics uncover coordinated cellular responses to heat stress in developing wheat grains Open
The grain-filling stage is highly sensitive to heat, impacting wheat yield and quality. This study uncovered Chuanmai104's grain spatial transcriptome atlas under heat stress, identifying over 120 specifically expressed genes crucial for c…
View article: The trxG protein ULT1 regulates Arabidopsis organ size by interacting with TCP14/15 to antagonize the LIM peptidase DA1 for H3K4me3 on target genes
The trxG protein ULT1 regulates Arabidopsis organ size by interacting with TCP14/15 to antagonize the LIM peptidase DA1 for H3K4me3 on target genes Open
View article: A barley SS2a single base mutation at the splicing site leads to obvious changes in starch
A barley SS2a single base mutation at the splicing site leads to obvious changes in starch Open
Starch biosynthesis is a complex process that relies on the coordinated action of multiple enzymes. Resistant starch is not digested in the small intestine, thus preventing the rapid rise of the glycemic index. Starch synthase 2a (SS2a), a…
View article: Genome-wide identification of the basic leucine zipper transcription factor genes related to starch synthesis in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Genome-wide identification of the basic leucine zipper transcription factor genes related to starch synthesis in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Open
The growth and development of plants are dependent upon the transcription factors. In plants, the basic leucine zipper (bZIP) family of transcription factor is known for its largest size and diversity. Using newly available wheat genome da…
View article: Identification of candidate gene for the defective kernel phenotype using bulked segregant RNA and exome capture sequencing methods in wheat
Identification of candidate gene for the defective kernel phenotype using bulked segregant RNA and exome capture sequencing methods in wheat Open
Wheat is a significant source of protein and starch worldwide. The defective kernel (Dek) mutant AK-3537 , displaying a large hollow area in the endosperm and shrunken grain, was obtained through ethyl methane sulfonate (EMS) treatment of …
View article: BIN2 phosphorylates the Thr280 of CO to restrict its function in promoting Arabidopsis flowering
BIN2 phosphorylates the Thr280 of CO to restrict its function in promoting Arabidopsis flowering Open
CONSTANS (CO) is a central regulator of floral initiation in response to photoperiod. In this study, we show that the GSK3 kinase BIN2 physically interacts with CO and the gain-of-function mutant bin2-1 displays late flowering phenotype th…
View article: Identification of long-lived and stable mRNAs in the aged seeds of wheat
Identification of long-lived and stable mRNAs in the aged seeds of wheat Open
Seed germination relies on preserving mRNA integrity in dry seeds. However, the quality of mRNA in aged wheat seeds is not well understood. Here, we investigated 20 wheat varieties for seed longevity using controlled deterioration treatmen…
View article: BIN2 phosphorylates the Thr280 of CO to restrict its function in promoting<i>Arabidopsis</i>flowering
BIN2 phosphorylates the Thr280 of CO to restrict its function in promoting<i>Arabidopsis</i>flowering Open
CONSTANS (CO) is a central regulator of floral initiation in response to photoperiod. In this study, we show that the GSK3 kinase BIN2 physically interacts with CO and the gain-of-function mutant bin2-1 displays late flowering phenotype th…
View article: The PGS1 basic helix‐loop‐helix protein regulates <i>Fl3</i> to impact seed growth and grain yield in cereals
The PGS1 basic helix‐loop‐helix protein regulates <i>Fl3</i> to impact seed growth and grain yield in cereals Open
Summary Plant transcription factors (TFs), such as basic helix‐loop‐helix (bHLH) and AT‐rich zinc‐binding proteins (PLATZ), play critical roles in regulating the expression of developmental genes in cereals. We identified the bHLH protein …
View article: The blue light receptor CRY1 interacts with GID1 and DELLA proteins to repress gibberellin signaling and plant growth
The blue light receptor CRY1 interacts with GID1 and DELLA proteins to repress gibberellin signaling and plant growth Open
Improvements in plant architecture, such as reduced plant height under high-density planting, are important for agricultural production. Light and gibberellin (GA) are essential external and internal cues that affect plant architecture. In…
View article: MIR156-Targeted SPL9 Is Phosphorylated by SnRK2s and Interacts With ABI5 to Enhance ABA Responses in Arabidopsis
MIR156-Targeted SPL9 Is Phosphorylated by SnRK2s and Interacts With ABI5 to Enhance ABA Responses in Arabidopsis Open
The miR156-targeted SQUAMOSA PROMOTER BINDING PROTEIN-LIKE (SPL) transcription factors play key roles in regulating plant development, but little is known about their function in abscisic acid (ABA) signaling. Here, we report that the miR1…
View article: <scp>BIC</scp> 1 acts as a transcriptional coactivator to promote brassinosteroid signaling and plant growth
<span>BIC</span> 1 acts as a transcriptional coactivator to promote brassinosteroid signaling and plant growth Open
View article: The Blue-Light Receptor CRY1 Interacts with BZR1 and BIN2 to Modulate the Phosphorylation and Nuclear Function of BZR1 in Repressing BR Signaling in Arabidopsis
The Blue-Light Receptor CRY1 Interacts with BZR1 and BIN2 to Modulate the Phosphorylation and Nuclear Function of BZR1 in Repressing BR Signaling in Arabidopsis Open
View article: A Clinical Analysis of Systemic Chemotherapy Combined with Radiation Therapy for Advanced Gastric Cancer
A Clinical Analysis of Systemic Chemotherapy Combined with Radiation Therapy for Advanced Gastric Cancer Open
View article: Ta<scp>COLD</scp>1 defines a new regulator of plant height in bread wheat
Ta<span>COLD</span>1 defines a new regulator of plant height in bread wheat Open
Summary Plant height is among the most important agronomic traits that influence crop yield. However, in addition to the Rht‐1 alleles, the molecular basis of plant height in bread wheat remains largely unclear. Based on wheat gene express…
View article: Functional regulation of Q by microRNA172 and transcriptional co‐repressor TOPLESS in controlling bread wheat spikelet density
Functional regulation of Q by microRNA172 and transcriptional co‐repressor TOPLESS in controlling bread wheat spikelet density Open
Summary Bread wheat ( Triticum aestivum ) spike architecture is an important agronomic trait. The Q gene plays a key role in the domestication of bread wheat spike architecture. However, the regulatory mechanisms of Q expression and transc…