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View article: Quantitative trait loci mapping of heterosis for leaf morphological traits and candidate gene identification in maize
Quantitative trait loci mapping of heterosis for leaf morphological traits and candidate gene identification in maize Open
Background Leaf morphology determines photosynthetic efficiency, high-density planting tolerance, and grain yield in maize. Understanding the genetic basis of these traits is of great practical significance for optimizing plant architectur…
View article: Genome-Wide Identification of Cysteine-Rich Polycomb-like Protein (CPP) Gene Family and Their Expression Profile Analysis in Stem Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Genome-Wide Identification of Cysteine-Rich Polycomb-like Protein (CPP) Gene Family and Their Expression Profile Analysis in Stem Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) Open
Cysteine-rich polycomb-like protein (CPP) transcription factors (TFs) play critical roles in the process of plant growth and development, as well as stress responses. To date, no reports about CPP TFs have been published for lettuce (Lactu…
View article: Genome-Wide Characterization and Expression Analysis of the Cysteine-Rich Polycomb-like Protein Gene Family in Response to Hormone Signaling in Apple (Malus domestica)
Genome-Wide Characterization and Expression Analysis of the Cysteine-Rich Polycomb-like Protein Gene Family in Response to Hormone Signaling in Apple (Malus domestica) Open
Cysteine-rich polycomb-like protein (CPP) transcription factors play critical roles in plant growth, development, and responses to stresses and hormone signaling. However, the research on the CPP gene family remains unexplored in apple. In…
View article: Quantitative trait loci mapping of heterosis for leaf morphological traits and candidate gene identification in maize
Quantitative trait loci mapping of heterosis for leaf morphological traits and candidate gene identification in maize Open
View article: MdCIbHLH1 modulates sugar metabolism and accumulation in apple fruits by coordinating carbohydrate synthesis and allocation
MdCIbHLH1 modulates sugar metabolism and accumulation in apple fruits by coordinating carbohydrate synthesis and allocation Open
The content of soluble sugars is a vital parameter that indicates the quality of fleshy fruits such as apple (Malus domestica Borkh.). Studying the patterns of accumulation of soluble sugars and regulatory mechanisms associated with fruit …
View article: Genome-wide identification and expression analyses of homeodomain-leucine zipper family genes reveal their involvement in stress response in apple (Malus × domestica)
Genome-wide identification and expression analyses of homeodomain-leucine zipper family genes reveal their involvement in stress response in apple (Malus × domestica) Open
The homeodomain-leucine zipper (HD-Zip) family has been shown to perform a multitude of functions during plant development and stress responses; however, the family members and functions have not been identified in apple (Malus × domestica…
View article: R2R3-MYB Transcription Factor MdMYB73 Confers Increased Resistance to the Fungal Pathogen Botryosphaeria Dothidea via the Salicylic acid Pathway in Apple
R2R3-MYB Transcription Factor MdMYB73 Confers Increased Resistance to the Fungal Pathogen Botryosphaeria Dothidea via the Salicylic acid Pathway in Apple Open
Background: The MYB transcription factor (TF) family is involved in many biological processes. However, the molecular mechanism of the MYB family in the resistance to apple ring rot remains poorly understood. Results: Here, the R2R3-MYB su…
View article: BTB-BACK-TAZ domain protein MdBT2-mediated MdMYB73 ubiquitination negatively regulates malate accumulation and vacuolar acidification in apple
BTB-BACK-TAZ domain protein MdBT2-mediated MdMYB73 ubiquitination negatively regulates malate accumulation and vacuolar acidification in apple Open
As an important primary metabolite, malate plays a key role in regulating osmotic pressure, pH homeostasis, stress tolerance, and fruit quality of apple. The R2R3-MYB transcription factor (TF) MdMYB73 was identified as a protein that plays…
View article: The apple bHLH transcription factor MdbHLH3 functions in determining the fruit carbohydrates and malate
The apple bHLH transcription factor MdbHLH3 functions in determining the fruit carbohydrates and malate Open
Summary Changes in carbohydrates and organic acids largely determine the palatability of edible tissues of horticulture crops. Elucidating the potential molecular mechanisms involved in the change in carbohydrates and organic acids, and th…
View article: BTB-TAZ Domain Protein MdBT2 Modulates Malate Accumulation and Vacuolar Acidification in Response to Nitrate
BTB-TAZ Domain Protein MdBT2 Modulates Malate Accumulation and Vacuolar Acidification in Response to Nitrate Open
Excessive application of nitrate, an essential macronutrient and a signal regulating diverse physiological processes, decreases malate accumulation in apple (Malus domestica) fruit, but the underlying mechanism remains poorly unders…
View article: The basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor MdbHLH3 modulates leaf senescence in apple via the regulation of dehydratase-enolase-phosphatase complex 1
The basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor MdbHLH3 modulates leaf senescence in apple via the regulation of dehydratase-enolase-phosphatase complex 1 Open
Basic helix−loop−helix (bHLH) domain-containing transcription factors are known for their roles in regulating various plant growth and developmental processes. Previously, we showed that MdbHLH3 from apple ( Malus domestica ) has multiple …
View article: BTB-TAZ domain protein MdBT2 modulates malate accumulation by targeting a bHLH transcription factor for degradation in response to nitrate
BTB-TAZ domain protein MdBT2 modulates malate accumulation by targeting a bHLH transcription factor for degradation in response to nitrate Open
Excessive application of nitrate, an essential macronutrient and a signal regulating diverse physiological processes, decreases malate accumulation in apple fruit, but the underlying mechanism remains poorly understood. Here, we show that …
View article: The regulatory module Md<scp>PUB</scp>29‐Mdb<scp>HLH</scp>3 connects ethylene biosynthesis with fruit quality in apple
The regulatory module Md<span>PUB</span>29‐Mdb<span>HLH</span>3 connects ethylene biosynthesis with fruit quality in apple Open
Summary The plant hormone ethylene is critical for climacteric fruit ripening, while glucose and anthocyanins determine the fruit quality of climacteric fruits such as apple. Understanding the exact molecular mechanism for this process is …
View article: The MADS transcription factor CmANR1 positively modulates root system development by directly regulating CmPIN2 in chrysanthemum
The MADS transcription factor CmANR1 positively modulates root system development by directly regulating CmPIN2 in chrysanthemum Open
Plant root systems are essential for many physiological processes, including water and nutrient absorption. MADS-box transcription factor (TF) genes have been characterized as the important regulators of root development in plants; however…
View article: Ectopic expression of the apple nucleus-encoded thylakoid protein MdY3IP1 triggers early-flowering and enhanced salt-tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana
Ectopic expression of the apple nucleus-encoded thylakoid protein MdY3IP1 triggers early-flowering and enhanced salt-tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana Open
View article: Additional file 3: Figure S3. of Ectopic expression of the apple nucleus-encoded thylakoid protein MdY3IP1 triggers early-flowering and enhanced salt-tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana
Additional file 3: Figure S3. of Ectopic expression of the apple nucleus-encoded thylakoid protein MdY3IP1 triggers early-flowering and enhanced salt-tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana Open
Expression of MdY3IP1 under 4 °C, 2% PEG and 100 μM ABA. (ZIP 292 kb)
View article: Additional file 4: Figure S4. of Ectopic expression of the apple nucleus-encoded thylakoid protein MdY3IP1 triggers early-flowering and enhanced salt-tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana
Additional file 4: Figure S4. of Ectopic expression of the apple nucleus-encoded thylakoid protein MdY3IP1 triggers early-flowering and enhanced salt-tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana Open
Effect of the auxin transport inhibitor NPA on primary root length in control and MdY3IP1 transgenic Arabidopsis plants. (ZIP 476Â kb)
View article: Additional file 6: Figure S6. of Ectopic expression of the apple nucleus-encoded thylakoid protein MdY3IP1 triggers early-flowering and enhanced salt-tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana
Additional file 6: Figure S6. of Ectopic expression of the apple nucleus-encoded thylakoid protein MdY3IP1 triggers early-flowering and enhanced salt-tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana Open
Expression levels of AtSOS1, AtSOS2 and AtSOS3 in the control and MdY3IP1 transgenic Arabidopsis plants by qPCR assay. (ZIP 275Â kb)
View article: Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization, and Expression Analysis of Calmodulin-Like Proteins (CMLs) in Apple
Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization, and Expression Analysis of Calmodulin-Like Proteins (CMLs) in Apple Open
Calcium (Ca2+), a crucial second messenger in plants, is involved in diverse signaling pathways including biotic and abiotic stress responses. However, the functions of most calcium sensors including calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPK…
View article: Functional characterization of MdMYB73 reveals its involvement in cold stress response in apple calli and Arabidopsis
Functional characterization of MdMYB73 reveals its involvement in cold stress response in apple calli and Arabidopsis Open
Recent studies have shown that the R2R3-MYB transcription factor MdMYB73 is involved in salt stress response in apple. However, no research was done whether MdMYB73 mediated cold tolerance in apple or not. In this study, we found that the …
View article: A Universal Method of Protoplast Isolation and Transient Expression in Plants
A Universal Method of Protoplast Isolation and Transient Expression in Plants Open
Protoplasts isolated from plant tissues have been testified as useful and versatile materials for performing cell-based experiments such as protein subcellular localization, in vivo protein-protein interaction, determination of vacuolar pH…
View article: The R2R3‐<scp>MYB</scp> transcription factor Md<scp>MYB</scp>73 is involved in malate accumulation and vacuolar acidification in apple
The R2R3‐<span>MYB</span> transcription factor Md<span>MYB</span>73 is involved in malate accumulation and vacuolar acidification in apple Open
Summary Malate, the predominant organic acid in many fruits, is a crucial component of the organoleptic quality of fruit, including taste and flavor. The genetic and environmental mechanisms affecting malate metabolism in fruit cells have …
View article: Glucose Sensor MdHXK1 Phosphorylates and Stabilizes MdbHLH3 to Promote Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Apple
Glucose Sensor MdHXK1 Phosphorylates and Stabilizes MdbHLH3 to Promote Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Apple Open
Glucose induces anthocyanin accumulation in many plant species; however, the molecular mechanism involved in this process remains largely unknown. Here, we found that apple hexokinase MdHXK1, a glucose sensor, was involved in sensing exoge…
View article: MdSOS2L1 forms a complex with MdMYB1 to control vacuolar pH by transcriptionally regulating <i>MdVHA-B1</i> in apples
MdSOS2L1 forms a complex with MdMYB1 to control vacuolar pH by transcriptionally regulating <i>MdVHA-B1</i> in apples Open
Vacuolar pH is important and involves in many different physiological processes in plants. A recent paper published in Plant Physiology reveals that MdMYB1 regulates vacuolar pH by directly transcriptionally regulating proton pump genes an…