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View article: The transcription factor ANAC017 links mitochondrial retrograde signaling with the ubiquitin–proteasome system to control mitochondrial function in Arabidopsis
The transcription factor ANAC017 links mitochondrial retrograde signaling with the ubiquitin–proteasome system to control mitochondrial function in Arabidopsis Open
Mitochondrial biogenesis requires the import of more than a thousand proteins encoded by nuclear DNA. The translocase of the outer mitochondrial membrane (TOM) complex serves as the primary gateway to specifically recognise precursor prote…
View article: Deciphering phenylalanine-derived salicylic acid biosynthesis in plants
Deciphering phenylalanine-derived salicylic acid biosynthesis in plants Open
Salicylic acid (SA) is a ubiquitous plant hormone with a long history in human civilization1,2. Because of the central role of SA in orchestrating plant pathogen defence, understanding SA biosynthesis is fundamental to plant immunity resea…
View article: BKK1/BAK7 and TCP21 form a positive feedback loop to facilitate submergence tolerance in plants
BKK1/BAK7 and TCP21 form a positive feedback loop to facilitate submergence tolerance in plants Open
Submergence poses a deleterious threat to plant development and the agricultural production of Brassica napus (B. napus), an important worldwide oil crop. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying submergence tolerance in B. napus remai…
View article: Mitochondrial Energy Homeostasis and Membrane Interaction Regulate the Rapid Growth of Moso Bamboo
Mitochondrial Energy Homeostasis and Membrane Interaction Regulate the Rapid Growth of Moso Bamboo Open
The rapid growth of moso bamboo is primarily attributed to the swift elongation of its internodes. While mitochondria are known to provide energy for various cellular processes, the specific mechanisms by which they facilitate rapid growth…
View article: <scp>SYNTAXIN OF PLANTS</scp> 81 regulates fatty acid desaturation by mediating Acyl Carrier Protein Desaturase 5 during seed development in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i>
<span>SYNTAXIN OF PLANTS</span> 81 regulates fatty acid desaturation by mediating Acyl Carrier Protein Desaturase 5 during seed development in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> Open
Lipids are essential for building cells and are used as important seed reserves. Fatty acids (FAs) are the key structural units of lipids, forming their hydrophobic tails in triglycerides and phospholipids. FA synthesis starts in plastids …
View article: Species- and organ-specific contribution of peroxisomal cinnamate:CoA ligases to benzoic and salicylic acid biosynthesis
Species- and organ-specific contribution of peroxisomal cinnamate:CoA ligases to benzoic and salicylic acid biosynthesis Open
Salicylic acid (SA) is a prominent defense hormone whose basal level, organ-specific accumulation, and physiological role vary widely among plant species. Of the 2 known pathways of plant SA biosynthesis, the phenylalanine ammonia lyase (P…
View article: A novel multi trait genotype ideotype distance index (MGIDI) for genotype selection in plant breeding: Application, prospects, and limitations
A novel multi trait genotype ideotype distance index (MGIDI) for genotype selection in plant breeding: Application, prospects, and limitations Open
The Multitrait Genotype Ideotype Distance Index (MGIDI) is a strong and adaptable technique for choosing superior genotypes of diverse crops based on numerous attributes. It is a multivariate selection indicator that incorporates different…
View article: Post‐transfer adaptation of <scp>HGT</scp>‐acquired genes and contribution to guanine metabolic diversification in land plants
Post‐transfer adaptation of <span>HGT</span>‐acquired genes and contribution to guanine metabolic diversification in land plants Open
Summary Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is a major driving force in the evolution of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. Despite recent advances in distribution and ecological importance, the extensive pattern, especially in seed plants, an…
View article: Comprehensive identification of plant peroxisome targeting signal type 1 tripeptides
Comprehensive identification of plant peroxisome targeting signal type 1 tripeptides Open
Peroxisomes are universal eukaryotic organelles hosting various metabolic pathways, with particularly diverse metabolic roles in plants (Pan et al., 2020). Severe peroxisomal dysfunction can lead to fatal genetic disorders in humans and em…
View article: The Influence of the Number of Tree Searches on Maximum Likelihood Inference in Phylogenomics
The Influence of the Number of Tree Searches on Maximum Likelihood Inference in Phylogenomics Open
Maximum likelihood (ML) phylogenetic inference is widely used in phylogenomics. As heuristic searches most likely find suboptimal trees, it is recommended to conduct multiple (e.g., 10) tree searches in phylogenetic analyses. However, beyo…
View article: Impact of acute heat stress on mitochondrial function, ultrastructure and cardiolipin distribution in Arabidopsis
Impact of acute heat stress on mitochondrial function, ultrastructure and cardiolipin distribution in Arabidopsis Open
Besides providing energy to sustain life, mitochondria also play crucial roles in stress response and programmed cell death. The mitochondrial hallmark lipid, cardiolipin (CL), is essential to the maintenance of mitochondrial structure and…
View article: Editorial: Photosynthetic and photorespiratory organelles: metabolism, dynamics, and signaling
Editorial: Photosynthetic and photorespiratory organelles: metabolism, dynamics, and signaling Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Plant Sci., 10 October 2023Sec. Plant Cell Biology Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1293246
View article: Assembly and phylogenomic analysis of cotton mitochondrial genomes provide insights into the history of cotton evolution
Assembly and phylogenomic analysis of cotton mitochondrial genomes provide insights into the history of cotton evolution Open
Cotton is a major crop that provides the most important renewable textile fibers in the world. Studies of the taxonomy and evolution of cotton species have received wide attentions, not only due to cotton's economic value but also due to t…
View article: The OsbHLH002/OsICE1-OSH1 module orchestrates secondary cell wall formation in rice
The OsbHLH002/OsICE1-OSH1 module orchestrates secondary cell wall formation in rice Open
Transcriptional regulation of secondary cell wall (SCW) formation is strictly controlled by a complex network of transcription factors in vascular plants and has been shown to be mediated by a group of NAC master switches. In this study, w…
View article: Soil microbial dark matter explored from genome-resolved metagenomics
Soil microbial dark matter explored from genome-resolved metagenomics Open
Soil contains a vast number of unidentified microbes, known as soil microbial dark matter. This is an important source of microbial biodiversity and genetic resources1,2, but has yet to be fully explored. In this study, we conducted the fi…
View article: Bioinformatic analysis of short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase proteins in plant peroxisomes
Bioinformatic analysis of short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase proteins in plant peroxisomes Open
Peroxisomes are ubiquitous eukaryotic organelles housing not only many important oxidative metabolic reactions, but also some reductive reactions that are less known. Members of the short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase (SDR) superfamily, wh…
View article: Metabolic engineering and mechanical investigation of enhanced plant autoluminescence
Metabolic engineering and mechanical investigation of enhanced plant autoluminescence Open
Summary The fungal bioluminescence pathway (FBP) was identified from glowing fungi, which releases self‐sustained visible green luminescence. However, weak bioluminescence limits the potential application of the bioluminescence system. Her…
View article: Soil microbial dark matter explored from genome-resolved metagenomics
Soil microbial dark matter explored from genome-resolved metagenomics Open
Soil contains a vast number of unidentified microbes, known as soil microbial dark matter. This is an important source of microbial biodiversity and genetic resources1,2, but has yet to be fully explored. In this study, we conducted the fi…
View article: Research progresses on rice leaf color mutants
Research progresses on rice leaf color mutants Open
Rice leaf color variation is a morphological phenotype that is valuable in studying plant metabolism and physiology. Besides, the rice leaf color phenotype can also be utilized in the breeding process. Rice plants with color mutations typi…
View article: De novo Biosynthesis of Vindoline and Catharanthine in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
De novo Biosynthesis of Vindoline and Catharanthine in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Open
Vinblastine has been used clinically as one of the most potent therapeutics for the treatment of several types of cancer. However, the traditional plant extraction method suffers from unreliable supply, low abundance, and extremely high co…
View article: Protein ubiquitination in plant peroxisomes
Protein ubiquitination in plant peroxisomes Open
Protein ubiquitination regulates diverse cellular processes in eukaryotic organisms, from growth and development to stress response. Proteins subjected to ubiquitination can be found in virtually all subcellular locations and organelles, i…
View article: Defining upstream enhancing and inhibiting sequence patterns for plant peroxisome targeting signal type 1 using large‐scale <i>in silico</i> and <i>in vivo</i> analyses
Defining upstream enhancing and inhibiting sequence patterns for plant peroxisome targeting signal type 1 using large‐scale <i>in silico</i> and <i>in vivo</i> analyses Open
SUMMARY Peroxisomes are universal eukaryotic organelles essential to plants and animals. Most peroxisomal matrix proteins carry peroxisome targeting signal type 1 (PTS1), a C‐terminal tripeptide. Studies from various kingdoms have revealed…
View article: Unprecedented organelle genomic variations in morning glories reveal independent evolutionary scenarios of parasitic plants and the diversification of plant mitochondrial complexes
Unprecedented organelle genomic variations in morning glories reveal independent evolutionary scenarios of parasitic plants and the diversification of plant mitochondrial complexes Open
Background The morning glories (Convolvulaceae) are distributed worldwide and produce economically important crops, medicinal herbs, and ornamentals. Members of this family are diverse in morphological characteristics and trophic modes, in…