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View article: Genome-Wide Discovery and Characterization of the Auxin Response Factor (ARF) Gene Family in Avicennia marina That Regulates Phytohormone Levels and Responds to Salt and Auxin Treatments
Genome-Wide Discovery and Characterization of the Auxin Response Factor (ARF) Gene Family in Avicennia marina That Regulates Phytohormone Levels and Responds to Salt and Auxin Treatments Open
Auxin response factors (ARFs) are crucial components of auxin signaling, playing a vital role in plant growth, development, hormone regulation, and stress responses. Salinity influences plant growth and development; however, Avicennia mari…
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of proline synthesis and catabolism genes in kiwifruit: exploring the role of AcP5CS1 in salt tolerance Open
The regulation of proline metabolism is critical for enhancing plant stress tolerance by promoting proline accumulation under abiotic stress conditions. Key enzymes in this pathway include Δ1-pyrroline-5-carboxylate synthase (P5CS), pyrrol…
View article: Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analysis of the SOS1 gene family in the medicinal plant Paeonia ostii under salt stress
Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analysis of the SOS1 gene family in the medicinal plant Paeonia ostii under salt stress Open
Paeonia ostii is a commercially important ornamental and traditional medicinal plant esteemed in China. Salt stress is a widespread abiotic stress that significantly affects plant growth and development, and moderate stress can significant…
Deciphering the mechanisms for preferential tolerance of Escherichia coli BL21 to Cd(II) over Cu(II) and Ni(II): A combined physiological, biochemical, and multiomics perspective Open
Environmental pollution severely affects ecological functions/health, and nondegradable pollutants such as heavy metals (HMs) cause significant damage to living organisms. Escherichia coli is one of the most studied life forms, and its res…
SOS1 gene family in mangrove (Kandelia obovata): Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analyses under salt and copper stress Open
Background Salt Overly Sensitive 1 ( SOS1 ), a plasma membrane Na + /H + exchanger, is essential for plant salt tolerance. Salt damage is a significant abiotic stress that impacts plant species globally. All living organisms require copper…
Effect of Partial Elimination of Mitochondrial DNA on Genome-Wide Identified AOX Gene Family in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii Open
Using Chlamydomonas as a model organism, we attempted to eliminate mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) similar to rho0 or rho− cells (completely or partially mtDNA-eliminated cells) in yeast. We successfully generated partially mtDNA-eliminated cell…
View article: Vermicompost application enhances soil health and plant physiological and antioxidant defense to conferring heavy metals tolerance in fragrant rice
Vermicompost application enhances soil health and plant physiological and antioxidant defense to conferring heavy metals tolerance in fragrant rice Open
Cadmium (Cd) contamination in agricultural soils and its accumulation in plant organs have become a global issue due to its harmful effects on human health. The in-situ stabilizing technique, which involves using organic amendments, is com…
Integrated physiological, biochemical, and transcriptomic analyses of Bruguiera gymnorhiza leaves under long-term copper stress: Stomatal size, wax crystals and composition Open
Copper (Cu) is a necessary mineral nutrient for plant growth and development and is involved in several morphological, physiological, and biochemical processes; however, high concentrations of Cu can negatively impact these processes. The …
View article: Vermicompost Supply Enhances Fragrant-Rice Yield by Improving Soil Fertility and Eukaryotic Microbial Community Composition under Environmental Stress Conditions
Vermicompost Supply Enhances Fragrant-Rice Yield by Improving Soil Fertility and Eukaryotic Microbial Community Composition under Environmental Stress Conditions Open
Heavy-metal contamination in agricultural soil, particularly of cadmium (Cd), poses serious threats to soil biodiversity, rice production, and food safety. Soil microbes improve soil fertility by regulating soil organic matter production, …
NRAMP gene family in Kandelia obovata: genome-wide identification, expression analysis, and response to five different copper stress conditions Open
Natural resistance-associated macrophage proteins (NRAMPs) are a class of metal transporters found in plants that exhibit diverse functions across different species. Transporter proteins facilitate the absorption, distribution, and sequest…
Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization, and Expression Analysis of the Copper-Containing Amine Oxidase Gene Family in Mangrove Kandelia obovata Open
Copper-containing amine oxidases (CuAOs) are known to have significant involvement in the process of polyamine catabolism, as well as serving crucial functions in plant development and response to abiotic stress. A genome-wide investigatio…
Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the Copper Transporter (COPT/Ctr) Gene Family in Kandelia obovata, a Typical Mangrove Plant Open
The copper transporter (COPT/Ctr) gene family plays a critical part in maintaining the balance of the metal, and many diverse species depend on COPT to move copper (Cu) across the cell membrane. In Arabidopsis thaliana, Oryza sativa, Medic…
Recent genome resequencing paraded COBRA-Like gene family roles in abiotic stress and wood formation in Poplar Open
A cell wall determines the mechanical properties of a cell, serves as a barrier against plant stresses, and allows cell division and growth processes. The COBRA- Like (COBL) gene family encodes a putative glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)…
Analysis of Delta(9) fatty acid desaturase gene family and their role in oleic acid accumulation in Carya cathayensis kernel Open
Carya cathayensis , commonly referred to as Chinese hickory, produces nuts that contain high-quality edible oils, particularly oleic acid (18:1). It is known that stearoyl-ACP desaturase (SAD) is the first key step converting stearic acid …
Growth, Yield, and Agronomic Use Efficiency of Delayed Sown Wheat under Slow-Release Nitrogen Fertilizer and Seeding Rate Open
Delayed sowing of wheat is a common problem in Punjab that exacerbates serious yield loss. However, individual or combined applications of seed rate and slow-release nitrogen fertilizer significantly impacted their efficacy in improving cr…
View article: SNARE Protein Snc1 Is Essential for Vesicle Trafficking, Membrane Fusion and Protein Secretion in Fungi
SNARE Protein Snc1 Is Essential for Vesicle Trafficking, Membrane Fusion and Protein Secretion in Fungi Open
Fungi are an important group of microorganisms that play crucial roles in a variety of ecological and biotechnological processes. Fungi depend on intracellular protein trafficking, which involves moving proteins from their site of synthesi…
Role of Lignin in Wheat Plant for the Enhancement of Resistance against Lodging and Biotic and Abiotic Stresses Open
Lignification is a vital function in plants for improving tolerance against stressors. This article presents studies conducted on the relationship of wheat straw lignin with enhanced plant adaptation against lodging and stressors. Herein, …
Responses of maize hybrids to water stress conditions at different developmental stages: accumulation of reactive oxygen species, activity of enzymatic antioxidants and degradation in kernel quality traits Open
Sustainable maize production under changing climatic conditions, especially heat and water stress conditions is one of the key challenges that need to be addressed immediately. The current field study was designed to evaluate the impact of…
Impact of heat stress on agro-morphological, physio-chemical and fiber related paramters in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) genotypes Open
The unpredictably changing climatic conditions, especially high temperatures, are putting a continuous threat to sustainable cotton production. The current study was designed to investigate the impact of heat stress on several morpho-physi…
Status and prospects of genome-wide association studies in cotton Open
Over the last two decades, the use of high-density SNP arrays and DNA sequencing have allowed scientists to uncover the majority of the genotypic space for various crops, including cotton. Genome-wide association study (GWAS) links the dot…
A Comparative Genomics Approach for Analysis of Complete Mitogenomes of Five Actinidiaceae Plants Open
Actinidiaceae, an economically important plant family, includes the Actinidia, Clematoclethra and Saurauia genus. Kiwifruit, with remarkably high vitamin C content, is an endemic species widely distributed in China with high economic value…
The Climate-Growth Relationship between Picea smithiana (Wall.) Boiss. and Abies pindrow (Royle ex D.Don) Royle along the Latitudinal Gradient in Northern Pakistan Open
A changing climate and global warming have adversely affected Pakistan’s moist and dry temperate vegetation. Abies pindrow (fir) (Royle ex D.Don) Royle and Picea smithiana (spruce) Wall.) Boiss are the two major representative species of t…
Genome-Wide Expression Profiling Analysis of Kiwifruit GolS and RFS Genes and Identification of AcRFS4 Function in Raffinose Accumulation Open
The raffinose synthetase (RFS) and galactinol synthase (GolS) are two critical enzymes for raffinose biosynthesis, which play an important role in modulating plant growth and in response to a variety of biotic or abiotic stresses. Here, we…
View article: Application of 2,4-Epibrassinolide Improves Drought Tolerance in Tobacco through Physiological and Biochemical Mechanisms
Application of 2,4-Epibrassinolide Improves Drought Tolerance in Tobacco through Physiological and Biochemical Mechanisms Open
Drought stress is a major abiotic stress that hinders plant growth and development. Brassinosteroids (BR), including 2,4-epibrassinolide (EBR), play important roles in plant growth, development, and responses to abiotic stresses, including…
Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of SnRK2 Gene Family in Dormant Vegetative Buds of Liriodendron chinense in Response to Abscisic Acid, Chilling, and Photoperiod Open
Protein kinases play an essential role in plants’ responses to environmental stress signals. SnRK2 (sucrose non-fermenting 1-related protein kinase 2) is a plant-specific protein kinase that plays a crucial role in abscisic acid and abioti…
Mathematical Modeling Reveals That Sucrose Regulates Leaf Senescence via Dynamic Sugar Signaling Pathways Open
Sucrose (Suc) accumulation is one of the key indicators of leaf senescence onset, but little is known about its regulatory role. Here, we found that application of high (120–150 mM) and low levels (60 mM) of Suc to young leaf (YL) and full…
Room-Temperature, Ionic-Liquid-Enhanced, Beta-Cyclodextrin-Based, Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for the Selective Extraction of Abamectin Open
To ensure environmental protection and food quality and safety, the trace level detection of pesticide residues with molecularly imprinted polymers using a more economic, reliable, and greener approach is always demanded. Herein, novel, en…
Entailing the Next-Generation Sequencing and Metabolome for Sustainable Agriculture by Improving Plant Tolerance Open
Crop production is a serious challenge to provide food for the 10 billion individuals forecasted to live across the globe in 2050. The scientists’ emphasize establishing an equilibrium among diversity and quality of crops by enhancing yiel…
Impact of late sowing on morphological and yield traits in 40s bread wheat Open
The unpredictability and large fluctuation of the climatic conditions in rainfed regions influences spring wheat yield and grain quality. These variations offer the opportunity for the production of better quality wheat. The effect of late…
Key genes and mechanisms underlying natural variation of silique length in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) germplasm Open
Silique length influences seed yield in oilseed rape. It shows extensive variation in germplasm resources, and identifying the underlying genes and regulatory mechanisms would advance breeding for the trait. In the present study, a genome-…