Auxin
View article: SUPPRESSOR OF LAZY QUADRUPLE 1 acts at ER–plasma membrane contact sites to control a gravitropism pathway in the <i>Arabidopsis</i> stem
SUPPRESSOR OF LAZY QUADRUPLE 1 acts at ER–plasma membrane contact sites to control a gravitropism pathway in the <i>Arabidopsis</i> stem Open
LAZY proteins function early in the process of orienting growth of land plants with respect to the gravity vector (gravitropism). In Arabidopsis , an oppositely oriented and LAZY-independent form of gravitropism causes the inflorescence st…
View article: Light Spectrum and Explant Type Drive Hormonal and Proteomic Reprogramming in Micropropagation of the Endangered Paubrasilia echinata
Light Spectrum and Explant Type Drive Hormonal and Proteomic Reprogramming in Micropropagation of the Endangered Paubrasilia echinata Open
Paubrasilia echinata , the national tree of Brazil, is critically endangered due to centuries of overexploitation for its high-quality wood and dye-producing sap. Consequently, the development of efficient propagation systems is urgent for…
View article: Rice OsABCB4 delays heading date and impacts multiple agronomic traits by affecting auxin homeostasis
Rice OsABCB4 delays heading date and impacts multiple agronomic traits by affecting auxin homeostasis Open
Members of the ABCB transporter subfamily are essential for various aspects of plant growth and development; however, a large number of ABCB proteins are functionally uncharacterized. Here, we report the functional characterization of a ri…
View article: In Vitro Cloning Of Cymbidium Species: A Review
In Vitro Cloning Of Cymbidium Species: A Review Open
Cymbidium, or boat orchids, are among the most commercially and ornamentally valuable genera in the Orchidaceae family, native to tropical and subtropical Asia. Threatened by habitat loss and overexploitation, their conservation and propag…
View article: Development and Validation of an LC–MS/MS Method for Quantifying Phytohormones Related to Tomato Shelf Life
Development and Validation of an LC–MS/MS Method for Quantifying Phytohormones Related to Tomato Shelf Life Open
Phytohormones are key signaling molecules that regulate plant growth, stress adaptation, and fruit ripening. However, their low abundance and structural diversity complicate accurate quantification in food matrices. This study presents a v…
View article: A COP1-HY5-ABI5 module regulates ABA-mediated post-germination developmental arrest
A COP1-HY5-ABI5 module regulates ABA-mediated post-germination developmental arrest Open
Abscisic Acid (ABA) is a key phytohormone that regulates plant development under stress. ABA induces dormancy in seeds during maturation, whereas its levels and activity gradually decrease as germination and seedling growth progress. Under…
View article: Domestication of Tartary Buckwheat Shaped a Regulatory Module for Seedling Salt Tolerance by Targeting the Magnesium Transporter Gene <i>FtMGT2</i>
Domestication of Tartary Buckwheat Shaped a Regulatory Module for Seedling Salt Tolerance by Targeting the Magnesium Transporter Gene <i>FtMGT2</i> Open
Globally, soil salinization increasingly affects farmland, severely limiting the production of Tartary buckwheat ( Fagopyrum tataricum ). To identify genetic factors for salt tolerance, we analyzed core Tartary buckwheat accessions and uti…
View article: In Vitro Cloning Of Cymbidium Species: A Review
In Vitro Cloning Of Cymbidium Species: A Review Open
Cymbidium, or boat orchids, are among the most commercially and ornamentally valuable genera in the Orchidaceae family, native to tropical and subtropical Asia. Threatened by habitat loss and overexploitation, their conservation and propag…
View article: IAA was involved in phosphorus deficiency-induced cluster roots formation in Macadamia integrifolia
IAA was involved in phosphorus deficiency-induced cluster roots formation in Macadamia integrifolia Open
Phosphorus (P) deficiency induced the formation and development of cluster roots in macadamia, thereby stimulating P acquisition by enhancing root surface area and carboxylate exudation. However, how P deficiency regulates the formation of…
View article: DPA4 Suppresses Adventitious Root Formation via Transcriptional Regulation of CUC2 and ULT1, Decreasing Auxin Biosynthesis in Arabidopsis Leaf Explants
DPA4 Suppresses Adventitious Root Formation via Transcriptional Regulation of CUC2 and ULT1, Decreasing Auxin Biosynthesis in Arabidopsis Leaf Explants Open
Plants have the capacity to form adventitious roots (ARs) from detached aerial organs, a process known as de novo root regeneration (DNRR). In Arabidopsis, wounding signals rapidly induce in leaf explants the expression of genes encoding e…
View article: Indole-3-Butyric Acid (IBA) as Key Drivers of Rooting Success in Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Spp.) Stem Cuttings – A Review
Indole-3-Butyric Acid (IBA) as Key Drivers of Rooting Success in Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Spp.) Stem Cuttings – A Review Open
Dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.), a climbing cactus with significant nutritional and economic value, is primarily propagated through stem cuttings due to its efficiency and genetic uniformity. This review focuses on optimizing propagation pr…
View article: Transcriptome Reveals Growth Responses of Populus qamdoensis Under Blue and Green Films
Transcriptome Reveals Growth Responses of Populus qamdoensis Under Blue and Green Films Open
Populus qamdoensis cuttings were treated with transparent colorless film (WF), blue film (BF), and green film (GF), and the leaf physiological indices were measured and transcriptome sequencing was performed. The results showed that BF tre…
View article: Micropropagation of globally endangered tree Adansonia digitata L.
Micropropagation of globally endangered tree Adansonia digitata L. Open
An ethnomedicinally important arboreal species Adansonia digitata L. known as iconic baobab tree, which is being threatened/globally endangered. In order to conserve this genetic resource of remarkable economic and therapeutically importan…
View article: Functional characterization of <scp>NRT1</scp> / <scp>PTR FAMILY</scp> transporters: looking for a needle in a haystack
Functional characterization of <span>NRT1</span> / <span>PTR FAMILY</span> transporters: looking for a needle in a haystack Open
Summary NRT1/PTR FAMILY (NPF) transporters play crucial roles in plant physiology and development due to their involvement in nitrogen nutrition and their ability to transport multiple signaling molecules and metabolites. Whereas most euka…
View article: Genome-Wide Identification of Cytokinin Response Factors (CRFs) Involved in Stress Responses in Banana (Musa acuminata)
Genome-Wide Identification of Cytokinin Response Factors (CRFs) Involved in Stress Responses in Banana (Musa acuminata) Open
Cytokinin response factors (CRFs), belonging to AP2/ERF transcription factor family, play pivotal roles in regulating plant growth, hormone signaling, and stress responses. While CRF genes have been functionally characterized in multiple p…
View article: Continuous light enhances adventitious rooting in Robinia pseudoacacia L. through a regulatory module involving RpCOP1 and auxin signaling
Continuous light enhances adventitious rooting in Robinia pseudoacacia L. through a regulatory module involving RpCOP1 and auxin signaling Open
Continuous light is a crucial environmental signal, yet its precise role in adventitious rooting in woody plants, particularly concerning the function of the classical light-signaling repressor CONSTITUTIVE PHOTOMORPHOGENIC 1, remains a si…
View article: Establishment of a Rapid Propagation System for Waltheria indica L. and Acquisition of Nematode-Repellent Active Compounds
Establishment of a Rapid Propagation System for Waltheria indica L. and Acquisition of Nematode-Repellent Active Compounds Open
This study aimed to establish an efficient tissue culture and rapid propagation system for Waltheria indica L., to evaluate the potential of its tissue-cultured materials producing active compounds with repellent activity against Meloidogy…
View article: EFFECTS OF PEF ON DROUGHT STRESS RESPONSE OF SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS SEEDS AND ITS PHYSIOLOGICAL MECHANISM
EFFECTS OF PEF ON DROUGHT STRESS RESPONSE OF SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS SEEDS AND ITS PHYSIOLOGICAL MECHANISM Open
PEF pretreatment enhances Scutellaria seed germination and growth, improving drought adaptability. Using PEG-6000 to simulate drought stress, germination potential (42.86%), germination rate (44.76%), and germination index (27.73%) were si…
View article: Integrated analysis of physiological, endogenous phytohormones, and transcriptomics reveals the effects of exogenous CPPPU on sweet potato agronomic traits
Integrated analysis of physiological, endogenous phytohormones, and transcriptomics reveals the effects of exogenous CPPPU on sweet potato agronomic traits Open
N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-N'-phenylurea (Forchlorfenuron, CPPU) is widely used in crop production to promote fruit growth. However, the mechanism of action in root and tuber crops remains unclear. Sweet potatoes are the third most important r…
View article: Mechanism of cooperative strigolactone perception by the MAX2 ubiquitin ligase–receptor–substrate complex
Mechanism of cooperative strigolactone perception by the MAX2 ubiquitin ligase–receptor–substrate complex Open
Strigolactones are plant hormones that regulate development and mediate interactions with soil organisms, including the germination of parasitic plants such as Striga hermonthica. Strigolactone perception by receptors initiates the degrada…
View article: Integrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analysis Reveals Biochar-Induced Enhancement of Growth and Secondary Metabolism in the Medicinal Plant Echinacea purpurea
Integrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analysis Reveals Biochar-Induced Enhancement of Growth and Secondary Metabolism in the Medicinal Plant Echinacea purpurea Open
Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench is a medicinally valuable plant with well-documented pharmacological properties; however, its physiological and molecular responses to biochar amendment remain largely unexplored. This study applied integrate…
View article: Loci and natural alleles for leaf length and width revealed by a genome wide association study in adzuki bean
Loci and natural alleles for leaf length and width revealed by a genome wide association study in adzuki bean Open
This study presents the first comprehensive analysis of the genetic basis of leaf morphology in adzuki beans, identifying key candidate genes involved in cell proliferation, auxin transport, and transcription regulation. These findings pro…
View article: Effects of Rooting Substrates and Plant Growth Regulators on Rooting Performance, Photosynthetic Characteristics, and Soil Properties of Broussonetia × kazinoki Sieb. Cuttings
Effects of Rooting Substrates and Plant Growth Regulators on Rooting Performance, Photosynthetic Characteristics, and Soil Properties of Broussonetia × kazinoki Sieb. Cuttings Open
Daknamu (Broussonetia × kazinoki), the primary fiber source for hanji (traditional Korean handmade paper), provides fibers that are highly durable and used in fine-edition publishing as well as in the conservation and restoration of cultur…
View article: Auxin treatments reduce citrus fruit splitting by increasing cell wall loosening and expansion in the peel
Auxin treatments reduce citrus fruit splitting by increasing cell wall loosening and expansion in the peel Open
View article: MicroRNA166-HD-ZIP III module impacts tuber shape, color and productivity in potato
MicroRNA166-HD-ZIP III module impacts tuber shape, color and productivity in potato Open
Summary MicroRNA165/166 is a highly conserved and abundant microRNA family in plants that targets class III homeodomain leucine zipper ( HD-ZIP III ) transcription factors. Their essential roles in plant development, organ polarity, merist…
View article: Endophytic Pseudomonas koreensis A1 of Bletilla striata as a Plant Growth Promoter and Biocontrol Agent Against Rice Sheath Blight
Endophytic Pseudomonas koreensis A1 of Bletilla striata as a Plant Growth Promoter and Biocontrol Agent Against Rice Sheath Blight Open
Rice sheath blight caused by Rhizoctonia solani is a devastating global rice disease. This study aimed to isolate biocontrol bacteria from the medicinal plant Bletilla striata for managing the disease. Strain A1 demonstrated the strongest …
View article: Correction for Zhang et al., TaHSP18.6 and TaSRT1 interact to confer resistance to <i>Fusarium</i> crown rot by regulating the auxin content in common wheat
Correction for Zhang et al., TaHSP18.6 and TaSRT1 interact to confer resistance to <i>Fusarium</i> crown rot by regulating the auxin content in common wheat Open
View article: Yeast Species Associated with Industrial Cultures of the Marine Microalgae Tisochrysis lutea: Temperature Profiles and Auxin Production
Yeast Species Associated with Industrial Cultures of the Marine Microalgae Tisochrysis lutea: Temperature Profiles and Auxin Production Open
This study provides the first systematic characterization of culturable yeast diversity associated with large-scale cultivation of Tisochrysis lutea. This marine haptophyte is widely used in aquaculture for its high content of essential fa…
View article: Droplet-based microfluidics platform for investigation of protoplast development of three exemplary plant species
Droplet-based microfluidics platform for investigation of protoplast development of three exemplary plant species Open
Microfluidic technologies offer powerful tools for miniaturized and highly controlled biological experiments, yet their application in plant research remains underexploited. In this study, we present a droplet-based microfluidic platform t…
View article: Standardization of an efficient protocol for rapid in vitro micropropagation of hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla Thunb. Ser)
Standardization of an efficient protocol for rapid in vitro micropropagation of hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla Thunb. Ser) Open
Micropropagation is a valuable tool for producing large numbers of clonal plants via tissue culture through morphogenesis induction. This work aimed to obtain an efficient protocol for in vitro regeneration and micropropagation of Hydrange…