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ON THE INSIDE
BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGIES
- Efficient Generation of Marker-Free Transgenic Rice Plants Using an Improved Transposon-Mediated Transgene Reintegration Strategy
An improved transposon-mediated transgene reintegration system efficiently generates marker-free transgenic rice plants.
- Automated Update, Revision, and Quality Control of the Maize Genome Annotations Using MAKER-P Improves the B73 RefGen_v3 Gene Models and Identifies New Genes
Reannotation of the maize genome using MAKER-P results in many revised and new gene models.
SCIENTIFIC CORRESPONDENCE
- Direct X-Ray Microtomography Observation Confirms the Induction of Embolism upon Xylem Cutting under Tension
Direct visualization shows enhanced embolism of xylem samples when they are collected under tension.
Articles
CELL BIOLOGY
- The Arabidopsis Vacuolar Sorting Receptor1 Is Required for Osmotic Stress-Induced Abscisic Acid Biosynthesis
A vacuolar receptor is required for osmotic stress regulation of abscisic acid biosynthesis by maintaining intracellular pH homeostasis.
- Blocking Single-Stranded Transferred DNA Conversion to Double-Stranded Intermediates by Overexpression of Yeast DNA REPLICATION FACTOR A
Double-stranded intermediates play a significant role in the process of Agrobacterium T-DNA integration into the host genome.
- Two Cytoplasmic Effectors of Phytophthora sojae Regulate Plant Cell Death via Interactions with Plant Catalases
Oomycete effectors hijack host catalases to regulate plant programmed cell death and H2O2 homeostasis.
ECOPHYSIOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
- Malate Synthesis and Secretion Mediated by a Manganese-Enhanced Malate Dehydrogenase Confers Superior Manganese Tolerance in Stylosanthes guianensis
The superior manganese tolerance of a tropical legume is achieved by the coordination of internal and external manganese detoxification via enhanced malate synthesis.
GENES, DEVELOPMENT, AND EVOLUTION
- FRIZZY PANICLE Drives Supernumerary Spikelets in Bread Wheat
Wheat transcription factors located on chromosome group 2 drive the yield-related production of supernumerary spikelets.
- Promotion of Testa Rupture during Garden Cress Germination Involves Seed Compartment-Specific Expression and Activity of Pectin Methylesterases
Seed tissue-specific gene expression of pectin methylesterases mediates seed cell wall pectin alterations to control the seed coat permeability and germination.
MEMBRANES, TRANSPORT, AND BIOENERGETICS
- Alternative Splicing-Mediated Targeting of the Arabidopsis GLUTAMATE RECEPTOR3.5 to Mitochondria Affects Organelle Morphology
A unique mitochondrial ion channel affects organelle physiology and its lack is associated with senescence in the model plant Arabidopsis.
- Decreasing Electron Flux through the Cytochrome and/or Alternative Respiratory Pathways Triggers Common and Distinct Cellular Responses Dependent on Growth Conditions
Diverse signaling pathways are activated by perturbation of mitochondrial function under different growth conditions.
SIGNALING AND RESPONSE
- Involvement of the Electrophilic Isothiocyanate Sulforaphane in Arabidopsis Local Defense Responses
The secondary metabolite sulforaphane is produced during the hypersensitive response and is involved in protection against infections.
- In Planta Processing and Glycosylation of a Nematode CLAVATA3/ENDOSPERM SURROUNDING REGION-Like Effector and Its Interaction with a Host CLAVATA2-Like Receptor to Promote Parasitism
A nematode effector peptide is modified and processed in planta and the resulting glycopeptide interacts with a plant membrane-associated receptor to facilitate parasite infection.
- Iron-Binding E3 Ligase Mediates Iron Response in Plants by Targeting Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors
An iron-binding protein causes degradation of proteins involved in the iron deficiency response.