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Open AccessNatural variation of domestication-related genes contributed to latitudinal expansion and adaptation in soybean
Soybean is a major source of protein and edible oil worldwide. Originating from the Huang-Huai-Hai region, which has a temperate climate, soybean has adapted to a wide latitudinal gradient across China. Howeve...
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Open AccessGenome-wide analysis of the family 10 plant pathogenesis-related proteins in Pyrus bretschneideri and functional analysis of PbrMLP for Colletotrichum fructicola resistance
Pathogenesis-related (PR) genes are key regulators of plant adaptation responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. Family 10 PRs (PR10s, also known as major latex proteins) are usually induced by pathogens and envi...
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Open AccessGenome-wide identification, expression analysis of WRKY transcription factors in Citrus ichangensis and functional validation of CiWRKY31 in response to cold stress
Ichang papeda (Citrus ichangensis), a wild perennial plant of the Rutaceae family, is a cold-hardy plant. WRKY transcription factors are crucial regulators of plant growth and development as well as abiotic stres...
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Open AccessLectin Receptor-Like Protein Kinase OsNRFG6 is Required for Embryo Sac Development and Fertilization in Neo-Tetraploid Rice
Great yield-enhancing prospects of autotetraploid rice was restricted by various polyploidy-induced reproductive dysfunction. To surmount these challenges, our group has generated a series of valuable fertile ...
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Open AccessCorrection: Characterization of two constitutive promoters RPS28 and EIF1 for studying soybean growth, development, and symbiotic nodule development
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Open AccessTranscriptome and differential expression analysis revealed the pathogenic-related genes in Magnaporthe oryzae during leaf and panicle infection
Magnaporthe oryzae is one of the most destructive pathogens that threaten rice production around the world. Previous studies mainly focus on pathogenic mechanism of M. oryzae during infection on rice at leaf stag...
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Open AccessField cabbage detection and positioning system based on improved YOLOv8n
Pesticide efficacy directly affects crop yield and quality, making targeted spraying a more environmentally friendly and effective method of pesticide application. Common targeted cabbage spraying methods ofte...
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Open AccessIntegration of transcriptomics, metabolomics, and hormone analysis revealed the formation of lesion spots inhibited by GA and CTK was related to cell death and disease resistance in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Wheat is one of the important grain crops in the world. The formation of lesion spots related to cell death is involved in disease resistance, whereas the regulatory pathway of lesion spot production and resis...
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Correction: Baseline sensitivity and resistance analysis of Botrytis cinerea to pydiflumetofen in Liaoning Province, China
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Open AccessTranscriptomic alterations in host parasitoid wasps resulting in extended lifespan due to PpNSRV-1 infection
The parasitoid wasp Pteromalus puparum, a pivotal agent in agricultural ecosystem balance, experiences significant alterations in lifespan due to infection by the negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus PpNSRV-1...
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Open AccessScreening and functional verification of drought resistance-related genes in castor bean seeds
Drought is one of the natural stresses that greatly impact plants. Castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) is an oil crop with high economic value. Drought is one of the factors limiting castor bean growth. The drought...
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Open AccessGenome editing in plants using the TnpB transposase system
The widely used clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated nuclease (Cas) system is thought to have evolved from IS200/IS605 transposons. TnpB proteins, encoded by one...
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Open AccessOptimized protoplast isolation and transfection with a breakpoint: accelerating Cas9/sgRNA cleavage efficiency validation in monocot and dicot
The CRISPR-Cas genome editing tools are revolutionizing agriculture and basic biology with their simplicity and precision ability to modify target genomic loci. Software-predicted guide RNAs (gRNAs) often fail...
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Open AccessEnhanced editing efficiency in Arabidopsis with a LbCas12a variant harboring D156R and E795L mutations
Cas12a (Cpf1), a Class 2 Type V CRISPR/Cas nuclease, has several unique attributes for genome editing and may provide a valuable alternative to Cas9. However, a low editing efficiency due to temperature sensit...
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Open AccessEvolutionary origin and gradual accumulation with plant evolution of the LACS family
LACS (long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase) genes are widespread in organisms and have multiple functions in plants, especially in lipid metabolism. However, the origin and evolutionary dynamics of the LACS gene fam...
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Open AccessTranscriptome-based identification and validation of reference genes for corm growth stages, different tissues, and drought stress in Taro (Colocasia esculenta)
Taro is a widely utilized starch resource plant. It is essential to quantify the expression levels of functional genes associated with taro growth using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPC...
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Open AccessA high-quality haplotype genome of Michelia alba DC reveals differences in methylation patterns and flower characteristics
Michelia alba DC is a highly valuable ornamental plant of the Magnoliaceae family. This evergreen tropical tree commonly grows in Southeast Asia and is adored for its delightful fragrance. Our study assembled the...
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Open AccessComprehensive genome-wide analysis of wheat xylanase inhibitor protein (XIP) genes: unveiling their role in Fusarium head blight resistance and plant immune mechanisms
In this comprehensive genome-wide study, we identified and classified 83 Xylanase Inhibitor Protein (XIP) genes in wheat, grouped into five distinct categories, to enhance understanding of wheat's resistance t...
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Open AccessTranscriptome analysis of Gossypium hirsutum cultivar Zhongzhimian No.2 uncovers the gene regulatory networks involved in defense against Verticillium dahliae
Cotton is globally important crop. Verticillium wilt (VW), caused by Verticillium dahliae, is the most destructive disease in cotton, reducing yield and fiber quality by over 50% of cotton acreage. Breeding resis...
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Open AccessGenome-wide characterisation of HD-Zip transcription factors and functional analysis of PbHB24 during stone cell formation in Chinese white pear (Pyrus bretschneideri)
The homodomain-leucine zipper (HD-Zip) is a conserved transcription factor family unique to plants that regulate multiple developmental processes including lignificaion. Stone cell content is a key determinant...
