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Documentation of Microtubule Collisions with Myosin VIII ATM1 Containing Membrane-Associated Structures
Collisions of microtubules with membrane-associated structures containing myosin VIII were recently described, and these data suggested that such collisions can happen between microtubules and other membrane-a...
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Open AccessGuard cells control hypocotyl elongation through HXK1, HY5, and PIF4
The hypocotyls of germinating seedlings elongate in a search for light to enable autotrophic sugar production. Upon exposure to light, photoreceptors that are activated by blue and red light halt elongation by...
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Open AccessCannabis compounds exhibit anti-inflammatory activity in vitro in COVID-19-related inflammation in lung epithelial cells and pro-inflammatory activity in macrophages
Cannabis sativa is widely used for medical purposes and has anti-inflammatory activity. This study intended to examine the anti-inflammatory activity of cannabis on immune response markers associated with coronav...
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Open AccessOxylipins are implicated as communication signals in tomato–root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne javanica) interaction
Throughout infection, plant-parasitic nematodes activate a complex host defense response that will regulate their development and aggressiveness. Oxylipins—lipophilic signaling molecules—are part of this compl...
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Insights into the maternal pathway for Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus infection of cucurbit seeds
Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV), genus Tobamovirus, is a major pathogen of cucurbits that primarily affects cucumber, melon, and watermelon crops. The aim of this study was to reveal the contribution o...
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Expression of MAX2 under SCARECROW promoter enhances the strigolactone/MAX2 dependent response of Arabidopsis roots to low-phosphate conditions
MAX2/strigolactone signaling in the endodermis and/or quiescent center of the root is partially sufficient to exert changes in F-actin density and cellular trafficking in the root ep...
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Symbiotic association of three fungal species throughout the life cycle of the ambrosia beetle Euwallacea nr. fornicatus
The presence of three symbiotic fungi: Fusarium euwallaceae, Graphium euwallaceae and Acremonium pembeum was detected in the larvae and adult beetles of Euwallacea nr. fornicatus (Coleoptera: Scolytinae) and from...
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Structural characterization and localization analysis of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne javanica fatty acid and retinol binding protein (Mj-FAR-1)
Plant-parasitic nematodes are extremely destructive pathogens with a cosmopolitan distribution and a host range that affects most crops. They are characterized by distinct parasitic lifestyles, e.g., as sedent...
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Open AccessThe Tomato yellow leaf curl virus V2 protein forms aggregates depending on the cytoskeleton integrity and binds viral genomic DNA
The spread of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) was accompanied by the formation of coat protein (CP) aggregates of increasing size in the cytoplasm and nucleus of infected tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cells...
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The PH gene determines fruit acidity and contributes to the evolution of sweet melons
Taste has been the subject of human selection in the evolution of agricultural crops, and acidity is one of the three major components of fleshy fruit taste, together with sugars and volatile flavour compounds...
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Identification and characterization of Phoma tracheiphila mutants impaired in pathogenicity following Agrobacterium-mediated mutagenesis
Mal secco disease, caused by the pathogenic fungus Phoma tracheiphila, is a devastating disease of susceptible citrus species, especially lemon. To study the molecular interactions between the pathogen and its ho...
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Strigolactones affect lateral root formation and root-hair elongation in Arabidopsis
Strigolactones (SLs) have been proposed as a new group of plant hormones, inhibiting shoot branching, and as signaling molecules for plant interactions. Here, we present evidence for effects of SLs on root dev...
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Gibberellic Acid (GA3) Inhibits ROS Increase in Chloroplasts During Dark-Induced Senescence of Pelargonium Cuttings
The temporal and spatial changes in reactive oxygen species (ROS) during dark treatment of Pelargonium cuttings and the effect of gibberellic acid (GA3) on ROS levels were studied. ROS-related fluorescence was de...
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The role of eriophyoids in fungal pathogen epidemiology, mere association or true interaction?
A considerable number of plant feeding mites representing different families such as Acaridae, Siteroptidae, Tydeidae, and Tarsonemidae interact with plant pathogenic fungi. While species within the Eriophyoid...
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Mint essential oil can induce or inhibit potato sprouting by differential alteration of apical meristem
Sprouting of potatoes during storage, due to tuber dormancy release, is associated with weight loss and softening. Sprout-preventing chemicals, such as chlorpropham (CIPC), can negatively impact the environmen...
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The role of eriophyoids in fungal pathogen epidemiology, mere association or true interaction?
A considerable number of plant feeding mites representing different families such as Acaridae, Siteroptidae, Tydeidae, and Tarsonemidae interact with plant pathogenic fungi. While species within the Eriophyoid...
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Identification of an Arabidopsis unknown small membrane protein targeted to mitochondria, chloroplasts, and peroxisomes
In a functional genomic screen performed by combining an Arabidopsis–yellow fluorescent protein (YFP)-fused complementary DNA (cDNA) library, rat fibroblasts as host and automatic microscopy, we found a short pro...
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Open AccessDifferent subcellular localizations and functions of Arabidopsis myosin VIII
Myosins are actin-activated ATPases that use energy to generate force and move along actin filaments, dragging with their tails different cargos. Plant myosins belong to the group of unconventional myosins and...
