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Castor Bean: Recent Progress in Understanding the Genome of This Underutilized Crop
Castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) remains underutilized worldwide due to limited plantable varieties, deficiency in genetically improved seeds and...
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Genome-wide identification and characterization of greenbug-inducible NAC transcription factors in sorghum
BackgroundSorghum ( Sorghum bicolor ) is an important cereal crop grown worldwide because of its multipurpose uses such as food, forage, and bioenergy...
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Characterization of poplar growth-regulating factors and analysis of their function in leaf size control
BackgroundGrowth-regulating factors (GRFs) are plant-specific transcription factors that control organ size. Nineteen GRF genes were identified in...
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A comparative analysis of differential N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification between non-transgenic and LBD15 overexpressing Poplar 84 K plants
N6-methyladenosine (m6A) plays an important role in the gene expression regulation. Previously, we found an ortholog of Arabidopsis LBD15 that showed...
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Genome-wide identification and comparative evolutionary analysis of sorbitol metabolism pathway genes in four Rosaceae species and three model plants
In contrast to most land plant species, sorbitol, instead of sucrose, is the major photosynthetic product in many Rosaceae species. It has been well...
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CRISPR/Cas genome editing in plants: mechanisms, applications, and overcoming bottlenecks
The CRISPR/Cas systems have emerged as transformative tools for precisely manipulating plant genomes and enhancement. It has provided unparalleled...
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Chromosome-scale genome assembly provides insights into the molecular mechanisms of tissue development of Populus wilsonii
Populus wilsonii is an important species of section Leucoides , and the natural populations mainly grow in southwest China. In this study, a single...
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Breeding rice for yield improvement through CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing method: current technologies and examples
The impending climate change is threatening the rice productivity of the Asian subcontinent as instances of crop failures due to adverse abiotic and...
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Genome-wide prediction and functional analysis of WOX genes in blueberry
BackgroundWOX genes are a class of plant-specific transcription factors. The WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) family is a member of the homeobox...
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Investigation of genome-wide InDel distribution and segregation in Populus with restriction-site associated DNA sequencing data
Insertion or deletion polymorphism (InDel) is one of the main genetic variations in plant genomes. However, there are few studies on InDels across...
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Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of histone deacetylase and histone acetyltransferase genes in response to drought in poplars
BackgroundHistone deacetylases (HDACs) and histone acetyltransferases (HATs) are involved in plant growth and development as well as in response to...
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Functional differentiation of olive PLP_deC genes: insights into metabolite biosynthesis and genetic improvement at the whole-genome level
Key MessageThis study identified 16 pyridoxal phosphate-dependent decarboxylases in olive at the whole-genome level, conducted analyses on their...
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Genome editing based trait improvement in crops: current perspective, challenges and opportunities
The exponentially increasing population poses a serious threat to global food security. Concurrently, the climate change condition also limits crop...
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The massive 340 megabase genome of Anisogramma anomala, a biotrophic ascomycete that causes eastern filbert blight of hazelnut
BackgroundThe ascomycete fungus Anisogramma anomala causes Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB) on hazelnut ( Corylus spp.) trees. It is a minor disease on...
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Identification and validation of miRNA reference genes in poplar under pathogen stress
Quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) is a common method to analyze gene expression. Due to differences in RNA quantity,...
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Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analysis of the small auxin-up RNA gene family during zygotic and somatic embryo maturation of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao)
Small auxin-up RNA (SAUR) proteins were known as a large family that supposedly participated in various biological processes in higher plant species....
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CRISPR-Combo–mediated orthogonal genome editing and transcriptional activation for plant breeding
CRISPR–Cas nuclease systems, base editors, and CRISPR activation have greatly advanced plant genome engineering. However, the combinatorial...
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Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the GASA gene family in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. ssp. pekinensis)
BackgroundThe Gibberellic Acid-Stimulated Arabidopsis ( GASA ) gene family is widely involved in the regulation of plant growth, development, and...
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Genome-Wide Identification, Phylogenetic and Expression Pattern Analysis of Fatty Acid Desaturase Genes in Castor (Ricinus communis L.)
Fatty acid desaturase (FAD) plays a crucial role in plant growth, development, and stress response. The FADs have been identified and reported in...
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Genome-wide identification of nitrate transporter 1/peptide transporter family (NPF) induced by arbuscular mycorrhiza in the maize genome
The Transporter 1/Peptide Transporter Family (NPF) is essential for the uptake and transport of nitrate nitrogen. Significant increases in nitrogen...
