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The Actin Cytoskeleton in Pollen Tubes; Actin and Actin Binding Proteins
Actin cytoskeleton is well known to be a key element for the germination and the elongation of pollen tubes. It has been appreciated that the...
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Pollen Development, a Genetic and Transcriptomic View
The haploid gametophyte generation occupies a short but vital phase in the life cycle of flowering plants. The male gametophyte consists of just...
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Cellular Mechanisms for Pollen Tube Growth Inhibition in Gametophytic Self-incompatibility
Self-incompatibility (SI) is a mechanism used by angiosperms to prevent self-fertilization. Here we review current knowledge of two different...
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Clover in vineyards, a potential trap plant for the mealybug Pseudococcus calceolariae—a vector of GLRaV-3 to grapevines but not clover species
Grapevine leafroll disease (GLD) affects grapevines worldwide. The primary causal agent of GLD is grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 (GLRaV-3),...
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Neural pathways that compel us to scratch an itch
Itch is a unique sensory experience that is responded to by scratching. How pruritogens, which are mechanical and chemical stimuli with the potential...
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Integrated analysis of DNA methylome and transcriptome revealing epigenetic regulation of CRIR1-promoted cold tolerance
BackgroundDNA methylation contributes to the epigenetic regulation of nuclear gene expression, and is associated with plant growth, development, and...
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Lead and calcium crosstalk tempted acrosome damage and hyperpolarization of spermatozoa: signaling and ultra-structural evidences
BackgroundExposure of humans and animals to heavy metals is increasing day-by-day; thus, lead even today remains of significant public health...
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Diversity and functionality of soil prokaryotic communities in antarctic volcanic soils: insights from penguin-influenced environments
In the nutrient-limited Antarctic terrestrial habitat, penguins transfer a significant amount of nutrients from the marine to the terrestrial...
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Deep migration learning-based recognition of diseases and insect pests in Yunnan tea under complex environments
BackgroundThe occurrence, development, and outbreak of tea diseases and pests pose a significant challenge to the quality and yield of tea,...
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Comparative Functional Characterization of nst1, nst2, and nst3 in Arabidopsis thaliana Uncovers Previously Unknown Functions in Diverse Developmental Pathways Beyond Secondary Wall Formation
The regulation of secondary cell wall formation in Arabidopsis thaliana has been extensively studied with NST1 , NST2 , and NST3 playing key roles in...
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Autopolyploidization and in vitro regeneration of three highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) cultivars from leaves and microstems
AbstractBlueberries are a fruit with an increasing global demand due to their phytochemical and bioactive compounds content. They are promoted...
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Genetic differences in susceptibility of Japanese chestnut cultivars to infestation by chestnut weevil (Cuculio sikkimensis)
Chestnut weevil ( Cuculio sp.) is one of the most nefarious insect pests, adversely affecting chestnut cultivation. Despite the economic importance of...
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Salix species and varieties affect the molecular composition and diversity of soil organic matter
Background and aimsMost studies of the relationships between the composition of soil organic matter and plant cover have been carried out at the...
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Cell membrane proteome analysis in HEK293T cells challenged with α-synuclein amyloids
Amyloids interact with plasma membranes. Extracellular amyloids cross the plasma membrane barrier. Internalized extracellular amyloids are reported...
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Exogenous ethephon treatment on the biosynthesis and accumulation of astragaloside IV in Astragalus membranaceus Bge. Var. Mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao
BackgroundAstragaloside IV is a main medicinal active ingredient in Astragalus membranaceus Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao, which is also the...
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Chemically induced phenotype plasticity in the unicellular zygnematophyte, Penium margaritaceum
Phenotypic plasticity allows a plant cell to alter its structure and function in response to external pressure. This adaptive phenomenon has also...
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Glucose-montmorillonite hydrochar composite activating peroxymonosulfate for sulfentrazone rapid degradation and phytotoxicity alleviation to rice
Sulfentrazone is an excellent herbicide for the control of broad-leaved weeds and some grasses. However, its herbicidal residues pose potential risks...
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Cyclic loading effects and stability assessment of trees and stumps used as anchors in cable yarding operations
Swing yarders in running skyline configuration using either grapples or chokers represent the most common configuration for cable yarding in coastal...
