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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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Molecular genetics of genotoxic stress signalling in plants
Cells are under constant threat by endogenous and exogenous factors affecting DNA integrity. In response, complex signalling networks are activated...
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Oxidative stress signalling
Oxidative stress arises from an imbalance in the generation and removal of reactive oxygen species (ROS) within cells. ROS are produced during...
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Heterologous expression of distinct insecticidal genes in potato cultivars encodes resistance against potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)
The potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller), is a notorious insect pest of potato incurring substantial yield losses in the field as well...
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The acyl-CoA-binding protein VdAcb1 is essential for carbon starvation response and contributes to virulence in Verticillium dahliae
In the face of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus starvation, microorganisms have evolved adaptive mechanisms to maintain growth. In a previous study,...
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Evaluation of heritability partitioning approaches in livestock populations
BackgroundHeritability partitioning approaches estimate the contribution of different functional classes, such as coding or regulatory variants, to...
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Trait-guided selection for superior safflower genotypes: towards enhanced oil yield and composition
Safflower ( Carthamus tinctorius L.) is an important oilseed crop with potential for further improvement through breeding programs. However, there is...
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Epichloë endophytes alter the soil microbial communities and soil metabolite profile after their host decomposition under salt stress
Background and aimDecomposition plays a crucial role in regulating the structure and function of microbial ecosystems. However, the response of soil...
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Protein and carbohydrates mobilization rate and their relationship with grain yield in simple hybrids of white and yellow maize
Carbohydrates and proteins are the major components of corn grain. These macromolecules are mobilized from the leaves to grain in order to obtain a...
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Apple Pomace Extract Induces Cell Proliferation and Increases Type I Collagen and Hyaluronan Production in Human Skin Fibroblasts In Vitro
Apple pomace is the residue left after apples are squeezed. The majority of pomace produced worldwide is produced by the apple manufacturing...
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C4-like Sesuvium sesuvioides (Aizoaceae) exhibits CAM in cotyledons and putative C4-like + CAM metabolism in adult leaves as revealed by transcriptome analysis
BackgroundThe co-occurrence of C 4 and CAM photosynthesis in a single species seems to be unusual and rare. This is likely due to the difficulty in...
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Prediction and map** the productivity of eucalyptus clones with environmental covariates
The quantitative nature of wood production poses a challenge for breeders. The complex interaction of genotypes with environments (G×E) makes...
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Biogeographical distribution and community assembly of Myxococcota in mangrove sediments
BackgroundMyxococcota, characterized by their distinct social lifestyles, are widely distributed micro-predators in global sediments. They can feed...
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Polyploidy in maize: from evolution to breeding
Polyploidy played an important role in the evolution of the three most important crops: wheat, maize and rice, each of them providing a unique model...
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Exploring finger millet storage: an in-depth review of challenges, innovations, and sustainable practices
The storage of finger millet, an essential and resilient staple crop in many regions, poses a multifaceted challenge due to various factors such as...
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H2S activates succinate dehydrogenase through persulfidation to induce stomatal closure in Arabidopsis
AimsRecent studies have demonstrated that hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S), an important gasotransmitter, participates in stomatal closure and is associated...
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A novel deep-benthic sea cucumber species of Benthodytes (Holothuroidea, Elasipodida, Psychropotidae) and its comprehensive mitochondrial genome sequencing and evolutionary analysis
BackgroundThe holothurians, commonly known as sea cucumbers, are marine organisms that possess significant dietary, nutritional, and medicinal value....
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Palyno-anatomical diversity and its implication in the taxonomy of some Plantaginaceae species
The pollen and foliar epidermal morphological features are mostly used in resolving the taxonomic issue of flowering plant families. This study aimed...
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Maize hybrids response to limited nitrogen under current and future CO2 environments
Given the increased nitrogen fertilization, rise in fertilizer prices, and atmospheric CO 2 levels, it is crucial to understand how crops respond to...
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Guardians of plant health: roles of predatory protists in the pathogen suppression
BackgroundBiological control (biocontrol) organisms are the key component of the sustainable agriculture. Although the majority of the research on...
