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Plant Physiology-international journal devoted to physiology, biochemistry, cellular and molecular bio, genetics, biophysics, and environmental bio of plants https://academic.oup.com/plphys

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Arabidopsis chromatin remodeler SPLAYED is required for abscisic acid-mediated post-germination growth arrest (Po-Kai Hsu , Felix Hauser , Charles A Seller , Alexandria Tran , Katie Lee , Julian I Schroeder) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgArabidopsis chromatin remodeler SPLAYED is required for abscisic acid-mediated post-germination growth arrestAbstract. The phytohormone abscisic acid (ABA) promotes seed dormancy, inhibits seed germination, and induces post-germination growth arrest. It remains un
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A deep learning model captures position-specific effects of plant regulatory sequences and suggests genes under complex regulation (Kevin C Rockenbach , Silvia F Zanini , Alison C Tidy , Richard J Morris , Rachel Wells , Agnieszka A Golicz) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgA deep learning model captures position-specific effects of plant regulatory sequences and suggests genes under complex regulationAbstract. Deep neural networks can be trained to predict gene expression directly from genomic sequence, thereby implicitly learning regulatory sequence pa
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JA differentially regulates a SmWLIM1/MYB62-SUS1 module to control male fertility via starch biosynthesis (Yukun Shang , Jinqiu Liao , Songjiang Dai , Zhizhou Zhang , Xinyang Zhang , Yuanyuan Jiang , Xuexue Deng , Li Zhang , Ruiwu Yang) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgJA differentially regulates a SmWLIM1/MYB62-SUS1 module to control male fertility via starch biosynthesisSmSUS1 is essential for pollen starch accumulation and male fertility. SmWLIM1 and SmMYB62 directly activate SmSUS1 transcription. A SmWLIM1/MYB62-SmSUS1 m
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From wrinkled seeds to plant oil accumulation networks: the legacy of a Plant Physiology classic (Que Kong , Sitakanta Pattanaik , Fantao Kong , Liang Guo , Ling Yuan , Wei Ma) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgFrom wrinkled seeds to plant oil accumulation networks: the legacy of a Plant Physiology classicAbstract. Plant seeds accumulate triacylglycerol (TAG) as a major storage reserve that supports postgermination growth and seedling establishment. Vegetabl
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Cultivar- and phase-specific effects of light on kernel number and compensation via kernel weight in wheat (Khadija Sabir , Hartmut Stützel , Tsu-Wei Chen) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgCultivar- and phase-specific effects of light on kernel number and compensation via kernel weight in wheatLight levels before flowering strongly shape wheat grain number and weight, with some varieties showing resilience, offering targets to breed crops with mo
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A renewed focus on carbon uptake and use to enhance crop performance in the face of rising temperatures (Andrew P Scafaro , Onoriode Coast , William T Salter , Nicolas L Taylor , Rebecca J Thistlethwaite , Daniel Cowan-Turner , Owen K Atkin) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgA renewed focus on carbon uptake and use to enhance crop performance in the face of rising temperaturesAbstract. Increasing crop production to meet global food demand amid a more unstable climate is a challenge that requires new approaches from science and t
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The yellow-in-the-dark chIL Chlamydomonas mutant as a model for time-resolved chloroplast biogenesis and retrograde signaling (M Águila Ruiz-Sola , Mariano A De Silvio ,et al) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgThe yellow-in-the-dark chIL Chlamydomonas mutant as a model for time-resolved chloroplast biogenesis and retrograde signalingAbstract. Understanding chloroplast biogenesis is key given the importance of photosynthesis and chloroplast metabolism. Chloroplast assembly has been exte
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From seawater to pyrenoid: the molecular architecture of the diatom CO2-concentrating mechanism (Ginga Shimakawa , Onyou Nam , Alexander F Schober , Oliver Mueller-Cajar , Luke C M Mackinder , Yusuke Matsuda) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgFrom seawater to pyrenoid: the molecular architecture of the diatom CO2-concentrating mechanismAbstract. Diatoms are the most successful group of algae and their photosynthesis accounts for up to 20% of annual global CO2 fixation. A key factor to the
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The red and blue light dialog of stomatal regulation for water-efficient crops (Elena A Pelech , Shellie A Wall , Mae Antonette G Mercado , Tanja A Hofmann , Mengjie Fan , Tracy Lawson) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgThe red and blue light dialog of stomatal regulation for water-efficient cropsRecent evidence suggests that the stomatal independent red light photosynthetic response and separate specific blue light response may be more closely link
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Blue light promotes root iron acquisition via a shoot CRY–HY5 signaling module in Arabidopsis (Pooja Jakhar , Samriti Mankotia , Varsha Koolath , Shubham Ladhwal , Nisha Bodh , Krishna Dhanawat , Ajay K Pandey , Santosh B Satbhai) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgBlue light promotes root iron acquisition via a shoot CRY–HY5 signaling module in ArabidopsisBlue light, acting via cryptochromes and the transcription factor HY5, positively regulates iron accumulation in Arabidopsis, revealing a new mechanism for
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Autoinhibition of plasma membrane H+-ATPase1 regulates systemic herbivore defense in Arabidopsis (Shivani Pawar , Shweta Deshpande , Anish Kundu , Ashok Giri , Archana Kumari) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgAutoinhibition of plasma membrane H+-ATPase1 regulates systemic herbivore defense in ArabidopsisAbstract. Autoinhibited plasma membrane H+-ATPases1 (AHA1) plays a crucial role in wound-induced systemic signaling, yet its role in insect resistance has
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The C-terminal tail of Cf resistance proteins determines the intensity of the effector-triggered hypersensitive response-related cell death (Esranur Budak , Lisa van Malssen , et al) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgThe C-terminal tail of Cf resistance proteins determines the intensity of the effector-triggered hypersensitive response-related cell deathAbstract. Cf resistance proteins of tomato that provide resistance against the extracellular fungal pathogen Fulvia fulva are receptor-like proteins (RLPs)
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Ca2+/MtCML39–MtMYB6 module regulates MtCBF1 expression and cold tolerance in Medicago truncatula (Risheng Huang , Bohao Geng , Qiaoqi Li , Qiguo Sun , Haifeng Zhu , Yaling Liu , Haifan Shi , Zhenfei Guo) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgCa2+/MtCML39–MtMYB6 module regulates MtCBF1 expression and cold tolerance in Medicago truncatulaCa2+/MtCML39 interacts with MtMYB6 to disrupt the binding of MtMYB6 with the MtCBF1 promoter under cold conditions, thereby derepressing MtCBF1 expression
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Arabidopsis PP2C clade B members are negative feedback regulators of MPK3/MPK6 MAPK cascade in plant immunity and development (Qin Qiu , Bixin Li , Panpan Ma , Shiyuan Wang , Xuying Ma , Xiaofei Tang , Shuqun Zhang , Mengmeng Zhang) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgArabidopsis PP2C clade B members are negative feedback regulators of MPK3/MPK6 MAPK cascade in plant immunity and developmentAbstract. MAPK activation is a key event downstream of receptor-mediated signaling in plant immunity and development. While the activation of MAPK cascades
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The transcription factor StC3H14 enhances cold tolerance through the CBF-dependent pathway in potato (Sifan Sun , Huiyun Geng , Qipi Sina , Hantao Fu , Yongchao Wu , Rui Yang , Weilei Kong , Yongbin Wang , Binquan Huang) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgThe transcription factor StC3H14 enhances cold tolerance through the CBF-dependent pathway in potatoStC3H14 enhances cold tolerance by directly activating the CBF-COR signaling pathway and improves yield in potato under chilling conditions.
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The MrHY5-mru-miR396-MrGRF4 module regulates UV-B-induced quercetin biosynthesis in Chinese bayberry (Morella rubra cv. Biqi) (Yuan Meng , Jiajia Li , Jiafei Qian , Xiangrui Cui , et al) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgThe MrHY5-mru-miR396-MrGRF4 module regulates UV-B-induced quercetin biosynthesis in Chinese bayberry (Morella rubra cv. Biqi)Abstract. Flavonols are important secondary metabolites that protect plants against UV-B stress. Although plant miRNAs can fine-tune abiotic stress respons
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LcHXK1 mediates glucose signaling to inhibit fruit abscission by phosphorylating LcWRKY42, a feedback regulator in lignin polymerization (Han-Tao Ge , Farhat Abbas , Jun-Wen Yi , et al) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgLcHXK1 mediates glucose signaling to inhibit fruit abscission by phosphorylating LcWRKY42, a feedback regulator in lignin polymerizationAbstract. Organ abscission is a core developmental process that allows plants to optimize resource allocation, maximize reproductive fitness, and respond t
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Single transcription factor SlYABBY5b synchronizes gibberellin-mediated stature and basal immunity in tomato (Xiuyang Si , Zheng Cui , Yue Sun , Lemiao Zhang , Hongyan Liu , Mengzhuo Li , Zhimiao Li , Bin Li , Changtian Pan , Gang Lu) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgSingle transcription factor SlYABBY5b synchronizes gibberellin-mediated stature and basal immunity in tomatoAbstract. Optimizing plant architecture without compromising disease resistance is a fundamental challenge in crop breeding, particularly for space-efficie
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Evolutionary and structural analysis reveals the gradual establishment and high conservation of auxin pathways from algae to land plants (Luyao Yu , Junyao Lu , Xifeng Yan , et al.) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgEvolutionary and structural analysis reveals the gradual establishment and high conservation of auxin pathways from algae to land plantsAbstract. Ever since Went first characterized auxins in 1928, the evolutionary history of this phytohormone and its underlying pathway has remained a found
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Phylo-mobilome analysis provide insights into transposon dynamics, adaptation and impact on host genomes in Solanaceae (Qianqian Cao , Yaoyao Wu , Huizhen Ma , Yong Hu , Jiating Li , Hao Li , Sanwen Huang , Yu Zhang , Xinyan Zhang) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgPhylo-mobilome analysis provide insights into transposon dynamics, adaptation and impact on host genomes in SolanaceaeAbstract. As essential components of eukaryotic genomes, transposable elements (TEs) play crucial roles in shaping genome architecture and driving evolutio
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Upregulation of PpHsfB2b at high temperature represses light-induced anthocyanin biosynthesis in pear (Xintong Wang , Lu Wang , Yuting Zheng , Hui Li , Junbei Ni , Yuanwen Teng , Songling Bai) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgUpregulation of PpHsfB2b at high temperature represses light-induced anthocyanin biosynthesis in pearRising temperatures impair red pear pigmentation, and a temperature-responsive transcription factor blocks light-driven color formation via key genes and r
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NUP107-160 nuclear pore sub-complex members determine symbiotic ion channel localization in legumes (Audrey Kalil , Manish Tiwari , Lu Han , et al) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgNUP107-160 nuclear pore sub-complex members determine symbiotic ion channel localization in legumesAbstract. The nuclear pore complex controls the movement of proteins into and out of the nucleus, allowing cells to regulate protein localization and abund
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High-resolution microCT reveals relationships between stomata and interior leaf anatomy in sorghum (James M Fischer , Guillaume Théroux-Rancourt , Craig R Brodersen , Andrew D B Leakey) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgHigh-resolution microCT reveals relationships between stomata and interior leaf anatomy in sorghumAbstract. Stomata are pores in the leaf epidermis that regulate the trade-off between CO2 uptake for photosynthesis and water vapor loss to the atmosphere.
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Multilayered regulation of chloroplast development by single B-BOX CONSTANS-LIKE and GOLDEN2-LIKE proteins in Arabidopsis (Kotaro Kakuda , Mari Abumi , Hiroko Kinoshita , et al) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgMultilayered regulation of chloroplast development by single B-BOX CONSTANS-LIKE and GOLDEN2-LIKE proteins in ArabidopsisAbstract. Chloroplast development is primarily regulated by transcription factors, including those belonging to the GOLDEN2-LIKE (GLK) family, which alter
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OsMAPK20-1 and OsMAPK20-4 phosphorylate OsCK2β3 to regulate its stability in response to phosphate starvation in rice (Mengyang Xie , Meng Yan , Hudong Kuang , Wang Chen , Zhujun Wang , Yanhua Zhu , Honghui Lin , Jian Yang) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgOsMAPK20-1 and OsMAPK20-4 phosphorylate OsCK2β3 to regulate its stability in response to phosphate starvation in riceCellular signaling cascades dynamically modulate plant phosphate uptake through key protein phosphorylation to balance nutrient accumulation in response to
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Regulatory plasticity balances photosynthetic electron flow with enhanced pH-dependent cytochrome b6f control in Arabidopsis (Ryouhei Kobayashi , Zenpei Shimatani , Keiji Nishida , Toshiharu Shikanai) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgRegulatory plasticity balances photosynthetic electron flow with enhanced pH-dependent cytochrome b6f control in ArabidopsisAbstract. To avoid photodamage of photosystem I under fluctuating light, plants have evolved multiple photoprotective mechanisms. One key mechanism is phot
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StHY5 activates StSP6A to control photoperiod-induced tuberization in potato (Meiqi Shi , Lijie Xuan , Yunke Zhu , Zejiang Huang , Jun Hu , Guangcun Li , Yanfeng Duan , Lu Liu) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgStHY5 activates StSP6A to control photoperiod-induced tuberization in potatoThe photoperiodic signal transducer StHY5 promotes potato tuberization by directly binding the SELF PRUNING 6A promoter to activate its transcription under
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GhCOR27 confers Verticillium wilt resistance in cotton by relieving the GhASIL1-GhERF114-mediated repression of lignin accumulation (Huiting Weng , Wenfang Guo , Chao Zhang , Huiming Guo , Jun Li , Hongmei Cheng , Xiaofeng Su) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgGhCOR27 confers Verticillium wilt resistance in cotton by relieving the GhASIL1-GhERF114-mediated repression of lignin accumulationAbstract. Verticillium wilt (VW) severely limits cotton production; yet, the molecular mechanisms underlying cotton immunity remain incompletely understood
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Phenomics-derived temporal maize health and environmental index enhance physiology-informed genomic prediction of yield across environments (Alper Adak , Aaron J DeSalvio , Seth C Murray , et al) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgPhenomics-derived temporal maize health and environmental index enhance physiology-informed genomic prediction of yield across environmentsIntegrating temporal phenomics, genomics, and environmental data improved maize yield prediction by ∼18.5% and identified key loci underlying growth, devel
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Phased T2T genome of a tetraploid grapevine reveals segmental allopolyploid origin and allele-specific alternative splicing during fruit development (Yingchun Zhang , Xu Wang , Yanshuai Xu , et al) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgPhased T2T genome of a tetraploid grapevine reveals segmental allopolyploid origin and allele-specific alternative splicing during fruit developmentAbstract. The tetraploid table grape Kyoho, a cultivar of major global economic importance, has long presented a challenge in understanding its genetic arc
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Physiology-informed high-throughput phenotyping of grain moisture dynamics provides enhanced insights into rice grain weight formation (Xu Wang , Feng Xiao , Zejun Li , Zhenghui Liu , Frédéric Baret , Yanfeng Ding , Chen Zhu , Shouyang Liu) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgPhysiology-informed high-throughput phenotyping of grain moisture dynamics provides enhanced insights into rice grain weight formationAbstract. Grain filling is the decisive period for rice grain weight formation. However, traditional static traits fail to capture its complex, nonlinear d
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The Dof20 transcription factor activates SRPP7 expression to promote natural rubber biosynthesis in Taraxacum kok-saghyz (Fengyan Fang , Hongzhi Ge , Mei Wang , Xiaoyou Wu , Jintao Li , Shouling Li , Wei Li , Shugang Hui , Xuchu Wang) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

doi.orgThe Dof20 transcription factor activates SRPP7 expression to promote natural rubber biosynthesis in Taraxacum kok-saghyzA transcriptional mechanism enhances natural rubber production by promoting laticifer cell development, providing promising targets for developing higher-y