The Plant Journal

Warm temperature suppresses plant systemic acquired resistance by intercepting N‐hydroxypipecolic acid biosynthesis Elevated temperature impacts plant immunity at the primary infection site, but how it affects immune preparedness for future infections remains unclear. Here we report that warm temperature suppresse...

𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞
🌡️🌱Heat disarms plant defenses

Warm temps block key immune signals (NHP & SA), weakening long-term disease resistance.
Understanding this can help breed climate-resilient crops.

by Alyssa Shields, Lingya Yao et al @danvec.bsky.social ´lab
👉 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70374

Maternal environmental effects and climate‐smart seeds: unlocking epigenetic inheritance for crop innovation in the seed industry Maternal stress memory is a reflection of the maternal environment to the offspring. Plant seeds can thus inherit tractable stress tolerance traits, meaning that the maternal environment allows the s...

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞
🌱 Seeds remember

Plants can pass stress “memories” to their offspring, priming them for resilience
Harnessing this maternal stress memory can revolutionize seed production for food security, sustainability & climate adaptation.

✍️S Brunel-Muguet et al
📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70407

BnaGSK3‐BnaIDD16 module negatively regulates branch angle in Brassica napus BnaGSK3/DCA1 regulates branch angle by phosphorylating the brassinosteroids (BRs) signaling intermediates BnaIDD16. Phosphorylated BnaIDD16, which mediates gravitropism, is more stable after ph...

🌱 New insight into plant architecture

BnaGSK3/DCA1 shapes 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 by phosphorylating the BR intermediate BnaIDD16, boosting its stability, and likely driving auxin production via BnaYUC6—tuning how branches bend.

by Xiaodong Wang, Jun Yu et al.

👉 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70388

Phosphoproteomics analysis provides novel insight into the mechanisms of extreme desiccation tolerance of the desert moss Syntrichia caninervis The dehydration–rehydration cycle of Syntrichia caninervis is rapid and reversible, closely aligning with the dynamic and reversible nature of phosphorylation. This property allows S. caninervis to s...

How does a 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐬 survive extreme 𝐝𝐞𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? 🌿💧

S. caninervis rapidly dries and revives through reversible phosphorylation
Proteomic insights show this switch controls protection, dormancy, repair & recovery.

by Fangliu Yin et al.

👉 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70373

How does a Venus flytrap digest dinner? a mystery until now!
🌱🦗🧪
Feeding crickets + tracking molecules by metabolomics & transcriptomics, the authors show Dionaea selectively assimilates nutrients vs. other prey compounds

by Kreuzer @crossie.bsky.social, Scossa et al.
📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70391

An improved biolistic‐based method (BPIS) for identifying protein interactions of transcription factors in plants Biolistic protein interaction screening (BPIS) is developed to study low-abundance transcription factor (TF) interactions, which use dual-labeled DNA probes and biolistic delivery to identify TF part...

𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 🛠️

- A biolistic protein interaction screening to study low-abundance TF interactions
- Uses dual-labeled DNA probes & biolistic delivery
- Validated in Betula and Arabidopsis
- High specificity and reliability.

by Zihang He, Zhibo Wang et al.

👉 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70384

Engineering an RNA/protein-binding module for higher transgene protein production and improved long-term durability

Yu-Hung Hung et al. @slotkin lab
‪@danforthcenter.bsky.social‬

👉 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70254

Breaking the silence: tethering a translational enhancer to improve transgene expression Click on the article title to read more.

New 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 🌟

Breaking the silence: tethering a translational enhancer to improve transgene expression

✍️ M Balcerowicz @transcription.bsky.social
👉 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70375

Original research 🧵

A phloem‐based defense mechanism linked to elevated riboflavin levels in wild tomato Solanum chmielewskii impedes whitefly nymphal development Wild tomato Solanum chmielewskii harbors a resistance against the herbivorous pest insect Bemisia tabaci (whitefly) that was linked to elevated concentrations of riboflavin in this tomato species. Th...

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Wild tomato Solanum chmielewskii resists whiteflies via elevated riboflavin levels.
The phloem-mobile mechanism disrupts Bemisia tabaci nymph development.

by Lissy-Anne M. Denkers et al. @uva.nl

📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70363

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞

🌱🦠🧪

New review on 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬:
- explores physiological and molecular mechanisms driving development and stress responses,
- and strategies for identifying stress-related genes modulated by biostimulants.

by Tsanko Gechev
📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70382

𝐈𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Dr. SATEESH KAGALE
From farming roots 🇮🇳 to leading-edge research 🇨🇦 @sateeshkagale.bsky.social unlocks how crops cope with climate stress. Here he talks about science, sustainability & advice for young plant biologists with @luisdeluna.bsky.social
📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70355

RinRK1's extracellular domain acts as a host‐specific gatekeeper for rhizobial infection in Medicago truncatula Understanding how legumes precisely recognize compatible nitrogen-fixing bacteria through Nod factor signaling is fundamental to symbiosis. We identify RinRK1 as a critical mediator of rhizobial infe...

RinRK1 is a key receptor in legumes that recognizes specific Nod factor modifications, enabling root entry by compatible nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
This highlights a core mechanism controlling rhizobial infection and symbiotic specificity
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Zheng et al.

📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70340

Influence of environmental conditions and seasonality on the metabolome and lipidome of Psychotria viridis leaves The metabolic pathways presenting significant variation in response to seasonality were associated with energy production through the biosynthesis and consumption of carbohydrates. In contrast, the b....

The effects of seasonality and environment on the metabolome and lipidome of “chacruna”, Psychotria viridis

By Taynara Matos @matosts__ et al @labiomics 🇧🇷

📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70353

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Uncovering 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 physiological & molecular 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 to cope with 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 in 𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞

Climate change threatens even drought-adapted olive trees.
Salimonti et al reveal molecular pathways of water stress response and how AMF inoculation can help

📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70362

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐏𝐉

Auxin-mimic herbicides are vital for crop production, but resistance is rising 🌱
Here, Montgomery et al describe a transposable element insertion that disrupts auxin perception, offering insights into both herbicide resistance and auxin signaling

📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70339

Root cap transcription factors control directional root growth in Arabidopsis seedlings in response to the plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium Achromobacter sp. 5B1

✍️ Jiménez-Vázquez et al. @UMSNH_Oficial 🇲🇽

📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70226

New 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 by @gwenkirschner.bsky.social 🌟

Guiding gravitropism: root coiling in response to growth-promoting bacteria is mediated by root cap transcription factors
📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70338

Relates to Jiménez-Vázquez et al 🧵

Through the lens of bioenergy crops: advances, bottlenecks, and promises of plant engineering Combined advances in biotechnology are now tackling multifaceted engineering challenges for enhanced traits in an equally diverse spectrum of bioenergy species. This review discusses the innovative h...

𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 📚
Through the lens of bioenergy crops: advances, bottlenecks, and promises of plant engineering

✍️Indibi et al @msubrandizzilab.bsky.social @jennymortimer1.bsky.social

📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70294

CEPR1 regulates Arabidopsis thaliana root architecture by modulating auxin production via NIT1 The receptor kinase CEPR1 responds to nitrogen and carbon to regulate lateral root growth, but the molecular mechanisms that direct root growth are not well understood. We demonstrate that CEPR1 phys....

CEPR1+NIT1 coordinate auxin-mediated root development.

CEPR1 interacts with NIT1, and cerp1 mutants show infertility and germination defects enhanced by NIT1 mutations linked to reduced IAA, suggesting a shared role in auxin-mediated development

Frisbey, Nash et al.

📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70331

In Conversation with 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐞

Dr Fernie reflects on his path into plant biology, innovations in studying protein–protein interactions & the challenges of work–life balance, while sharing the joys of mentorship and doing what you love

✍️ @luisdeluna.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70351

Interplay of brassinosteroids, strigolactones, and CLE44 in modulating Arabidopsis stem architecture in response to mechanical stress The combined mechanical stress of weight and bending induces morphophysiological changes in the plant stem, such as widening and an increase in the number of vascular bundles. Brassinosteroids and st...

Plants grow stronger under pressure 🌱💪
Weight-induced stress causes stems to widen and grow more vascular bundles. This response is driven by BRs & strigolactones via key signaling genes, boosting seed yield.
📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70329
Lorena Raminger et al. IAL-Conicet
@pilarcubas.bsky.social

Unraveling evolutionary pathways: allopolyploidization and introgression in polyploid Prunus (Rosaceae) This study presents a novel strategy for analyzing whole-genome duplication (WGD) events driven by allopolyploidization in polyploid Prunus, revealing that allopolyploidization, rather than Incomplet...

🌸 New study uncovers how hybridization + WGD shaped polyploid Prunus evolution🌸
The authors propose a new pipeline (Tree2GD + DGS + SCN genes) to detect WGD, untangle phylogenetic discordance, and trace how Himalayan uplift fueled hybridization in Maddenia.
📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70320

The NAC transcription factor ClNAC100 positively regulates plant height and fruit size in watermelon ClNAC100 modulates the GA pathway to regulate fruit size and plant height in watermelon. A natural variant (–1087, T/C) of ClNAC100 enabled the Dof transcription factor ClDof4.6 to bind and activate ...

🍉 ´𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧!
𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 🧬🍉
ClNAC100 is a NAC TF that boosts fruit size & plant height by modulating gibberellin biosynthesis. A domestication-driven variant enhances its expression via ClDof4.6. CRISPR knockouts = smaller plants & fruits!

📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj....

From data to discovery: leveraging big data in plant natural products biosynthesis research Decoding complex plant metabolic pathways remains a significant scientific challenge. This review highlights how the integration of increasingly abundant big data from multi-omics technologies with a....

𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 📚
Curious how AI + multi-omics are revolutionizing plant metabolism research? 🌱
Check out Dang´s lab @plantbiocore.bsky.social, nice review on unlocking nature’s chemistry for next-gen bioproduction
#plantscience #AI
@ubcpress.bsky.social
📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70288

The SlGRAS9‐SlMYC1 regulatory module controls glandular trichome formation and modulates resilience to pest in tomato Trichomes contribute to plant adaptive responses to environmental stresses. Our knowledge of the factors that govern the formation of various trichome types and the means by which these structures pr...

Original research 👉 doi.org/10.1111/tpj....

Getting out of a hairy situation: Increased trichome density improves pest resilience in tomato Click on the article title to read more.

💡𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
Trichomes, 🍅 and 🐛 ❗

Read Martin´s nice highlight of the work by Shi et al (link in 🧵):
SlGRAS9-SlMYC1 regulates tomato trichome development. Modulating this module may boost pest resistance, aiding crop improvement.
✍️ @transcription.bsky.social

📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70302

The time machine: feedback loops, post‐transcriptional regulation, and environmental integration in the plant circadian oscillator The plant circadian oscillator orchestrates daily and seasonal rhythms in key traits, such as growth, flowering, dormancy, and stress responses. This review summarizes current insights into the trans...

𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
Circadian rhythms -24h internal clocks- regulate nearly all biological processes
This review traces
-history
-molecular basis
-tissue-specific roles
-and potential for boosting crop resilience in a changing climate.
✍️Stacey Harmer @ucdavis.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70275

How DEAR4 keeps plants cool under pressure Click on the article title to read more.

💡𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝑫𝑬𝑨𝑹4 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆
Read this nice highlight by @gwenkirschner.bsky.social about the role of DEAR4 in linking LLPS to heat-responsive gene regulation.
📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70276
Find original research by Wang, Gong, & Zhu
👉 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70172

Beta‐tested: AGT2 is a key player in β‐alanine metabolism Click on the article title to read more.

🔆 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

Read ✍️ @transcription.bsky.social ´s digest about the new findings by Wu et al that confirm AGT2’s and ALDH6B2´s roles in β-alanine degradation and buildup, and the possible role of β-Ala as a carbon store tapped for acetyl-CoA synthesis

📖 doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70236

🌟𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 🌟
Meet Dr. Lucia Colombo, from the Department of Biosciences, University of Milan 🇮🇹
Her lab studies:
- Plant reproduction
- Apomixis
- Flower development
- Functional genomics
To know more:
👉 sites.unimi.it/plantdevumil/
🌱 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋! 🌱