Journal of Integrative Plant Biology

Diagram of the cross-section of a portion of a potato cell, illustrating how the endoplasmic reticulum-localized membrane protein StDMP2 positively regulates resistance to Phytophthora by modulating the endoplasmic reticulum quality control-mediated accumulation of specific pattern recognition receptors and NON-RACE SPECIFIC DISEASE RESISTANCE 1.

How does ER #homeostasis impact #immune response activation in #plants? Bi et al. explore how ER-localized DMP2 positively regulates resistance to #Phytophthora in #potato.
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Proposed model for the LUX and SWI3C regulation of photoperiod sensitivity in LD WT, SD WT, and LD/SD lux swi3c mutant plants.

Wang et al. reveal new insights into how the LUX-SWI3C module regulates #photoperiod sensitivity in #Arabidopsis at the #epigenetic level.
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Dioicy–monoicy transitions in the ancient liverwort haploid-dominant plant lineage.

In this #OpenAccess research article, Fu et al. provide evidence for the #evolution of a new #sex chromosome within the haploid-dominant #Marchantiales #plant lineage.
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Gaining insights into epigenetic memories through artificial intelligence and omics science in plants

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Phylogenetic relationships elucidating the origin and evolution of the B subgenome in Avena.

The wild oat species Avena barbata is a valuable #genetic resource for #oat #crop improvement. In this #OpenAccess paper, He et al. use a high-quality #genome to gain insights into the origin and #evolution of the B subgenome.
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Morphological images and chloroplast cross-section TEMs of WT and Gmdrm mutant soybean plants.

Xun et al. document the critical role of DRM-mediated #DNA methylation in regulating #gene expression, TE silencing, and normal #development in #soybean.
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Photograph of WT (drought sensitive) and dsd1 mutant (drought tolerant) maize plants, and diagrams of their corresponding epidermal surfaces, showing more stomata and fewer stomata, respectively.

In this #OpenAccess Research Article, Zhou et al. report that DSD1/ZmICEb regulates #stomatal #development and drought tolerance in #maize, creating a promising target for #genetic improvement of #water use efficiency.
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Diagrams representing the seven core heterotic groups differentiated in maize germplasm from China, showing regionality and uniqueness at the genomic level.

🌽 Heterotic groups are crucial for breeders to improve #hybrid vigor. In this #OpenAccess New Resource, Xue et al. reveal insights into the #genomic divergence of #maize heterotic groups in China, informing future #crop breeding efforts. 🌽
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🌾 Multi-target gene editing in the TILLER ANGLE CONTROL 1 regulatory region fine-tunes gene expression in #rice, improving architecture for high-density planting in diverse zones. Learn more in this #FreeAccess Brief Communication! 🌾
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Panel of figures, (1) BSA-seq and positional cloning of MGS1, SEM images of spikelets at different stages, and (3) Grain number per panicle among MGS1, mgs19E or mgs1BA45 genotypes.

Using two natural Multi-Grain Spikelet 1 variants, Zhang et al. enhance #grain number in #sorghum, with exciting potential for future high-yield #breeding strategies. Learn more in this #FreeAccess Brief Communication!
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A combination of diagrams, graphs and morphological images of WT and Fragrant peanut lines illustrates that targeted knockout of the betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase genes AhBADH1 and AhBADH2 using CRISPR/Cas9 produces mutant lines with significantly elevated 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline levels and a strong aroma, marking the first creation of fragrant peanut lines.

In this #OpenAccess Brief Communication, Xue et al. report on the first fragrant 🥜 #peanut lines, created using a #CRISPR/Cas9 facilitated targeted knockout of the betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase #genes AhBADH1 and AhBADH2!
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Diagram representing a cross-section through the plasma membrane and cytosol to illustrate how the scaffolding protein RACK1 is involved in polar auxin transport and signaling, binding to PINOID and PIN-FORMED2, enhancing their interaction and phosphorylation-dependent auxin efflux. Knocking down RACK1 genes impairs auxin-related processes such as root growth and gravitropic response.

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Diagram of a closed stomatal guard with an inset enlargement to illustrate the mechanism by which cell hydrogen sulfide (H2S) modulates guard cell function by inhibiting inward-rectifying potassium channels through protein persulfidation.

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This JIPB commentary explores a groundbreaking discovery that changed what we know about the #molecular mechanisms of #stomatal regulation--opening up new avenues for enhancing #plant stress resilience
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TaIRE1‐mediated unconventional splicing of the TabZIP60 mRNA and the miR172 precursor regulates heat stress tolerance in wheat In wheat, INOSITOL-REQUIRING ENZYME 1 (IRE1) helps plants cope with heat stress by regulating unconventional splicing of the mRNA encoding the bZIP transcription factor TabZIP60, which activates heat....

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Panel of morphological images and phylogenetic datasets from a study that establishes a robust phylogenetic tree, molecular clock dating, and biogeography of the phytopathogenic fungal genus Phaeolus, established based on internal transcribed spacers (ITS) and nuclear large ribosomal subunit (nLSU) sequences.

#Fungal genus Phaeolus is a significant #conifer #pathogen. Cui et al.'s analysis of its #phylogeny, #divergence times, and #biogeography sets the foundation for future pathogen control and #ecological #conservation.
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This diagram represents a model for basic helix-loop-helix 25 (bHLH25) sensing H2O2 and conferring disease resistance, illustrating the dual roles of TF bHLH25: Oxidized, it boosts lignin production to strengthen cell walls against pathogens; non-oxidized, it activates phytoalexins to inhibit pathogen growth.

Transcription factor bHLH25 is a #crop superhero!
🛡️Oxidized, it boosts #lignin production to strengthen #plant #cell walls against #pathogens.
⚔️Non-oxidized, it activates #phytoalexins to inhibit pathogen growth. Learn more in this #FreeAccess Commentary!
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This diagram illustrates how artificial intelligence and machine learning can predict plant behavior in response to environmental stress by modeling molecular regulatory networks of plant stress responses.

Can #AI and #MachineLearning help integrate and analyze #epigenetic data of plant stress responses to optimize the training of the parent #plants?
Dobránszki et al. explore the possibilities in this fascinating #OpenAccess JIPB #review!
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Diagram featuring an annotated cross-section of a cell (through the cytoplasm and cell membrane), and a whole-plant rendering of a soybean plant, together illustrating how the gibberellin-regulated protein GmGASA12 acts as a central regulator in improving soybean quality and yield, bridging hormone signaling and protein storage.

New findings establish GmGASA12 as a molecular hub integrating hormonal dynamics and protein interactions to enhance #soybean quality and #yield, offering a pivotal target for breeding nutrient-dense varieties.
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This diagram compares the impact of herbicide treatment on WT and DNR1 knockout rice plants, and shows that knocking out OsDNR1 leads to hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid accumulation, increasing homogentisic acid levels and conferring herbicide resistance.

In this #FreeAccess Brief Communication, Li et al. report that OsDNR1 disruption enhances both herbicide resistance and nitrogen use efficiency, contributing to #sustainable #rice production.
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The CsphyB–CsPIF4–CsBRC1 module regulates ABA biosynthesis and axillary bud outgrowth in cucumber In cucumber, the phytochrome-interacting factor CsPIF4 interacts with the phytochrome CsphyB and binds to the promoter of BRANCHED1 to activate its expression. BRANCHED1 promotes expression of the ab...

Shoot branching is an important #agronomic trait that impacts #plant architecture and #crop productivity.
Liu et al. report that the CsphyB–CsPIF4–CsBRC1 module regulates #ABA #biosynthesis and axillary bud outgrowth in #cucumber
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