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Engineered nanoparticles are promising tools for modulating key #plant processes. This review explores advances in ENP research informing a sustainable, risk-informed framework for their deployment in #agriculture.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70316
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Squirrels reduce post‑fire regeneration potential in a serotinous pine by 66%, despite pine cone defences against squirrels!
By Guiote et al https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcag200
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🧪🌍🔥🌳🍁🐿️ #plantscience #ecoevo #plantsci #predation @ecology @plants @botany @wildfirescience @plantscience @nature @biodiversity

#Agriculture faces escalating #climate and resource challenges. Natural #genetic diversity is crucial to sustain and enhance #crop productivity.
Explore the role of #photosynthetic improvement in #NexGen #ag.

#free to read⬇️
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70317
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Zhang et al. report that in Populus, #gravity, not mechanical strain, redirects auxin and initiates tension #wood formation, revealing how #trees sense orientation, reshape their structure, and adapt to their #environment.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70325
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The evolutionary order of cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) and nuclear restorer-of-fertility (Rf) genes has long been a riddle, with hypotheses reflecting distinct modes of co-#evolution. Explore their dynamic interaction⬇️🆓
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70292
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Cytokinin signaling plays a key role in regulating root plasticity under salt stress. Zhao et al. report that the PuHK2-PuHP5-PuRR9 phosphorylation cascade recruits PuZFP1 to regulate #cytokinin and #salt tolerance in poplar.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70290
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This commentary explores the spatial organization of #plant internal sensors that detect infection and trigger immune responses: an arrangement that may strengthen #defense signals and lead to controlled #cell #death.
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https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70293
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Spotlighting #plantscience that pushes the field forward. We share AI-generated summaries of key papers/news that deserve more eyes, always with source links. Inbox us a paper link or tag us to be featured. #plantsci

Spotlighting #plantscience that pushes the field forward. We share AI-generated summaries of key papers/news that deserve more eyes, always with source links. Inbox us a paper link or tag us to be featured. #plantsci

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🌷🧬Lily molecular biology has advanced rapidly. Key findings cover bulb dormancy, anther development, flower color, fragrance, and stress responses. Genetic transformation tools have also improved A guide for future breeding #plantsci @[email protected] www.the-innovation.org/article/doi/...

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Upon MCMV infection in #maize, P31 obstructs the formation of the ZmRACK1-ZmCDPK7-ZmAPX1 complex, inhibiting ZmCDPK7-mediated ZmAPX1 activity and promoting #ROS production to facilitate viral infection. Read the study here!
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70285
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This Commentary explores work by Liao et al. on the role of NITROGEN LIMITATION ADAPTATION (NLA) in #plant cold tolerance, framing it within the broader context of #ClimateChange and #nutrient constraints.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70255
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The #ClimateEmergency is driving urgent #conservation efforts to meet 30x30 targets.
This study integrates several types of data for 603 Rhododendron species in China, highlighting significant conservation hotspots.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70253
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Global #ClimateChange threatens #agricultural productivity, especially as elevated temperatures impact #rice grain filling.
New work by Li et al. reports that intron editing of RISBZ1 confers thermotolerance for grain filling.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70274
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New work on vesicle trafficking in relation to CO2 reveals that CO2-sensitive K+ channel traffic affects stomata and whole-plant water use, providing a novel perspective on #plant responses to #ClimateChange.
🔓Free access!⬇️
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70269
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#PlantSci April 10 plantae.org/plant-scienc... (2/2) Stress accelerates aging! (In leaves); Real-time climate adaptation study of Arabidopsis; SAR signaling mediated by jasmonate; Rice that suppress rhizosphere methane production; Exuded benzoazinoids alter microbiota & promote disease resistance.

🍞Pre-harvest sprouting in #wheat leads to premature seed germination and reduces both yield and flour quality.
🫓A new #FreeAccess study in #JIPB reports that GSK3 regulates DOG1L4 to enhance PHS resistance.
🥖https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70234
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#PlantSci #crop #food #agtech #botany

🧪Phillyrin is a unique #antiviral lignan with potent anti-#flu activity only found in Forsythia suspensa.
Wang et al. reveal key steps in its #biosynthesis, bringing us one step closer to a valuable #drug.
🔗https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70216
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🌾#Rice is a staple food for nearly 50% of the world's population, but #food insecurity and iron-deficiency malnutrition are major challenges.
🤝This partner protein helps OsNRAMP3 win a novel function to transport Fe2+ in #rice.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70105
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🌾#Rice...

✅ Crucial #food source
✅ Monocot model #plant
☠️ Vulnerable to #viral pathogens

🎉But there's hope!

📢Li et al. report ARGONAUTE 2 plays essential roles in a broad-spectrum #antiviral defense.

🔗https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70113
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#Plant & animal #immune systems share an #evolutionary challenge: Defending against biotic #stress while minimizing self-damage.
Li et al. survey what we know & how understanding cross-kingdom mechanisms might improve #AgTech.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70109
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