Programmed cell death (PCD) is a collective term for diverse processes causing an actively
induced, tightly controlled cellular suicide. PCD has a multitude of functions in the …

Advances in transcriptome sequencing allow for simultaneous interrogation of differentially
expressed genes from multiple species originating from a single RNA sample, termed dual …

In plants, exocyst subunit isoforms exhibit significant functional diversity in that they are
involved in either protein secretion or autophagy, both of which are essential for plant …

Plant biology in general, and plant evo–devo in particular would strongly benefit from a
broader range of available model systems. In recent years, technological advances have …

Flowers have a species-specific functional life span that determines the time window in
which pollination, fertilization and seed set can occur. The stigma tissue plays a key role in …

Petal senescence, or programmed cell death (PCD) in petals, is a developmentally
regulated and genetically programmed process. During petal senescence, petal cells show …

The predominant alkaloids in lotus leaves are aporphine alkaloids. These are the most
important active components and have many pharmacological properties, but little is known …

Flower longevity is one of the most important traits for ornamental plants. Ethylene plays a
crucial role in flower senescence in some plant species. In several species that show …

Medicago sativa (also known as alfalfa), a forage legume, is widely cultivated due to its high
yield and high-value hay crop production. Infectious diseases are a major threat to the crops …

Allium species are popular vegetables in China and possess antifungal and antibacterial
activities. This study aimed to compare the endophytic bacterial community in the four crucial …