Lignin is a complex polymer found in the cell walls of plants, providing structural support and
protection against pathogens. By modifying lignin composition and structure, scientists aim …

The plant cell wall is dynamically modified during host–pathogen interactions and acts as a
crucial factor controlling plant immunity. In the context of recently revised models of plant …

Background Sheath blight is an important disease caused by Rhizoctonia cerealis that
affects wheat yields worldwide. No wheat varieties have been identified with high resistance …

Fungal pathogens deploy a barrage of secreted effectors to subvert host immunity, often by
evading, disrupting, or altering key components of transcription, defense signaling, and …

Branch angle (BA) is a critical morphological trait that significantly influences planting
density, light interception and ultimately yield in plants. Despite its importance, the regulatory …

Sclerotinia stem rot (SSR), caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, is among the most
devastating diseases in Brassica napus worldwide. Conventional breeding for SSR …

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a food and industrial storage root crop with
substantial potential to contribute to managing risk associated with climate change due to its …

Cinnamoyl-CoA reductase (CCR) is a pivotal enzyme in plant lignin synthesis, which has a
role in plant secondary cell wall development and environmental stress defense. Alfalfa is a …

Cardamine violifolia, a species belonging to the Brassicaceae family, is a selenium
hyperaccumulator and a nutritious leafy vegetable. Our previous study showed that C …

Larix olgensis is an economically important tree species native to northeastern China. The
use of somatic embryogenesis (SE) is efficient and enables the rapid production of varieties …