In the realm of plant biology, small RNAs (sRNAs) are imperative in the orchestration of
gene expression, playing pivotal roles across a spectrum of developmental sequences and …

MicroRNA (miRNA), a type of non-coding RNA, is crucial for controlling gene expression.
Among the various miRNA families, miR166 stands out as a highly conserved group found …

Mechanical strength is essential for the upright growth habit, which is one of the most
important characteristics of terrestrial plants. Lignin, a phenylpropanoid-derived polymer …

Key message The diploid wheat recessive stem rust resistance gene SrTm4 was fine-
mapped to a 754-kb region on chromosome arm 2AmL and potential candidate genes were …

Stem rust, caused by Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici (Pgt), threatens global wheat production.
Development of cultivars with increased resistance to stem rust by identification, mapping …

Leaf rolling is regarded as an important morphological trait in wheat breeding. Moderate leaf
rolling is helpful to keep leaves upright and improve the photosynthesis of plants, leading to …

Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a globally important cereal providing~ 20% of the
calories and proteins for> 4.5 billion people. Plant architecture, including morphologies of …

Steeper and deeper plant root system architecture is predicted to increase uptake of water
and nitrogen soil resources, in addition to improving drought avoidance and carbon …