Plants offer an alternative to microbial fermentation and animal cell cultures for the
production of recombinant proteins. For protein pharmaceuticals, plant systems are …

Camelid single-domain antibodies (sdAbs, VHHs, or Nanobodies®) are types of antibody
fragments that are composed of the heavy-chain variable domain only. These VHHs …

Crop genetic improvement requires balancing complex tradeoffs caused by gene pleiotropy
and linkage drags, as exemplified by IPA1 (Ideal Plant Architecture 1), a typical pleiotropic …

The ability to control gene expression and generate quantitative phenotypic changes is
essential for breeding new and desired traits into crops. Here we report an efficient, facile …

To ensure high crop yields in a sustainable manner, a comprehensive understanding of the
control of nutrient acquisition is required. In particular, the signalling networks controlling the …

Abscisic acid (ABA) represses seed germination and postgerminative growth in Arabidopsis
thaliana. Auxin and jasmonic acid (JA) stimulate ABA function; however, the possible …

Anthocyanin pigments contribute to plant coloration and are valuable sources of
antioxidants in the human diet as components of fruits and vegetables. Their production is …

Phosphorus (P) is a macronutrient necessary for plant growth and development. Inorganic
phosphate (Pi) deficiency modulates the signaling pathway of the phytohormone jasmonate …

Upland rice is a distinct ecotype that grows in aerobic environments and tolerates drought
stress. However, the genetic basis of its drought resistance is unclear. Here, using an …

Translational regulation by upstream open reading frames (uORFs) is becoming established
as a general mechanism for controlling the amount of protein that is synthesized from …