Purpose: Oxidative stress plays a central role in the development of diabetic retinopathy,
and in the pathogenesis of this blinding disease, activation of NADPH oxidase 2 (Nox2) …

Maize kernels contain several types of storage proteins. By far the most abundant are
prolamins, zeins, a unique storage protein found only in cereals. Because of their …

High temperature (HT) can affect the accumulation of seed storage materials and cause
adverse effects on the yield and quality of rice. DNA methylation plays an important role in …

For crop seed production, the development of anthers and male fertility are the main
agronomic traits and key biological processes for flowering plants. Active DNA …

The mitochondrial–nuclear interaction is essential for cellular homeostasis and proper
function. DNA methylation plays an important role in gene expression regulation, as well as …

Extensive cytosine methylation is characteristic of plant rDNA. Evidence exists, however, that
the active rRNA genes are less methylated. In this work we report on the mapping of …

This volume, which is divided into three parts, focuses on maize breeding, improving
nutritional quality and ways of supporting smallholders. Part 1 discusses genetic diversity …

Understanding and improving protein traits in maize Yongrui Wu, National Key Laboratory of
Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Institute …

In vitro culture and plant regeneration via somatic embryogenesis are important for crop
improvement. These processes involve changes in gene expression and are also …

In vitro culture and plant regeneration via somatic embryogenesis are important for crop
improvement. These processes involve changes in gene expression and are also …