Post-translationally modified peptides (PMPs) are important regulators of plant growth and
development. They are derived from larger inactive precursors by post-translational …

Abscission is a process in plants for shedding unwanted organs such as leaves, flowers,
fruits, or floral organs. Shedding of leaves in the fall is the most visually obvious display of …

An understanding of land plant evolution is a prerequisite for in-depth knowledge of plant
biology. Here we extract and explore information hidden in the increasing number of …

Abscission is a developmental process with important implications for agricultural practices.
Ethylene has long been considered as a key regulator of the abscission process. The …

During the past decade, a flurry of research focusing on the role of peptides as short-and
long-distance signaling molecules in plant cell communication has been undertaken. Here …

The root cap protects the stem cell niche of angiosperm roots from damage. In Arabidopsis,
lateral root cap (LRC) cells covering the meristematic zone are regularly lost through …

Abscission is triggered by multiple environmental and developmental cues, including
endogenous plant hormones. KNOTTED-LIKE HOMEOBOX (KNOX) transcription factors …

Guard cells shrink in response to drought stress and abscisic acid (ABA) signaling, thereby
reducing stomatal aperture. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an important signaling molecule …

Drought-triggered abscission is a strategy used by plants to avoid the full consequences of
drought; however, it is poorly understood at the molecular genetic level. Here, we show that …

Unexpected abscission of flowers or fruits is a major limiting factor for crop productivity. Key
genes controlling abscission in plants, especially in popular fruit trees, are largely unknown …