Cotton (Gossypium spp.) fibers are single-cell trichomes that arise from the outer epidermal
layer of seed coat. Here, we isolated a R3-MYB gene GhCPC, identified by cDNA microarray …

Trichoderma harzianum is a plant‐beneficial fungus that secretes small cysteine‐rich
proteins that induce plant defense responses; however, the molecular mechanism involved …

Germin-like proteins (GLPs) are water-soluble plant glycoproteins belonging to the cupin
superfamily. The important role of GLPs in plant responses against various abiotic and biotic …

Background Cotton fiber length and strength are both key traits of fiber quality, and fiber
strength (FS) is tightly correlated with secondary cell wall (SCW) biosynthesis. The three …

Jasmonic acid (JA) is a phytohormone involved in plant defense, growth, and development,
etc. However, the regulatory mechanisms underlying JA-mediated lignin deposition and …

As a major component of the cell wall, lignin plays an important role in plant development
and defense response to pathogens, but negatively impacts biomass processability for …

The phytohormone ABA was known to play a vital role in modulating plant responses to
drought stress, and AtMYC2 (a GhbHLH1 homolog) had been proved to act as …

Lignin, a major component of the secondary cell wall, is important for plant growth and
development. Moreover, lignin plays a pivotal role in plant innate immunity. Lignin is readily …

Cotton fiber development is controlled by MYB family transcription factors. Here, we identify
a SANT/MYB transcription factor from Gossypium barbadens, designated as\GbRL1. The full …

Stem mechanical strength is one of the most important agronomic traits that affects the
resistance of plants against insects and lodging, and plays an essential role in the quality …