Plant stress is a significant challenge that affects the development, growth, and productivity
of plants and causes an adverse environmental condition that disrupts normal physiological …

Since the beginning of the 21 st century, climate change has been pervasive. Such climatic
instabilities not only trigger plants' adaptability and survivability in harsh environments, but …

Plants are highly sensitive to various environmental stresses, which can hinder their growth
and reduce yields. In this study, we investigated the potential of seed priming with salicylic …

The term “Geographical parthenogenesis” describes the phenomenon that asexual
organisms usually occupy larger and more northern distribution areas than their sexual …

Salvia miltiorrhiza is a model medicinal plant with significant economic and medicinal value.
Its roots produce a group of diterpenoid lipophilic bioactive components, termed …

Highlights•Epigenetic transcriptional regulation allows for maintenance of stable expression
states.•Epigenetic regulation requires DNA methylation, lncRNAs or histone modifications.• …

The new variety Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica', selected from Betula pendula, shows high
ornamental value owing to its lobed leaf shape. In this study, to identify the genetic …

Maintaining proper DNA methylation levels in the genome requires active demethylation of
DNA. However, removing the methyl group from a modified cytosine is chemically difficult …

As a sessile organism, plants have evolved a complex and sophisticated immune system to
defend against various pathogenic microbes effectively. However, microbes have also …

Tomato spotted wilt orthotospovirus (TSWV) transmitted by thrips causes significant yield
loss in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) production. Use of peanut cultivars with moderate field …