Lignin is a complex polymer that is embedded in plant cell walls to provide physical support
and water protection. For these reasons, the production of lignin is closely linked with plant …

Upland cotton is an important global cash crop for its long seed fibers and high edible oil
and protein content. Progress in cotton genomics promotes the advancement of cotton …

In plants, MYB transcription factors play diverse roles in growth, development, and response
to abiotic and biotic stresses. However, the signaling processes of these transcription factors …

Plants respond to Ralstonia solanacearum infestation through two layers of immune system
(PTI and ETI). This process involves the production of plant-induced resistance. Strategies …

Laccase is a copper-containing polyphenol oxidase found in different organisms. The
multigene family that encodes laccases is widely distributed in plant genomes. Plant …

Plants deposit lignin in the secondary cell wall as a common response to drought and
pathogen attacks. Cell wall localised multicopper oxidase family enzymes LACCASES …

The soil-borne pathogen Verticillium dahliae, also referred as “The Cotton Cancer,” is
responsible for causing Verticillium wilt in cotton crops, a destructive disease with a global …

Lignin biosynthesis begins with the deamination of phenylalanine and tyrosine (Tyr) as a
key branch point between primary and secondary metabolism in land plants. Here, we used …

Maize is one of the most important crops for food, cattle feed and energy production.
However, maize is frequently attacked by various pathogens and pests, which pose a …

Lignin is a complex polymer found in the cell walls of plants, providing structural support and
protection against pathogens. By modifying lignin composition and structure, scientists aim …