Leaf senescence, the last stage of leaf development, is a type of postmitotic senescence and
is characterized by the functional transition from nutrient assimilation to nutrient …

Chlorophyll (Chl) is indispensable for photosynthesis. In association with Chl-binding
proteins (CBPs), it is responsible for light absorption, excitation energy transfer, and charge …

Changes in the growing-season lengths of temperate trees greatly affect biotic interactions
and global carbon balance. Yet future growing-season trajectories remain highly uncertain …

Heat stress and abscisic acid (ABA) induce leaf senescence, whereas melatonin (MT) and
gibberellins (GA) play critical roles in inhibiting leaf senescence. Recent research findings …

During leaf senescence, the final stage of leaf development, nutrients are recycled from
leaves to other organs, and therefore proper control of senescence is thus critical for plant …

In photosynthetic plant cells, chloroplasts act as factories of metabolic intermediates that
support plant growth. Chloroplast performance is highly influenced by environmental cues …

The maturation of green fleshy fruit to become colourful and flavoursome is an important
strategy for plant reproduction and dispersal. In tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and many …

Leaf and floral tissue degeneration is a common feature in plants. In cereal crops such as
barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), pre-anthesis tip degeneration (PTD) starts with growth arrest of …

Leaf senescence is an important developmental process in the plant life cycle and has a
significant impact on agriculture. When facing harsh environmental conditions, monocarpic …

The growing world population and global increases in the standard of living both result in an
increasing demand for food, feed and other plant‐derived products. In the coming years …