Verticillium wilt, caused by the soil-borne fungus Verticillium dahliae, is one of the most
devastating diseases in cotton (Gossypium spp.). Lignin in the cell wall forms a physical …

WRKY proteins are transcription factors in higher plants that directly or indirectly participate
in plant growth and development, secondary metabolite synthesis, hormonal regulation and …

Xylan glucuronosyltransferase (GUX) is widely involved in a variety of physiological
processes in plants, including plant development, growth and the defense response to …

Environmental stressors caused by climate change are fundamental barriers to agricultural
sustainability. Enhancing the stress resilience of crops is a key strategy in achieving global …

The cell wall (CW) is a dynamic structure extensively remodeled during plant growth and
under stress conditions, however little is known about its roles during the immune system …

Bacterial canker caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa) has led to
considerable losses in all major kiwifruit-growing areas. There are no commercial products …

Sugarcane is one of the most crucial sugar crops globally that supplies the main raw
material for sugar and ethanol production, but drought stress causes a severe decline in …

The lignified tissue in the secondary stem is the main source of wood. In this study, we
applied RNA-Seq analysis to the poplar stems in three developmental stages, including …

To date, no ideal effective method for controlling Verticillium wilt in upland cotton
(Gossypium hirsutum) has been defined. The purpose of this study was to determine the …

Verticillium wilt, caused by Verticillium dahliae, is a major threat to cotton yield and quality.
While the WRKY gene family has been shown to be involved in plant defense against V …