Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the main cereals grown around the world. It is used for human
and animal nutrition and also as biofuel. However, as a direct consequence of global climate …

3-ketoacyl-CoA synthases (KCSs), as components of a fatty acid elongase (FAE) complex,
play key roles in determining the chain length of very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) …

The cuticular wax layer on leaf surfaces limits non‐stomatal water loss to the atmosphere
and protects against pathogen invasion. Although many genes associated with wax …

Industrial activities compromise the ambient air quality at a local, regional and global level
through gaseous and dust emissions. This study reviews uptake mechanisms and the …

Saline-alkali soil has posed challenges to the growth of agricultural crops, while polyploidy
often show greater adaptability in diverse and extreme environments including saline-alkali …

Cuticular waxes are a mixture of hydrophobic very-long-chain fatty acids and their
derivatives accumulated in the plant cuticle. Most studies define the role of cuticular wax …

Lentils (Lens culinaris) cannot withstand prolonged flooding. This project aimed to study
molecular and physiological responses in L. culinaris under flood stress to understand this …

Powdery mildew is one of the major diseases of peach (Prunus persica), caused by the
ascomycete Podosphaera pannosa. Currently, it is controlled through calendar-based …

The soil in the area surrounding copper mines is often highly contaminated by mining-
induced heavy metal pollution. This study investigated the effect of metal-induced stress on …

Background The cuticular wax serves as a primary barrier that protects plants from
environmental stresses. The Eceriferum (CER) gene family is associated with wax …