Summary Ideal Plant Architecture 1 (IPA1) is a key regulator of plant architecture. However,
knowledge of downstream genes applicable for improving rice plant architecture is very …

Plant height (PH) is an important trait affecting the plant architecture, seed yield, and harvest
index. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying PH heterosis remain unclear. In …

The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR)-associated protein
(Cas) genome editing system (CRISPR-Cas) is revolutionizing agriculture. In this system, a …

Heterosis refers to the superior performance of hybrids over their parents, which is a general
phenomenon occurring in diverse organisms. Many commercial hybrids produce high yield …

Centromeres are essential regions of eukaryotic chromosomes responsible for the formation
of kinetochore complexes, which connect to spindle microtubules during cell division …

Translational regulation is a critical step in the process of gene expression and governs the
synthesis of proteins from mRNAs. Many studies have revealed translational regulation in …

The “Father of Hybrid Rice”, Yuan Longping, created high-yield hybrid rice that can feed tens
of millions of people annually. The research achievements of Yuan and his team on low …

With innovations in sequencing technology and the progress of high-performance
computing systems, it is now relatively straightforward to sequence and assemble complex …

Building de novo genome assemblies for complex genomes is possible thanks to long-read
DNA sequencing technologies. However, maximizing the quality of assemblies based on …

Salinity stress is a great threat to the growth and productivity of crops, and development of
salt-tolerant crops is of great necessity to ensure food security. Although a few genes with …