Abstract Calcium ions (Ca 2+) are prominent intracellular messengers in all eukaryotic cells.
Recent studies have emphasized the crucial roles of Ca 2+ in plant immunity. Here, we …

Cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, seriously affects human health and ecological security. The
cation/H+ exchanger (CAX) family is a unique metal transporter that plays a crucial role in …

Stormwater with low temperatures and elevated salinity, common in areas where deicing
salt is used, might affect the removal of heavy metals by plants in stormwater treatment …

Plant vacuolar transporters, particularly CAX (Cation/H+ Exchangers) responsible for
Ca2+/H+ exchange on the vacuole tonoplast, play a central role in governing cellular pH …

Chlorophyll (Chl) plays a crucial role in plant photosynthesis. The geranylgeraniol reductase
gene (CHLP) participates in the terminal hydrogenation of chlorophyll biosynthesis …

Excessive cadmium (Cd) in rice grains is a serious food safety problem. The development of
Cd-safe varieties requires the identification of germplasms and genes with major effect on …

Background P-selectin is a molecule participating in the inflammatory response through
mediating cellular adhesion and essential for wound repair. However, studies regarding P …

DDE transposase 4 (DDE_Tnp_4) family is a large endonuclease family involved in a wide
variety of biological processes. However, little information is available about this family in …

Plants have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to perceive biotic stresses and launch
appropriate defence responses that safeguard their health. Aphids and thrips can threaten …