The rich diversity of angiosperms, both the planet's dominant flora and the cornerstone of
agriculture, is integrally intertwined with a distinctive evolutionary history. Here, we explore …

Protein homeostasis, namely the balance between protein synthesis and degradation, must
be finely controlled to ensure cell survival, notably through the ubiquitin-proteasome system …

The auxin/indoleacetic acid (Aux/IAA) family plays a central role in regulating gene
expression during auxin signal transduction. Nonetheless, there is limited knowledge …

Nitrogen (N) metabolism in plants is facilitated by a series of enzymes participating in
converting inorganic N into amino acids, however, poplar N Assimilation Genes (PtNAGs) …

The MADS-box protein is an important transcription factor in plants and plays an important
role in regulating the plant abiotic stress response. In this study, a total of 94 MADS-box …

Self‐incompatibility plays a vital role in angiosperms, by preventing inbreeding depression
and maintaining genetic diversity within populations. Following polyploidization, many …

Abstract Background Theobroma grandiflorum (Malvaceae), known as cupuassu, is a tree
indigenous to the Amazon basin, valued for its large fruits and seed pulp, contributing …

Steroidal glycoalkaloids (SGAs) are specialized metabolites produced by hundreds of
Solanum species including food crops, such as tomato, potato and eggplant. Unlike true …

Cells harbour numerous receptor pathways to respond to diverse stimuli, yet often share
common downstream signalling components. Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MPK) …

The WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) transcription factor plays a vital role in stem cell
maintenance and organ morphogenesis, which are essential processes for plant growth and …