Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most important crops in the world. Since the completion of
rice reference genome sequences, tremendous progress has been achieved in …

Pathogen recognition induces the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by NADPH
oxidases in both plants and animals. ROS have direct antimicrobial properties, but also …

Most plants in the Brassicaceae evolve self-incompatibility (SI) to avoid inbreeding and
generate hybrid vigor. Self-pollen is recognized by the S-haplotype-specific interaction of the …

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Grain weight is one of the major factors determining single plant yield production of rice and
other cereal crops. Research has begun to reveal the regulatory mechanisms underlying …

Activation of plant respiratory burst oxidase homologs (RBOHs) to generate reactive oxygen
species (ROS) is a crucial defense signaling event. RBOH activation occurs predominantly …

Numerous plant defense-related proteins are thought to congregate in plasma membrane
microdomains, which consist mainly of sphingolipids and sterols. However, the extent to …

In plants, sophisticated forms of immune systems have developed to cope with a variety of
pathogens. Accumulating evidence indicates that Rac (also known as Rop), a member of the …

Genes that provide resistance to fungi and/or bacteria usually reduce plant growth and
ultimately affect grain yield. Thus, crop breeding programs need to find genetic resources …

Background In plants, the key roles played by RopGEF-mediated ROP signaling in diverse
processes, including polar tip growth, have been identified. Despite their important roles in …