cis-Regulatory elements encode the genomic blueprints that ensure the proper
spatiotemporal patterning of gene expression necessary for appropriate development and …

Small RNAs are short non-coding RNAs with a length ranging between 20 and 24
nucleotides. Of these, microRNAs (miRNAs) play a distinct role in plant development …

Summary cis-regulatory elements (CREs) encode the genomic blueprints of spatiotemporal
gene expression programs enabling highly specialized cell functions. Using single-cell …

Crop productivity depends on activity of meristems that produce optimized plant
architectures, including that of the maize ear. A comprehensive understanding of …

Plant height (PH) is an essential trait in maize (Zea mays) that is tightly associated with
planting density, biomass, lodging resistance, and grain yield in the field. Dissecting the …

Crop breeding aims to generate pure inbred lines with multiple desired traits. Doubled
haploid (DH) and genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9 are two powerful game-changing …

Background The plant architecture has significant effects on grain yield of various crops,
including soybean (Glycine max), but the knowledge on optimization of plant architecture in …

Grasses produce tiller and panicle branching at vegetative and reproductive stages; the
branching patterns largely define the diversity of grasses and constitute a major determinant …

Plants have evolved a repertoire of strategies collectively termed the shade-avoidance
syndrome to avoid shade from canopy and compete for light with their neighbors. However …

Increasing grain yield of maize (Zea mays L.) is required to meet the rapidly expanding
demands for maize-derived food, feed, and fuel. Breeders have enhanced grain productivity …