Shoot architecture is determined by the organization and activities of apical, axillary,
intercalary, secondary, and inflorescence meristems and by the subsequent development of …

Plant nitrogen (N), acquired mainly in the form of nitrate and ammonium from soil, dominates
growth and development, and high-yield crop production relies heavily on N fertilization. The …

Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) is an important oil-producing crop for the world. Its
adaptation, yield and quality have been considerably improved in recent decades, but the …

Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MPK) cascades play vital roles in plant innate immunity,
growth, and development. Here, we report that the rice (Oryza sativa) transcription factor …

Strigolactones (SLs) or their derivatives have recently been defined as novel
phytohormones that regulate root development. However, it remains unclear whether SLs …

The breeding of cereals with altered gibberellin (GA) signaling propelled the 'Green
Revolution'by generating semidwarf plants with increased tiller number. The mechanism by …

Roots are essential multifunctional plant organs involved in water and nutrient uptake,
metabolite storage, anchorage, mechanical support, and interaction with the soil …

Increased use of nitrogen fertilizers has deleterious impact on the environment. Increase in
yield potential at low nitrogen supply is regarded as a cereal breeding goal for future …

The importance of the nitrate () transporter for yield and nitrogen‐use efficiency (NUE) in rice
was previously demonstrated using map‐based cloning. In this study, we enhanced the …

Crop plant architecture is an important agronomic trait that contributes greatly to crop yield.
Tiller angle is one of the most critical components that determine crop plant architecture …