The genetics of convergent evolution: insights from plant photosynthesis
The tree of life is resplendent with examples of convergent evolution, whereby distinct
species evolve the same trait independently. Many highly convergent adaptations are also …
species evolve the same trait independently. Many highly convergent adaptations are also …
Only a matter of time: The impact of daily and seasonal rhythms on phytochemicals
DJ Liebelt, JT Jordan, CJ Doherty - Phytochemistry Reviews, 2019 - Springer
Plants regulate molecular bioactivity in response to daily and seasonal environmental
fluctuations in temperature, light, humidity, and precipitation. These rhythms interconnect …
fluctuations in temperature, light, humidity, and precipitation. These rhythms interconnect …
Kalanchoë PPC1 Is Essential for Crassulacean Acid Metabolism and the Regulation of Core Circadian Clock and Guard Cell Signaling Genes
SF Boxall, N Kadu, LV Dever, J Kneřová… - The Plant …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Unlike C3 plants, Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) plants fix CO2 in the dark using
phospho enol pyruvate carboxylase (PPC; EC 4.1. 1.31). PPC combines phospho enol …
phospho enol pyruvate carboxylase (PPC; EC 4.1. 1.31). PPC combines phospho enol …
Time of day and network reprogramming during drought induced CAM photosynthesis in Sedum album
Plants with facultative crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) maximize performance through
utilizing C3 or C4 photosynthesis under ideal conditions while temporally switching to CAM …
utilizing C3 or C4 photosynthesis under ideal conditions while temporally switching to CAM …
Extreme physiology: Biomass and transcriptional profiling of three abandoned Agave cultivars
Agaves have been used for centuries as a feedstock in dryland areas for fibers, food, and
beverages, and have enormous potential for biofuel production. Brazil is the world's largest …
beverages, and have enormous potential for biofuel production. Brazil is the world's largest …
Engineering Crassulacean Acid Metabolism in C3 and C4 Plants
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a major greenhouse gas contributing to changing climatic
conditions, which is a grand challenge affecting the security of food, energy, and …
conditions, which is a grand challenge affecting the security of food, energy, and …
Differential timing of gene expression and recruitment in independent origins of CAM in the Agavoideae (Asparagaceae)
Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis has evolved repeatedly across the
plant tree of life, however our understanding of the genetic convergence across independent …
plant tree of life, however our understanding of the genetic convergence across independent …
Effects of exogenous Strigolactone on the physiological and ecological characteristics of Pennisetum purpureum Schum. Seedlings under drought stress
Y Li, S Li, Q Feng, J Zhang, X Han, L Zhang, F Yang… - BMC Plant …, 2022 - Springer
Background Drought is one of the main environmental factors limiting plant growth and
development. Pennisetum purpureum Schum. was used to explore the mitigation effects of …
development. Pennisetum purpureum Schum. was used to explore the mitigation effects of …
Bringing CAM photosynthesis to the table: Paving the way for resilient and productive agricultural systems in a changing climate
Modern agricultural systems are directly threatened by global climate change and the
resulting freshwater crisis. A considerable challenge in the coming years will be to develop …
resulting freshwater crisis. A considerable challenge in the coming years will be to develop …
Crassulacean acid metabolism abiotic stress-responsive transcription factors: a potential genetic engineering approach for improving crop tolerance to abiotic stress
This perspective paper explores the utilization of abiotic stress-responsive transcription
factors (TFs) from crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) plants to improve abiotic stress …
factors (TFs) from crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) plants to improve abiotic stress …