Seeds are unique time capsules that can switch between 2 complex and highly interlinked
stages: seed dormancy and germination. Dormancy contributes to the survival of plants …

For survival in the natural environment, plants have evolved a 'bet-hedging'strategy where
individual variation is high and a range of phenotypes is produced. When faced with …

Due to its tropical origins, rice (Oryza sativa) is susceptible to cold stress, which poses
severe threats to production. OsNAC5, a NAC‐type transcription factor, participates in the …

Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. is an important perennial aquatic herb that has high ornamental,
edible, medicinal, and economic value, being widely distributed and used in China. The …

NAC transcription factors (TFs) are one of the largest plant-specific gene families and play
important roles in plant growth, development, and the biotic and abiotic stress response …

Transcription factors are central components in cell signal transduction networks and are
critical regulators for gene expression. It is estimated that approximately 10% of all …

Germination of soybean seed is the imminent vital process after sowing. The status of
plumular axis and radicle determine whether soybean seed can emerge normally. Epicotyl …

This article comments on: Liu GS, Huang H, Grierson D, Gao Y, Ji X, Peng ZZ, Li HL, Niu XL,
Jia W, He JL, Xiang LT, Gao HY, Qu GQ, Zhu HL, Zhu BZ, Luo YB, Fu DQ. 2024. NAC …

The transition from germinating seeds to emerging seedlings is one of the most vulnerable
plant life cycle stages. Heteromorphic diaspores (seed and fruit dispersal units) are an …

Transcriptional regulation plays a key role in the control of seed dormancy, and many
transcription factors (TFs) have been documented. However, the mechanisms underlying the …