Developing seeds are net importers of organic and inorganic nutrients. Nutrients enter
seeds through the maternal vascular system at relatively high concentrations in the phloem …

In the late 1960s, a vibrant new research field was ignited by the discovery that instead of
fixing CO2 into a C3 compound, some plants initially fix CO2 into a four-carbon (C4) …

Grain chalkiness is a highly undesirable quality trait in the marketing and consumption of
rice grain,,,,,. However, the molecular basis of this trait is poorly understood. Here we show …

Berries of the cultivated grapevine Vitis vinifera are notably responsive to temperature,
which can influence fruit quality and hence the future compatibility of varieties with their …

While the metabolic networks in developing seeds during the period of reserve
accumulation have been extensively characterized, much less is known about those present …

C4 photosynthetic plants outperform C3 plants in hot and arid climates. By concentrating
carbon dioxide around Rubisco C4 plants drastically reduce photorespiration. The …

Our most productive crops and native vegetation use a modified version of photosynthesis
known as the C4 pathway. Leaves of C4 crops have increased nitrogen and water use …

Accumulation of anthocyanins in grape berries is influenced by environmental factors (such
as temperature and light) and supply of nutrients, ie, fluxes of carbon and nitrogen feeding …

Abstract Background Berries of grape (Vitis vinifera) contain three major tissue types (skin,
pulp and seed) all of which contribute to the aroma, color, and flavor characters of wine. The …

Gluconeogenesis is a key interface between organic acid/amino acid/lipid and sugar
metabolism. The aims of this article are four-fold. First, to provide a concise overview of plant …