Foliar application of iron-lysine to boost growth attributes, photosynthetic pigments and biochemical defense system in canola (Brassica napus L.) under cadmium stress
In the current industrial scenario, cadmium (Cd) as a metal is of great importance but poses a major threat to the ecosystem. However, the role of micronutrient  − amino chelates such as iron − lysine (Fe − lys... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 16, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Mohammad K. Okla, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Ibrahim A. Saleh, Naser Zomot, Shagufta Perveen, Abida Parveen, Fozia Abasi, Habib Ali, Baber Ali, Yasmeen A. Alwasel, Mostafa A. Abdel-Maksoud, M ükerrem Atalay Oral, Sadia Javed, Sezai Ercisli, Muhammad Hassan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Physiological responses of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) to exogenous 2,4-epibrassinolide at different concentrations
Brassinolide, known as the seventh plant hormone, can improve the photosynthetic capacity of plants, promote plant growth and development, promote the formation of horticultural crop yield, improve the quality... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 16, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Zhiqi Xu, Shuchao Huang, Yandong Xie, Shuya Wang, Ning Jin, Li Jin, Jianzhong Tie, Xin Meng, Zhaozhuang Li, Jian Lyu and Jihua Yu Tags: Research Source Type: research

FRIZZLE PANICLE (FZP) regulates rice spikelets development through modulating cytokinin metabolism
The number of grains per panicle is an important factor in determining rice yield. The DST-OsCKX2 module has been demonstrated to regulate panicle development in rice by controlling cytokinin content. However,... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 16, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Wei Wang, Wenqiang Chen and Junmin Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Plastome phylogenomics and morphological traits analyses provide new insights into the phylogenetic position, species delimitation and speciation of Triplostegia (Caprifoliaceae)
In this study, we assembled plastid genomes... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 15, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Qing-Li Fu, Zhi-Qiong Mo, Xiao-Guo Xiang, Richard I. Milne, Hans Jacquemyn, Kevin S. Burgess, Ya-Nan Sun, Hua Yan, Li Qiu, Bo-Yun Yang and Shao-Lin Tan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Genome-wide analysis of long noncoding RNAs in response to salt stress in Nicotiana tabacum
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been shown to play important roles in the response of plants to various abiotic stresses, including drought, heat and salt stress. However, the identification and characteriz... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 15, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Zefeng Li, Huina Zhou, Guoyun Xu, Peipei Zhang, Niu Zhai, Qingxia Zheng, Pingping Liu, Lifeng Jin, Ge Bai and Hui Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction: Comparative genomics analysis provides insights into evolution and stress responses of Lhcb genes in Rosaceae fruit crops
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Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 14, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Xiaolong Li, Zeyu Jiang, Chaofan Zhang, Kefan Cai, Hui Wang, Weiyi Pan, Xuepeng Sun, Yongbin Gao and Kai Xu Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Genome- and transcriptome-wide identification of trehalose-6-phosphate phosphatases (TPP) gene family and their expression patterns under abiotic stress and exogenous trehalose in soybean
Trehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase (TPP) is an essential enzyme catalyzing trehalose synthesis, an important regulatory factor for plant development and stress response in higher plants. However, the TPP gene f... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 12, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Wenjing Shao, Xinlin Zhang, Zhiheng Zhou, Yue Ma, Duo Chu, Lei Wang, Yiming Yang, Lin Du, Yanli Du, Jidao Du and Qiang Zhao Tags: Research Source Type: research

Chitosan-GSNO nanoparticles: a positive modulator of drought stress tolerance in soybean
Chitosan biopolymer is an emerging non-toxic and biodegradable plant elicitor or bio-stimulant. Chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) have been used for the enhancement of plant growth and development. On the other h... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 11, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Nusrat Jahan Methela, Anjali Pande, Mohammad Shafiqul Islam, Waqas Rahim, Adil Hussain, Da-Sol Lee, Bong-Gyu Mun, Nirmal Prashanth Maria Joseph Raj, Sang-Jae Kim, Yoonha Kim and Byung-Wook Yun Tags: Research Source Type: research

Genome-wide identification of CCO gene family in cucumber (Cucumis sativus) and its comparative analysis with A. thaliana
Carotenoid cleavage oxygenase (CCO) is an enzyme capable of converting carotenoids into volatile, aromatic compounds and it plays an important role in the production of two significant plant hormones, i.e., ab... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 11, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Jannat Akram, Riffat Siddique, Muhammad Shafiq, Bushra Tabassum, Muhammad Tariq Manzoor, Muhammad Arshad Javed, Samia Anwar, Bader Un Nisa, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Bilal Javed, Tabarak Malik, Abd El-Zaher M. A. Mustafa and Baber Ali Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effect of foliar application of Ascophyllum nodosum (L.) Le Jol. seaweed extract on biochemical traits related to abiotic stresses in pistachio (Pistacia vera L. cv. Kaleh-Ghoochi)
Due to the important economic role of pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) the cultivation of this valuable crop has been extended. Various abiotic stresses harm the growth and performance of pistachio. Seaweed extract c... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 11, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Mohammadali Nikoogoftar-Sedghi, Vali Rabiei, Farhang Razavi, Sanaz Molaei and Ali Khadivi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Epichlo ë fungal endophyte interactions in perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) modified to accumulate foliar lipids for increased energy density
Commercial cultivars of perennial ryegrass infected with selected Epichlo ë fungal endophytes are highly desirable in certain pastures as the resulting mutualistic association has the capacity to confer agronomic ... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 11, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Kim A. Richardson, Anouck C. M. de Bonth, Zac Beechey-Gradwell, Suhas Kadam, Luke J. Cooney, Kelly A. Nelson, Ruth Cookson, Somrutai Winichayakul, Michele Reid, Philip Anderson, Tracey Crowther, Xiuying Zou, Dorothy Maher, Hong Xue, Richard W. Scott, Anne Tags: Research Source Type: research

Germplasm characterization and SDS-PAGE analysis of caper (Capparis spinosa L.) from different provenances
The objective of this study is to explore the variation... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 11, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Min Wang, Xiaolu Yuan and Liping Xu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveals keys genes and metabolic pathways in tea (Camellia sinensis) against six-spotted spider mite (Eotetranychus Sexmaculatus)
Six-spotted spider mite (Eotetranychus sexmaculatus) is one of the most damaging pests of tea (Camellia sinensis). E. sexmaculatus causes great economic loss and affects tea quality adversely. In response to pest... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 11, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Xiaoping Wang, Yunjia Xiang, Minshan Sun, Yuanyuan Xiong, Chunhua Li, Ting Zhang, Weiwei Ma, Yun Wang and Xiao Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Genome-wide identification of grape ANS gene family and expression analysis at different fruit coloration stages
Anthocyanin synthase (ANS) is the enzyme downstream of the anthocyanins synthesis pathway and the rate-limiting enzyme of the synthesis pathway. It catalyzes the conversion of colorless anthocyanins to anthocy... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 9, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Yongqing Feng, Xuechun Tian, Wei Liang, XinTong Nan, Aoning Zhang, Wenfang Li and Zonghuan Ma Tags: Research Source Type: research

Flower color polymorphism of a wild Iris on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau
Flower color plays a crucial role in attracting pollinators and facilitating environmental adaptation. Investigating the causes of flower color polymorphism and understanding their potential effects on both ec... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - December 9, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Zhi-Li Zhou, Guang-Yan Wang, Xi-Long Wang, Xiao-Juan Huang, Zhang-Shichang Zhu, Lin-Lin Wang, Yong-Ping Yang and Yuan-Wen Duan Tags: Research Source Type: research