A major disadvantage with traditional tree breeding, especially for forest tree species, is slow progress due to long generation periods. However, by taking advantage of recent developments in genetic ...

Rothamsted scientists have uncovered how a family of genes in wheat fine-tunes the plant’s growth and grain development.

Theanine, a unique amino acid responsible for tea’s refreshing taste and calming effect, plays a central role in determining tea quality. While its ...

Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol. 65, No. 18 (2014), pp. 5291-5304 (14 pages) In cereal grains, the maternal nucellar projection (NP) constitutes the link to the filial organs, forming a transfer ...

Gibberellin (GA) is a major plant hormone that regulates plant growth and development and is widely used as a plant growth regulator in agricultural production. There is an increasing demand for ...

Engineering the orthogonalized and more reversible GPS2 biosensor to reduce GPS1 interference with and by endogenous signaling via re-engineering the GID1–DELLA interaction interface. Advancements in ...

Kiwifruit is prized globally for its rich nutritional profile but poses challenges in postharvest storage due to its rapid softening and ethylene-driven ripening. As a climacteric fruit, its shelf ...