Samples of harvested cotton that are infested with worms. Abstract Cotton is an economically important crop in many developing regions but arthropod pests cause enormous losses. Frequent applicatio...

Improving lint percentage (LP) is a key breeding target for Sea Island cotton (Gossypium barbadense), yet its genetic basis remains poorly understood. Here, we identify GbNAC072C as a positive regulator of LP that promotes fiber cell protrusions by directly activating the transcription of GbHOX3. We find that GbNAC072C is inhibited by GbDEAH12G, and crucially, the strength of this interaction is haplotype-dependent. The GbDEAH12G protein binds GbNAC072C with higher affinity than the GbDEAH12C variant, leading to stronger suppression of GbHOX3 activation and consequently lower LP. This explains why the GbDEAH12C-GbNAC072C allele combination gives improved LP. Our work elucidates how haplotype-specific protein interactions modulate a key transcriptional cascade and proposes a disinhibition strategy for breaking yield limits in Sea Island cotton breeding. Lint percentage (LP) is a key component trait of cotton lint yield. Here, the authors identify GbNAC072C as a positive regulator of LP

Deep drainage via preferential flow pathways in agricultural soils poses significant risks of nutrient loss, pollution, and reduced water use efficien…

Conduct research in irrigated cotton water management with Deakin's PhD scholarship.

Accurate forecasting of cotton canopy temperature (Tc) can effectively predict water stress for cotton crops, informing timely irrigation decisions. T…

Cotton disease management requires evidence-driven use of plant protection products. Progress hinges on integrating chemistry, diagnostics, stewardship and sustainability to build resilient productio...

Spodoptera litura neonates showed increased movement on Bt-expressing Bollgard 3 (BG) cotton leaf discs but did not initially avoid it. Survival was higher when larvae could move from BG3 to non-Bt l...

Cotton (Cossypium) fibres, which grow naturally in bolls around the seeds of cotton plants, have been used for centuries to produce fabric. The presumed natural function of cotton is that these light...

The early stages of direct-seeded crops are crucial for optimizing yield and profitable investment returns. Among biotic factors, seed and seedling predation by birds is a frequent and serious issu...

BMC Plant Biology - Cotton is an important crop worldwide for producing natural fibres for textile, among other uses. Water input for cotton production is tightly linked to yield and ongoing...

Nucleotide-binding domain and Leucine-rich Repeat (NLR) proteins play crucial roles in activating the innate immune system by recognizing pathogen eff…

IntroductionChromatin accessibility is broadly implicated in plant abiotic stress responses; nevertheless, its role under cold stress in upland cotton (Gossy...

Low molecular weight (LMW) soil organic nitrogen (N) can be a significant source of N in commercial cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) systems, potentially comprising a meaningful portion of N uptake in A...

AbstractBackground and Aims. Plant volatile organic compounds (VOCs) induced by herbivory boost defences in neighbouring plants. These effects have been sh

I knew that a revolution in our understanding of soil could change the world. Then came a eureka moment – and the birth of the Earth Rover Program, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Scientific Reports - Characterization of the spectrum of insecticidal activity of Cry1B.3, Cry1Da_7, and Vip3Cb1 proteins produced by lepidopteran-protected MON 89151 cotton

Cotton (genus Cossypium) fibres, which grow naturally in bolls around the seeds of cotton plants, have been used for centuries to produce fabric. The presumed natural function of cotton is that these ...

Upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) plants constitutively store volatile terpenes in their leaves, wh

In a groundbreaking revelation within plant genomics, a recent study published in BMC Genomics has illuminated the intricate processes of fiber differentiation in the widely cultivated cotton species, Gossypium hirsutum. This research highlights the dynamic changes in the plant’s methylome — a collective profile of DNA methylation patterns — across different developmental stages. As the demand for cotton continues to rise globally, understanding the molecular underpinnings of fiber development is essential, not only for genetic improvement but also for enhancing fiber quality and yield.