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Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · 1h

🌱 "The Many Faces of Auxin: From Molecular Mechanisms to Morphogenesis" is now open! 🌱 This special issue is linked to #Auxin2026 and edited by Dior Kelley, Lars Østergaard & Andrea Gallavotti 📝 📅 Deadline 30 Nov 2026 Got a manuscript? Contact the JXB office: bit.ly/JXBissues #PlantScience 🧪

Front cover of a postcard to advertise an upcoming special issue of the Journal of Experimental Botany titled 'The Many Faces of Auxin: From Molecular Mechanisms to Morphogenesis'. The editors are Dior Kelley, Lars Østergaard & Andrea Gallavotti. The image shows icons such as Arabidopsis, an auxin molecule, a ship, a microscope etc in the style of blue and white Portuguese tiles. Image by Anna Wójcik, University of Silesia, Poland.

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Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · 4h

🌿🔬 REVIEW 🔬🌿 The physiological roles of cysteine-dependent processes and enzymes in photosynthetic organisms are reviewed, with emphasis on cysteine desulfhydrases - Moseler et al. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/jxb/... #PlantScience 🧪

Fig. 4.DES1 is a primary player in the regulation of stomatal movement. ABA promotes the (auto) persulfidation of Cys44 and Cys250 of DES1 (1). Using L-cysteine as substrate, DES1 catalyzes the release of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) (2) that induces the persulfidation of SnRK2.6 (Cys131 and 137), RBOHD (Cys825 and 890) and ABI4 (Cys250) (3). As persulfidated form, ABI4 favors the expression of DES1 that is positively regulated by ABA (4). In addition to DES1, cysteine is also the substrate of the cysteine desulfurase ABA3 that allows molybdenum cofactor insertion into aldehyde oxidases required for ABA synthesis (5).

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 6h

Just found this song. Its short, it's good and a reminder we're not perfect. youtu.be/VXJoexZBMcA

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Frank Turner - Eulogy

YouTube video by Holomondo

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 6h

Why does Rivulet look like there's nothing going on upstairs? Full on derping. 😐

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 6h

Zappa was before my time, but damn if he wasn't right...

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Hannah Alexander Artwork @hannahartwork.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Moth 🔦 first picture in my October series!

A digital illustration of a giant moth fae with glowing yellow eyes clinging to a lighthouse. At it's base, a lighthouse keeper emerges from his house to investigate.

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 18h

Sorry... Just saw the post and remembered something I wanted to ask: Have you heard of Merv the Cat? youtube.com/shorts/2_oij...

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MERV SEES SMELLY BIRD #happynewyear #catsofyoutube #shorts #cats #cat # #classic #viral

YouTube video by Merv the Cat (...& Chad)

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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 18h

More than 1,700 species are protected under the #ESA — with many more awaiting protections. The Act has saved 99% of species under its care, yet Congress is once again trying to weaken this lifesaving law — this time under the guise of helping renewable energy. Take action 🔗⬇️ bit.ly/4AM4ksi

Two whales seen from above, swimming through calm water. Text over the image reads: Help us defend the Endangered Species Act.

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 19h

Now I'm imagining a glitter bomb going off under the sheets should she inspect further...

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Judge Perrywinkle Covered in Glitter

ALT: Judge Perrywinkle Covered in Glitter

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 22h

My mother and life in general has taught me this bitter lesson... I'm sorry for your family's loss. For what it counts from a stranger, wishing you and yours well; take care & TTFN. 🖖

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Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🌿🧬 REVIEW 🧬🌿 Sun et al. explore emerging roles of the plant Cysteine Synthase Complex in sensing environmental signals and coordinating stress responses through sulfur-containing metabolites and ABA biosynthesis. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/jxb/... #PlantScience 🧪

Fig. 3 (shortened, full legend in paper): Evolutionary relationship of OAS-TL-related proteins across alga and land plants. Polygenetic tree of OAS-TL-related proteins in alga and land plants. The amino acid sequences of representative OAS-TL proteins were aligned by MUSCLE method and the phylogenetic tree was constructed using the neighbor-joining (NJ) method in the MEGA12 software. The tree was further modified in tvBOT online tool (Xie et al., 2023). OAS-TL proteins from the following species are included in the analysis: Charophyceae alga stonewort, two bryophytes (moss and liverwort), four monocotyledons (rice, maize, sorghum and foxtail millet) and four dicotyledons (Arabidopsis, soybean, tomato and grapevine). Clades (CysA, CysB, CysC, CS26, monocot-CysD and dicot-CysD) are color-coded to indicate the evolutionary groupings of the OAS-TL proteins.

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Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🍇 RESEARCH 🍇 Sulfur deficiency in grapevines induces nitrogen overflow and reduces water use efficiency. While simultaneous low nitrogen alleviates this deficiency, additive effects occur, highlighting the critical sulfur–nitrogen balance - Lehr et al. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/jxb/... #PlantScience 🧪

Graphical Abstract (shortened, full abstract in paper):
Sulfur is an essential macronutrient, yet its role in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) physiology is poorly understood. Following reduced atmospheric sulfur deposition, sulfur fertilization is increasingly required to prevent deficiencies, which are difficult to diagnose before they impair grapevine—and subsequent wine—quality. Therefore, the metabolic responses of grapevines to isolated and combined sulfur and nitrogen deficiencies were investigated. Using a non-targeted metabolomics and ionomics approach under controlled sulfur and nitrogen supplies, it was shown that isolated sulfur deficiency led to a massive accumulation of nitrogen-rich amino acids and activation of the gamma-aminobutyric acid shunt.

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

desired gift of a guitar with mother-of-pearl inlay and we both love that particular Christmas special by the Henson Company. It was given ON Christmas no less. It was the economic situation that drove the surrender of that gift as mentioned, so oof...

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

My neuropathy, early onset joint issues, time and energy precluded me from really learning although I could play by ear fairly well given time. My guitar was sold to a pawnshop because we were in a tight spot financially but the sentimental nature made it hurt: mom was inspired by Emmit Otter's

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Had no idea what Fortune's Weave is but I know of Fire Emblem despite not playing it. Does that have the whole limited use, non-repairable weapons mechanic where new ones have to keep being purchased? Not sure if that's the way it worked in original games, honestly...

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Acronaut🚬 @acro666.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

i torture myself watching foodie youtube while munching on half a piece of stolen cheese and a single cigarette god im so broke, if u'd like to commission me pls let me know

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

On top of Mt. Stinky, away from your foes, the view is impressive but the smell is no rose...

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Candy-corn stockings... 😐

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

In that case, have a very Merry Unbirthday tomorrow. 🎊

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Lot of crap I need to do as well but the CFS, insomnia/low-grade narcolepsy and executive dysfunction is complicating that... 😕 I can't think of a costume right now but I've had randumb ideas in the past about amusing ones that could be done.

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Ok... People are going to hold you to it though. Investment in the people of this country is the bare minimum we'll accept; we're at the point where democratic socialism is needed to fully redress the economic inequities and problems so many are facing.

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Ironically the lumberjack wasn't even a lycanthrope...

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I want to be cuddly puppy, but I have the angry from time to time...

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Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🚨 SPECIAL ISSUE - CLOSING SOON 🚨 🔬 Reactive Species in Plants 📝 Edited by Francisco J. Corpas, José M. Palma, Rosa Rivero & Ann Cuypers 📅 Closing date: 31 October 📇 Got a suitable manuscript? Contact the JXB office: bit.ly/JXBissues #PlantScience 🧪 #JXBspecialissues

Front cover of a postcard to advertise an upcoming special issue of the Journal of Experimental Botany titled 'Reactive Species in Plants'. The editors are Francisco J. Corpas, José M. Palma, Rosa Rivero & Ann Cuypers. The image shows involvement of ROS, RNS, and other signaling and bioactive molecules in regulating plant physiological processes and responses to adverse environmental conditions. Image by Francisco J. Corpas & José M. Palma.

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

1/5 of their female students. Unacceptable... If it was 1 in 500 it would be unacceptable given their apathy to the victim to spare "promising young men" consequences for their crime.

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Art & Nature @capecodfairytales.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#Poetry #Painting #Autumn Alas for that last rosebud which uncloses To Autumn’s languid sun and rain When all the world is on the wane! - Christine Rossetti (1830 –1894) 🎨 Lucy Grossmith

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Graphic design is someone's passion... 😐 That not withstanding, let's hope for a Blue Tsunami that washes away the evil and treachery of the Reich-wing regime that has been destroying this country. ✊🤘🖖🌊

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Scott Bleeds Blue @democracy1112.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Constitution, is only as good as the paper it's written on, if we don't enforce it.

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I've been having many sorrows coming back to the cabin door of my mind lately: revisiting hopes and regrets, longing for those no longer here, and wanting to be loved, held and play again. I write these posts as much for myself as seeking others who have these thoughts or imperfect, distracted pals

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Thinking I stretched my meds a bit thin and besides the normal depression and anxiety I was possibly straight up having neurological complications...🧠 I've struggled with depression my entire life, not to mention the anxiety, ADhD, night owl tendencies (with insomnia/low-grade narcolepsy, etc.) too

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Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🌱🔬 REVIEW 🔬🌱 This review focuses on two families of genes described as sulfur deficiency markers, SDI and LSU, and describes different strategies plant utilize to cope with sulfur shortage - Sirko et al. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/jxb/... #PlantScience 🧪

Fig. 2.LSU proteins as regulatory hubs of stress and metabolism in plants. LSU protein partners from various metabolic pathways are shown. Abbreviations: ABA, abscisic acid; ACO2, ACC Oxidase; APR, APS Reductase; ATPS, ATP Sulfurylase; CAT, catalase; FSD2, Fe Superoxide Dismutase 2; GAPC1, Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase C Subunit; JA, jasmonic acid; JAZ, Jasmonate-Zim Domain; LSU, Response to Low Sulfur; NBR1, Neighbor of BRCA1 gene 1; NPR4, Nonexpresser of PR Genes 4; PYL9, Pyrabactin Resistance 1-Like 9; RAF2/SDIRIP1, Rubisco Assembly Factor 2, also known as SDIR1-Interacting Protein 1; ROS, reactive oxygen species; SA, salicylic acid; SiR, Sulfite Reductase.

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Someone who either forgot their bottomwear or decided it was a "Donald Duck" kinda day; possibly full on Bugs Bunny dress code?

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

for that matter. Sorry if I went analytical there. I agree that I miss some of the programming of yesteryear; too much has been divided among too many streaming platforms with extra charges for certain content AND you still get ads. It feels sanitized for "consumption" rather than enjoyment.

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

robust enough to resist the innocent play (as opposed to wanton destruction of plants or other things within by the kids) are protected by architectural features? Kids need a chance to play in the woods, fields and waters with some supervision to not tread roughshod on the nature therein. Bigs too,

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Mixed feelings about that. Sometimes it's better to just let them play in spaces with diverse types of play available, not unlike those timber-castle playgrounds of yesteryear (modernized if there's a safety concern) that you don't have to pay through the nose for or playgardens where any plants not

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Cid @cidneverwas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I know it's supposed to be milk spitup, but my brain keeps bringing up those noodle maker attachments for mixers... I just ate so I'm not sure how to feel about that mental image. 😐 youtu.be/Q0noE9GQMeM

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How To: Use the 3-Piece Pasta Roller and Cutter Set | KitchenAid

YouTube video by KitchenAid

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