Lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) is a broadly adapted, economically important leguminous crop and a susceptible host of root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.; RKN), which are a devastating plant pathogen...

IntroductionInvasive alien plants are increasingly prominent in cities, yet the frameworks and management tools that guide their control were developed prima...

The RhMPK3-RhLOB41-RhWRKY9 module gates ethylene-induced petal abscission in rose by orchestrating ROS homeostasis.

When warmer than the surrounding air, coast redwood needles decrease their photosynthetic capacity and quantum yield Under experimental conditions, net photosynthetic rates decrease nonlinearly w...

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are crystalline fragments released from cellulose via selective disruption of the fibrillar structure. This study investigated CNC formation by leveraging synergy between...

Keymessage Standardized microhaplotype databases for eight diverse crops enable multiallelic analyses, comparative genetics, and breeding decisions. Abstract Microhaplotypes are short genomic segments...

Kelp are major players in CO2 removal by photosynthesis. Here, the authors obtained the structure of a key kelp photosynthetic complex with its light-harvesting antenna. Comparisons with other photosy...

Wine quality has traditionally been evaluated by experts on a 100-point scale, with no explanation of how the score was derived. Yet, sensory quality …

Citrus Huanglongbing (HLB) associated with ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ (CLas), a biotrophic pathogen, is a devastating citrus diseases worldwide. Enhancing host plant resistance through elicit...

Hyperspectral variation and heritability in Streptanthus tortuosus populations across California.

Ecologists increasingly collaborate with communities, land managers, and policy makers, yet graduate training rarely offers structured practice in the cross-disciplinary skills this work requires. We...

Due to the potentially severe implications of pathogenic Salmonella in contaminated food products, especially in fresh and ready-to-eat products, there is a need for alternative microbial intervention...

Developing scalable frameworks to quantify cropland nitrous oxide (N2O) emission risk and incentivize mitigation is a global priority. The Nitrogen Nu…

Although root traits are known to influence invasion success, few studies have examined how invader roots differ from those of native plants. In this mini-review, we present the Root Trait–Environmen...

Satellite-based evapotranspiration (ET) products such as OpenET are increasingly used for irrigation management and agricultural water accounting, yet…

Viruses are pivotal agents of prokaryotic dynamics and nutrient cycling, yet their responses to long-term nitrogen (N) fertilization in agroecosystems…

Main conclusion Photosynthesis has been underestimated as a breeding target. A workflow that identifies or engineers superior Rubisco variants and introduces them into crops is urgently needed. Abstra...

npj Biodiversity - Practitioner perceptions of biodiversity criteria for solar suitability analyses in the United States

This study shows that maize hybrids exhibit increased transcriptome activity than inbred parents in an incomplete dominance manner, contributing to hybrid vigor. This increase is primarily regulated b...

This figure shows the model's predictions in response to the familiar stomatal effectors.

Grapevine is one of the most relevant fruit crops worldwide, owing to its extensive distribution and considerable socio-economic significance. While the cult...

In avocado and certain wild relatives in Lauraceae, a highly synchronized daily rhythm of floral sex timing promotes cross-pollination between two ...

Abstract. The soil matrix is a heterogeneous mixture composed of aggregates—three-dimensional complexes composed of organic materials and mineral particles

Mechanistic modelling identifies conduit geometric constraints on torus-margo membrane function, resolving the surprising absence of this low-resistance, high-safety design in vessel-bearing plants.

Abstract. A broad spectrum of high-density genotyping approaches, including single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays, genotyping-by-sequencing, and whol

Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) is a nutrient-dense nut, providing high-quality plant protein and well-suited to semi-arid regions, making it an importan…

TnpB endonucleases are engineered for improved genome editing.

Wildfires during 2020–2021 killed giant sequoias at unprecedented rates in California’s Sierra Nevada. Dixon et al. estimate prescribed burns saved nearly 2,000 giant sequoias, and that broader treatm...