Zhang et al. report that in Populus, #gravity, not mechanical strain, redirects auxin and initiates tension #wood formation, revealing how #trees sense orientation, reshape their structure, and adapt to their #environment.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70325
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It's #island time!⌚️
Arida et al. use #molecular markers, reproductive experiments, #flower morphometry, functional traits, and #community analysis to describe a new cryptic #orchid species on Alcatrazes Island.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jse.70084
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New work by Walia et al. on #Arabidopsis InsP-kinases IPK1 and ITPK1, reveals that specific InsP-kinases are partly involved in modulating #plant PSR by fine-tuning the coordination between CRL and CSN activities.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70268
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New work on the MYC2–EBF1–JAZ2 module in #apple expands our understanding of post-translational modifications of JAZ proteins, JA signal transduction, and crosstalk between JA and ET signaling pathways in #plant defense.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70288
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The evolutionary order of cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) and nuclear restorer-of-fertility (Rf) genes has long been a riddle, with hypotheses reflecting distinct modes of co-#evolution. Explore their dynamic interaction⬇️🆓
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70292
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Despite their #ecological and ornamental value, many Orchidantha species are at risk of #extinction. This #chromosome-level #genome by Li et al. informs our understanding of genome #evolution, conservation & horticultural use. https://doi.org/10.1111/jse.70075
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Zhang et al. use Sanger sequencing data to reconstruct phylogenies in the #fern genus Selliguea, providing new insights into #phylogeny, #biogeography, and #systematics of the genus and its allied genera in the Polypodiaceae.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jse.70077
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Cytokinin signaling plays a key role in regulating root plasticity under salt stress. Zhao et al. report that the PuHK2-PuHP5-PuRR9 phosphorylation cascade recruits PuZFP1 to regulate #cytokinin and #salt tolerance in poplar.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70290
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The evolutionary order of cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) and nuclear restorer-of-fertility (Rf) genes has long been a riddle, with hypotheses reflecting distinct modes of co-#evolution. Explore their dynamic interaction⬇️🆓
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70292
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On the cover of our June issue, Zhang et al. report that the MYB22–GST3.2 module regulates salt tolerance in #sunflower, elucidating a key mechanism governing #abiotic #stress responses in this important #crop #plant.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70184
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