CellBioNewsJul 6, 2024

Researchers reveal how #myrtle #rust #pathogen breaks into a host #plant.

#infection #transciptomics #Leptospermum #Austropuccinia #fungus

https://phys.org/news/2024-07-reveal-myrtle-rust-pathogen-host.html

Researchers reveal how myrtle rust pathogen breaks into a host plant

A recent study looking at the molecular foundation of myrtle rust reveals how the pathogen breaks into a host plant and how the host plant responds. This insight will inform the design of useful tools to prevent future break-ins and safeguard plant health.

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CellBioNewsMay 25, 2024

New resource pinpoints inner workings of #sorghum #plant #cells for designing better #bioenergy feedstock.

#transciptomics

https://phys.org/news/2024-05-resource-sorghum-cells-bioenergy-feedstock.html

New resource pinpoints inner workings of sorghum plant cells for designing better bioenergy feedstock

Bioenergy sorghum is an important resource for the production of biofuels and bioproducts and a critical component of a sustainable agricultural future. Researchers have been working hard to make this tall, drought-tolerant plant even more productive and resilient to harsh environmental conditions. But those efforts are hampered by a lack of knowledge about the inner working of plant cells, which prevents scientists from giving the proper genetic instructions to modify its key traits—including oil production.

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