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Advances and prospects of plant mitochondrial pentatricopeptide repeat proteins in post-transcriptional processing

New Crops Pub Date : 2024-12-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100063

Feng Sun , Ya-Feng Zhang , Pan-Pan Jiang , Yue Li , Shi-Kai Cao , Chun-Hui Xu , Yong Wang

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The bioinformatic tools, characteristics, biological functions and molecular mechanisms associated with plant circular RNA

New Crops Pub Date : 2024-11-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100062

Xiaowen Han , Yan Li , Wai Kyaw Htet Wai , Junliang Yin , Yongxing Zhu

{"title":"The bioinformatic tools, characteristics, biological functions and molecular mechanisms associated with plant circular RNA","authors":"Xiaowen Han , Yan Li , Wai Kyaw Htet Wai , Junliang Yin , Yongxing Zhu","doi":"10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100062","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100062","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are covalently closed RNA molecules formed through the back-splicing of precursor mRNA, widely found in eukaryotes. They regulate linear mRNA expression and fulfill various biological roles, including serving as miRNA sponges, interacting with proteins to modulate pathways, and influencing protein translation. CircRNAs have been extensively studied for their significant roles in plant growth, development, and responses to both abiotic and biotic stresses. This review presents a comprehensive summary of bioinformatics tools, online databases, characteristics, research methods, potential biological functions and molecular mechanisms of circRNA in plants. It specifically delves into strategies for studying circRNAs, including techniques for overexpression, silencing, and knockdown. Furthermore, it highlights molecular studies on the role of circRNA in plant growth and stress responses. The discussed mechanisms include circRNA acting as miRNA sponges, regulating parental gene expression, interacting with proteins, and exhibiting potential translational functions. By offering a detailed overview of plant circRNAs, this review aims to deepen researchers´ understanding and provide valuable insights for future circRNA studies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100953,"journal":{"name":"New Crops","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100062"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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FREE1 condensates mediate energy-independent membrane remodeling via wetting

New Crops Pub Date : 2024-11-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100060

Shengbo He

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Facing chilling, kinase-transcription factors relay cold tolerance signals

New Crops Pub Date : 2024-11-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100058

Ying Chen, Tiantian Ye, Shaoqing Tang, Peisong Hu

{"title":"Facing chilling, kinase-transcription factors relay cold tolerance signals","authors":"Ying Chen, Tiantian Ye, Shaoqing Tang, Peisong Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100058","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100058","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Rice (<em>Oryza sativa</em> L.), native to tropical regions, is highly vulnerable to low temperatures, limiting its geographical range and posing a substantial threat to global rice production. Our understanding of the molecular basis for cold tolerance in rice remains incomplete. A recent study identified OsERF52, an AP2/ERF transcription factor, as a new upstream regulator of <em>OsCBF</em>s, through a mutant screening approach. Under cold stress, phosphorylation of OsERF52 at Ser261 by OsSAPK9 not only stabilizes the protein but also enhances its interaction with IPA1 and OsICE1/OsbHLH002, leading to an increase in <em>OsCBF</em> transcription and enhanced chilling tolerance. Importantly, plants with a base-edited <em>OsERF52</em><sup><em>S261D</em></sup><em>-3HA</em> allele show improved cold resistance without yield loss under normal conditions. After chilling stress at the booting stage, these plants had significantly higher seed-setting rates than controls. These findings establish OsERF52 as a key regulator of <em>OsCBF</em>s, highlight a novel kinase-transcription factor complex that modulates cold response, and provide valuable genetic resources for breeding cold-tolerant rice varieties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100953,"journal":{"name":"New Crops","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100058"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143140912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Epigenomic studies in sorghum reveal differential enrichment of multiple histone marks at clade A PP2C genes in response to drought

New Crops Pub Date : 2024-11-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100059

Yongfeng Hu , Chao He , Xin Gong , Huan Xu , Xiaofei Chen , Yuning Shen , Gongjian Zeng , Xiner Qin , Zhuying Deng , Zhengquan He , Xiangling Shen

{"title":"Epigenomic studies in sorghum reveal differential enrichment of multiple histone marks at clade A PP2C genes in response to drought","authors":"Yongfeng Hu , Chao He , Xin Gong , Huan Xu , Xiaofei Chen , Yuning Shen , Gongjian Zeng , Xiner Qin , Zhuying Deng , Zhengquan He , Xiangling Shen","doi":"10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100059","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100059","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Epigenetic regulation is essential for plant development and stress responses, as numerous stress-responsive genes are modulated epigenetically. However, most research has focused on individual histone marks. This study expands on previous work by examining the genome-wide profiles of seven histone marks (H3K9ac, H3K27ac, H3K4me3, H3K36me3, H3K27me3, H2A.Z, and H3K4me2) in sorghum leaves and roots under PEG-induced drought stress. Results revealed that five histone marks (excluding H3K36me3 and H3K27me3) were significantly associated with drought-responsive gene expression. The differential enrichment of these marks may enhance the induction of drought-responsive genes. Specifically, a subset of genes showed multiple histone marks' differential enrichment, with most clade A <em>PP2C</em> genes exhibiting enrichment for four marks after PEG treatment. This suggests a critical role for robust <em>PP2C</em> gene induction in sorghum’s drought response. Additionally, promoter <em>cis</em>-element analysis identified ERF family transcription factors as potential mediators of histone mark enrichment under drought conditions, providing new insights into the interaction between epigenetic modifications and transcriptional regulation in plant stress responses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100953,"journal":{"name":"New Crops","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100059"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143097920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Genomic and modern biotechnological strategies for enhancing salt tolerance in crops

New Crops Pub Date : 2024-11-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100057

Jingya Yuan, Hongwei Cao, Wenlang Qin, Shijie Yang, Daiwei Zhang, Lin Zhu, Huiling Song, Qun Zhang

{"title":"Genomic and modern biotechnological strategies for enhancing salt tolerance in crops","authors":"Jingya Yuan, Hongwei Cao, Wenlang Qin, Shijie Yang, Daiwei Zhang, Lin Zhu, Huiling Song, Qun Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100057","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100057","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Extreme climate change and rapid population growth present significant challenges to global food security. Among these challenges, salt stress is a critical abiotic factor adversely affecting agricultural productivity worldwide. Plants respond to salinity through mechanisms such as ion homeostasis, osmoregulation, activation of antioxidant defense systems, and phytohormone signaling, all of which serve to mitigate ion toxicity and osmotic stress. Despite ongoing efforts, advancements in the breeding and rigorous selection of salt-tolerant crops have been limited. Furthermore, the full potential of genetic diversity found in crop landraces and their wild relatives remains largely unexplored. Investigating novel genes from wild relatives of crops presents a promising opportunity to identify superior salt-tolerant haplotypes. Genomic and molecular approaches for precision breeding are well-positioned to expedite the development of salt-tolerant cultivars. Consequently, this review aims to investigate novel salt-tolerant genes and the application of modern biotechnological tools to enhance salinity tolerance in crops.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100953,"journal":{"name":"New Crops","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100057"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Unraveling the genetic mechanisms of maize ear diameter heterosis 揭示玉米穗径杂种优势的遗传机制

New Crops Pub Date : 2024-10-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100056

Liangfa Wang , Juan Li , Baiyu Yuan , Huiyu Zhang , Yuan Lin , Jiong Wan , Jiawen Zhao , Qiyue Wang , Xiaolong Ju , Xiaoyang Chen , Xuehai Zhang , Yadong Xue , Rui Song , Zhiyuan Fu , Hongbing Luo , Dong Ding , Jihua Tang

{"title":"Unraveling the genetic mechanisms of maize ear diameter heterosis","authors":"Liangfa Wang , Juan Li , Baiyu Yuan , Huiyu Zhang , Yuan Lin , Jiong Wan , Jiawen Zhao , Qiyue Wang , Xiaolong Ju , Xiaoyang Chen , Xuehai Zhang , Yadong Xue , Rui Song , Zhiyuan Fu , Hongbing Luo , Dong Ding , Jihua Tang","doi":"10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100056","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100056","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hybridization has long been a crucial strategy for breeders aiming to develop high-yield crops vital for global food security. However, the exact molecular mechanisms driving heterosis (hybrid vigor) remain a topic of debate. Maize (<em>Zea mays</em>), which demonstrates pronounced heterosis, serves as an ideal model for studying this phenomenon. In our study, we carefully measured phenotypic changes in ear diameter, tracing its development from the inflorescence meristem (IM) to the floral meristem (FM) stages. Our findings revealed a complex progression: the hybrid's ear diameter followed an additive pattern during the IM and spikelet pair meristem (SPM) stages, shifted to incomplete dominance at the spikelet meristem (SM) stage, and ultimately displayed over-dominance at the FM stage. Notably, significant phenotypic changes occurred during the SM stage with gene expression primarily showing non-additive patterns. Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment analysis highlighted the role of cell redox homeostasis genes, which exhibited over-dominant expression in hybrids, as key contributors to heterosis. Furthermore, we identified a distinct gene expression category—dominant maternal or paternal gene expression in F<sub>1</sub> hybrids (DMP)—characterized by exclusive expression in the hybrid and one parent, while remaining inactive in the other. This category of DMP genes plays a pivotal role in shaping the diverse gene expression patterns observed in hybrids, distinguishing them from their parental lines. In conclusion, the widespread occurrence of non-additive expression seems to enhance the efficiency of biological processes and energy distribution in hybrids, ultimately driving the manifestation of heterosis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100953,"journal":{"name":"New Crops","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100056"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142744357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Meiosis in plants: From understanding to manipulation 植物的减数分裂：从理解到操作

New Crops Pub Date : 2024-10-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100055

Like Chen , Kejian Wang , Chun Wang

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Perspectives on developing natural colored cotton through carotenoid biofortification 通过类胡萝卜素生物强化技术开发天然彩色棉的前景

New Crops Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100054

Yujie Wang , Yi He , Yahui Zhai , Salim Al-Babili , Yuchen Miao , Kun-Peng Jia

{"title":"Perspectives on developing natural colored cotton through carotenoid biofortification","authors":"Yujie Wang , Yi He , Yahui Zhai , Salim Al-Babili , Yuchen Miao , Kun-Peng Jia","doi":"10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100054","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100054","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cotton is a fundamental component of the textile industry, dominating natural fiber production globally. Besides textiles, cotton plays diverse roles such as producing cooking oil, seed feed, and even medicinal applications. Naturally colored cotton (NCC), featuring pigments derived from phenylpropanoids, offers a spectrum of hues in brown and green categories, providing an environmentally friendly and dye-free option. Despite the advantages of NCC, challenges such as limited superior NCC germplasm, coupled with lower strength, yield, pigment instability, and color constraints, have hindered NCC cultivar development. Recent advancements include developing pink cotton through betalain pathway engineering, highlighting biotechnological avenues for enhancing NCC cultivars. Carotenoids, diverse natural pigments with distinctive yellow, orange, and reddish hues, are essential for photosynthesis and serve as attractants for pollination in plants. Additionally, they are indispensable for human health as precursors of vitamin A and potent antioxidants, revolutionizing nutrient fortification in numerous crops. This review underscores advancements in NCC and carotenoid biofortification in crops, advocating genetic engineering via carotenoid biofortification in fibers to expand NCC’s color spectrum and revolutionize fiber development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100953,"journal":{"name":"New Crops","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100054"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142532677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Genome-wide characterization, identification, and isolation of auxin response factor (ARF) gene family in maize 玉米中辅助因子反应因子（ARF）基因家族的全基因组特征、鉴定和分离

New Crops Pub Date : 2024-09-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrops.2024.100053

Ruiqi Sun , Lele Li , Yan Li , Huanhuan He , Zhaojun Ding , Cuiling Li

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