Régis Burlett, Santiago Trueba, Xavier Paul Bouteiller, Guillaume Forget, José M. Torres-Ruiz, Nicolas K. Martin-StPaul, Camille Parise, Hervé Cochard, Sylvain Delzon
{"title":"Minimum leaf conductance during drought: unravelling its variability and impact on plant survival","authors":"Régis Burlett, Santiago Trueba, Xavier Paul Bouteiller, Guillaume Forget, José M. Torres-Ruiz, Nicolas K. Martin-StPaul, Camille Parise, Hervé Cochard, Sylvain Delzon","doi":"10.1111/nph.70052","DOIUrl":"10.1111/nph.70052","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":214,"journal":{"name":"New Phytologist","volume":"246 3","pages":"1001-1014"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/nph.70052","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143582541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Plant nitrogen uptake preference and drivers in natural ecosystems at the global scale","authors":"Jinhua Mao, Jinsong Wang, Jiaqiang Liao, Xingliang Xu, Dashuan Tian, Ruiyang Zhang, Jinlong Peng, Shuli Niu","doi":"10.1111/nph.70030","DOIUrl":"10.1111/nph.70030","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>\u0000 </p><ul>\u0000 \u0000 <li>Elucidating plant nitrogen (N) acquisition is crucial for understanding plant N strategies and ecosystem productivity. However, the variation in plant N uptake preference and its controlling factors on a global scale remain unclear.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>We conducted a global synthesis to explore plant N preference patterns and driving factors.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>Globally, the average contributions of ammonium (NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup>), nitrate (NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>), and glycine N to the total plant N uptake were 41.6 ± 1.1%, 32.8 ± 1.2%, and 25.6 ± 0.9%, respectively. However, plant N uptake preferences differed significantly among climatic regions and vegetation types. Soil NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup> was the most preferred N form by plants in (sub)tropical regions, whereas NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> preference was significantly higher in high-latitude than low-latitude regions. Plant functional type was one of the most important factors driving NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> preference, with significantly higher NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> preference of nonwoody species than broadleaf-evergreen, conifer, and shrub species. Organic N preference was lowest in (sub)tropics and significantly lower than that in temperate and alpine regions.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>This study shows clear climatic patterns and different influencing factors of plant NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup> and NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> preference, which can contribute to the accurate prediction of N constraints on ecosystem productivity and soil carbon dynamics.</li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":214,"journal":{"name":"New Phytologist","volume":"246 3","pages":"972-983"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143575364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unlocking the potential of genome editing in agriculture with tissue culture-free techniques","authors":"Manman Hu, Degao Liu","doi":"10.1111/nph.70046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.70046","url":null,"abstract":"Genome editing holds great promise for enhancing crop traits; however, progress has been slow due to inefficient delivery methods and reliance on tissue culture for regenerating edited plants, which are time-consuming and labor-intensive. To address these limitations, innovative tissue culture-free techniques have been developed, including meristem editing through biolistic-mediated delivery and RNA virus-mediated delivery. New methods for <i>de novo</i> gene-edited meristem induction and root suckering-based cut–dip–budding have also been established. While these approaches show promise, each faces challenges that must be addressed for practical application in crop improvement. We discuss the transformative potential of these techniques for crop improvement and emphasize the need for ongoing research to refine them and maximize their agricultural impact.","PeriodicalId":214,"journal":{"name":"New Phytologist","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143576116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unraveling the extensive phylogenetic discordance and evolutionary history of spurless taxa within the Aquilegia ecalcarata complex","authors":"Huijie Liu, Baocai Han, Honglin Mou, Yao Xiao, Yongchao Jiang, Hongzhi Kong, Guixia Xu","doi":"10.1111/nph.70039","DOIUrl":"10.1111/nph.70039","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>\u0000 </p><ul>\u0000 \u0000 <li>Parallel evolution of the same, or at least very similar, phenotype(s) in different lineages is often interpreted as evidence for the action of natural selection. However, caution is required when inferring parallel evolution based on uncertain or potentially incorrect phylogenetic frameworks.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>Here, by conducting extensive phylogenomic and population genetic analyses, we aim to clarify the evolutionary history of spurless taxa within the <i>Aquilegia ecalcarata</i> complex.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>We observed substantial discordance in the phylogenetic patterns across the entire genome, primarily attributed to ancient introgression and incomplete lineage sorting. Additionally, we identified several spurless lineages whose phylogenetic positions were distorted by admixture events. Using a backbone tree and demographic modeling, we determined that these spurless taxa independently originated twice within this group. Intriguingly, our investigation revealed that the spurless taxa experienced population expansion during global cooling, while their spurred sister groups underwent population contraction. The parallel losses of petal spurs, therefore, may be linked to adaptations for low-temperature conditions.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>These findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive population-level analyses in phylogenetic inference and provide valuable insights into the dynamics of trait loss and its implications for the adaptive strategies.</li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":214,"journal":{"name":"New Phytologist","volume":"246 3","pages":"1333-1349"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143569563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Patrick Grof-Tisza, Yulisa Patiño Moreno, Clarisse Erb, Gaston Nobel, Mary V. Clancy, Betty Benrey
{"title":"Associational resistance in the milpa: herbivore-induced maize volatiles enhance extrafloral nectar-mediated defenses in common bean via shared parasitoids","authors":"Patrick Grof-Tisza, Yulisa Patiño Moreno, Clarisse Erb, Gaston Nobel, Mary V. Clancy, Betty Benrey","doi":"10.1111/nph.70029","DOIUrl":"10.1111/nph.70029","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>\u0000 </p><ul>\u0000 \u0000 <li>Mixed cropping systems typically provide better natural pest control compared with monocultures, although the success varies depending on the crop and cultivar combinations. Understanding trait interactions that confer associational resistance (AR) to companion plants is key to optimizing these benefits. The Mesoamerican milpa system, known for its pest resistance, provides a model for studying these interactions.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>We tested two hypotheses to investigate whether access to extrafloral nectar (EFN) produced by <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> (common bean) can protect companion <i>Zea mays</i> (maize): (1) access to EFN enhances the survival and performance of a parasitoid wasp, leading to increased parasitism of fall armyworm (FAW) caterpillars on accompanying maize and reduced herbivory, and (2) bean plants can detect maize herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs) and respond by increasing EFN secretion.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>Controlled experiments demonstrated that wasps with access to EFN from bean plants lived longer, had higher fecundity, and parasitized more caterpillars on companion maize, thereby reducing herbivore damage. Additionally, caterpillar-damaged maize primed EFN secretion in companion bean plants via HIPVs.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>Our findings reveal a potentially important AR mechanism in the milpa, contributing to its reputed pest resistance. This understanding could inform the design of sustainable mixed cropping systems that enhance natural pest control.</li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":214,"journal":{"name":"New Phytologist","volume":"246 3","pages":"1319-1332"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143569565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Siyu Zhang, Yunzhi Huang, Zhe Ji, Yongzhi Fang, Yanan Tian, Chengbo Shen, Yaojun Qin, Menghan Huang, Shuming Kang, Shunqi Li, Xuan Liu, Ying Yu, Zulong Mo, Bingyu Jiang, Yafeng Ye, Shan Li
{"title":"Discovery of SOD5 as a novel regulator of nitrogen-use efficiency and grain yield via altering auxin level","authors":"Siyu Zhang, Yunzhi Huang, Zhe Ji, Yongzhi Fang, Yanan Tian, Chengbo Shen, Yaojun Qin, Menghan Huang, Shuming Kang, Shunqi Li, Xuan Liu, Ying Yu, Zulong Mo, Bingyu Jiang, Yafeng Ye, Shan Li","doi":"10.1111/nph.70038","DOIUrl":"10.1111/nph.70038","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>\u0000 </p><ul>\u0000 \u0000 <li>Auxin has emerged as a crucial regulator of plant nitrogen (N)-use efficiency (NUE) through indirect effects on plant growth and development and direct regulation of N metabolism-related genes.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>We previously reported DULL NITROGEN RESPONSE1 (DNR1) as an amino transferase that inhibits auxin accumulation and negatively regulates rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i>) NUE and grain yield. However, the identities of molecular regulators acting upstream of DNR1 await exploration.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>Our current work identifies <i>SUPPRESSOR OF DNR1 ON CHROMOSOME 5</i> (<i>SOD5</i>) from a <i>DNR1</i> suppressor mutant. SOD5 encodes a v-myb avian myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog (MYB) transcription factor that directly binds to the <i>DNR1</i> promoter, activating its expression and further repressing auxin accumulation.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>Knocking out <i>SOD5</i> significantly increases NUE and grain yield, especially under low N conditions. Therefore, targeting SOD5 offers a promising strategy for enhancing crop performance, supporting the development of crops better suited for sustainable agriculture.</li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":214,"journal":{"name":"New Phytologist","volume":"246 3","pages":"1084-1095"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143560688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Antoine Perrier, Megan C. Turner, Laura F. Galloway
{"title":"Shifts in vernalization and phenology at the rear edge hold insight into the adaptation of temperate plants to future milder winters","authors":"Antoine Perrier, Megan C. Turner, Laura F. Galloway","doi":"10.1111/nph.70005","DOIUrl":"10.1111/nph.70005","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":214,"journal":{"name":"New Phytologist","volume":"246 3","pages":"1377-1389"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/nph.70005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143560687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xueying Chen, Man-Ni Wu, Qiu-Yi Chen, Pai Li, Mu-Yang Wang, Jiancai Li, Xiu-Fang Xin, Ying-Bo Mao
{"title":"Arabidopsis perceives caterpillar oral secretion to increase resistance by reactive oxygen species-enhanced glucosinolate hydrolysis","authors":"Xueying Chen, Man-Ni Wu, Qiu-Yi Chen, Pai Li, Mu-Yang Wang, Jiancai Li, Xiu-Fang Xin, Ying-Bo Mao","doi":"10.1111/nph.70014","DOIUrl":"10.1111/nph.70014","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>\u0000 </p><ul>\u0000 \u0000 <li>In Arabidopsis, the outbreaks of reactive oxygen species (ROS) occur upon pathogen recognition by pattern- and effector-triggered immunity (PTI and ETI, respectively), which plays a significant role in disease resistance. Here, we found that Arabidopsis also experiences two outbreaks of ROS (oral secretion (OS)-induced ROS (ROS<sup>OS</sup>)) upon the perception of OS from cotton bollworm (<i>Helicoverpa armigera</i>) and other lepidopterans.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>Oral secretion-induced ROS burst requires the PTI machinery, including BRI1-ASSOCIATED RECEPTOR KINASE1 (BAK1) and BOTRYTIS-INDUCED KINASE1 (BIK1). Oral secretion-induced ROS are primarily produced by respiratory burst oxidase homologue D (RBOHD) in the apoplast, and the double mutant, <i>rbohdf,</i> exhibits reduced resistance to lepidopterans.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>Insect biting rather than wounding induces the gene expressions of plant defense-associated respiratory burst and toxin catabolic processes, facilitating the breakdown of leaf glucosinolates into bioactive intermediates, like sulforaphane, thereby impeding insect herbivory.</li>\u0000 \u0000 <li>Our investigation demonstrates that Arabidopsis perceives insect OS in a BAK1-BIK1-dependent manner and employs RBOHD to produce ROS in the apoplast, thereby enhancing its insect resistance by accelerating glucosinolate hydrolysis.</li>\u0000 </ul>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":214,"journal":{"name":"New Phytologist","volume":"246 3","pages":"1304-1318"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143569564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katarina Kurtović, Stanislav Vosolsobě, Daniel Nedvěd, Karel Müller, Petre Ivanov Dobrev, Vojtěch Schmidt, Piotr Piszczek, Andre Kuhn, Adrijana Smoljan, Tom J. Fisher, Dolf Weijers, Jiří Friml, John L. Bowman, Jan Petrášek
{"title":"The role of indole-3-acetic acid and characterization of PIN transporters in complex streptophyte alga Chara braunii","authors":"Katarina Kurtović, Stanislav Vosolsobě, Daniel Nedvěd, Karel Müller, Petre Ivanov Dobrev, Vojtěch Schmidt, Piotr Piszczek, Andre Kuhn, Adrijana Smoljan, Tom J. Fisher, Dolf Weijers, Jiří Friml, John L. Bowman, Jan Petrášek","doi":"10.1111/nph.70019","DOIUrl":"10.1111/nph.70019","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":214,"journal":{"name":"New Phytologist","volume":"246 3","pages":"1066-1083"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/nph.70019","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143560686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}