Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated plant transformation has become routine work across
the world to study gene function and the production of genetically modified plants. However …

The world's ecosystems are characterized by an unequal distribution of resources [1]. Trade
partnerships between organisms of different species—mutualisms—can help individuals …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi form the most wide‐spread endosymbiosis with plants. There is
very little host specificity in this interaction, however host preferences as well as varying …

Effector proteins present in aphid saliva are thought to modulate aphid–plant interactions.
Armet, an effector protein, is found in the phloem sap of pea-aphid-infested plants and is …

Summary NIN (NODULE INCEPTION) is a transcription factor that plays a key role during
root nodule initiation. However, its role in later nodule developmental stages is unclear. Both …

Transgenic plants represent an invaluable tool for molecular, genetic, biochemical and
physiological studies by gene overexpression or silencing, transposon-based mutagenesis …

Eucalyptus are of tremendous economic importance being the most planted hardwoods
worldwide for pulp and paper, timber and bioenergy. The recent release of the Eucalyptus …

The fungal necrotrophic pathogen Rhizoctonia solani is a significant constraint to a range of
crops as diverse as cereals, canola, and legumes. Despite wide-ranging germplasm …

In the last few decades, a large research input has been geared up to develop and exploit a
number of different techniques aiming to produce plants with improved resistance to biotic …

Abstract Background Elongation factor 1 A (EF1A), an essential regulator for protein
synthesis, has been reported to participate in abiotic stress responses and environmental …