In most plants, major unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) are three C18 species, namely, oleic
(18: 1), linoleic (18: 2), and α-linolenic (18: 3) acids. These simple compounds play multiple …

Steady advances in genome sequencing methods have provided valuable insights into the
evolutionary processes of several gene families in plants. At the core of plant biodiversity is …

In plants, Long-chain acyl-CoA synthetases (LACSs) play key roles in activating fatty acids to
fatty acyl-CoA thioesters, which are then further involved in lipid synthesis and fatty acid …

Genic male sterility (GMS) is critical for heterosis utilization and hybrid seed production.
Although GMS mutants and genes have been studied extensively in plants, it has remained …

Glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase (GPAT) catalyzes the first step in triacylglycerol (TAG)
biosynthesis. However, GPAT members and their functions remain poorly understood in …

One mechanism plants use to tolerate high salinity is the deposition of cutin and suberin to
form apoplastic barriers that limit the influx of ions. However, the mechanism underlying …

Arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) is a mutualistic symbiosis formed between most land plants and
Glomeromycotina fungi. During symbiosis, plants provide organic carbon to fungi in …

Triacylglycerols (TAG) are the major form of energy storage in plants. TAG are primarily
stored in seeds and fruits, but vegetative tissues also possess a high capacity for their …

GPAT, the rate-limiting enzyme in triacylglycerol (TAG) synthesis, plays an important role in
seed oil accumulation. In this study, two AhGPAT9 genes were individually cloned from the …

The plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium Tsukamurella tyrosinosolvens P9 can improve
peanut growth. In this study, a co-culture system of strain P9 and peanut was established to …