Abstract The ZINC FINGER-HOMEODOMAIN (ZHD) protein family is a plant-specific family
of transcription factors containing two conserved motifs: a non-canonical C5H3 zinc finger …

Background AP2/ERF transcription factors perform indispensable functions in various
biological processes, such as plant growth, development, biotic and abiotic stresses …

Oxidative stress reflects an imbalance between the systemic manifestation of reactive
oxygen species (ROS) and a biological system's ability to readily detoxify the reactive …

Forest trees face many abiotic stressors during their lifetime, including drought, heavy
metals, high salinity, and chills, affecting their quality and yield. The RING-type ubiquitin …

Zinc finger-homeodomain (ZHD) proteins are mostly expressed in plants and are involved in
proper growth and development and minimizing biotic and abiotic stress. A recent study …

Cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, seriously affects human health and ecological security. The
cation/H+ exchanger (CAX) family is a unique metal transporter that plays a crucial role in …

Fruit ripening and the associated softening are major determinants of fruit quality and post-
harvest shelf life. Although the mechanisms underlying fruit softening have been intensively …

The production of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is constantly threatened by cassava
bacterial blight (CBB), caused by Xanthomonas phaseoli pv. manihotis (Xpm). Zinc finger …

Chlorophylls and carotenoids are essential and beneficial substances for both plant and
human health. Identifying the regulatory network of these pigments is necessary for …

Drought stress is a key agricultural problem that restricts plant development and crop yield.
Research on quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa), a nutrient-rich crop with strong stress …