The accomplishment of further optimization of crop productivity in grain yield and quality is a
great challenge. Grain size is one of the crucial determinants of rice yield and quality; all of …

Grain appearance, one of the key determinants of rice quality, reflects the ability to attract
consumers, and is characterized by four major properties: grain shape, chalkiness …

With the improvement of people's living standards and rice trade worldwide, the demand for
high-quality rice is increasing. Therefore, breeding high quality rice is critical to meet the …

Abscisic acid (ABA) plays a crucial role in promoting plant stress resistance and seed
dormancy. However, how ABA regulates rice quality remains unclear. This study identifies a …

Abstract Tre6P (trehalose-6-phosphate) mediates sensing of carbon availability to maintain
sugar homeostasis in plants, which underpins crop yield and resilience. However, how …

The persistent triploid endosperms of cereal crops are the most important source of human
food and animal feed. The development of cereal endosperms progresses through …

C and N are the most important essential elements constituting organic compounds in
plants. The shoots and roots depend on each other by exchanging C and N through the …

Abstract Changes in global temperatures profoundly affect the occurrence of plant diseases.
It is well known that rice blast can easily become epidemic in relatively warm weather …

Starch is a vital energy source for living organisms and is a key raw material and additive in
the food and non-food industries. Starch has received continuous attention in multiple …

Nuclear Factor-Y (NF-Y), composed of three subunits NF-YA, NF-YB and NF-YC, exists in
most of the eukaryotes and is relatively conservative in evolution. As compared to animals …