Brassinosteroids (BRs) are a group of polyhydroxylated plant steroid hormones that are
crucial for many aspects of a plant's life. BRs were originally characterized for their function …

Phytohormones participate in various processes over the course of a plant's lifecycle. In
addition to the five classical phytohormones (auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, abscisic acid …

Salinity stress progressively reduces plant growth and productivity, while plant has
developed complex signaling pathways to confront salt stress. However, only a few genetic …

Crop yield potential is constrained by the inherent trade-offs among traits such as between
grain size and number. Brassinosteroids (BRs) promote grain size, yet their role in …

Hemipterans (such as aphids, whiteflies, and leafhoppers) are some of the most devastating
insect pests due to the numerous plant pathogens they transmit as vectors, which are …

Brassinosteroid (BR) regulates many important agronomic traits and thus has great potential
in agriculture. However, BR application is limited due to its complex effects on plants. The …

The OsbZIP23 transcription factor has been characterized for its essential role in drought
resistance in rice (Oryza sativa), but the mechanism is unknown. In this study, we first …

The use of gibberellin-related dwarfing genes significantly increased grain yield during the
Green Revolution. Brassinosteroids (BRs) play a vital role in regulating agronomic traits and …

Phloem-feeding insects feed on plant phloem using their stylets. While ingesting phloem
sap, these insects secrete saliva to circumvent plant defenses. Previous studies have shown …

Panicle architecture is a key determinant of grain yield in cereals, but the mechanisms
governing panicle morphogenesis and organ development remain elusive. Here, we have …