Abstract Iron-sulfur (Fe/S) proteins are present in virtually all living organisms and are
involved in numerous cellular processes such as respiration, photosynthesis, metabolic …

In recent years developments in plant phenomic approaches and facilities have gradually
caught up with genomic approaches. An opportunity lies ahead to dissect complex …

Dinoflagellates are a diverse group of ecologically significant micro-eukaryotes that can
serve as a model system for plastid symbiogenesis due to their susceptibility to plastid loss …

With distribution of genetic materials and advance molecular characteristics, the chloroplast
is prokaryotic compartments within the eukaryotic plants that have turned into a crucial …

The capacity of haem to transfer electrons, bind diatomic gases, and catalyse various
biochemical reactions makes it one of the essential biomolecules on Earth and one that was …

Background The molecular evolution of organellar genomes in angiosperms has been
studied extensively, with some lineages, such as parasitic ones, displaying unique …

The division of life into producers and consumers is blurred by evolution. For example,
eukaryotic phototrophs can lose the capacity to photosynthesize, although they may retain …

Mitochondria and plastids power complex life. Why some genes and not others are retained
in their organelle DNA (oDNA) genomes remains a debated question. Here, we attempt to …

Mycoheterotrophy is an alternative nutritional strategy whereby plants obtain sugars and
other nutrients from soil fungi. Mycoheterotrophy and associated loss of photosynthesis have …

Cotton is one of the most important textile fibers worldwide. As crucial agronomic traits,
leaves play an essential role in the growth, disease resistance, fiber quality, and yield of …