The molecular dynamics between reactive oxygen species (ROS), reactive nitrogen species (RNS) and phytohormones in plant's response to biotic stress

K Gogoi, H Gogoi, M Borgohain, R Saikia… - Plant Cell Reports, 2024 - Springer
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) are critical for plant
development as well as for its stress response. They can function as signaling molecules to …

Precise fine-turning of GhTFL1 by base editing tools defines ideal cotton plant architecture

G Wang, F Wang, Z Xu, Y Wang, C Zhang, Y Zhou… - Genome Biology, 2024 - Springer
Background CRISPR/Cas-derived base editor enables precise editing of target sites and
has been widely used for basic research and crop genetic improvement. However, the …

[HTML][HTML] Molecular mechanism of resistance and future perspectives in plant breeding strategies against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

H Duo, M Yin, R Wang - New Crops, 2024 - Elsevier
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is one of the most destructive and cosmopolitan of all
phytopathogenic ascomycetes, causing significant yield and economic losses. Many studies …

CRISPR–Cas9-mediated construction of a cotton CDPK mutant library for identification of insect-resistance genes

F Wang, S Liang, G Wang, T Hu, C Fu, Q Wang… - Plant …, 2024 - cell.com
Calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs) act as key signal transduction enzymes in
plants, especially in response to diverse stresses, including herbivory. In this study, a …

GhHAM regulates GoPGF‐dependent gland development and contributes to broad‐spectrum pest resistance in cotton

L Long, FC Xu, M Yuan, SZ Shang, HG Song… - The Plant …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Cotton is a globally cultivated crop, producing 87% of the natural fiber used in the global
textile industry. The pigment glands, unique to cotton and its relatives, serve as a defense …

[HTML][HTML] Deciphering the dynamic expression network of fiber elongation and the functional role of the GhTUB5 gene for fiber length in cotton based on an …

J Ma, L Yang, Y Dang, K Shahzad, J Song, B Jia… - Journal of Advanced …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Introduction Interspecific introgression between Gossypium hirsutum and G.
barbadense allows breeding cotton with outstanding fiber length (FL). However, the dynamic …

[HTML][HTML] Engineering biotic stress tolerance via CRISPR-Cas mediated genome editing in crop plants

A Hussain, M Munir, BH Aloufi, M Ali, M Amanullah… - Plant Stress, 2024 - Elsevier
Plants are incessantly challenged by a plethora of plant pests and pathogens, putting global
agricultural productivity and food security at stake. Over several decades, various strategies …

[HTML][HTML] The GhANT-GoPGF module regulates pigment gland development in cotton leaves

L Long, ZN Zhang, FC Xu, JY Ma, SZ Shang, HG Song… - Cell Reports, 2025 - cell.com
Gossypium spp. pigment glands are a good model for studying plant secretory cavity
structures. GoPGF (GOSSYPIUM PIGMENT GLAND FORMATION) is a well-characterized …

Utilizing the mutant library to investigate the functional characterization of GhGLR3.4 regulating jasmonic acid to defense pest infestation

Q Wang, G Yang, R Jia, F Wang, G Wang… - The Plant …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The glutamate receptor (GLR) serves as a ligand‐gated ion channel that plays a vital role in
plant growth, development, and stress response. Nevertheless, research on GLRs in cotton …

CRISPR/Cas9-based mutant library screening: the discovery of novel genes regulating immune responses in cotton and rice

SR Park, S Son - Frontiers in Plant Science, 2024 - frontiersin.org
The environmental conditions play a crucial role in determining crop yield, which is essential
for ensuring food and nutritional security. However, rapid climate change is exacerbating …