With at least 60 independent origins spanning monocotyledons and dicotyledons, the C4 photosynthetic pathway represents one of the most remarkable examples of convergent evolution. The recurrent evolution of this highly complex trait involving alterations to leaf anatomy, cell biology and biochemistry allows an increase in productivity by ∼ 50% in tropical and subtropical areas. The extent to w...

Boron (B) deficiency is detrimental to Glycine max (L.) Merr., which one of the leading oil crops. In this study, physiological analysis soybean seedlings under B and control after 12 h, 24 72 h 8 days was carried out, roots were subjected transcriptome sequencing analysis. The results showed that deficiency, plant height, SPAD chlorophyll fluorescence value decreased significantly, indicating ...

C4 photosynthesis is a carbon-concentrating mechanism that evolved independently more than 60 times in a wide range of angiosperm lineages. Among other alterations, the evolution of C4 from ancestral C3 photosynthesis requires changes in the expression of a vast number of genes. Differential gene expression analyses between closely related C3 and C4 species have significantly increased our unde...

The occurrence of adventitious roots is necessary for the survival cuttings. In this study, comparative transcriptome analysis between two ramie (Boehmeria nivea L.) varieties with different root (AR) patterns was performed by mRNA-Seq before rooting (control, CK) and 10 days water-induced (treatment, T) to reveal regulatory mechanism rooting. Characterization cultivars, Zhongzhu No 2 (Z2) Huaz...

Susan Golden did not set out to become an expert in biological clocks, the internal timepieces that keep life on Earth adjusted to a 24-hour cycle. Instead, Golden, elected in 2010 to the National Academy of Sciences, wanted to identify the genes that underpin photosynthesis. However, her focus changed in 1986 with the discovery of biological clocks in cyanobacteria (1). Because cyanobacteria a...

Ocean acidification (OA) has both detrimental as well beneficial effects on marine life; it negatively affects calcifiers while enhancing the productivity of photosynthetic organisms. To date, many studies have focused impacts OA calcification in reef-building corals, a process particularly susceptible to acidification. However, little is known about their algal partners, with some suggesting p...

Contamination of aquatic ecosystems linked to anthropogenic activity is currently a major concern; therefore, ecotoxicological studies are needed assess its effect on organisms. The main objective this study was investigate the effects different pollutants microalgae in search sensitive biomarkers that can promote common cytotoxic response regardless contaminant. Cultures freshwater microalga C...