Study shows lidocaine affects rice cells similarly to mammals, inducing programmed cell death and disrupting electrical signals. Important for understanding anesthesia mechanisms across species.
Scientists identified nine Alfin-like (AL) genes in rice that play key roles in stress responses and plant development. Understanding their functions could help improve stress tolerance in rice, critical for global food security.
SCYL2 protein kinase plays a key role in phytosterol accumulation in rice, affecting plant growth and development. Mutations in the gene lead to stunted growth, while overexpression results in improved stress resistance and growth. Understanding SCYL2 may help in developing more functional rice varieties.
Mai Men Dong decoction (MMDD), a traditional Chinese medicine, contains herbs known for treating respiratory conditions. Studying MMDD can enhance understanding and development of ethnopharmacology.
This study identified 93 MAPK cascade genes in foxtail millet, divided into subgroups, and revealed their response to hormones and stress. Important for understanding plant growth and stress response.
Researchers found that a mutant rice resistant to the striped stem borer (SSB) lacks serotonin, which promotes SSB growth. This suggests that reducing serotonin levels could help breed SSB-resistant rice varieties.