Unfurling an improved method for visualizing mitotic chromosomes in ferns.

Ramirez-Castillo R et al (2024).

Appl Plant Sci.

DOI:

10.1002/aps3.11588

PubMed:

39184202

Characterization of SSR markers from draft genome assembly and genotypic data in Hedychium spicatum (Zingiberaceae).

Xavier A and Gowda V (2024).

Data Brief.

DOI:

10.1016/j.dib.2024.110568

PubMed:

39183967

Improved pokeweed genome assembly and early gene expression changes in response to jasmonic acid.

Dougherty K, Prashar T and Hudak KA (2024).

BMC Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1186/s12870-024-05446-1

PubMed:

39179987

Comprehensive analysis of transcriptomics and metabolomics provides insights into the mechanism by plant growth regulators affect the quality of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) fruit.

Study of jujube fruit with plant growth regulators uncovered key genes in flavonoid biosynthesis, potential for fruit quality improvement, and metabolic changes. Gibberellin and indole-3-acetic acid levels rose, while abscisic acid fell, revealing molecular mechanisms.

Liu D et al (2024).

PLoS One.

DOI:

10.1371/journal.pone.0305185

PubMed:

39178226

Genome sequence of Heterobasidion occidentale, a fungus that causes annosus root and butt rot among conifer trees in North America.

Annotated draft genome of pathogenic/saprophytic fungi with root rot in fir and spruce trees. Valuable for understanding disease mechanisms and potential for developing targeted treatments.

Sumampong G et al (2024).

Microbiol Resour Announc.

DOI:

10.1128/mra.00419-24

PubMed:

39177369

Corrigendum to: Identification and expression analysis of LEA gene family members in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) https://doi.org/10.1002/2211-5463.13718.

(2024).

FEBS Open Bio.

DOI:

10.1002/2211-5463.13875

PubMed:

39175113

Visual observation of polystyrene nano-plastics in grape seedlings of Thompson Seedless and assessing their effects via transcriptomics and metabolomics.

Scientists studied how micro/nano-plastics (MNPs) are absorbed by grapevines. They found that polystyrene nanoparticles can be taken up by the root system and transported upwards. This research helps assess the risk of MNPs entering the food chain and provides data for plant health and ecological risk assessment.

Zhang S et al (2024).

J Hazard Mater.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135550

PubMed:

39173388

A new raspberry ketone synthesis gene RinPKS4 identified in Rubus idaeus L. by transcriptome analysis.

Scientists identified a gene (RinPKS4) responsible for raspberry ketone synthesis. Over-expression of this gene in raspberry increased ketone content by 42.64%. This study provides insight for future research on raspberry ketone production in red raspberries.

He Z et al (2024).

PLoS One.

DOI:

10.1371/journal.pone.0306615

PubMed:

39172993