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The Trehalose 6-phosphate pathway impacts on Flowering Locus C (FLC). Photo: Gramma, Olas, and Zacharaki et al. (2024), Plant Physiology, Fig. 1C.
New Insights into Flowering Regulation: Impact of Carbon and Nitrogen Signalling on Floral Repressors in Arabidopsis NewsPlant Science

New Insights into Flowering Regulation: Impact of Carbon and Nitrogen Signalling on Floral Repressors in Arabidopsis

An international team uncovered how carbon and nitrogen signals regulate flowering in Arabidopsis thaliana. The study reveals that these pathways converge on FLOWERING LOCUS C to fine-tune flowering time, offering insights to develop resilient, resource-efficient crops for sustainable agriculture.
Isabel
19/12/2024
Image: Foxtail barley. Credit:  👀 Mabel Amber, who will one day / Pixabay
Scientists shed light on an arms race between barley and a fungal pathogen AgricultureNewsPlant Health

Scientists shed light on an arms race between barley and a fungal pathogen

Barley plants produce unique antifungal compounds called hordedanes to defend against pathogens. Scientists identified 17 hordedanes that inhibit fungal growth, but a pathogen, Bipolaris sorokiniana, exploits these defenses to thrive. By neutralizing hordedanes, it extends its parasitic phase, showcasing the…
Isabel
06/12/2024