Cu-miRNA stress relievers

Jun Lyu
, 07/11/2024 | Source: Nature Plants - nature.com science feeds

Nature Plants, Published online: 07 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41477-024-01868-9

Cu-miRNA stress relievers

Mechanistic study of SCOOPs recognition by MIK2–BAK1 complex reveals the role of <i>N</i>-glycans in plant ligand–receptor–coreceptor complex formation

Huimin Wu
, 07/11/2024 | Source: Nature Plants - nature.com science feeds

Nature Plants, Published online: 07 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41477-024-01836-3

Wu et al. elucidate the molecular basis for SCOOPs perception by the MIK2–BAK1 immune complex and demonstrate an unexpectedly pivotal role of N-glycans in plant receptor–coreceptor interactions and signalling activation, shaping immune responses.

N-glycosylation facilitates the activation of a plant cell-surface receptor

Fangshuai Jia
, 07/11/2024 | Source: Nature Plants - nature.com science feeds

Nature Plants, Published online: 07 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41477-024-01841-6

This study demonstrates a crucial role of N-glycosylation in activating a receptor-like kinase by promoting its interaction with co-receptors.

How gophers brought Mount St. Helens back to life in one day

Anonymous, 06/11/2024 | Source: Agriculture and Food News -- ScienceDaily

When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, lava incinerated anything living for miles around. As an experiment, scientists dropped gophers onto parts of the scorched mountain for only 24 hours. The benefits from that single day were undeniable and still visible 40 years later.

Defaunation threatens plant diversity

Catherine Walker
, 06/11/2024 | Source: Nature Plants - nature.com science feeds

Nature Plants, Published online: 06 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41477-024-01862-1

Defaunation threatens plant diversity

Microbes in mouth reflect lifestyle choices

Anonymous, 05/11/2024 | Source: Agriculture and Food News -- ScienceDaily

According to a new study, the composition of beneficial microorganisms within the mouth differs over a range of subsistence strategies -- from nomadic hunter gatherers to farmers to industrialized groups.

A microRNA switch for nitrogen deficiency

Raphael Trösch
, 05/11/2024 | Source: Nature Plants - nature.com science feeds

Nature Plants, Published online: 05 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41477-024-01861-2

A microRNA switch for nitrogen deficiency

Scientists tackle farm nutrient pollution with sustainable, affordable designer biochar pellets

Anonymous, 04/11/2024 | Source: Agriculture and Food News -- ScienceDaily

What if farmers could not only prevent excess phosphorus from polluting downstream waterways, but also recycle that nutrient as a slow-release fertilizer, all without spending a lot of money? Researchers now show it's possible and economical.

Small reductions to meat production in wealthier countries may help fight climate change, new analysis concludes

Anonymous, 04/11/2024 | Source: Agriculture and Food News -- ScienceDaily

Scientists and environmental activists have consistently called for drastic reductions in meat production as a way to reduce emissions and, in doing so, combat climate change. However, a new analysis concludes that a smaller reduction, borne by wealthier nations, could remove 125 billion tons of carbon dioxide -- exceeding the total number of global fossil fuel emissions over the past three years -- from the atmosphere.

Not the usual suspects: Novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops

Anonymous, 04/11/2024 | Source: Genetically Modified News -- ScienceDaily

Researchers used genomics to investigate the genetic changes causing resistance to transgenic crops in field populations of the corn earworm, also known as cotton bollworm or Helicoverpa zea. They discovered that in this voracious pest, field-evolved resistance was not associated with any of the 20 genes previously implicated in resistance to the pest-killing proteins in transgenic crops.