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Gene editing removes 97% of celiac-triggering proteins from bread wheat

Street trees cut heat deaths by 39 percent in European cities

Ancient Amazonian forests were planted and tended by Indigenous farmers

A tomato telomere-to-telomere super-pangenome empowers stress resilience breeding.

CRISPR genome editing in plants without tissue culture.

Seagrass locks away carbon faster than tropical rainforests, even as oceans warm

Wheat plants were engineered to pull some nitrogen from the air

Grafted tomatoes pass salt-stress resistance to their offspring for generations

Warming killed underground fungi and pushed meadows toward shrublands

A common soil fungus guards maize against two pest types at once

NUT1-Exo70A1 Regulates Xylem Vessel Development and Influences Water Use Efficiency in Maize.

Gene editing makes sterile rice hybrids fertile by disabling a pollen saboteur

The rust effector PstCFEM2 manipulates TaHA2- and TaCIPK9-mediated apoplastic acidification to promote wheat susceptibility.

Growing two crops together cuts pesticide use nearly in half

Dying plants emit sounds that reveal species and predict collapse two days early

Mustard plants can pull forever chemicals from contaminated soil

Harnessing endophytes and Multi-Omics for sustainable Colchicine biosynthesis.

Multimodal learning reveals plants' hidden sensory integration logic.

Assembly and annotation of hexaploid Sesuviumportulacastrum genome reveals insights into ion transport-mediated high-salinity adaptation.

Alternative splicing and climate-resilient crops.

γ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): Metabolite, Messenger, and Mediator of Stress Adaptation.

Microplastics from biodegradable plastic bags alter soil properties and trigger stress response in sunflowers.

Post-Heading High Nighttime Temperature Impairs Grain Protein-Starch Balance and Rice Quality Through Altering Nitrogen Metabolism.

Long-Term Biochar Application Enhances Carbon-Phosphorus Costabilization and Mitigates Methane Emissions in Flooded Rice Systems.

High nitrogen-induced changes in rhizosphere microbial community structure can modulate disease susceptibility to the rice blast.

Sunflower Pollen and Bumble Bee Health: Mechanisms, Modifiers and Trade-Offs.

Cell-specific transcriptomics and knockout reveal aquaporin function in grass stomatal movements.

The plasma membrane ABC transporter Sl-ABCB5 mediates acylsugar secretion from tomato trichomes to confer insect resistance.

Transgene-free genome editing in citrus and poplar meristem tissues via biolistic ribonucleoprotein delivery of CRISPR-Cas9.

CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Editing in FAD2 Gene to Enhance Oil Quality in Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill].

Mechanisms of PFAS uptake and bioaccumulation in plants.

Phenolic acid biosynthesis is associated with deleterious microbiome changes during Plasmodiophora brassicae-induced clubroot in pakchoi.

Mosses feed nitrogen-hungry tundra plants by harvesting it from air

Rice2035: A decadal vision for rice research and breeding.

The emerging impact of CRISPR and gene editing on global crop improvement.

Replanted mangrove forests protect coastlines five times cheaper than concrete seawalls

Spain's extreme heat triggered a mass die-bloom of 200 century plants

Gene-edited rice survives weed killer without adding foreign DNA

Sensitive plants send electrical signals ten times faster than thought

Marigolds planted beside tomatoes cut root pests and boost yields

Drought-stressed grafted peppers produce significantly more capsaicin than ungrafted plants

Ferns shift their solar panels within minutes to capture more light

Cattails in treatment wetlands pull phosphorus from wastewater for compost

Rice plants use a chemical signal to halt branch growth when phosphorus runs low

Biochar in soil more than doubles the beneficial fungi on plant roots

A dim red light wakes a dormant pigment and boosts lettuce growth

Plant roots grow like road networks to find nutrients efficiently

Warming winters are letting rhododendron march deeper into Scottish Highlands

Hidden fungi inside cannabis plants make new anti-inflammatory chemicals

City dandelions evolved genetic resistance to lead and zinc in a decade

A common soil fungus grew tomatoes 23% more over two seasons

Leaf-scanning AI spots drought-resistant crops without harming them

White lupins deploy novel root acids to unlock soil phosphorus

Rosemary plants warn their neighbors when insects attack

Gene-edited rice captures 18% more carbon without sacrificing yield

Forest trees share carbon through fungi faster when drought strikes

Field-Compatible Detection of Spiroplasma citri Associated with Citrus Stubborn Disease Using CRISPR-Cas12a and Crude Sample Preparation.

The improved auxin signalling via entire mutation enhances aluminium tolerance in tomato.

The NPR7-TGA6-MYB1 module promotes anthocyanin biosynthesis and integrates salicylic acid and strigolactone signaling in apple.

Root exudate-mediated nutrient exchange in the rhizosphere: multi-element networks, dynamic regulation, and implications for sustainable agriculture.

Temperature and Pollinators Drive Evolutionary and Plastic Variation in Leaf and Petal Epicuticular Waxes.

Challenges in Bringing Pangenome Research Into Breeding: A Case Study in Rice.

Decoding heterosis in rice: from classical theories to modern omics insights.

Pineapple peel cellulose based eco-friendly fertilizer nanocomposites for improved nutrient delivery.

Translational microbiomes in agriculture: microbial communities as tools to effect host and system health for improved crop production.

Gene editing now improves crops in multiple ways simultaneously

Exploration and Confirmation of the Indole-3-Acetic Acid Biosynthetic Pathway in Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Priestia megaterium W101.

GmMYB84, a transcription factor, confers cadmium tolerance in soybean via regulation of the phenylpropanoid pathway.

Genomic and functional insights on Priestia megaterium MOD5IV: Enhancing Metal Phytoremediation Potential in Arid Environments.

Tripartite regulation and elemental crosstalk in Phyllostachys edulis: Decoding plant-mediated PTEs fluxes for phytoremediation and biogeochemical cycling.

Enzyme-mediated synergistic bioremediation of PAH and heavy metal co-contaminated soil using nocardia species and Helianthus annuus.

A tobacco-rapeseed rotation model for economically sustainable phytoremediation of cadmium-contaminated farmland.

Scientists discovered 22 previously unknown plant viruses hiding in genomic data

Biochemical and molecular regulation of tomato ripening and disease defense: A trade-off between quality and postharvest integrity.

Conserved and Divergent: Salicylic Acid Biosynthesis and Signaling Pathways across the Plant Kingdom.

Scientists found 50 distinct cell types shaping how plant roots grow

Black walnut leaf litter chemicals prevent many native plants from sprouting

Rising CO2 makes plant leaf pores open two hours earlier each morning

The MdOST1-MdCNGC1C-MdCaM7.1 module fine-tunes cold-induced calcium signaling in apple.

MEDIATOR25 integrates jasmonate signaling with specialized metabolism across alkaloid and flavonoid pathways.

Multifaceted roles of BBX transcription factors: impacts on key agronomical traits and environmental resilience.

Foliar application of citric acid alleviates lead toxicity and enhances physiological resilience in tomato seedlings.

Roles of MADS-box transcription factors in plant responses to abiotic and biotic stresses.

Effect of plant sterols on intestinal health: a comprehensive review of biological activity in targeting cancer and inflammation pathways.

Bioactive Phenolic Compounds in Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Implications for Cardiovascular Health.

First report of a simple method of CRISPR/Cas13a-based rapid detection of groundnut bud necrosis virus without PCR amplification.

Biochar: Acinetobacter driven rhizoremediation of arsenic contaminated soil.

Phylogenomic synteny reveals paleohexaploid-derived genomic blocks across Asteraceae.

A European wild orchid is quietly taking root in downtown Portland

Ohio pawpaw trees kept fruiting into January for the first time on record

Highway construction zones are fueling a princess tree invasion along I-81

Introducing unprocessed oil-tea waste leads to imbalance of microbiome and disease spread for near-natural cultivation of shorthairy antenoron.

Stop, Neighbor! KLU-PREs Positional Signaling Restricts Female Germline Fate in Arabidopsis.

Scientists found molecular reset buttons that help plants track sunlight

Molecular pathways in plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria-plant interactions: a comprehensive review.

Hidden players in plant response to sulfur deficit and beyond: insights into the function of Sulfur Deficiency Induced and Response to Low Sulfur proteins.

3,5-Dicaffeoylquinic Acid Delayed Aging and Promoted Oxidative Stress Tolerance via Activation of the SKN-1/Nrf2 Signaling Pathway.

Integrated Metabolomic and Transcriptomic Analyses Elucidate Phenolic Acid Diversity and Their Antioxidant and Functional Associations in Ocimum Species.

Deciphering the Atlas of Protein Acetylation, 2-Hydroxyisobutyrylation, and Malonylation in Developing Cassava Roots.

Integration and benefits of root inoculation with endophytic entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium brunneum in the propagation of olive tree seedlings in nurseries.

Allelopathic and autotoxic effects of sorghum extract and residues on seed behavior, and morphological, physiological, and biochemical responses of several plants.

Biogenesis, features, and functions of coding transcripts-derived siRNAs in plants.

Addressing vitamin A deficiency in Ghana using orange-fleshed sweet potato as a food fortifier in composite flour development: a review.

PKG Drives Metabolic Adaptation and Salt Stress Response Mechanisms in Chromochloris zofingiensis.

Image-based machine learning models for customized soil moisture management.

Bacterial microbiota dynamics of Cannabis sativa L. under biotic stress induced by Tetranychus urticae.

Genomic signatures in Variovorax enabling colonization of the Populus endosphere.

Soil-associated microorganisms: A natural source of biologically active compounds.

The Effects of Acorn Origin, Environmental Microbiomes and Local Adaptation on the Leaf Metabolome.

Plant species, metabolites, and environmental factors shape the phyllosphere microbiota of grazed grasslands.

Two LEAFY homologues regulate floral patterning and development without affecting flowering time in kiwifruit.

Enhanced editing of Bifidobacterium lactis using the endogenous Type I-G CRISPR-Cas system.

Autophagy and stress tolerance in plants: the central role of ATG18-a review.

Scientists find microbes that can detect and eat common plastics

Flow-configuration effects on pollutant removal and plant physiological responses in Phragmites karka-planted hybrid constructed wetlands treating textile wastewater.

Actin skeleton steers plant cell division against geometric shortcuts

One gene controls drought tolerance, root growth, and seed size in plants

The CO2 and humidity senses of insects in a changing world.

Harnessing plant growth-promoting bacteria for nanoparticle biosynthesis: a systematic review of mechanisms, agricultural applications, and biomedical potential.

Recombination suppression in plant adaptation and speciation.

Ghost pipe appeared months early and in new Washington locations

Missouri's witch-hazel bloomed three weeks early after a warm January

Host-specific fluorescence dynamics in legume-rhizobium symbiosis during nodulation.

Polyphenol-Rich Coffee Leaf Extract Alleviates High-Fat Diet-Induced Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction through Modulation of Barrier Integrity, Enterohepatic Axis, and Gut Microbiota.

Long-term localization experiments reveal aging degradation mechanisms of biobased and petroleum-based polyurethanes in natural environments: degradation characteristics, product assessment and degradation cycle prediction.

F-Box Protein-Mediated Proteolytic Regulation of Phenylpropanoid Metabolism in Response to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses.

Water-soluble tomato concentrate alleviates neuron apoptosis though activating ERK/CREB/BDNF signaling pathway in ischemic stroke.

Genomic foundations of salt tolerance in desert cyanobacteria.

TuATG1-mediated autophagy confers thermotolerance in Tetranychus urticae and provides an RNAi target for pest management.

Polyphenol-Loaded Plant Extracellular Vesicles: A New Approach to Combat AGEs-Induced Neurotoxicity via the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis.

Protective Effects of Orally Administered Salvia miltiorrhiza-Derived Extracellular Vesicles on Diabetic Kidney Disease: Protection Mediated by Gut Microbiota and Metabolomic Remodeling.

Microbes can now brew vanilla, mint, and citrus aromas sustainably

Composition, Structure, and Diversity of Rhizosphere Soil Microbial Community in Saffron (Crocus sativus) Affected by Root Bulb Rot.

Trending: Osoberry (Oemleria cerasiformis) — 57 observations this week

Invasive reed is spreading through wetlands and thousands are tracking it

Trending: Redstem Stork's-bill (Erodium cicutarium) — 315 observations this week

Eastern redcedar sightings surge as the tree spreads across American grasslands

Trending: Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) — 359 observations this week

Flavonoids and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Divergent Responses of Bacterial Communities to Permafrost Degradation and Their Associations With Carbon Across Vertical Profiles.

Preservation of Microorganisms and Microbiomes: Methods, Impacts, and Future Prospects.

Shelf fungi enzymes grip and neutralize a common hormone-disrupting pollutant

Coal and manure waste combined by microbes yields garden-ready compost

Exploring Periphytic Biofilms as Nature's Cleanup Crew for Contaminated Surface Waters.

Genetic engineering to improve resistance against heavy metal stress in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803.

Morpho-anatomical, physiological and biochemical responses of Neltuma juliflora to heavy metals under vehicular pollution.

Catabolism of acetosyringone and co-metabolic transformation of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol by a novel FAD-dependent monooxygenase.

Cometabolic defluorination of two poly-fluoroalkyl substances by a new Sphingopyxis isolate.

Synthesis of Plant-Inspired O-Acetylated Hemicellulose Structures in the Yeast Yarrowia lipolytica.

Affordable lab robots now let any researcher automate plant gene building

Scientists crack a universal recipe for capturing plants' tiny cellular messengers

Cryo-Electron Tomography in Plant Biology.

Scientists found the protein that controls how chloroplasts split in two

Evolutionary mobility and genetic dynamics of MORFFO genes: shuttling among ancient plant lineages.

Trending: eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) — 54 observations this week

Trending: licorice fern (Polypodium glycyrrhiza) — 59 observations this week

Blue Dicks is blooming across the West and citizen scientists are watching

Henbit deadnettle is blooming now and feeding the season's first bees

Rare Southern California shrub spotted thriving in Sierra Madre foothills

Multimodal signal-mediated sexual communication in parasitoids: perception, mechanism and behaviour.

Citrus-Derived Exosome-like Nanoparticles Attenuate High-Fat Diet-Aggravated Colitis by Gut Microbiota-Metabolites Modulation.

Genome-wide association studies identify new candidate genes and tissues underlying resistance to a natural toxin in drosophilids.

Removal of potentially toxic elements by Salvinia molesta (giant salvinia), Pistia stratiotes (water lettuce), and Ludwigia adscendens (water primrose) cultivated hydroponically in industrial wastewater.

Genomic and proteomic analyses of the maize root isolate Rhodococcus erythropolis NI86/21 reveal extensive genome plasticity and parallel evolution of herbicide degradation.

Biodegradation of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid by a marine microalga Chaetoceros calcitrans MZB-1: kinetic analysis, removal pathways, and effects of environmental factors.

Integrating microalgae with sludge-based processes for antibiotic removal: Mechanisms, performance, and prospects for sustainable treatment.

Targeted alleviation of local inflammation by a hydroxypropyl-cyclodextrin-encapsulated prodrug of methyl salicylate and menthol though Nrf2/NF-κB pathway.

Limited effect of short- to mid-term storage conditions on an Australian farmland soil RNA virome.

Trending: western sword fern (Polystichum munitum) — 53 observations this week

Christmas holly from Europe is spreading wild in Portland forests

Chinaberry (Melia azedarach) observed in San Antonio, TX 78217, USA

Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) observed in Danwood Dr, Austin, TX, US

Bigelow's Spikemoss (Selaginella bigelovii) observed in 886X+MM, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA

Bigelow's Spikemoss (Selaginella bigelovii) observed in Los Gatos

Beavertail Pricklypear (Opuntia basilaris) observed in Palm Desert

Literature horizon scan for new scientific data on plants, microorganisms and animals, and their products obtained by new genomic techniques (October 2025).

sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera) observed in NW 20th St, Boca Raton, FL, US

muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) observed in NW 20th St, Boca Raton, FL, US

walkingstick cactus (Cylindropuntia imbricata spinosior) observed in Big Wash Trail, Oro Valley, AZ, US

Rubber Rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa) observed in Lehi, UT 84045, USA

Branched Pencil Cholla cactus spotted and confirmed in Riverside County, California

maidenhair spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes) observed in Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC, CA

Mediterranean Holm oak spotted and recorded in Davis, California

Parasitic castration by a viral protein tyrosine phosphatase targeting the host cell cycle checkpoint protein Rad9A.

Interactions of insects with micro- and nanoplastics: A review.

Quantitative digital course-based undergraduate research experience in plant biology.

ballmoss (Tillandsia recurvata) observed in Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, US

Scale Bud (Anisocoma acaulis) observed in Sunever Rd, Joshua Tree, CA, US

Ponicidin ameliorates Alzheimer's disease through dual inhibition of RIPK1-mediated neuroinflammation and necroptosis.

Paeoniflorin suppresses cardiomyocyte pyroptosis and ameliorates diabetic cardiomyopathy by AMPK/Nrf2/NLRP3 pathway.

Low atmospheric pressure of plateau environments shapes microbial communities, nitrogen conversion, and carbon metabolism in biological nitrogen removal systems.

Uncovering the Design Rules for Sustainable Growth of Mineralized Mycomaterials.

juniper haircap moss (Polytrichum juniperinum) observed in Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego, OR, US

Recovery and microbial host assignment of mobile genetic elements in complex microbiomes: insights from a spiked gut sample.

High-protein diets and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: A double-edged sword in liver health.

Metagenomic analysis of fecal microbiomes reveals genetic potential for diverse hydrogen management strategies in marsupials.

PAQman: reference-free ensemble evaluation of long-read genome assemblies.

Manipulating metabolism-reprogrammed monocytic-MDSCs prevents colitis-associated dysplasia by IL-10/HIF-1α/DLL4 signaling.

Satellite-Driven Synthesis of Fish Production Dynamics and Carrying Capacity Mechanisms in a High-Altitude Lake Ecosystem.

Impact of Pediococcus acidilactici and tylvalosin on porcine Enterobacterales abundance, antimicrobial resistance and conjugative potential.

Environmental antibiotics in wastewater disrupt zebrafish embryonic development via Wnt/β-catenin signaling: mechanistic insights and implications for risk assessment.

Methane biogeochemical turnover constrains arsenic transformation in groundwater systems: Organic molecular signatures and microbial functional networks.

Revealing the anaerobic biodegradation pathway and mechanism of sulfamethoxazole by a novel Cupidesulfovibrio sp. strain SA-9.

Polyvalent Guide RNAs Enhance the CRISPR-Mediated Suppression of a Human Coronavirus.

Spatiotemporal distribution, driving factors, and ecological risks of antibiotics in the wastewater of urban-scale sewers.

A camera system measures farm workers' bodies to design safer machinery

Is there vertical social transmission of the animal-human relationship between calves and their foster cows?

Genomic atlas of Bifidobacterium infantis and B. longum informs infant probiotic design.

Vibrissal sensing in mammals in a changing world.

Study on electromagnetic characteristics of cylindrical hole defect in variable parameter traction motor shaft based on eddy current effect.