Intraspecific Genetic Diversity of <i>Cistus creticus</i> L. and Evolutionary Relationships to <i>Cistus albidus</i> L. (Cistaceae): Meeting of the Generations? by Brigitte Lukas, Dijana Jovanovic, Corinna Schmiderer, Stefanos Kostas, Angelos Kanellis, José Gómez Navarro, Zehra Aytaç, Ali Koç, Emel Sözen, Johannes Novak

“…In the present investigation, we used DNA sequence data from one nuclear region (ITS) and two chloroplast regions (<i>trnL-trnF</i>, <i>rpl32-trnL</i>) to test the intraspecific genetic diversity of <i>C. creticus</i> and its evolutionary relationships to the closely related <i>C. albidus</i>. …”
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Optimizing Different Medium Component Concentration and Temperature Stress Pretreatment for Gynogenesis Induction in Unpollinated Ovule Culture of Sugar Beet (<i>Beta vulgaris</i>... by Tatyina Zayachkovskaya, Ksenia Alyokhina, Anna Mineykina, Olga Romanova, Tatiana Vjurtts, Yana Tukuser, Vladimir Zayachkovsky, Alexey Ermolaev, Lyudmila Kan, Maria Fomicheva, Elena Domblides

“…We showed by flow cytometry, chromosome counting and chloroplast number assessment that all regenerant plants were haploid (2n = x = 9).…”
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Extensive Genetic Connectivity and Historical Persistence Are Features of Two Widespread Tree Species in the Ancient Pilbara Region of Western Australia by Heidi M. Nistelberger, Rachel M. Binks, Stephen van Leeuwen, David J. Coates, Shelley L. McArthur, Bronwyn M. Macdonald, Margaret Hankinson, Margaret Byrne

“…In this study we investigate the phylogeography of two iconic Pilbara tree species, the Hamersley Bloodwood (<i>Corymbia hamersleyana</i>) and Western Gidgee (<i>Acacia pruinocarpa</i>), by assessing patterns of variation and structure in several chloroplast DNA regions and nuclear microsatellite loci developed for each species. …”
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Comparative Analysis of the Complete Mitochondrial Genomes of <i>Apium graveolens</i> and <i>Apium leptophyllum</i> Provide Insights into Evolution and Phylogeny Relationships by Xiaoyan Li, Mengyao Li, Weilong Li, Jin Zhou, Qiuju Han, Wei Lu, Qin Luo, Shunhua Zhu, Aisheng Xiong, Guofei Tan, Yangxia Zheng

“…Furthermore, the transfer of the mitochondrial genomes of <i>A. graveolens</i> and <i>A. leptophyllum</i> into the chloroplast genomes revealed homologous sequences, accounting for 8.14% and 4.89% of the mitochondrial genome, respectively. …”
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The Consequences of a Disruption in Cyto-Nuclear Coadaptation on the Molecular Response to a Nitrate Starvation in Arabidopsis by Fabien Chardon, Gwendal Cueff, Etienne Delannoy, Fabien Aubé, Aurélia Lornac, Magali Bedu, Françoise Gilard, Stéphanie Pateyron, Hélène Rogniaux, Audrey Gargaros, Hakim Mireau, Loïc Rajjou, Marie-Laure Martin-Magniette, Françoise Budar

“…Mitochondria and chloroplasts are important actors in the plant nutritional efficiency. …”
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OsGRF4AA compromises heat tolerance of developing pollen grains in rice by Yujian Mo, Yujian Mo, Guangyan Li, Li Liu, Yingjie Zhang, Junyi Li, Meizhen Yang, Shanlan Chen, Qiaoling Lin, Guanfu Fu, Dianfeng Zheng, Dianfeng Zheng, Yu Ling, Yu Ling

“…Moreover, the expression of genes involved in chloroplast development and photosynthesis, lipid metabolism, and key transcription factors, including eight male sterile genes, were inhibited by HS to a greater extent in GS2 than in ZH11. …”
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Proteomic analysis of differential anther development from sterile/fertile lines in Capsicum annuum L. by Hongxia Pei, Hua Xie, Xuemei Wang, Xiujuan Yan, Baike Wang, Haiping Feng, Yunxia Zhao, Jingxia Gao, Jie Gao

“…Proteome analysis screened 1,645 DAPs in six clusters, which were mainly associated with the chloroplast and cytoplasm based on their similar expression levels. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Analysis of FKBP Gene Family in Wheat (<i>Triticum asetivum</i>) by Qiang Ge, Peipei Peng, Mingyue Cheng, Yanjun Meng, Yuan Cao, Shuya Zhang, Yu Long, Gezi Li, Guozhang Kang

“…In this study, a total of 64 <i>FKBP</i> genes were identified in wheat via a genome-wide analysis involving a homologous search of the latest wheat genome data, which was unevenly distributed in 21 chromosomes, encoded 152 to 649 amino acids with molecular weights ranging from 16 kDa to 72 kDa, and was localized in the chloroplast, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, peroxisome and endoplasmic reticulum. …”
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Mutation of Protoporphyrinogen IX Oxidase Gene Causes Spotted and Rolled Leaf and Its Overexpression Generates Herbicide Resistance in Rice by Xin Liu, Xiao-Jian Deng, Chun-Yan Li, Yong-Kang Xiao, Ke Zhao, Jia Guo, Xiao-Rong Yang, Hong-Shan Zhang, Cong-Ping Chen, Ya-Ting Luo, Yu-Lin Tang, Bin Yang, Chang-Hui Sun, Ping-Rong Wang

“…This gene is constitutively expressed, and its encoded product is localized to the chloroplast. The <i>sprl1</i> mutant accumulated excess Proto(gen) IX and reactive oxygen species (ROS), resulting in necrotic lesions. …”
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Carotenoid Biosynthetic Genes in Cabbage: Genome-Wide Identification, Evolution, and Expression Analysis by Wenxue Cao, Peng Wang, Limei Yang, Zhiyuan Fang, Yangyong Zhang, Mu Zhuang, Honghao Lv, Yong Wang, Jialei Ji

“…Subcellular localization analysis indicated that <i>BoPSYs</i> are located in the chloroplast. This study is the first to study carotenoid biosynthesis genes in cabbage and provides a basis for further research on carotenoid metabolic mechanisms in cabbage.…”
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Genome-Scale Metabolic Reconstruction and <i>in Silico</i> Perturbation Analysis of the Polar Diatom <i>Fragilariopsis cylindrus</i> Predicts High Metabolic Robustness by Michel Lavoie, Blanche Saint-Béat, Jan Strauss, Sébastien Guérin, Antoine Allard, Simon V. Hardy, Angela Falciatore, Johann Lavaud

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The Anti-Senescence Activity of Cytokinin Arabinosides in Wheat and Arabidopsis Is Negatively Correlated with Ethylene Production by Zuzana Kučerová, Marek Rác, Jaromír Mikulík, Ondřej Plíhal, Pavel Pospíšil, Magdaléna Bryksová, Michaela Sedlářová, Karel Doležal, Martina Špundová

“…Leaf senescence, accompanied by chlorophyll breakdown, chloroplast degradation and inhibition of photosynthesis, can be suppressed by an exogenous application of cytokinins. …”
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A reference-grade genome assembly for Gossypium bickii and insights into its genome evolution and formation of pigment glands and gossypol by Kuang Sheng, Yue Sun, Meng Liu, Yuefen Cao, Yifei Han, Cheng Li, Uzair Muhammad, Muhammad Khan Daud, Wanru Wang, Huazu Li, Samrana Samrana, Yixuan Hui, Shuijin Zhu, Jinhong Chen, Tianlun Zhao

“…According to the phylogeny, divergence time, and similarity analysis of nuclear and chloroplast genomes, G1 was formed by hybridization between Gossypium sturtianum (C1) and a common ancestor of G2 and Gossypium nelsonii (G3). …”
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<i>STAY-GREEN</i> Accelerates Chlorophyll Degradation in <i>Magnolia sinostellata</i> under the Condition of Light Deficiency by Mingjie Ren, Jingjing Ma, Danying Lu, Chao Wu, Senyu Zhu, Xiaojun Chen, Yufeng Wu, Yamei Shen

“…The <i>STAY-GREEN</i> (<i>MsSGR</i>) gene was one of the most up-regulated genes, which was specifically localized in chloroplasts, and its overexpression in Arabidopsis and tobacco accelerated chlorophyll degradation. …”
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Evolution and Expression Patterns of the Fructose 1,6-Bisphosptase Gene Family in a Miracle Tree (<i>Neolamarckia cadamba</i>) by Qingmin Que, Xiaohan Liang, Huiyun Song, Chunmei Li, Pei Li, Ruiqi Pian, Xiaoyang Chen, Wei Zhou, Kunxi Ouyang

“…Phylogenetic and quantitative real-time PCR analyses showed that <i>NcFBP5</i> and <i>NcFBP6</i> may be chloroplast type 1 <i>FBP</i> and cytoplasmic <i>FBP</i>, respectively. …”
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Analysis on Cloning of AOS1 Gene and Its Expression Pattern During the Browning Process in Fresh-cut Taros by Xiao YUAN, Pandi YANG, Bin WANG

“…The molecular weight of the protein encoded by AOS1 gene was 57.63 kD, with an isoelectric point of 8.68, and located in chloroplast. The similarity of AOS1 protein sequences across different plant species was relatively low, with notable differences observed between taro, tomato, and Arabidopsis. …”
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Transcriptional Basis for Haustorium Formation and Host Establishment in Hemiparasitic Psittacanthus schiedeanus Mistletoes by Enrique Ibarra-Laclette, Carlos Ariel Venancio-Rodríguez, Antonio Acini Vásquez-Aguilar, Alexandro G. Alonso-Sánchez, Claudia-Anahí Pérez-Torres, Claudia-Anahí Pérez-Torres, Emanuel Villafán, Santiago Ramírez-Barahona, Sonia Galicia, Victoria Sosa, Eria A. Rebollar, Carlos Lara, Antonio González-Rodríguez, Francisco Díaz-Fleisher, Juan Francisco Ornelas

“…Here, using RNA-seq methodology we assembled the whole circularized quadripartite structure of P. schiedeanus chloroplast genome and described changes in the gene expression of the nuclear genomes across time of experimentally inoculated seeds. …”
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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of the Endangered <i>Ulmus</i><i>villosa</i> in Pakistan Revealed by DNA Barcode Markers by Rafi Ullah Khan, Niaz Ali, Siddiq Ur Rahman, Inayat Ur Rahman, Abeer Hashem, Khalid F. Almutairi, Elsayed Fathi Abd_Allah, Wiwiek Harsonowati, Muazzam Ali Khan, Fazli Rahim, Fahim Ullah Khan, Noor ul Haq

“…For deeper understanding of the origin and evolution of <i>U. villosa</i>, sequencing of the complete nuclear and chloroplast genomes will be pivotal. The results herein provide novel insights into the genomic diversity as well as phylogenetic relationships of <i>U. villosa</i> with other species, and may facilitate both in situ and ex situ conservation efforts for this endangered species.…”
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Genome-wide analysis and functional validation reveal the role of late embryogenesis abundant genes in strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) fruit ripening by Yuanxiu Lin, Musha She, Mantong Zhao, Hong Yu, Wenfei Xiao, Yunting Zhang, Mengyao Li, Qing Chen, Yong Zhang, Yan Wang, Wen He, Xiaorong Wang, Haoru Tang, Ya Luo

“…Subcellular localization prediction indicated that they were mostly localized in chloroplast, cytoplasm and nucleus. Duplication events detection revealed that whole genome duplication or segmental was the main driver for the expansion of LEA family in strawberry. …”
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OsαCA1 Affects Photosynthesis, Yield Potential, and Water Use Efficiency in Rice by Yaqian He, Wen Duan, Baoping Xue, Xiaochen Cong, Peng Sun, Xin Hou, Yun-Kuan Liang

“…<i>OsαCA1</i> encodes an α-type CA, whose protein is located in chloroplasts with a high abundance in photosynthetic tissues, including flag leaves, mature leaves, and panicles. …”
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