L. Berqdar

Chromosome-scale pearl millet genomes reveal a CARLACTONOIC ACID METHYL TRANSFERASE as key determinant of strigolactone pattern and Striga susceptibility

The paper identifies a CLAMT1 gene responsible for strigolactone production and Striga susceptibility in pearl millet by comparing genome assemblies of susceptible and resistant lines.

Zaxinone Synthase overexpression modulates rice physiology and metabolism, improving growth and productivity under normal and low phosphate supply

This study shows that overexpressing Zaxinone Synthase in rice increases zaxinone levels, enhances growth, and improves phosphate uptake, leading to higher grain yield.

Abscisic acid inhibits germination of Striga seeds and is released by them as a rhizospheric signal providing competitive advantage and supporting host infestation

This study shows that abscisic acid (ABA) inhibits Striga seed germination but is released by germinated seeds as a rhizospheric signal to enhance competitive advantage and host infestation.

Disruption of the rice 4-DEOXYOROBANCHOL HYDROXYLASE unravels specific functions of canonical strigolactones

This study identifies the role of OsMAX1-1400 in rice by showing its specific contribution to canonical strigolactone biosynthesis and its impact on plant architecture and rhizospheric interactions.

ZAXINONE SYNTHASE 2 regulates growth and arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis in rice

This study identifies OsZAS2 as a zaxinone-forming enzyme in rice that regulates growth, development, and arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis.

Canonical Strigolactones Are Not the Tillering-Inhibitory Hormone but Rhizospheric Signals in Rice

This study shows canonical strigolactones in rice are not responsible for shoot branching inhibition but act as rhizospheric signals to influence Striga germination and mycorrhizal colonization.