Jing Wei

This study identifies the Dhh-Ptch2-Gli1-Sf1 signaling axis as critical for stem Leydig cell differentiation in Nile tilapia, showing Dhh regulates differentiation, Ptch2 acts as the receptor, Gli1 as the transcriptional effector, and Sf1 as the downstream effector.

This study shows that silicon enhances rice cell wall integrity by modulating pectin methyl-esterification and cellulose microfibril organization, which regulates FERONIA homologs for salt stress adaptation.