Nature Plants
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Nature Plants is an online-only, monthly journal publishing the best research on plants (hopefully).
New Perspective: "Integrating microbial siderophores into concepts of plant iron nutrition" rdcu.be/eUKyI
Beyond rhizosphere iron reduction and secretion of phytosiderophores: the importance of microbial siderophores for plant iron nutrition.
Beyond rhizosphere iron reduction and secretion of phytosiderophores: the importance of microbial siderophores for plant iron nutrition.
December 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
New Perspective: "Integrating microbial siderophores into concepts of plant iron nutrition" rdcu.be/eUKyI
Beyond rhizosphere iron reduction and secretion of phytosiderophores: the importance of microbial siderophores for plant iron nutrition.
Beyond rhizosphere iron reduction and secretion of phytosiderophores: the importance of microbial siderophores for plant iron nutrition.
- Thylakoid remodelling: A vital role for VIA1 rdcu.be/eUKyz
December 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
- Thylakoid remodelling: A vital role for VIA1 rdcu.be/eUKyz
- Plant eco-evolution: Urbanization initiates divergent evolution and eco-evolutionary feedbacks rdcu.be/eT2oH
- Membrane receptors: Host or fight (microbes) rdcu.be/eT2oM
- Membrane receptors: Host or fight (microbes) rdcu.be/eT2oM
December 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
- Plant eco-evolution: Urbanization initiates divergent evolution and eco-evolutionary feedbacks rdcu.be/eT2oH
- Membrane receptors: Host or fight (microbes) rdcu.be/eT2oM
- Membrane receptors: Host or fight (microbes) rdcu.be/eT2oM
Our editors write:
- Salt stress: Developing roots of tolerance rdcu.be/eTR3s
- Plant–microbial symbioses: Strengthening mutualisms rdcu.be/eTR3v
- Artificial light pollution: Turning the lights off rdcu.be/eTR3E
- Salt stress: Developing roots of tolerance rdcu.be/eTR3s
- Plant–microbial symbioses: Strengthening mutualisms rdcu.be/eTR3v
- Artificial light pollution: Turning the lights off rdcu.be/eTR3E
December 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Our editors write:
- Salt stress: Developing roots of tolerance rdcu.be/eTR3s
- Plant–microbial symbioses: Strengthening mutualisms rdcu.be/eTR3v
- Artificial light pollution: Turning the lights off rdcu.be/eTR3E
- Salt stress: Developing roots of tolerance rdcu.be/eTR3s
- Plant–microbial symbioses: Strengthening mutualisms rdcu.be/eTR3v
- Artificial light pollution: Turning the lights off rdcu.be/eTR3E
New Comment: "Using large language models to address the bottleneck of georeferencing natural history collections" rdcu.be/eTR2G
Available LLMs achieved a near-human level of accuracy quickly and affordably; their incorporation into workflows will increase efficiency.
Available LLMs achieved a near-human level of accuracy quickly and affordably; their incorporation into workflows will increase efficiency.
December 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
New Comment: "Using large language models to address the bottleneck of georeferencing natural history collections" rdcu.be/eTR2G
Available LLMs achieved a near-human level of accuracy quickly and affordably; their incorporation into workflows will increase efficiency.
Available LLMs achieved a near-human level of accuracy quickly and affordably; their incorporation into workflows will increase efficiency.
- Maize genetics: Making corn sweet rdcu.be/eTcaq
December 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
- Maize genetics: Making corn sweet rdcu.be/eTcaq
Our editors write:
- Plant genetics: The pan-genomics path to drought-resistant maize rdcu.be/eSK8o
- Barley domestication: Sprouting at the right time rdcu.be/eSK8y
- Heat tolerance: A novel player in selective autophagy rdcu.be/eSK8Q
- Plant genetics: The pan-genomics path to drought-resistant maize rdcu.be/eSK8o
- Barley domestication: Sprouting at the right time rdcu.be/eSK8y
- Heat tolerance: A novel player in selective autophagy rdcu.be/eSK8Q
December 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Our editors write:
- Plant genetics: The pan-genomics path to drought-resistant maize rdcu.be/eSK8o
- Barley domestication: Sprouting at the right time rdcu.be/eSK8y
- Heat tolerance: A novel player in selective autophagy rdcu.be/eSK8Q
- Plant genetics: The pan-genomics path to drought-resistant maize rdcu.be/eSK8o
- Barley domestication: Sprouting at the right time rdcu.be/eSK8y
- Heat tolerance: A novel player in selective autophagy rdcu.be/eSK8Q
News & Views on a @natcomms.nature.com paper: "Zaxinone as a strigolactone antagonist" rdcu.be/eSCPh
The apocarotenoid growth regulator zaxinone binds the SL receptor DWARF 14 (D14) as a long-lasting antagonist, interferes with signalling and induces SL biosynthesis.
The apocarotenoid growth regulator zaxinone binds the SL receptor DWARF 14 (D14) as a long-lasting antagonist, interferes with signalling and induces SL biosynthesis.
December 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
News & Views on a @natcomms.nature.com paper: "Zaxinone as a strigolactone antagonist" rdcu.be/eSCPh
The apocarotenoid growth regulator zaxinone binds the SL receptor DWARF 14 (D14) as a long-lasting antagonist, interferes with signalling and induces SL biosynthesis.
The apocarotenoid growth regulator zaxinone binds the SL receptor DWARF 14 (D14) as a long-lasting antagonist, interferes with signalling and induces SL biosynthesis.
News & Views on 2 papers in @natcellbio.nature.com : "Transcription factor-mediated recruitment of small interfering RNA production" rdcu.be/eSCLa
Two studies uncover the recruitment of the key siRNA-producing RNA pol IV mediated by transcription factors to specific DNA sequences.
Two studies uncover the recruitment of the key siRNA-producing RNA pol IV mediated by transcription factors to specific DNA sequences.
December 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
News & Views on 2 papers in @natcellbio.nature.com : "Transcription factor-mediated recruitment of small interfering RNA production" rdcu.be/eSCLa
Two studies uncover the recruitment of the key siRNA-producing RNA pol IV mediated by transcription factors to specific DNA sequences.
Two studies uncover the recruitment of the key siRNA-producing RNA pol IV mediated by transcription factors to specific DNA sequences.
Now with a Research Briefing: "Modelling of climate impacts on opportunity crop productivity across Africa" rdcu.be/eSCI1
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Now with a Research Briefing: "Modelling of climate impacts on opportunity crop productivity across Africa" rdcu.be/eSCI1
Our editors write:
- Organ patterning: Phyllotaxis by emerging apical vasculature rdcu.be/eR3Hm
A highlight of this paper in @cp-devcell.bsky.social : "Self-organization of vascular strands drives their patterning in the Arabidopsis shoot apex"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
- Organ patterning: Phyllotaxis by emerging apical vasculature rdcu.be/eR3Hm
A highlight of this paper in @cp-devcell.bsky.social : "Self-organization of vascular strands drives their patterning in the Arabidopsis shoot apex"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
November 27, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Our editors write:
- Organ patterning: Phyllotaxis by emerging apical vasculature rdcu.be/eR3Hm
A highlight of this paper in @cp-devcell.bsky.social : "Self-organization of vascular strands drives their patterning in the Arabidopsis shoot apex"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
- Organ patterning: Phyllotaxis by emerging apical vasculature rdcu.be/eR3Hm
A highlight of this paper in @cp-devcell.bsky.social : "Self-organization of vascular strands drives their patterning in the Arabidopsis shoot apex"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
New Article: "Modelling the productivity of opportunity crops across Africa under climate change in support of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils" rdcu.be/eR3Cl
African opportunity crops: several projected to outperform staples (particularly roots and tubers).
African opportunity crops: several projected to outperform staples (particularly roots and tubers).
November 27, 2025 at 11:43 AM
New Article: "Modelling the productivity of opportunity crops across Africa under climate change in support of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils" rdcu.be/eR3Cl
African opportunity crops: several projected to outperform staples (particularly roots and tubers).
African opportunity crops: several projected to outperform staples (particularly roots and tubers).
New Review Article: "Advances and prospects of large DNA fragment editing in plants" rdcu.be/eRzha
This Review summarizes recent advances in large DNA fragment editing and discusses their applications and future prospects in precise breeding.
This Review summarizes recent advances in large DNA fragment editing and discusses their applications and future prospects in precise breeding.
November 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
New Review Article: "Advances and prospects of large DNA fragment editing in plants" rdcu.be/eRzha
This Review summarizes recent advances in large DNA fragment editing and discusses their applications and future prospects in precise breeding.
This Review summarizes recent advances in large DNA fragment editing and discusses their applications and future prospects in precise breeding.
The November issue is now fully online:
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November 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The November issue is now fully online:
www.nature.com/nplants/volu...
www.nature.com/nplants/volu...
New Editorial: "The spookiest plant" rdcu.be/eQKxT
The jack-o’-lantern, the carved pumpkin with the evil grin, has become the emblem of Halloween. This lantern has its historic roots in carved turnips, which have been used in folklore for hundreds of years.
The jack-o’-lantern, the carved pumpkin with the evil grin, has become the emblem of Halloween. This lantern has its historic roots in carved turnips, which have been used in folklore for hundreds of years.
November 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
New Editorial: "The spookiest plant" rdcu.be/eQKxT
The jack-o’-lantern, the carved pumpkin with the evil grin, has become the emblem of Halloween. This lantern has its historic roots in carved turnips, which have been used in folklore for hundreds of years.
The jack-o’-lantern, the carved pumpkin with the evil grin, has become the emblem of Halloween. This lantern has its historic roots in carved turnips, which have been used in folklore for hundreds of years.
Now with a Research Briefing: "Biomolecular condensates translate pathogen signals into stomatal closure" rdcu.be/eQKvi
RNA-binding protein SAIR1 forms biomolecular condensates upon pathogen perception, which enhance the translation of defence-related mRNAs.
RNA-binding protein SAIR1 forms biomolecular condensates upon pathogen perception, which enhance the translation of defence-related mRNAs.
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Now with a Research Briefing: "Biomolecular condensates translate pathogen signals into stomatal closure" rdcu.be/eQKvi
RNA-binding protein SAIR1 forms biomolecular condensates upon pathogen perception, which enhance the translation of defence-related mRNAs.
RNA-binding protein SAIR1 forms biomolecular condensates upon pathogen perception, which enhance the translation of defence-related mRNAs.
New Perspective: "The emerging epitranscriptomic modification ac4C regulates plant development and stress adaptation" rdcu.be/eQKt9
Ac4c is an emerging RNA modification; regulates development and stress responses by modulating mRNA stability, translation and splicing.
Ac4c is an emerging RNA modification; regulates development and stress responses by modulating mRNA stability, translation and splicing.
November 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
New Perspective: "The emerging epitranscriptomic modification ac4C regulates plant development and stress adaptation" rdcu.be/eQKt9
Ac4c is an emerging RNA modification; regulates development and stress responses by modulating mRNA stability, translation and splicing.
Ac4c is an emerging RNA modification; regulates development and stress responses by modulating mRNA stability, translation and splicing.
New OA Article: "SCEP3 initiates synapsis and implements crossover interference in Arabidopsis" rdcu.be/eQKqW
A new synaptonemal complex protein; prevents clustering of crossovers during meiosis, so every pair of chromosomes receives at least one ‘obligate’ crossover.
A new synaptonemal complex protein; prevents clustering of crossovers during meiosis, so every pair of chromosomes receives at least one ‘obligate’ crossover.
November 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
New OA Article: "SCEP3 initiates synapsis and implements crossover interference in Arabidopsis" rdcu.be/eQKqW
A new synaptonemal complex protein; prevents clustering of crossovers during meiosis, so every pair of chromosomes receives at least one ‘obligate’ crossover.
A new synaptonemal complex protein; prevents clustering of crossovers during meiosis, so every pair of chromosomes receives at least one ‘obligate’ crossover.
New OA Article: "Striking convergent selection history of wheat and barley and its potential for breeding" rdcu.be/eQlNF
... a source of diversity for the improvement of cultivated species through the concept of inter-crop translational research for breeding.
... a source of diversity for the improvement of cultivated species through the concept of inter-crop translational research for breeding.
November 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
New OA Article: "Striking convergent selection history of wheat and barley and its potential for breeding" rdcu.be/eQlNF
... a source of diversity for the improvement of cultivated species through the concept of inter-crop translational research for breeding.
... a source of diversity for the improvement of cultivated species through the concept of inter-crop translational research for breeding.
New OA Article: "Cambium LBDs promote radial growth by regulating PLL-mediated pectin metabolism" rdcu.be/eP4mp
LBD TFs in the cambium drive radial plant growth by regulating PECTATE LYASE-LIKE (PLL) enzymes that remodel cell wall pectin, promoting cell expansion.
LBD TFs in the cambium drive radial plant growth by regulating PECTATE LYASE-LIKE (PLL) enzymes that remodel cell wall pectin, promoting cell expansion.
November 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
New OA Article: "Cambium LBDs promote radial growth by regulating PLL-mediated pectin metabolism" rdcu.be/eP4mp
LBD TFs in the cambium drive radial plant growth by regulating PECTATE LYASE-LIKE (PLL) enzymes that remodel cell wall pectin, promoting cell expansion.
LBD TFs in the cambium drive radial plant growth by regulating PECTATE LYASE-LIKE (PLL) enzymes that remodel cell wall pectin, promoting cell expansion.
New Article: "Pathogen-induced condensation of the guard cell RNA-binding protein SAIR1 fine-tunes translation for immunity" rdcu.be/eP4kN
SAIR1 forms phosphorylation-regulated condensates in guard cells, which link PAMP–MPK3/6 signalling to stomatal immunity.
SAIR1 forms phosphorylation-regulated condensates in guard cells, which link PAMP–MPK3/6 signalling to stomatal immunity.
November 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
New Article: "Pathogen-induced condensation of the guard cell RNA-binding protein SAIR1 fine-tunes translation for immunity" rdcu.be/eP4kN
SAIR1 forms phosphorylation-regulated condensates in guard cells, which link PAMP–MPK3/6 signalling to stomatal immunity.
SAIR1 forms phosphorylation-regulated condensates in guard cells, which link PAMP–MPK3/6 signalling to stomatal immunity.
New OA Article: "Mitotic entry is controlled by the plant-specific phosphatase BSL1 and cyclin-dependent kinase B" rdcu.be/eP4hb
"Here we show that the BSL1 phosphatase dephosphorylates CDKB1 to promote mitotic entry in Chlamydomonas."
"Here we show that the BSL1 phosphatase dephosphorylates CDKB1 to promote mitotic entry in Chlamydomonas."
November 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
New OA Article: "Mitotic entry is controlled by the plant-specific phosphatase BSL1 and cyclin-dependent kinase B" rdcu.be/eP4hb
"Here we show that the BSL1 phosphatase dephosphorylates CDKB1 to promote mitotic entry in Chlamydomonas."
"Here we show that the BSL1 phosphatase dephosphorylates CDKB1 to promote mitotic entry in Chlamydomonas."
New Article: "A combined biochemical and computational approach provides evidence for membrane remodelling by the structural scaffold of the endocytic TPLATE complex" rdcu.be/eP4fX
... to generate a comprehensive structure of the multisubunit endocytic TPLATE complex.
... to generate a comprehensive structure of the multisubunit endocytic TPLATE complex.
November 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
New Article: "A combined biochemical and computational approach provides evidence for membrane remodelling by the structural scaffold of the endocytic TPLATE complex" rdcu.be/eP4fX
... to generate a comprehensive structure of the multisubunit endocytic TPLATE complex.
... to generate a comprehensive structure of the multisubunit endocytic TPLATE complex.
Our editors write:
- Bryophyte phenology: Shifting spore dispersal with climate change rdcu.be/eP4en
A highlight of "Rapid shifts in bryophyte phenology revealed by airborne eDNA" in @britishecologicalsociety.org :
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
- Bryophyte phenology: Shifting spore dispersal with climate change rdcu.be/eP4en
A highlight of "Rapid shifts in bryophyte phenology revealed by airborne eDNA" in @britishecologicalsociety.org :
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our editors write:
- Bryophyte phenology: Shifting spore dispersal with climate change rdcu.be/eP4en
A highlight of "Rapid shifts in bryophyte phenology revealed by airborne eDNA" in @britishecologicalsociety.org :
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
- Bryophyte phenology: Shifting spore dispersal with climate change rdcu.be/eP4en
A highlight of "Rapid shifts in bryophyte phenology revealed by airborne eDNA" in @britishecologicalsociety.org :
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
Our editors write:
- "Plant immunity: Engineering RLP receptors from the C side" rdcu.be/ePaS1
A brief highlight of this Article in @natbiotech.nature.com :
"Engineered pattern recognition receptors enhance broad-spectrum plant resistance" about swapping C-term domains rdcu.be/ePaTW
- "Plant immunity: Engineering RLP receptors from the C side" rdcu.be/ePaS1
A brief highlight of this Article in @natbiotech.nature.com :
"Engineered pattern recognition receptors enhance broad-spectrum plant resistance" about swapping C-term domains rdcu.be/ePaTW
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Our editors write:
- "Plant immunity: Engineering RLP receptors from the C side" rdcu.be/ePaS1
A brief highlight of this Article in @natbiotech.nature.com :
"Engineered pattern recognition receptors enhance broad-spectrum plant resistance" about swapping C-term domains rdcu.be/ePaTW
- "Plant immunity: Engineering RLP receptors from the C side" rdcu.be/ePaS1
A brief highlight of this Article in @natbiotech.nature.com :
"Engineered pattern recognition receptors enhance broad-spectrum plant resistance" about swapping C-term domains rdcu.be/ePaTW