20 February 2024

The P2 nucleic acid binding protein of Sugarcane bacilliform virus is a viral pathogenic factor

"The paper describes the first comprehensive study of the role of the protein P2 in Sugarcane bacilliform virus infection"

Bettina Böttcher, Handling Editor

9 February 2024

Seed germination and vegetative and in vitro propagation of Hieracium lucidum subsp. lucidum (Asteraceae), a critically endangered endemic taxon of the Sicilian flora

"Endangered plants have special importance in agricultural and non-agricultural fields due to the sustainability of agro-ecosystems. Each study that is conducted to understand the germination and propagation of this plant is important to survive this plant. Therefore, this article can provide some important knowledge to conserve Hieracium lucidum subsp. lucidum (Asteraceae) populations."

Ahmet Tansel Serim, Handling Editor

9 February 2024

Above and belowground phenotypic response to exogenous auxin across Arabidopsis thaliana mutants and natural accessions varies from seedling to reproductive maturity

Douglas Domingues, Handling Editor

30 January 2024

Genotyping by sequencing for the construction of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) genetic linkage map and mapping of yield related quantitative trait loci

"The manuscript describes the development of genomic resources of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) through a genetic linkage map."

Rana Muhammad Atif, Handling Editor

2 January 2024

Exogenous applications of brassinosteroids promote secondary xylem differentiation in Eucalyptus grandis

"The regulatory role of important and newly discovered hormones like BR on trees like eucalyptus is significant for researchers in the field of plant cell biology."

Humaira Yasmin, Handling Editor

19 December 2023

Frequency of heterotic hybrids in relation to general combining ability of parents in sweet corn

"The findings reported in this study are expected to enrich the current understanding vis-a-vis combining ability of parents in sweet corn improvement. And, these may serve as a standard reference for the future studies dealing with this aspect."

Anshuman Singh, Handling Editor

15 December 2023

Carbon mapping in pine-oak stands under timber management in southern Mexico

"Illustrates how satellite remote sensing can be used in carbon mapping and timber management."

Giles Foody, Handling Editor

13 December 2023

Invasive success of star weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) through alteration in structural and functional peculiarities

"The article provides mechanistic insights about the success of the invasive species "star weed", and also supports finding strategies for its control in agriculture."

Robert Winkler, Handling Editor

30 November 2023

Major biotic stresses affecting maize production in Kenya and their implications for food security

"This important review clearly and thoroughly summarizes current and emerging challenges to Maize production in Kenya"

Julin Maloof, Handling Editor

30 November 2023

Potential of psychrotolerant rhizobacteria for the growth promotion of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

"The cultivation of important crops such as wheat is not only challenged by drought and heat but also cold stress. This paper provides evidence for the potential use of Rhizobacteria for increasing the resistance of wheat in cold climates and therefore contributes to the potential use of alternative lands for farming."

Robert Winkler, Handling Editor