30 September 2020

Genetic identification and hybridization in the seagrass genus Halophila (Hydrocharitaceae) in Sri Lankan waters

"The manuscript provides a good survey of difficult to characterize aquatic species and applies molecular tools to help differentiate species biodiversity."

Gerard Lazo, Handling Editor

21 September 2020

Transcriptomic analysis reveals insights into the response to Hop stunt viroid (HSVd) in sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) fruits

"The article is one of the few genome-wide studies of plant responses to Viroid infection. Downside of to this study is it's limitation to the transcriptome level."

Gerrit Beemster, Handling Editor

16 September 2020

Seasonal variations in leaf and branch trace elements and the influence of a 3-yr 100% rainfall exclusion on Pinus massoniana Lamb

"Dear colleagues thanks for your comment and observaions."

C. Zuniga-Gonzalez, Handling Editor

16 September 2020

Nitrogen form plays an important role in the growth of moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) seedlings

"This work provides very useful experimental data and suggests, by an orthogonal array analysis, the optimized growth conditions of moso bamboo seedlings."

Xiaolin Sun, Handling Editor

25 August 2020

Engaging inexpensive hands-on activities using Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (a green micro-alga) beads to teach the interplay of photosynthesis and cellular respiration to K4–K16 Biology students

"The building of teaching tools which can be readily adopted by the masses is a benefit to educating young minds; a highly commendable effort is presented here."

Gerard Lazo, Handling Editor

16 July 2020

Subcellular compartmentalization of the plant antioxidant system: an integrated overview

"This is a reference rich resource for work associated with the plant antioxidant system and helps to guide other ongoing research."

Gerard Lazo, Handling Editor

6 July 2020

Melatonin improves the germination rate of cotton seeds under drought stress by opening pores in the seed coat

"Melatonin has been demonstrated in associated with many traits; this one on the effects on germination is demonstrated using different perspectives and may have simulated conditions to try in real-world application."

Gerard Lazo, Handling Editor

4 June 2020

Exogenous hormones influence Brassica napus leaf cuticular wax deposition and cuticle function

"This article is a valuable contribution to the field, since understanding the cuticle function of crop plants is of major importance upon global warming."

Ivo Feussner, Handling Editor

6 May 2020

Predicting the consequences of global warming on Gentiana lutea germination at the edge of its distributional and ecological range

"Are we ready? I expect we'll be seeing testing of our already dispersed germplasm and its testing for the future."

Gerard Lazo, Handling Editor

29 April 2020

Post-transcriptional regulation of several biological processes involved in latex production in Hevea brasiliensis

"I believe this manuscript may offer some new insights into regulatory networks. This would benefit much from community discussion."

Gerard Lazo, Handling Editor