Grapevine cell response to carbon deficiency requires transcriptome and methylome reprogramming.

Sugar limitation has dramatic consequences on plant cells, which include cell metabolism and transcriptional reprogramming, and the recycling of cellular components to maintain fundamental cell functions. There is however no description of the contribution of epigenetic regulations to the adaptation of plant cells to limited carbon availability. We investigated this question using nonphotosynthetic grapevine cells (, cv Cabernet Sauvignon) cultured with contrasted glucose concentrations.

Infection Reinforces the Defense Reactions in - Roots to the Detriment of Nodules.

, able to establish symbiosis with mutualistic bacteria of the genus , is one of the main species in European riparian environments, where it performs numerous biological and socio-economic functions. However, riparian ecosystems face a growing threat from , a highly aggressive waterborne pathogen causing severe dieback in . To date, the tripartite interaction between the host plant, the symbiont and the pathogen remains unexplored but is critical for understanding how pathogen-induced stress influences the nodule molecular machinery and so on the host-symbiont metabolism.

Malian field isolates provide insight into Plasmodium malariae intra-erythrocytic development and invasion.

Plasmodium malariae is the third most prevalent human malaria parasite species and contributes significantly to morbidity. Nevertheless, our comprehension of this parasite's biology remains limited, primarily due to its frequent co-infections with other species and the lack of a continuous in vitro culture system. To effectively combat and eliminate this overlooked parasite, it is imperative to acquire a better understanding of this species.

Natural variation in the adjustment of primary metabolism determines ammonium tolerance in the model grass Brachypodium distachyon.

Nitrogen (N) fertilization is essential to maximize crop production. However, around half of the applied N is lost to the environment, causing water and air pollution and contributing to climate change. Understanding the natural genetic and metabolic basis underlying plants N use efficiency is of great interest to attain an agriculture with less N demand and thus more sustainable.

AtALMT5 mediates vacuolar fumarate import and regulates the malate/fumarate balance in Arabidopsis.

Malate and fumarate constitute a significant fraction of the carbon fixed by photosynthesis, and they are at the crossroad of central metabolic pathways. In Arabidopsis thaliana, they are transiently stored in the vacuole to keep cytosolic homeostasis. The malate and fumarate transport systems of the vacuolar membrane are key players in the control of cell metabolism.