Conserved N-terminal Regulation of the ACA8 Calcium Pump with Two Calmodulin Binding Sites.

The autoinhibited plasma membrane calcium ATPase ACA8 from A. thaliana has an N-terminal autoinhibitory domain. Binding of calcium-loaded calmodulin at two sites located at residues 42-62 and 74-96 relieves autoinhibition of ACA8 activity.

De novo domestication: what about the weeds?

Most high-yielding crops are susceptible to abiotic and biotic stresses, making them particularly vulnerable to the potential effects of climate change. A possible alternative is to accelerate the domestication of wild plants that are already tolerant to harsh conditions and to increase their yields by methods such as gene editing. We foresee that crops' wild progenitors could potentially compete with the resulting de novo domesticated plants, reducing yields.

Site-directed genotype screening for elimination of antinutritional saponins in quinoa seeds identifies TSARL1 as a master controller of saponin biosynthesis selectively in seeds.

Climate change may result in a drier climate and increased salinization, threatening agricultural productivity worldwide. Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) produces highly nutritious seeds and tolerates abiotic stresses such as drought and high salinity, making it a promising future food source. However, the presence of antinutritional saponins in their seeds is an undesirable trait.