Correlation and co-localization of QTL for stomatal density, canopy temperature, and productivity with and without drought stress in Setaria.

Mechanistic modeling indicates that stomatal conductance could be reduced to improve water use efficiency (WUE) in C4 crops. Genetic variation in stomatal density and canopy temperature was evaluated in the model C4 genus, Setaria. Recombinant inbred lines (RILs) derived from a Setaria italica×Setaria viridis cross were grown with ample or limiting water supply under field conditions in Illinois.

Elimination of from viruliferous in greenhouse pot experiments through cultivation of castle russet.

Corky ringspot (CRS) is a widespread potato tuber necrotic disease caused by (TRV) infection. In the Pacific Northwest, this virus is transmitted by the stubby root nematode (SRN) within the genus . Remediating CRS affected fields is a major challenge that can be mitigated by growing plant varieties that are resistant to TRV infection.

Misexpression of the Niemann-Pick disease type C1 (NPC1)-like protein in Arabidopsis causes sphingolipid accumulation and reproductive defects.

Misexpression of the AtNPC1 - 1 and AtNPC1 - 2 genes leads to altered sphingolipid metabolism, growth impairment, and male reproductive defects in a hemizygous Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) double-mutant population. Abolishing the expression of both gene copies has lethal effects.