Retrotransposon-based molecular markers are powerful molecular tools. However, these markers are not readily available due to the difficulty in obtaining species-specific retrotransposon primers. Although recent techniques enabling the rapid isolation of retrotransposon sequences have facilitated primer development, this process nonetheless remains time-consuming and costly. Therefore, research...

Ribosome-inactivating proteins (RIPs) are widespread among higher plants of different taxonomic orders. In this study, we report on the RIP sequences found in the genome/transcriptome of several important Rosaceae species, including many economically important edible fruits such as apple, pear, peach, apricot, and strawberry. All RIP domains from Rosaceae share high sequence similarity with con...

background & aim: chaharmahal va bakhtiari province contains several major floristic plant associations of central zagros mountains. kallar species were used for medicines nutrias in this area. however, these valuable species have been threatened and even become at risk of extinction due to habitat fragmentation and disturbance. therefore, the first step in protecting theses species is iden...

Understanding the assembly rules of mycorrhizal fungi is crucial, given their tremendous importance in plant nutrition and health. Differentiation plant-associated arbuscular (AMF) likely driven by a host-preference effect. Coexisting species may then affect focal microbiota through fungal dispersal among plants, preferential recruitment AMF. Both mechanisms are shaped plant's phylogenetic func...