phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (pepck) has been shown to be present in plants and animals, playing different metabolic roles in different tissues. the basic role of this enzyme is its contribution in the gluconeogenesis pathway. evidences have shown that pepck may play a role in metabolism of nitrogenous compounds in developing seeds of legumes. in this research, pepck gene expression and th...

Pods play a key role in encapsulating the developing seeds and protecting them from pests and pathogens. In addition to this protective function, it has been shown that the photosynthetically active pod wall contributes assimilates and nutrients to fuel seed growth. Recent work has revealed that signals originating from the pod may also act to coordinate grain filling and regulate the reallocat...

this experiment contained four vetch lines (vicia panonica ) that conducted in two locations (faruj and bojnourd) in 2005-2006 in rcbd design with four replications under dryland conditions. analysis of variance indicated that there were significant differences among lines in different locations about all traits, except 100-seed weight. the interaction of genotype×location was significant on al...

The complexity and temporal as well as spatial resolution of transcriptome datasets is constantly increasing due to extensive technological developments. Here we present methods for advanced visualization and intuitive exploration of transcriptomics data as necessary prerequisites in order to facilitate the gain of biological knowledge. Color-coding of structural images based on the expression ...

The diterpenoid hormone GA controls diverse developmental processes throughout the life cycle of a plant. Physiological and genetic studies show that active GA promotes seed germination and vegetative growth. In some species, GA also induces flowering and regulates flower, fruit, and seed development. This article highlights recent advances in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of GA...

The fruit is a vital plant structure that supports seed development and dispersal, and is an indispensable part of the human diet. The 11 articles within this special research topic focus on the molecular mechanisms of early fruit development and span a diversity of species and experimental approaches. Since the gynoecium, the female floral structure, is the precursor of all or part of the frui...