This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here May 26, 2022 .ASPB SPOTLIGHT Win A Free Hotel Stay for #PlantBio2022 Book by June 2 at the Hilton Portland Downtown, and you’ll automatically be entered to win free accommodations including wifi, a light rail pass for the duration of the conference, and other upgrades. Don’t forget to join the free Hilton Honors program for additional benefits!  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Agrisera Celebrate Fascination of Plants Day and win a book! Find a Golden Antibody and get a 50 % discount Free schemes for download Shorten your Western blot time, with directly conjugated primary antibodies 20% discount on loading control and compartment marker antibodies .FROM ASPB & PLANTAE Plant Physiology Article of the Week: MEDIATOR SUBUNIT17 Integrates Jasmonate and Auxin Signaling Pathways to Regulate Thermomorphogenesis The spotlight is on Rekha Agrawal, Mohan Sharma, Nidhi Dwivedi, Sourobh Maji, Pallabi Thakur, Alim Junaid, Jiří Fajkus, Ashverya Laxmi, and Jitendra K Thakur. They discover that jasmonate signaling components, the Mediator complex, and their integration with auxin signaling play a role during thermomorphogenesis in Arabidopsis. Plant Direct Article of the Week: Sorghum Root Epigenetic Landscape During Limiting Phosphorus Conditions The spotlight is on Nicholas Gladman, Barbara Hufnagel, Michael Regulski, Zhigang Liu, Xiaofei Wang, Kapeel Chougule, Leon Kochian, Jurandir Magalhães, and Doreen Ware. They show that during limiting phosphorus (LP) conditions, sorghum RSA is remodeled to increase root length and surface area, likely enhancing its ability to acquire P. Global DNA 5-methylcytosine and H3K4 and H3K27 trimethylation levels decrease in response to LP, while H3K4me3 peaks and DNA hypomethylated regions contain recognition motifs of numerous developmental and nutrient responsive transcription factors that display disparate expression patterns between different root tissues (primary root apex, elongation zone, and lateral root apex).  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Colored LEDs With Unparalleled Performance Colored LEDs in linear arrangements can cause lighting flaws that may affect your research. Percival has solved this problem with SciBrite – colored LED lighting with unparalleled uniformity and up to eight evenly mixed colors. No other colored lighting measures up to SciBrite! LEARN MORE The Plant Cell Article of the Week: The Conjugation of SUMO to the Transcription Factor MYC2 Functions in Blue Light-mediated Seedling Development in Arabidopsis The spotlight is on Moumita Srivastava, Anjil Kumar Srivastava, Dipan Roy, Mansi Mansi, Catherine Gough, Prakash Kumar Bhagat, Cunjin Zhang, and Ari Sadanandom. They demonstrate that SUMO regulates blue light-mediated Arabidopsis seedling development by regulating the DNA binding ability and stability of the bHLH transcription factor MYC2. .CHANGING CULTURES AND CLIMATES The mission of Changing Cultures and Climates is to provide information that supports and promotes diversity, inclusivity, and equity in the international plant science community so that it grows to more accurately reflect that of our larger, global society.  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Hudson River Biotechnology Read how our CRISPR workflow can accelerate your plant breeding: Transgene-free delivery protocols - without the use of foreign DNA MAD7 nuclease - a commercially more attractive option than Cas9 Proprietary guide design software - to target single or multiple genes in one editing round Single-cell protoplast regeneration - to avoid edited chimeras Resources for Mentors and Mentees From National Academies Effective mentors are critical in the development of undergraduate and graduate students in science, especially for many members of underrepresented and marginalized populations. The Science of Effective Mentoring in STEMM committee of the National Academies systematically compiled and analyzed current research on the characteristics, competencies, and behaviors of effective mentors and mentees in STEMM and developed a practical resource guide for mentoring practitioners to create and support viable, sustainable mentoring support systems. ROOT&SHOOT Idea Café Workshop at Plant Biology 2022 From NSF Attendees of the Plant Biology conference in Portland are invited to participate in an Idea Café to discuss their experiences navigating professional society spaces, with a focus on identifying barriers to equity, inclusion, access, and belonging. The workshop will take place Monday July 11 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time. Pre-registration is required (either through the conference website or directly with the organizers). If you will be at the Plant Biology meeting Portland and would like to attend this workshop, please complete this form https://forms.gle/CKmMLfZvn54d6LX7A. .#WeAreASPB Recognizing Plant Physiology Authors Meet Loitongbam Lorinda Devi, first author of “The Interplay of Auxin and Brassinosteroid Signaling Tunes Root Growth Under Low and Different Nitrogen Forms.” Loitongbam is currently a PhD student at the National Institute of Plant Genome Research in New Delhi, where she is trying to understand the plant adaptation to nitrogen deficiency and mechanisms associated with it. In her present research article, her team describes how auxin and brassinosteroid signaling orchestrate primary root growth in a heterogeneous N environment. When not working on her PhD, Loitongbam enjoys reading prose and poetry, novels, and philosophical books. Recognizing The Plant Cell Authors Meet Axel Thieffry, co-first author of “PAMP-triggered Genetic Reprogramming Involves Widespread Alternative Transcription Initiation and an Immediate Transcription Factor Wave.” Throughout his education, Axel kept a first-hand connection with molecular biology wet lab, enjoying the synergy between in vivo and silico biology. He is currently a Bioinformatics Project Manager at Intomics A/S (Denmark), where he combines project management and bioinformatic analyses to identify drug target candidates. In his free time, Axel enjoys drone racing, playing the piano, and photography. Recognizing Plant Direct Authors Meet Iftikhar Ali, first author of “The Poly(A) Polymerase PAPS1 Mediates Pollen Maturation by Regulating Sperm Cell Differentiation in Plants.” He is an Assistant Professor of Botany at the University of Swat in Pakistan. Iftikhar’s research area includes plant development and plant reproduction with a special focus on applying genetics and molecular techniques to solve several biological questions including how immotile male gametes are delivered for double fertilization in plants. He also enjoys hiking and reading books. .PLANT SCIENCE EVENTS July 9-13, 2022   Plant Biology 2022 Conference Learn more For plant science events, make sure to check out the Global Plant Science Events Calendar. Also, check the calendar for the latest cancellations and postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as webinars and online events you can join. 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With over 140,000 unique page views in 2020, the Plantae Job Center is your resource for finding your next opportunity or your next hire. Below are just a few of the jobs currently listed on the site. Research Plant Physiologist   USDA | Fargo, ND Learn more Research Scientist, Plant Transformation Technology   NAPIGEN, Inc. | Wilmington, DE Learn more Postdoctoral Research on Genomics of Pollen Thermotolerance   Wake Forest University| Winston Salem, NC Learn more Assistant or Associate Professor in Sustainable Cropping Systems   University of Guelph | Guelph, Ontario, Canada Learn more .FROM THE FIELD Lowly Mushrooms May be Key to Ecosystem Survival in a Warming World From Science The red, orange, and spotted mushrooms that sprout up after it rains are doing more than adding color to the landscape. The fungi that produce them could be keeping the natural world productive and stable, according to a new study. Visiting Plant Biologists Take Home Vital Tools From URI Genome Editing Workshop From URI News What began as a workshop to teach visiting plant biologists about editing DNA may end up revolutionizing plant biology research, according to Professor Albert Kausch, director of the Plant Biotechnology Laboratory at the University of Rhode Island. Hosted by Kausch’s lab, the “Cereal Crop Plant Transformation and Genome Editing Training Workshop,” which ended April 20, brought together technologies, including DNA delivery, cell biology, molecular biology, and genome editing. Structure of 'Gliding Bird' Plant Defense Protein Could Lead to Better Crops From SciTech Daily Biologist Xinnian Dong says her “best Christmas gift ever” arrived in the form of a phone call. The call was from her longtime friend and collaborator at Duke University, Pei Zhou, who rang with long-awaited news: they had finally solved the structure of the key plant defense protein NPR1. Researchers Identify the Cuticle as the First Protective Barrier of Plants Against UV Radiation From Phys.org The cuticle, the outermost part of a plant, which acts as the interphase between the plant and the environment, is becoming increasingly important in agriculture. It has already been shown that the cuticle has hydrologic properties to prevent water loss, as well as mechanical properties that guard against fruit cracking, and that it plays a role in the defense against pathogens. Physiological and Morphological Effects of a Marine Heatwave on the Seagrass Cymodocea Nodosa From Nature Marine heatwaves are increasing in frequency and intensity as part of climate change, yet their impact on seagrass is poorly known. The present work evaluated the physiological and morphological responses of Cymodocea nodosa to a MHW. Insights from Algae Genes Unlock Mysteries of Plant Growth and Health From Science Daily via University of California - Riverside A new study has discovered the functions of hundreds of genes in algae, some of which are also present in plants. The achievement will help efforts to genetically engineer algae for biofuel production and develop strains of agricultural crops that can withstand climate change. Electric Shocks Act Like Vaccines to Protect Plants From Viruses From Science News for Students Plants can’t get COVID-19, but they can get infected by a range of other viruses. Some of those viruses can cause huge problems for crops. A ringspot virus, for instance, threatens papaya fruit trees in Taiwan. Options exist to fight plant viruses, such as proteins to treat leaves. However, two Taiwanese high school students have found a novel anti-viral tactic: They zap plants with electricity. Disease-Resistant Pigs and Oily Plants — Why UK Scientists Seek to Alter Food Genes From The Guardian Experts welcome planned laws on the use of genetic technology, but say growing global crises demand urgent action. On 24 July 2019, Boris Johnson stood outside 10 Downing Street and delivered his first speech as prime minister. Among the many pledges he made was a promise that he was going “to liberate the UK’s extraordinary bioscience sector from anti-genetic modification rules”. Such a move would allow the nation to “develop the blight-resistant crops that will feed the world”, he added. Development of Genetically Engineered Resistant Papaya for Papaya Ringspot Virus in a Timely Manner: A Comprehensive and Successful Approach From NIH Papaya orchards throughout most of the world are severely damaged by the destructive disease caused by the papaya ringspot virus (PRSV). PRSV-resistant papaya expressing the coat protein gene of PRSV have been used in Hawaii to control PRSV since 1998. A First: Scientists Grow Plants in Soil From the Moon From UF News Scientists have grown plants in soil from the moon, a first in human history and a milestone in lunar and space exploration. In a new paper published in the journal “Communications Biology,” University of Florida researchers showed that plants can successfully sprout and grow in lunar soil. Their study also investigated how plants respond biologically to the moon’s soil, also known as lunar regolith, which is radically different from soil found on Earth.   The Signal Connect with ASPB American Society of Plant Biologists 15501 Monona Drive  |  Rockville, MD 20855-2768 USA  301-251-0560  |  Click here to access our Terms and Privacy Statement  |  www.aspb.org The Signal is produced in affiliation with Multiview, Inc. Disclaimer: The media articles and/or advertisements featured in The Signal do not express or reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plant Biologists or any employee thereof. 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