Dongping Li

TL;DR: A cross-talk mechanism is reported that enables a receptor-like kinase, FERONIA (FER), a positive regulator of auxin-promoted growth, to suppress the abscisic acid (ABA) response through activation of ABI2, a negative regulator of ABA signaling.

TL;DR: ABI2 can directly interact and dephosphorylate FER, providing a feedback mechanism for ABA activation of FER and for cross-talk between ABA and peptide hormone RALF in the control of plant growth and responses to stress signals.

TL;DR: It is concluded that OsNCED3 mediates seed dormancy, plant growth, abiotic stress tolerance, and leaf senescence by regulating ABA biosynthesis in rice; and may provide a new strategy for improving the quality of crop.

TL;DR: It is proposed that FER receptor kinase, in response to environmental stress and plant hormones such as auxin and BR, interacts with SAM synthases and down-regulates ethylene biosynthesis.

TL;DR: This study identifies a transporter responsible for absorbing magnesium ion from the soil into the roots and concludes that MGT6 mediates Mg2+ uptake in roots and is required for plant adaptation to a low-Mg2+.