Imagine a world where tiny chemical messengers orchestrate the complex symphony of plant growth, development, and response to the environment. This intricate dance is led by plant hormones, a diverse cast of signaling molecules that regulate everything from root elongation to fruit ripening. Understanding their dynamic interplay is crucial for advancing plant science, agriculture, and even our...

Plants are more than just photosynthetic powerhouses. They are chemical factories, churning out a vast array of molecules with diverse roles in their growth, defense, and interactions with their surroundings. These small molecules, known as metabolites, are the hidden language of plants, whispering secrets about their health, stress responses, and even their unique adaptations. But deciphering...

RNA pull-down assay is a useful tool for researching RNA-protein interactions in plants. The idea is to separate proteins that attach themselves to RNA by using RNA with biotin tagging as bait. First, attach the biotin-tagged RNA to streptavidin beads, next, add a cell lysate or protein extract to the mix. The beads will attract and pull the RNA-binding proteins, and the RNA-protein complexes...