Introducing RECROP COST action

In response to the escalating threat of climate change and its detrimental impact on plants' productivity and thus on global food security, a new Action called RECROP (Reproductive Enhancement of CROP resilience to extreme climate CA22157) has emerged, supported by the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST). Comprising an exceptional consortium of agronomists, physiologists, geneticists, biologists and bioinformaticians from academia, private sector, public institutions and other relevant organisations. RECROP sets out to support and transform current efforts for improving crop resilience through innovative and holistic approaches. This collaborative effort aims to unlock the secrets of crop sensitivity to environmental stresses during plant reproduction and design solutions to enhance crop yields in a sustainable manner.

A plant-specific clade of serine...

A plant-specific clade of serine/arginine-rich proteins regulates RNA splicing homeostasis and thermotolerance in tomato. Download the pdf bellow or visit the link: https://academic.oup.com/nar/advance-article/doi/10.1093/nar/gkae730/7740591?rss=1&login=false

The role of epigenetics in tomato stress adaptation

Integrative approaches to enhance reproductive resilience of crops for climate-proof agriculture

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Molecular screening of stripe rust...

Molecular screening of stripe rust and powdery mildew resistance genes in 2 European bread wheat using the validated gene-specific SSR markers Rada Šućur, Amjad Ali, Parnaz Mortazavi, Velimir Mladenov, Bojan Jocković, Jin Ying Gou, Muhammad Azhar Nadeem, Faheem Shehzad Baloch, Yong Suk Chung

Exploring the genetic diversity ...

"Exploring the genetic diversity and population structure of Serbian and selected European bread wheat cultivars through iPBS-retrotransposon markers" Research by Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The role of spermidine in plants and humans

The role of spermidine in plants and humans: a pathway from climate change adaptation to health benefits Abstract Growing demands for healthier diets are driving agricultural and food scientists to develop climate - resilient crops and food systems that ensure nutritionally effective food. Beyond providing basic energy requirements, nutrients may actively influence human physiology and health. One such molecule, spermidine, a polyamine abundant in wheat and soybean, has attracted particular interest. From the aspect of human health, spermidine is mainly studied for healthy ageing properties and has been associated with cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and anti -cancerogenic effects. On the other hand, being present in all plants, spermidine is essential for growth, development, and stress adaptation. Endogenousl y or when exogenously applied, spermidine can help plants adapt to harsh climate change conditions. Bringing together current knowledge on the significance of spermidine in both plants and humans, this review aims to trace its journey From Farm to Pharm, highlighting its importance for sustainable crop production, improved nutrition, and emerging pharmacological applications.