The ERF transcription factor TaERF13-2B functions as a negative regulator of drought tolerance in and wheat.

Ethylene response factors (ERFs) are transcription factors that are essential in modulating drought stress responses in plants such as and rice. However, the functional role of ERF in wheat drought stress response remains unclear. We identified 33 wheat genes under drought stress using transcriptomic analysis and categorized them into eight subfamilies (I-VIII).

Role of odorant binding protein C12 in the response of Tribolium castaneum to chemical agents.

Tribolium castaneum is a worldwide pest of stored grain that mainly damages flour, and not only causes serious loss of flour quality but also leads to deterioration of flour quality. Chemical detection plays a key role in insect behavior, and the role of odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) in insect chemical detection has been widely studied. OBPs can interact with small molecule compounds and thereby modulate variation in insecticide susceptibility in insects.