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Ubiquitin Goes Green, Zhihua Hua, Richard D. Vierstra
Ubiquitin Goes Green, Zhihua Hua, Richard D. Vierstra
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Chloroplasts depend on the nucleus for much of their proteome. Consequently, strong transcriptional coordination exists between the genomes, which is attuned to the developmental and physiological needs of the organelle. Recent studies highlight that the post-translational modifier ubiquitin adds another layer to plastid homeostasis and even helps eliminate damaged chloroplasts.