Effects of light emitting diode lights on plant growth, development and traits a meta-analysis
November 2021
The various monochromatic Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights are widely used in growth facility for cultivating various plants, particularly horticultural crops because of their higher luminous efficiency,...
Genetic modification techniques in plant breeding: A comparative review of CRISPR/Cas and GM technologies
September 2025
Biotechnology has revolutionized agriculture through innovations such as genetically modified (GM) technology and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing. In this review, a comparative analysis of these methods...
Molecular breakthroughs in modern plant breeding techniques
January 2025
Advancements in molecular approaches have been utilized to breed crops with a wide range of economically valuable traits to develop superior cultivars. This review provides a concise overview of modern...
Nanotechnology in plant tissue culture: a review
February 2026
Plant tissue culture represents an advanced biotechnological technique for propagating and conserving threatened plant species efficiently. This method enables the rapid production of genetically identical...
Evolutionary plasticity of MADS-box genes in ornamental plants: from floral development to horticultural improvement
August 2026
The MADS-box gene family, particularly the ABCE-class genes, plays a pivotal role in regulating floral development and reproductive processes in angiosperms. Expansion of the MADS-box gene family through...
Biotechnological advances in combating Fusarium wilt of banana: from pathogen biology to sustainable disease management
August 2026
Fusarium wilt of banana, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), particularly the virulent tropical race 4 (TR4), remains a critical threat to global banana production. Conventional control...
Molecular mechanisms and processing regulation of tea aroma
August 2026
Tea aroma refers to the comprehensive olfactory characteristics formed by volatile compounds released during tea growth, processing, and infusion, reflecting the integrated regulation of tea genotype,...
Salt stress response pathway and regulatory mechanism of the Malus domestica G protein-coupled receptor MdGPCR
July 2026
China accounts for about half of the world's apple area and production, and is a pillar industry that promotes farmers' income growth and rural revitalization. In recent years, with the dramatic change...
Smart horticulture era: advances in hyperspectral imaging for intelligent non-destructive quality assessment of fruits and vegetables
Available online 2 June 2026
The rising consumer demand for safe, high-quality produce has spurred interest in efficient, non-destructive testing technologies. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI), integrating spectroscopy and imaging techniques,...
Apple transcription factor MdDof43 promotes fruit softening by regulating cell wall-modifying genes Mdβ-Gal2 and Mdα-AF3
July 2026
Apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.) fruit firmness is a crucial determinant of fruit quality and postharvest storage capacity. The DNA-binding one-finger (Dof) transcription factor family has been demonstrated...
Fusarium wilt of banana: Current update and sustainable disease control using classical and essential oils approaches
February 2023
Fusarium species were reported to produce biofilms. Biofilms are superficial societies of microbes bounded and endangered by being situated or taking place outside a cell or cells. The most destructive...
Application of plant factory with artificial lighting in horticultural production: current progress and future trends
April 2026
Horticultural production, enriched in essential nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and lipids, face challenges due to rapid global population growth, resource shortages, environmental...
Harvest and Postharvest Factors Affecting Bruise Damage of Fresh Fruits
January 2020
Fresh fruits are susceptible to bruising, a common type of mechanical damage during harvest and at all stages of postharvest handling. In quest of developing and adoption of strategies to reduce bruise...
Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic profiling provide insights into the biosynthetic mechanism of flavonoids in the plumule of Asian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)
Available online 29 May 2026
The lotus plumule is a pharmacologically important tissue rich in flavonoids; yet the molecular mechanisms underlying their biosynthesis remain poorly understood. In this study, we integrated metabolomic...
Cytokinin drives apple branching through the MdWUS2–MdSPL9–MdTCP regulatory module
Available online 13 July 2026
Branching is a fundamental determinant of plant architecture and a key agronomic trait. Shoot branching originates from axillary meristems and is tightly regulated by a complex network of genetic, hormonal,...
An overview: Functional-structural plant model in simulating the growth and development of greenhouse horticultural crops
Available online 13 May 2026
Greenhouse cultivation creates optimal conditions for horticultural crop production by precisely managing the environment and protecting plants from biotic or abiotic stresses. The relatively isolated...
Advances in improving tomato fruit quality by gene editing
November 2025
Tomato, a vegetable of considerable global significance, has been the subject of extensive breeding efforts primarily aimed at achieving high yields and resistance to multiple stressors. However, despite...
Integrated multi-omics analyses elucidate bagging effects on apple fruit quality and regulatory mechanisms underlying flavonoid and sugar metabolism
Available online 26 June 2026
With the rise in comprehensive production costs, non-bagging cultivation has replaced bagging as the core direction for the sustainable development of the apple (Malus × domestica) industry. Thus, a...
Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveal key mechanisms of selenium and melatonin in enhancing tea plant resistance to gray blight disease
June 2026
Gray blight caused by Pseudopestalotiopsis sp., is a major foliar disease that significantly reduces both yield and quality of tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze]. Although the combined application...
The ubiquitin symphony: E3 ligases as key conductors in the orchestra of growth and stress responses in fruits and vegetables
June 2026
Fruits and vegetables undergo various regulatory mechanisms during growth, development, postharvest process and stress responses, all of which are crucial to their quality. An important mechanism involves...
Development of a highly efficient and widely applicable protoplast isolation and transformation system for strawberry
Available online 28 April 2026
Protoplasts are a valuable biotechnological tool for plant genetic improvement, yet efficient isolation and transformation systems with broad applicability across strawberry (Fragaria vesca/ananassa)...
Molecular regulatory mechanisms of anthocyanin in the coloration of plant leaves and research prospects
March 2026
Anthocyanin-rich foliage plants hold important applications in the pharmaceutical industry and the tea sector, beyond their significant ornamental value. These plants also possess biological and ecological...
Multifaceted functions of DELLA proteins in plant ontogeny and the molecular pathways leading to tree dwarfing
June 2026
DELLA proteins exhibit multifaceted functions during plant growth and development and are closely associated with tree dwarfing. This review comprehensively examined the structural characteristics and...
PpMYB and PpbHLH transcription factors activate PpHCT5 to regulate chlorogenic acid biosynthesis in peach fruit
June 2026
As the abundant phenolic substance in peach fruit, chlorogenic acid (CGA) has various biological activities and is an important target for improving the nutritional and resistance qualities. Nevertheless,...
Adapting breeding goals to greenhouse technological contexts for sustainable vegetable production
September 2026
Protected cultivation performs a central undertaking in safeguarding year-round vegetable production, providing controlled environments which shelter crops against climatic extremes. Nevertheless, greenhouse...