The small-fruit phenotypes were controlled by nine major-effect loci with complementary epistasis in Malus accessions
October 2026
During the long history of domestication and improvement of cultivated plants from their wild progenitors, unfavorable alleles of important traits, such as the small-fruit trait of wild apple (Malus)...
Advances in understanding the regulatory network of pear stone cell formation
October 2026
As a specialized lignified cell type with negative effects on fruit quality, stone cell formation in pear is closely linked to lignin biosynthesis and deposition. In this study, we review the complicated...
Identification of CsRNF144 as a key gene regulating di-hydroxy catechins accumulation in Camellia tachangensis through genome-wide association studies
October 2026
Tea is a widely consumed and nutritious beverage, rich in amino acids, caffeine, and catechins, which contribute to its taste and health-promoting properties. While much research has focused on catechins,...
An insertion of transposon in Tepi gene confers male sterility of marigold
October 2026
The Asteraceae family has achieved considerable progress through the implementation of hybridization techniques. However, the special complex capitulum of its members severely hinders the breeding process....
Identification of CYP89A6 as a positive regulator of glucosinolate biosynthesis in Brassica rapa via machine learning analysis of large-scale RNA-seq data
October 2026
Glucosinolates (GLS) are critical for the defense, flavor, and sulfur storage of cruciferous plants; however, the regulatory mechanisms underlying their biosynthesis and metabolism remain largely elusive....
PlMYB34-PlABI5 synergistically regulate Paeonia lactiflora seed dormancy via ABA metabolism and signaling pathways
October 2026
Paeonia lactiflora Pall. is a valuable ornamental and medicinal plant, but its strong seed dormancy limits breeding efficiency. Abscisic acid (ABA) plays a central role in regulating seed dormancy,...
Improving detection of potato virus X resistance genes Rx1 and Rx2 in tetraploid potato using optimized PCR and KASP markers
October 2026
Potato virus X (PVX) seriously threatens global potato cultivation, necessitating a deeper understanding of the genetic mechanisms responsible for resistance. The Rx1 and Rx2 genes play a pivotal role...
A century-old fight against Huanglongbing with antimicrobial peptides opening the door to citrus health
October 2026
Huanglongbing (HLB) is a devastating citrus disease threatening global citrus production. The disease, associated with Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), is primarily spread by the Asian citrus...
An emerging role of biostimulants in mitigating abiotic stress in plants: mechanisms, applications, and prospects for sustainable agriculture
October 2026
Abiotic stresses, intensified by climate change, account for up to 70% of global crop yield losses, posing a critical threat to food security and sustainable agriculture. Conventional reliance on synthetic...
Development and activity evaluation of a highly efficient CRISPR-Cas genome editing system in larch
October 2026
The CRISPR/Cas system has been widely used among plant species. However, due to the long life cycle, complex genetic background, high levels of genomic heterozygosity, and difficulties in stable transformation,...
Impact of the combined application of β-cyclocitric acid and mycorrhizal inoculum on tomato response to water deficit
October 2026
Apocarotenoids are metabolites derived from the oxidative breakdown of carotenoids and are known to modulate molecular and biochemical responses that help plants overcome the adverse effects of abiotic...
Engineering drought resilience in plants: integrating multi-omics, machine learning, and single-cell technologies for future food security
October 2026
Global crop productivity is increasingly threatened by climate change, with drought stress (DS) a severe and escalating challenge to food security. Therefore, developing resilient crops is crucial for...
Screening of salt-tolerant potato germplasms and dynamic changes of APA in response to salt stress
October 2026
Soil salinization is one of the most prominent abiotic stresses affecting agricultural production. As the third most significant staple crop, the potato exhibits heightened sensitivity to salt stress....
Mitochondrial pyruvate carrier 1 (MPC1) regulates the sugar-acid metabolism in citrus
October 2026
The sugar-acid balance in citrus fruits is widely acknowledged as a critical determinant of overall flavor quality, with the pronounced accumulation of citric acid representing a defining metabolic...
An efficient hairy root transformation system for protein interaction and gene editing analysis in roses
October 2026
Roses (Rosa hybrida) are widely distributed ornamental crops with excellent economic and academic value. The Agrobacterium rhizogenes-mediated hairy root transformation system (HRTS) provides a powerful...
Intercropping tea plants with Ophiopogon japonicus alters root exudate metabolites and restructures rhizosphere microbiota to promote plant growth
October 2026
Intercropping tea plants with Ophiopogon japonicus effectively prevents soil erosion and enhances the ecological stability of mountainous tea plantations. However, the underlying ecological facilitation...
The role of PYL genes as core components of abscisic acid signaling in plant abiotic stress response
October 2026
The PYL gene family, encoding core ABA receptors, plays a pivotal role in abiotic stress adaptation and growth regulation in horticultural crops. By binding ABA via its conserved structural domain,...
TgbZIP6-TgAMY3 regulatory module drives starch degradation and oil accumulation in Torreya grandis seeds
October 2026
Carbohydrates are essential for plant growth and serve as the primary carbon source for lipid biosynthesis in oilseed crops. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying starch degradation and its regulatory...
PsMYB2/PsMYB123/PsMYB12 promote anthocyanin accumulation in tree peony petals and are regulated by miR858
Available online 5 October 2026
Tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa), renowned for its diverse floral coloration, exhibits complex pigmentation patterns that remain to be fully elucidated at the post-transcriptional level, where microRNAs...
Whole-genome resequencing in horticultural crops: transitioning from variant discovery to breeding application
Available online 3 October 2026
The developments in whole-genome resequencing (WGR) have opened up unparalleled avenues for genetic, breeding, and evolutionary studies of horticultural crops. This review systematically analyzes 499...
The role of rootstock in citrus dwarfing: A review
Available online 1 October 2026
The future of the citrus industry is contingent upon the achievement of sustainable cultivation practices in the face of numerous challenges, including the enhancement of citrus product value, the streamlining...
Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic profiling reveals the key role of UDP-glycosyltransferase 73D1 (UGT73D1) in rose under UV-B irradiation
September 2026
Ultraviolet B (UV–B) light affects the accumulation of secondary metabolites, especially pharmacologically important flavonoids, in many plants. However, whether UV-B irradiation influences the metabolite...
SPL transcription factors in plants: a potential stress regulator
September 2026
Squamosa promoter binding-like proteins (SPLs) are ubiquitous transcription factors (TFs) in higher plants and play key roles in plant response to biotic and abiotic stresses. There is abundant experimental...
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...