Advances in understanding the regulatory network of pear stone cell formation
Available online 12 December 2025
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...
Chromosome-level genome assembly of a blood-fleshed peach ‘ZhongHuaXueTao’ provides new insights into fruit flesh color and maturation
Available online 12 December 2025
Peach (Prunus persica) is an economically significant Rosaceae fruit. While the genome of the ‘Lovell’ reference has been previously released, genome-level variations remain underexplored. Here, we...
Genome-wide characterization of B-box gene family in eggplant and functional identification of SmBBX22 in modulating anthocyanin synthesis
Available online 12 December 2025
The B-box (BBX) gene family plays a vital role in plant growth, development, and stress responses. This study aimed to characterize the SmBBX gene family in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), addressing...
Biotechnological advances in combating Fusarium wilt of banana: from pathogen biology to sustainable disease management
Available online 8 December 2025
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...
Uncovering the interaction between PatJAZs and PatSWC4 to control the expression of the PatPTS gene and the biosynthesis of patchouli alcohol
Available online 7 December 2025
The biosynthesis regulation mechanism of patchouli alcohol (PA), a key medicinal component of Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth, requires further analysis. Although the structural genes of the relevant...
A century-old fight against Huanglongbing with antimicrobial peptides opening the door to citrus health
Available online 6 December 2025
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...
Specific regulatory mechanisms of UV-C radiation on apricot fruit quality
Available online 6 December 2025
Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) fruits are highly susceptible to postharvest water loss, softening, and spoilage, limiting their shelf life to 3–5 days at room temperature. Developing effective postharvest...
CaZAT5 negatively regulates cold tolerance in pepper by inhibiting lignin synthesis and antioxidant capacity
Available online 6 December 2025
Low-temperature stress affects crop yield and economic value. Various transcription factors are crucial in plants' response to cold stress. However, the role and mechanism of ZAT subfamily proteins...
Induction of Polyploidy and Physiological Evaluation of Salt Tolerance in Apple
Available online 5 December 2025
Polyploid induction technology is one of the most important means used to breed highly resistant varieties. Therefore, this study regenerated isolated leaves of ‘Qin Cui’ using 4.43 g · L-1 of MS +...
CpMYB114-like enhances CpNADP-ME2 expression to induce malate reduction and sugar accumulation during papaya ripening
Available online 5 December 2025
Sugars and organic acids form the core fundamental flavor foundation of ripe papaya fruit. Although R2R3-type v-myb myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog transcription factors (R2R3-MYB TFs) have been...
Resistance to Aphid (Macrosiphoniella sanbourni) and Antifungal Activities of Volatile Organic Compounds from Artimisia and Tanacetum Species
Available online 4 December 2025
Species from genus of Artimisia and Tanacetum, closely related to Chrysanthemum, are potential parents for improving the resistance of cultivated chrysanthemums due to their resistance to pests and...
The SNARE protein TcSYP121 from the recretohalophyte Tamarix chinensis increases salt tolerance in plants by modulating vesicle trafficking
Available online 4 December 2025
Soil salinization is a major environmental challenge that impedes plant growth, and Tamarix chinensis is a typical recretohalophyte. To elucidate the salt tolerance mechanism of halophytes and identify...
Advances in Understanding Cold-Induced Sweetening in Potato Tubers
Available online 4 December 2025
Cold-induced sweetening (CIS) in potato tubers represents a significant challenge for the potato processing industry, characterized by the accumulation of reducing sugars during cold storage that leads...
Organ-specific genetic and metabolic mechanisms underlying grapevine resistance to Botrytis cinerea
Available online 3 December 2025
Gray mold disease, caused by the necrotrophic fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea, poses a severe threat to global grapevine production. This study systematically investigated the genetic and metabolic...
Promoting effect of GA3 on primary bud necrosis and its underlying mechanism in grapevines
November 2025
This study aimed to investigate the mechanism underlying primary bud necrosis (PBN) in grapevines. PBN is a physiological disorder that significantly reduces grape yields. The four varieties, ‘Shine...
ALA up-regulated PpWRKY18 to enhance freezing tolerance of nectarine pistils
November 2025
5-Aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is a natural plant growth regulator that promotes plant freezing tolerance. The WRKY family consists of plant-specific transcription factors (TFs) associated with abiotic...
The near-complete genome of Lycium ruthenicum shed light on the genetic mechanism of the fruit color differentiation
November 2025
An efficient irrigation method for facility-cultivated grape trees at various stages of development
November 2025
Achieving global fruit demand can be realized through the application of agricultural technologies. However, it is crucial to first overcome the enormous agricultural challenges posed by the implementation...
The development of liquid-phase chip by target sequencing and their application in watermelon molecular breeding
November 2025
Genotyping by Target Sequencing (GBTS) technology, known for its flexibility, high efficiency, high throughput, and low cost, has been increasingly employed in molecular breeding. However, there is...
The NAC activator, MdNAC77L, regulates anthocyanin accumulation in red flesh apple
November 2025
Anthocyanin is widely acknowledged as a crucial component contributing to apple fruit quality. However, research on the influence of NAC transcription factors on anthocyanin accumulation in red flesh...
GWAS reveals the genetic basis and genomic regions underlying four active compounds in chrysanthemum
November 2025
Chrysanthemum is rich in active compounds such as flavonoids and phenolic acids, and its dried head flowers are commonly used for tea and medicinal purposes. However, the genetic determinism underlying...