Spatio-temporal dynamics of phytohormones in the tomato graft healing process
November 2024
Graft healing involves a series of cytological and molecular events including wound responses, callus formation and vascular bundle remodelling. Hormones are important signalling molecules regulating...
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The glutamate receptor gene GLR3.3: A bridge of calcium-mediated root development in poplar
November 2024
Poplar is one of the fastest-growing temperate trees in the world and is widely used in ornamental horticulture for shade. The root is essential for tree growth and development and its utilization potential...
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Defect in an immune regulator gene BrSRFR1 leads to premature leaf senescence in Chinese cabbage
November 2024
Leaf senescence is the final stage of leaf development, where the nutrients and energy of senescent leaves are redistributed to developing tissues or organs for plant growth, reproduction, and defense....
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Crc1,6RhaT is involved in the synthesis of hesperidin of the main bioactive substance in the Citrus reticulata ‘Chachi’ fruit
November 2024
Hesperidin is a dihydroflavonoids, accounting for more than 50% of the total flavonoids in Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (CRP) of traditional Chinese medicine. It is an effective antioxidant and free...
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CmbHLH110, a novel bHLH transcription factor, accelerates flowering in chrysanthemum
November 2024
Basic helix–loop–helix (bHLH) transcription factor gene family in plants controls various growth and development aspects; however, the actual roles of these genes in flowering plants are not well known....
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Systematic analysis and functional verification of citrus glutathione S-transferases reveals that CsGSTF1 and CsGSTU18 contribute negatively to citrus bacterial canker
November 2024
Citrus bacterial canker (CBC) is resulted from Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (Xcc) infection and poses a significant threat to citrus production. Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are critical in maintaining...
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Phytoene synthases 1 modulates tomato fruit quality through influencing the metabolic flux between carotenoid and flavonoid pathways
November 2024
The deterioration in fruit quality of commercial tomatoes is a major concern of modern tomato breeding. However, the metabolism and genetics of fruit quality are poorly understood. Here, we performed...
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Isolation of Trichoderma virens 6PS-2 and its effects on Fusarium proliferatum f. sp. Malus domestica MR5 related to apple replant disease in China
November 2024
Apple replant disease (ARD) is primarily caused by biotic factors that seriously inhibits the development of apple industry. Therefore, the use of biological control measures to inhibit the main pathogens...
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Pear genomes display significant genetic diversity and provide novel insights into the fruit quality traits differentiation
November 2024
The pear (Pyrus spp.) is well known for diverse flavors, textures, and global horticultural importance. However, the genetic diversity responsible for its extensive phenotypic variations remains largely...
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Smart horticulture as an emerging interdisciplinary field combining novel solutions: Past development, current challenges, and future perspectives
November 2024
Horticultural products such as fruits, vegetables, and tea offer a range of important nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and lipids. However, the present yield and quality do not meet...
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Additional far-red light promotes adventitious rooting of double-root-cutting grafted watermelon seedlings
November 2024
Root regeneration is an important factor influencing the healing rate of graft union and the survival of double-root-cutting grafting. To date, little information is available on how to enhance root...
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Transcriptome profiling of indole-3-butyric acid–induced adventitious root formation in softwood cuttings of walnut
November 2024
Inducing adventitious root (AR) formation in mature walnut species (Juglans L.) is challenging. However, the AR formation of mature trees can be improved by rejuvenation. In rejuvenated cuttings, exogenous...
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5-Aminolevulinic acid against strawberry Fusarium wilt: Bidirectional regulation of biocontrol agents and pathogens
November 2024
Strawberry Fusarium wilt (SFW) is a systematic soil-borne disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragaria (Fof), which infects the vascular bundles, blocking water and nutrient transport from roots...
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Genome-wide analyses of miRNAs in mycorrhizal plants in response to late blight and elucidation of the role of miR319c in tomato resistance
November 2024
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), an economically important vegetable crop cultivated worldwide, often suffers massive financial losses due to Phytophthora infestans (P. infestans) spread and breakouts....
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DcGA20ox2 and DcGA2ox1 alter endogenous gibberellin contents and adjust lignin accumulation in carrot
November 2024
Gibberellins (GAs) are a class of plant hormones that can affect plant growth and development. GA-oxidases are rate-limiting enzymes, which play a direct role in GA accumulation in plants. However,...
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Mining candidate genes for grape seed traits based on a genome-wide association study
Available online 22 November 2024
Seedlessness has always been a valuable quality characteristic of edible grape varieties. Although the production of seedless grapes has been ongoing for decades, the genetic complexity of seedless...
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Transcriptome-based analysis reveals a role for PpCDF5 in the promotion of anthocyanin accumulation at a low nighttime temperature
Available online 20 November 2024
For red pear, the anthocyanin content is a crucial factor determining the fruit skin color, which affects consumer preferences. Low overnight temperatures promote anthocyanin accumulation, but the molecular...
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Knockdown of SlEMS1 causes male sterility in tomato
Available online 19 November 2024
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Banana defense response against pathogens: breeding disease-resistant cultivars
Available online 19 November 2024
Banana (Musa spp.), being a globally significant fruit crop, faces a myriad of threats from various diseases, such as Fusarium wilt, Xanthomonas wilt, bunchy top disease, and weevils disease. This review...
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Multi-omics analysis of peach-like aroma formation in fruits of wild strawberry (Fragaria nilgerrensis)
Available online 16 November 2024
The unique fruity aroma of strawberries enhances their appeal to consumers. Fragaria nilgerrensis, a wild strawberry distributed in Southwest China and known for its distinctive peach-like aroma, represents...
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An efficient irrigation method for facility-cultivated grape trees at various stages of development
Available online 15 November 2024
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...
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A feedback loop comprising RhMYB114 and RhMYB16 regulates anthocyanin accumulation and tissue acidification in Rosa hybrida
Available online 14 November 2024
Coloration in rose (Rosa hybrida) petals is primarily determined by anthocyanin accumulation in vacuoles, and vacuolar acidification plays a central role in controlling the accumulation of this pigment....
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BcAHL24-MF1 promotes photomorphogenesis in Brassica campestris via inhibiting over-elongation of hypocotyl under light conditions
Available online 13 November 2024
Hypocotyl length is regarded to be a crucial seedling trait, influencing many subsequent plant development processes. However, little is known about this trait in Brassica campestris syn. Brasscia rapa....
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Advancing grape breeding through an in vitro embryo germination technique without cold stratification
Available online 13 November 2024
In grape breeding programs, the extensive planting of seedlings is a crucial aspect. However, grape seeds display distinct dormancy traits, necessitating a prolonged cold stratification process for...
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