Diverse functions of C2H2 zinc-finger transcription factors in growth regulation and stress adaptation in woody and perennial horticultural plants
August 2026
C2H2 zinc finger proteins (C2H2-ZFPs), one of the largest transcription factor families in plants, exhibit unique functional diversity in woody and horticultural species due to their modular architecture...
AcPI and AcAP3 coordinately regulate sepal-petal formation in pineapple
August 2026
Sepals and petals form the peels of pineapple fruits, which influence the size of cavities below the surface of the fruits (so-called “fruit eye”) and subsequently the fruit quality and edible rate....
CmaGA2ox2 is associated with dwarf plant architecture controlled by the single dominant CmaDw-1 locus in winter squash
August 2026
Dwarf or semi-dwarf plant architecture characterized by reduced vine or internode length is a desirable trait for winter squash (Cucurbita maxima) production, but the regulatory mechanisms and specific...
CoWRKY53 positively modulates low phosphate tolerance through facilitation of CoPHO1;H3 in Camellia oleifera
August 2026
The responses of plants to abiotic stress have been widely investigated using WRKY transcription factors. Low environmental phosphate (Pi) levels typically result in reductions in both plant yield and...
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,...
Integration of multi-omics analyses reveals molecular mechanisms of L-phenylalanine-induced root to shoot cadmium translocation in Kentucky bluegrass
August 2026
Exogenous l-phenylalanine application enhances cadmium (Cd) uptake and translocation in Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.), offering a potential strategy for the phytoremediation of Cd-contaminated...
The CsWRKY21-CsDREB17 module regulates bud dormancy and bud break of tea plants
August 2026
The timing of spring bud break is a key economic trait in tea (Camellia sinensis) production, as early-harvested tea leaves possess substantially higher commercial value. While CsDREB17 has been implicated...
Exploring favorable QTNs and candidate genes for chrysanthemum resistance against black spot disease
August 2026
Black spot disease (BSD), induced by Alternaria alternata, constitutes a significant menace to chrysanthemum. Identifying resistant germplasm resources underscores its critical importance in chrysanthemum...
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...
CsMYB75–CsTT8–CsTTG1 protein complex activates CsANS3 for anthocyanin biosynthesis in purple-leaf tea plants
August 2026
The regulation and impact of mRNA m6A methylation during the expansion and ripening of tomato fruits under various abiotic stresses
August 2026
N6-methyladenosine (m6A), the most prevalent modification observed in eukaryotic messenger RNAs (mRNAs), plays a crucial role in plant development and abiotic stress responses. However, its role in...
Repetitive sequence landscapes provide insights into the proliferation and reduction of pericentromeric/centromeric repeats in the genus Glycyrrhiza
August 2026
Repetitive DNA sequences are a major component of plant genomes and play crucial roles in regulating gene expression, maintaining genome stability, driving genome evolution and facilitating chromosome...
Melatonin modified root architecture system and accelerated mineral nutrient concentration of different pepper species under vanadium toxicity
August 2026
Heavy metal contamination has adversely affected crop productivity around the world. Vanadium (V) toxicity is a significant environmental factor that lowers agricultural productivity by inhibiting plant...
ZeEIL1–ZeERF113–ZeMC2 cascade enhances colored calla lily resistance to soft rot through the ethylene signaling pathway
August 2026
Soft rot caused by Pectobacterium carotovorum poses a major threat to the cultivation of colored calla lily (Zantedeschia elliottiana). This study identified ZeERF113 through transcriptome analysis...
Potato StCERK1 is a key regulator of plant immunity against multiple pathogens
August 2026
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), the world's third-largest crop, faces significant yield losses due to susceptibility to diverse plant pathogens, impacting global food security. Receptor-like kinases...
CpMYB114-like enhances CpNADP-ME2 expression to induce malate reduction and sugar accumulation during papaya ripening
August 2026
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...
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...
Systematic identification of GST gene family reveals that MYB10.5b–GST21/51 module contributes to leaf coloration in Prunus mume ‘Meiren’
Available online 4 August 2026
Purple–hued foliage is a highly valued ornamental trait in the commercial cultivation of the woody ornamental Prunus mume ‘Meiren’. Glutathione S–transferase (GST) genes are known mediators of anthocyanin...
CaNAC18 directly activates the CaCCS promoter to regulate metabolic flux between carotenoid and volatile pathways in Capsicum annuum
Available online 4 August 2026
The enhancement of fruit quality in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is a core objective in modern breeding programs. However, the metabolic pathways and genetic mechanisms underlying two critical classes...
Transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic analyses reveal PbWRKY43 regulates the formation of stone cell in ‘Cuiguan’ pear
Available online 4 August 2026
Stone cells can negatively affect the quality of pear fruit, particularly in the core area. Their formation primarily results from cell wall lignification. However, the genes, proteins, and metabolites...
Identification of tolerance to Huanglongbing and canker diseases in polyploid ponkan (Citrus reticulata)
Available online 4 August 2026
Ponkan (Citrus reticulata Blanco), renowned for its sensory quality and ease of peeling, is a widely cultivated mandarin in China. However, like most commercial citrus cultivars, it is susceptible to...
Auxin promotes cucumber resistance to high ambient temperature by enhancing photosystem and activating DNA repair pathways
July 2026
Global warming poses a huge challenge for plants to withstand increasing ambient temperatures. Cucumber is a kind of worldwide vegetable crop which is very sensitive to high temperature (HT). The mechanism...
BjuBBX6-1 interacts with BjuNF-YB2/3 to regulate flowering time and drought tolerance in Brassica juncea
July 2026
An inappropriate flowering time and drought stress resistance in Brassica juncea (mustard) will decrease its yield and quality. B-box (BBX) transcription factors play an important role in the regulation...