Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals EjWRKY33 acts as a positive regulator of resistance against Colletotrichum fructicola through salicylic acid signalling
Available online 27 November 2025
Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum fructicola, affects multiple loquat tissues and leads to serious economic losses. In particular, foliar infections compromise not only...
Epigenetics and Epigenomics Studies in Horticultural Plants
Available online 27 November 2025
Epigenetics and epigenomics have emerged as critical fields in plant biology, offering insights into the regulation of gene expression in plants in response to environmental stimuli without changes...
Triterpenoid biosynthesis and transcriptional regulation in horticultural crops
Available online 26 November 2025
Triterpenoids (or triterpenes), accumulated in horticultural crops as well as other plants, are natural active compounds that protect plants against both biotic and abiotic invasions. Moreover, with...
High-quality genome assembly of autotetraploid Verbena bonariensis sheds light on flower color development
Available online 21 November 2025
Verbena bonariensis L., known for its vibrant purple inflorescences, is widely valued in ornamental gardening and ecological landscaping. However, the absence of a high-quality reference genome has...
Unveiling clonal and intra-varietal diversity in Apulia’s representative grape varieties
Available online 21 November 2025
The Apulian wine industry, a cornerstone of Italian viticulture, benefits from the great genetic diversity of local grape varieties that are closely linked to the traditional and cultural heritage of...
Genome-wide association study reveals candidate genes for flowering and dormancy traits in peach
Available online 21 November 2025
Global warming poses a threat to temperate perennial crop species that perceive and utilize winter chilling for synchronizing their dormancy/growth periods with cyclic seasonal variations in temperature,...
The ubiquitin symphony: E3 ligases as key conductors in the orchestra of growth and stress responses in fruits and vegetables
Available online 21 November 2025
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...
SlRBP1 induces target RNA structure remodeling in tomato
Available online 19 November 2025
The secondary structure of RNA (RSS) plays a pivotal role in gene regulation. RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) dynamically alter RSS, thereby orchestrating various post-transcriptional regulatory processes,...
RroxbHLH91 positively regulates multiple genes involved in the accumulation of L-ascorbic acid
Available online 17 November 2025
Rosa roxburghii fruit is rich in nutrients, particularly L-ascorbic acid (AsA). Although the molecular mechanisms involved in AsA accumulation in R. roxburghii have been increasingly explored, its transcriptional...
Synergistic mechanism of corn steep liquor and myo-inositol co-application in alleviating salt stress in Chinese cabbage
Available online 15 November 2025
High-efficiency γ-aminobutyric acid nano-formulation for turnip mosaic virus: excellent adhesion performance and amplified plant defensive responses
Available online 14 November 2025
Genome-Wide Identification and Functional Characterization Reveal Four LRR-RLPs Mediating Valsa Canker Resistance in Apple (Malus domestica)
Available online 8 November 2025
Apple Valsa canker caused by the pathogenic fungus Valsa mali poses a significant threat to apple production, highlighting the importance of identifying disease-resistance-related genes. Plant leucine-rich...
The RhAIL5-RhSCL2 module plays a crucial role in regulating adventitious root formation in Rosa hybrida
Available online 6 November 2025
Rosa hybrida is a flower of significant economic and cultural importance worldwide. The capacity for adventitious root development in rose cuttings is a critical factor limiting the propagation of superior...
CsWRKY57L enhances freezing tolerance through flavonoid accumulation and modulates growth via SWEETs in tea plants
Available online 5 November 2025
Tea plant (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) is a cold-sensitive leaf-harvesting crop whose growth, yield, and processed tea quality are all inhibited by low temperatures. Therefore, identifying the...
PpWRKY23 modulates hydrogen peroxide contents to inhibit flesh browning in peach
Available online 4 November 2025
Browning is a significant issue in fresh-cut peach fruits, leading to nutrient loss, flavor deterioration, and reduced consumer acceptance. Despite its economic importance, the molecular mechanisms...
Impact of the combined application of β-cyclocitric acid and mycorrhizal inoculum on tomato response to water deficit
Available online 4 November 2025
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...
LpWRKY28 promotes embryonic callus formation in Lilium pumilum by activating LpABI5 transcription
Available online 31 October 2025
Somatic embryogenesis (SE) is widely used in agricultural production and genetic improvement. Lilium spp. has great ornamental and economic value, and SE provides an important basis for the conservation...
Large-scale identification and analysis of cis-RCNEs in the whole genomes of Brassicaceae
Available online 30 October 2025
Cis-regulatory conserved noncoding elements (cis-RCNEs) are non-coding genomic sequences that do not encode rRNA, tRNA, or proteins but exhibit strong evolutionary conservation. These elements are widespread...
Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveal key mechanisms of selenium and melatonin in enhancing tea plant resistance to gray blight disease
Available online 30 October 2025
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...
Interplay of Cytochrome P450 genes and flavonoid pathways in enhancing plant defense against heavy metal toxicity
Available online 28 October 2025
Toxic heavy metal and metalloid (THMM) contamination poses a major global challenge, threatening human health and sustainable agriculture. The crucial role of the Cytochrome P450 (CYP) gene family in...
Integration of multi-omics analyses reveals molecular mechanisms of L-phenylalanine-induced root to shoot cadmium translocation in Kentucky bluegrass
Available online 28 October 2025
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...
Key metabolic pathways across sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca Mill.) development and ripening
Available online 25 October 2025
Sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca Mill.), is renowned for its high nutritional value and diverse medicinal properties. Few studies have explored the interaction between dynamic gene expression patterns...
The Nutrient Expert system improves nutrient use efficiency and reduces apparent nutrient residues of tomatoes in soil of different fertility in North China
Available online 25 October 2025
Excessive fertilization results in inefficient nutrient use during tomato cultivation in North China, which has serious environmental effects. The Nutrient Expert (NE) system of tomato is a recommended...
Genome editing in horticultural crops: augmenting trait development and stress resilience
Available online 24 October 2025
Horticultural crops are important for global nutrition, health, and economic security but are increasingly challenged by climate change and environmental stresses. The advent of CRISPR/Cas9 (Clustered...
The PatERF061 transcription factor activates patchoulol synthase gene expression and positively regulates jasmonate-induced patchoulol biosynthesis in Pogostemon cablin
Available online 23 October 2025
The sesquiterpene patchoulol, the main active constituent of the Lamiaceae herbal plant Pogostemon cablin, is broadly applied in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries for its excellent pharmacological...