Identification and functional characterization of AmbHLH002 as a conserved bHLH regulator of anthocyanin biosynthesis in Antirrhinum majus
March 2026
Basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factors regulate diverse plant processes, particularly anthocyanin biosynthesis through the MYB-bHLH-WD40 complex. Despite snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)...
CsWRKY57L enhances freezing tolerance through flavonoid accumulation and modulates growth via SWEETs in tea plants
March 2026
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...
Molecular regulatory mechanisms of anthocyanin in the coloration of plant leaves and research prospects
March 2026
Anthocyanin-rich foliage plants hold important applications in the pharmaceutical industry and the tea sector, beyond their significant ornamental value. These plants also possess biological and ecological...
Interplay of Cytochrome P450 genes and flavonoid pathways in enhancing plant defense against heavy metal toxicity
March 2026
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...
MADS-box BSISTER transcription factors up-regulate proanthocyanidin biosynthesis in grapevine
March 2026
Proanthocyanidins (PAs) are a group of oligomeric flavonoids also known as condensed tannins. PAs in human diet have antioxidant and health-promoting effects. BSISTER (BS) promotes the accumulation...
Transcriptome and metabolome analysis reveals regulatory network associated with light-independent anthocyanin biosynthesis in blueberry fruit
March 2026
Anthocyanins are vital secondary metabolites contributing to fruit pigmentation and antioxidative properties. While light is a well-known regulator of anthocyanin biosynthesis, the molecular basis of...
Genome-wide characterization of B-box gene family in eggplant and functional identification of SmBBX22 in modulating anthocyanin synthesis
March 2026
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...
The regulatory network composed of phytohormones, transcription factors and non-coding RNAs is involved in the flavonoids biosynthesis of fruits
March 2026
Flavonoids, abundant in the fruits, are pivotal to their growth, development, and storage. In addition, they have significant beneficial effects on human health. Consequently, research is increasingly...
Metabolomic-transcriptomic analysis unravels flavonoids accumulation mechanism in ‘Tainong 1’ mango pulp under enhanced UV-B radiation
March 2026
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the main economic crops in Hainan, China, prized for its distinctive flavor and high nutritional value. It is also rich in health-promoting antioxidants such as...
Analysis of R2R3-MYB repressor subfamily identifies FcMYB57 as a negative regulator of anthocyanin biosynthesis in Ficus carica L. fruit
March 2026
Dry fig is a traditional healthy snack and has important economic value in a number of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. Cultivars with no anthocyanin accumulation in the fruit peel are preferred...
A novel bHLH transcription factor LlbHLH12 negatively regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis during Lycoris longituba petal development
March 2026
Flower color is an essential trait in ornamental plant breeding. Lycoris longituba is a popular ornamental plant native to central eastern China. The decrease in anthocyanin accumulation causes L. longituba...
An integrated analysis with transcriptomics and metabolomics highlights VdMYB56 regulation anthocyanin biosynthesis in rabbiteye blueberry (Vacciniumashei)
March 2026
Blueberry (Vaccinium ashei) is highly characterized by its nutritional value, with an extremely high anthocyanin content, and rabbiteye blueberry is widely grown across China. However, molecular regulatory...
Effects of combined application of abscisic acid and methyl jasmonate on the regulation of anthocyanin and monoterpene biosynthesis in ‘Jumeigui’ grape
March 2026
Although both abscisic acid (ABA) and methyl jasmonate (MeJA) play significant roles in regulating the development and quality of grape (Vitis vinifera L.) berries, the regulatory effects and mechanisms...
Integrated transcriptome and metabolome analysis reveals light induction of anthocyanin rapid accumulation in red-fleshed peach after pre-harvest bagging
March 2026
Red-fleshed fruits are valued for their vibrant color and high anthocyanin content. Pre-harvest fruit bagging enhances fruit peel pigmentation, but its effect on flesh coloration remains poorly characterized....
Epigenetic regulation of fruit anthocyanin biosynthesis in horticultural crops
March 2026
Anthocyanins, a major water-soluble pigment in plants, endow horticultural plants with colors and nutritional value, and serve as a key factor in shaping fruit quality and commercial value. Over the...
The VvSEP3-VvCCD1b transcriptional module regulates carotenoid degradation in grape
Available online 13 March 2026
Carotenoid-derived compounds, particularly norisoprenoids, significantly contribute to fruit aroma in grape (Vitis vinifera). Carotenoid cleavage dioxygenases (CCDs) are key enzymes catalyzing carotenoid...
CFNet-YOLOv12: A novel deep learning framework for apple leaf disease detection
Available online 13 March 2026
The detection of plant leaf disease is becoming increasingly important in crop health management, early disease warning, and precision agriculture. However, conventional deep learning detection methods...
Transcriptional repression of an ABC transporter gene OfABCG13 by AP2/ERF transcription factor OfERF177 attenuates floral aroma emission in Osmanthus fragrans
Available online 13 March 2026
Emitted volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are important for attracting pollinators and enemies of herbivores as well as critical ornamental traits of horticulture crops. ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters...
Piriformospora indica colonization alleviates selenium stress in Broussonetia papyrifera: Insights from transcriptomic approaches and the key role of BpSBP1
Available online 13 March 2026
Broussonetia papyrifera is an emerging forage tree species with significant potential as a selenium-enriched feed resource. However, a high concentration of selenium (Se) can severely inhibit its growth,...
JrWRKY76 negatively regulates JrPTI4-mediated transcription of JrPR1 to affect walnut resistance against bacterial blight
Available online 12 March 2026
Walnut blight (caused by Xanthomonas arboricola pv. Juglandis) considerably threatens walnut production in China. Although PTI transcription factors play crucial roles in plant immunity, their specific...
Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas)-mediated volatile emissions and salicylic acid-jasmonic acid antagonism alter Asian citrus psyllid behavior in navel orange
Available online 12 March 2026
Citrus huanglongbing arises primarily due to Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), transmitted by Asian citrus psyllids (ACP). To investigate the defense mechanisms of citrus against ACP feeding...
LoPIF3 responds to light signals to regulate bulblet sprouting in lily
Available online 10 March 2026
Light is a crucial environmental factor regulating the sprouting of lily bulblets. Bulblets that developed under light conditions entered a germinated state, whereas those that formed in the dark remained...
The Camellia impressinervis genome provides novel insights into the flower coloration and flavor metabolism of Jinhua Tea
Available online 10 March 2026
PcLBD16 mediates cell wall remodeling involved in the transcriptional regulatory mechanism underlying adventitious root formation in Prunus cerasifera
Available online 10 March 2026
The difficulty in forming adventitious root (AR) in plums makes it challenging to achieve uniform high–quality rootstocks through asexual propagation. This not only hinders the standardized production...
Involvement of Camellia sinensis AAP3.1 in nitrogen allocation is validated in tea plants and Arabidopsis
Available online 7 March 2026
Amino acids are the primary assimilated form of nitrogen (N) in plants, and their transport and distribution between source and sink organs determine the yield and quality of tea plants (Camellia sinensis...