CRISPR/Cas9-mediated dysfunction of pectate lyase MaPL11 enhances postharvest shelf-life in banana
February 2026
MdCAX5 plays a critical role in calcium homeostasis and bitter pit development in apple
February 2026
Bitter Pit (BP) is a prevalent physiological disorder in apple that significantly reduces fruit quality and market value. While numerous studies have investigated the mechanisms underlying BP occurrence,...
PavbHLH102 functions as a positive regulator of anthocyanin biosynthesis in sweet cherry fruit by targeting multiple key genes
February 2026
Anthocyanins play a crucial role in shaping the visual appeal and nutritional quality of fruits. Previous research on anthocyanin biosynthesis in sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) has primarily relied...
Changes in essential oil-content and composition of Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ in response to abscisic acid under irrigation regimes
February 2026
Drought, as the most catastrophic abiotic stress, poses a significant threat to the growth and development of plants. Among the mechanisms employed by plants to cope with drought-induced stress, abscisic...
Genomic insights of leafminer resistance in spinach through GWAS approach and genomic prediction
February 2026
The Leafminers, representing a diverse group of insects from various genera within the Agromyzidae family, pose a significant threat to spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) production. This study aimed to...
Auxin-mediated regulation of volatile organic compounds in plants
February 2026
Auxin is a phytohormone that is critical for plant growth and development. The molecular mechanisms underlying auxin biosynthesis, transport, and signaling are well understood. However, the complex...
FaMADS6 negatively regulates anthocyanin accumulation in strawberry by inhibiting FaMYB10 expression and ABA biosynthesis
February 2026
Anthocyanins are the main pigments in ripe strawberry fruits. FaMYB10 and abscisic acid (ABA) are the two major regulators of anthocyanin biosynthesis in the maturation process of strawberry fruits....
Nanotechnology in plant tissue culture: a review
February 2026
Plant tissue culture represents an advanced biotechnological technique for propagating and conserving threatened plant species efficiently. This method enables the rapid production of genetically identical...
ClaDREB14 enhances the salt tolerance of watermelon by positively regulating the expression of ClaPOD6
February 2026
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is sensitive to salt stress. For breeding applications, it is of great significance to explore the genetic mechanism underlying salt tolerance in watermelon by analyzing...
Seed priming with melatonin enhances chilling stress tolerance in tomato seedlings
February 2026
Seed vigor is critical for uniform germination and emergence, directly influencing subsequent seedling development. This is especially important under both normal and stress conditions that may arise...
Identification of DEAD-box RNA helicase genes in Prunus mume reveals the role of PmDDX39 in cold stress tolerance
February 2026
As a large family of RNA helicases, DEAD-box (DDX) RNA helicases play crucial roles in almost all cellular RNA processing activities. However, the role of the DDX gene family in cold tolerance of mei...
Ascorbate, as a versatile regulator of plant development: practical implications for enhancing crop productivity, quality, and postharvest storage
February 2026
Ascorbate (Asc), commonly known as vitamin C, is a vital molecule for plant growth, development, and stress resilience. It is also known to play a crucial role in various physiological processes, including...
Transcriptome-based analysis reveals a role for PpCDF5 in the promotion of anthocyanin accumulation at a low nighttime temperature
February 2026
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...
Strigolactone as a potential target for improving abiotic stress tolerance in horticultural crops
February 2026
Crop yield and quality are affected by abiotic stresses such as drought, low and high temperature, salinity, and heavy metals, which threaten the survival of human beings and the development of industry....
Genetic and morpho-physiological attributes of drought resistance in Capsicum accessions
February 2026
Drought stress is one of the factors limiting pepper production in water-stressed regions. It affects growth and development by inducing morphological, biochemical, and physiological changes. Breeding...
Glutathione transferase MaGST1 mediates anthocyanin accumulation and influences flower color in grape hyacinth
February 2026
Anthocyanins are biosynthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum and stored in vacuoles, and glutathione S-transferase (GST) plays a key role in anthocyanin accumulation. However, little is known about...
FcMET1 mediates low DNA methylation and promotes peel coloring in Ficus carica
February 2026
Fig (Ficus carica L.) with purple-red peel cultivars are popular among consumers and exhibit better storability. While DNA methylation influences fruit ripening and color development, its specific role...
Microclimatic, physiological, and structural changes of tomato seedlings during wind-based overgrowth inhibition in vegetable nursery
February 2026
Wind disturbance has emerged as a potential eco-friendly method for seedling cultivation. In this study, an electromechanical device was designed and built to investigate the effects of airflow on the...
Methyl salicylate-induced CitERF92 promotes the accumulation of PMFs in citrus
Available online 14 February 2026
Polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs) are a class of flavonoid compounds predominantly present in citrus and are renowned for their extensive biological activity (antiobesity, antioxidant and cardiovascular...
Identification of CYP89A6 as a positive regulator of glucosinolate biosynthesis in Brassica rapa via machine learning analysis of large-scale RNA-seq data
Available online 13 February 2026
Glucosinolates (GLS) are critical for the defense, flavor, and sulfur storage of cruciferous plants; however, the regulatory mechanisms underlying their biosynthesis and metabolism remain largely elusive....
Hydrogen sulfide maintains nitric oxide homeostasis through PpWRKY33-PpNR and PpGSNOR to enhance cold tolerance of peach fruit
Available online 13 February 2026
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) regulates nitric oxide (NO) biosynthesis in peach (Prunus persica) fruit stress response, but the underlying mechanisms are unclear. In this study, electronic tongue (E-tongue)...