Effects of light emitting diode lights on plant growth, development and traits a meta-analysis
November 2021
The various monochromatic Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights are widely used in growth facility for cultivating various plants, particularly horticultural crops because of their higher luminous efficiency,...
Genetic modification techniques in plant breeding: A comparative review of CRISPR/Cas and GM technologies
September 2025
Biotechnology has revolutionized agriculture through innovations such as genetically modified (GM) technology and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing. In this review, a comparative analysis of these methods...
An emerging role of biostimulants in mitigating abiotic stress in plants: mechanisms, applications, and prospects for sustainable agriculture
October 2026
Abiotic stresses, intensified by climate change, account for up to 70% of global crop yield losses, posing a critical threat to food security and sustainable agriculture. Conventional reliance on synthetic...
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...
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...
Molecular breakthroughs in modern plant breeding techniques
January 2025
Advancements in molecular approaches have been utilized to breed crops with a wide range of economically valuable traits to develop superior cultivars. This review provides a concise overview of modern...
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...
Agrobacterium rhizogenes-mediated transformation system enables gene delivery in Rubus without tissue culture
Available online 16 September 2026
The fruits of Rubus species are rich in bioactive compounds with nutritional and medicinal benefits. However, many wild Rubus germplasms remain underutilized due to inefficient genetic transformation...
Harvest and Postharvest Factors Affecting Bruise Damage of Fresh Fruits
January 2020
Fresh fruits are susceptible to bruising, a common type of mechanical damage during harvest and at all stages of postharvest handling. In quest of developing and adoption of strategies to reduce bruise...
Enhancing the coordination between transpiration and photosynthetic systems is key to improving water use efficiency and yield in tomato under different light conditions
Available online 14 August 2026
Plant transpiration and photosynthesis are primarily driven by light, and regulating light to improve crop water use efficiency (WUE) and yield has become a research focus in protected horticulture....
Mechanisms of cut flower senescence and eco-friendly preservation technologies
Available online 18 August 2026
The postharvest longevity and commercial quality of cut flowers are greatly affected by senescence, a process characterized by a series of physiological changes, including water loss, petal wilting,...
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,...
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...
AcbHLH137 and AcMYB12 coordinately regulate kiwifruit flesh pigmentation by fine-tuning the biosynthesis of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins
Available online 14 August 2026
Anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins are flavonoid compounds that exhibit antioxidant activity and play essential roles in fruit pigmentation. However, the synergistic regulatory mechanisms underlying...
Fusarium wilt of banana: Current update and sustainable disease control using classical and essential oils approaches
February 2023
Fusarium species were reported to produce biofilms. Biofilms are superficial societies of microbes bounded and endangered by being situated or taking place outside a cell or cells. The most destructive...
Enhancing somatic embryogenesis and genetic transformation through overexpression of MdWOX4 in apple
Available online 31 July 2025
Somatic embryos have high genetic stability and bipolar characteristics and are excellent receptors for the genetic transformation of woody plants represented by apple. Here, efficient and stable somatic...
Engineering drought resilience in plants: integrating multi-omics, machine learning, and single-cell technologies for future food security
October 2026
Global crop productivity is increasingly threatened by climate change, with drought stress (DS) a severe and escalating challenge to food security. Therefore, developing resilient crops is crucial for...
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...
Dedifferentiation and redifferentiation: the developing cell fate transition of plants
November 2025
Plant cells retain the ability for cellular reprogramming, including totipotency and pluripotency, enabling them to revert their cell fate from differentiated to dedifferentiated one and subsequently...
Adapting breeding goals to greenhouse technological contexts for sustainable vegetable production
September 2026
Protected cultivation performs a central undertaking in safeguarding year-round vegetable production, providing controlled environments which shelter crops against climatic extremes. Nevertheless, greenhouse...
PcLBD16 mediates cell wall remodeling involved in the transcriptional regulatory mechanism underlying adventitious root formation in Prunus cerasifera
September 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...
An overview: Functional-structural plant model in simulating the growth and development of greenhouse horticultural crops
Available online 13 May 2026
Greenhouse cultivation creates optimal conditions for horticultural crop production by precisely managing the environment and protecting plants from biotic or abiotic stresses. The relatively isolated...
Bridging plant hormesis and agricultural sustainability: stress adaptation pathways, microbiome interactions, and technological innovations
September 2026
Understanding plant responses to environmental changes is crucial for risk assessment and sustainable agriculture. Hormesis is a biphasic dose–response phenomenon in which low-dose stress promotes plant...
Preservation technologies for fresh cut flowers during different postharvest stages
Available online 23 September 2026
Fresh cut flowers are widely used in interior decoration, ceremonial floral arrangements, social gifts and many other scenarios, boasting extremely high ornamental and commercial value. After being...
Temperature stress in tea plants (Camellia sinensis): Disease occurrence and integrated management strategies
Available online 27 July 2026
Tea (Camellia sinensis), a highly valued perennial crop, faces severe threats from fungal pathogens that negatively affect both yield and quality. Climate change, manifesting as extreme weather and...