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...
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...
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...
Biotechnological advances in combating Fusarium wilt of banana: from pathogen biology to sustainable disease management
Available online 8 December 2025
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...
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...
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...
Genome editing in horticultural crops: augmenting trait development and stress resilience
January 2026
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...
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...
Genome-wide identification of calcium-dependent protein kinase (CDPK) family genes in pear (Pyrus bretschneideri) and functional characterization of PbrCDPK8 in black spot tolerance
Available online 29 December 2025
Calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs) are key regulators of plant stress responses. Although their function is characterized in model species, their roles in pear (Pyrus bretschneideri) remain largely...
Advances in improving tomato fruit quality by gene editing
November 2025
Tomato, a vegetable of considerable global significance, has been the subject of extensive breeding efforts primarily aimed at achieving high yields and resistance to multiple stressors. However, despite...
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....
Plant Polyploidy: Origin, Evolution, and Its Influence on Crop Domestication
November 2019
The prevalence and recurrence of polyploidization in plant species make it one of the most important evolutionary events in plants, and as a result, polyploidization is an extensively investigated research...
Intercropping Tea Plants with Ophiopogon japonicus Alters Root Exudate Metabolites and Restructures Rhizosphere Microbiota to Promote Plant Growth
Available online 9 January 2026
Intercropping tea plants with Ophiopogon japonicus effectively prevents soil erosion and enhances the ecological stability of mountainous tea plantations. However, the underlying ecological facilitation...
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...
Application of plant factory with artificial lighting in horticultural production: current progress and future trends
Available online 26 June 2025
Horticultural production, enriched in essential nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and lipids, face challenges due to rapid global population growth, resource shortages, environmental...
The role of m6A in plant development, stress response, and agricultural practices
January 2026
N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification, the most abundant internal modification in messenger RNA (mRNA) and long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), has emerged as a critical epitranscriptomic regulatory mechanism...
Establishment of a novel field in vivo Agrobacterium tumefaciens mediated transgenic system in fruit tree Chinese jujube
Available online 19 February 2026
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...
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...
Genomics, phenomics, and machine learning in transforming plant research: Advancements and challenges
March 2025
Advances in gene editing and natural genetic variability present significant opportunities to generate novel alleles and select natural sources of genetic variation for horticulture crop improvement....
CsWRKY42-CsDREB2B Regulatory Axis Enhances Chilling Tolerance in Tea Plants through Jasmonic Acid Biosynthesis and Antioxidant Defense
Available online 13 January 2026
Low-temperature (LT) stress severely constrains tea production, yet the molecular mechanisms underlying the integration of jasmonic acid (JA) signaling and antioxidant defense remain elusive. Here,...
MdMYB48, an R2R3 MYB transcription factor, regulates root growth and drought tolerance in apple
Available online 21 January 2026
Drought is a major abiotic stress that limits the growth and productivity of apple (Malus domestica), a perennial fruit crop with a high dependence on water availability. R2R3-MYB transcription factors...
Regulation of chlorophyll and carotenoid metabolism in citrus fruit
May 2025
Chlorophyll degradation and carotenoid accumulation are essential processes of fruit maturation in many horticultural plants, and play a crucial role in fruit color and quality. The pathways of chlorophyll...
Trends in plant tissue culture and genetic improvement of gerbera
May 2025
Gerbera, a popular commercial cut flower with vibrant and striking colors has gained immense popularity in the floriculture industry. They are widely cultivated in various regions, making them available...