Establishment of an in vivo transgenic hairy root system in strawberry for verifying the nitrate-transport activity of FaNRT1.1
Available online 18 December 2024
The study of strawberry gene function has been hindered by the low transformation efficiency and long generation time of transgenic plants. This study aimed to develop and optimize methods for generating...
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Optimal combination of substrate supply amount coupled with nutrient solution management program for cucumber planting
Available online 18 December 2024
Substrate and nutrient supply are essential for vegetable cultivation in greenhouse. The strategies for plant nutrient supply vary depending on the cultivation methods or substrate dosages employed....
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Genetic dissection of Phytophthora capsici resistance in Capsicum annuum by genome-wide association mapping and fine mapping
Available online 18 December 2024
Phytophthora capsici Leonian is a destructive pathogen that affects pepper production worldwide. Resistance breeding has been proposed as the most efficient and eco-friendly management strategy for...
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Multiomics driven identification of glycosyltransferases in flavonoid glycoside biosynthesis in safflower
Available online 17 December 2024
Safflower is an important oilseed crop that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years because of the clinically valuable flavonoid glycosides in its flower petals. However,...
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A freezing responsive UDP-glycosyltransferase improves potato freezing tolerance via modifying flavonoid metabolism
Available online 15 December 2024
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a globally important staple crop. However, cultivated potato varieties are highly sensitive to low temperatures. The molecular mechanisms underlying freezing resistance...
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Melatonin-mediated physiological and molecular responses to abiotic stress in horticultural crops
Available online 13 December 2024
Horticultural crops suffer massive production losses due to abiotic stress, which is a key limiting factor worldwide. The ability of these crops to withstand such stress has been linked to melatonin,...
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Ascorbate, as a versatile regulator of plant development: practical implications for enhancing crop productivity, quality, and postharvest storage
Available online 9 December 2024
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...
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MdUGT88F4 involved in the synthesis of isosalipurposide positively regulates the salt stress response of apple plants
Available online 7 December 2024
UGT (UDP-dependent glycosyltransferase) family members are mainly involved in the modification of secondary metabolites, as well as plant stress responses. Previously, we identified the UGT gene MdUGT88F4...
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Multi-omics analysis of Iris sanguinea with distinctive flower colors provides insights into petal coloration
Available online 7 December 2024
Iris sanguinea Donn ex Horn. is a common perennial ornamental herb in Northeast China due to its strong cold-resistance capacity. In this study, integrative analyses of metabolomics and transcriptomics...
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Multi-omics Analysis Reveals the Epitranscriptomic and Proteomic Regulation Network of Tomato in Low-temperature Stress Response
Available online 2 December 2024
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an extensively cultivated vegetable, and its growth and fruit quality can be significantly impaired by low temperatures. The widespread presence of N6-methyladenosine...
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Spatio-temporal dynamics of phytohormones in the tomato graft healing process
November 2024
Graft healing involves a series of cytological and molecular events including wound responses, callus formation and vascular bundle remodelling. Hormones are important signalling molecules regulating...
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The glutamate receptor gene GLR3.3: A bridge of calcium-mediated root development in poplar
November 2024
Poplar is one of the fastest-growing temperate trees in the world and is widely used in ornamental horticulture for shade. The root is essential for tree growth and development and its utilization potential...
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Defect in an immune regulator gene BrSRFR1 leads to premature leaf senescence in Chinese cabbage
November 2024
Leaf senescence is the final stage of leaf development, where the nutrients and energy of senescent leaves are redistributed to developing tissues or organs for plant growth, reproduction, and defense....
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Crc1,6RhaT is involved in the synthesis of hesperidin of the main bioactive substance in the Citrus reticulata ‘Chachi’ fruit
November 2024
Hesperidin is a dihydroflavonoids, accounting for more than 50% of the total flavonoids in Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (CRP) of traditional Chinese medicine. It is an effective antioxidant and free...
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CmbHLH110, a novel bHLH transcription factor, accelerates flowering in chrysanthemum
November 2024
Basic helix–loop–helix (bHLH) transcription factor gene family in plants controls various growth and development aspects; however, the actual roles of these genes in flowering plants are not well known....
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Systematic analysis and functional verification of citrus glutathione S-transferases reveals that CsGSTF1 and CsGSTU18 contribute negatively to citrus bacterial canker
November 2024
Citrus bacterial canker (CBC) is resulted from Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (Xcc) infection and poses a significant threat to citrus production. Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are critical in maintaining...
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Phytoene synthases 1 modulates tomato fruit quality through influencing the metabolic flux between carotenoid and flavonoid pathways
November 2024
The deterioration in fruit quality of commercial tomatoes is a major concern of modern tomato breeding. However, the metabolism and genetics of fruit quality are poorly understood. Here, we performed...
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Isolation of Trichoderma virens 6PS-2 and its effects on Fusarium proliferatum f. sp. Malus domestica MR5 related to apple replant disease in China
November 2024
Apple replant disease (ARD) is primarily caused by biotic factors that seriously inhibits the development of apple industry. Therefore, the use of biological control measures to inhibit the main pathogens...
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Pear genomes display significant genetic diversity and provide novel insights into the fruit quality traits differentiation
November 2024
The pear (Pyrus spp.) is well known for diverse flavors, textures, and global horticultural importance. However, the genetic diversity responsible for its extensive phenotypic variations remains largely...
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Smart horticulture as an emerging interdisciplinary field combining novel solutions: Past development, current challenges, and future perspectives
November 2024
Horticultural products such as fruits, vegetables, and tea offer a range of important nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and lipids. However, the present yield and quality do not meet...
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Additional far-red light promotes adventitious rooting of double-root-cutting grafted watermelon seedlings
November 2024
Root regeneration is an important factor influencing the healing rate of graft union and the survival of double-root-cutting grafting. To date, little information is available on how to enhance root...
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Transcriptome profiling of indole-3-butyric acid–induced adventitious root formation in softwood cuttings of walnut
November 2024
Inducing adventitious root (AR) formation in mature walnut species (Juglans L.) is challenging. However, the AR formation of mature trees can be improved by rejuvenation. In rejuvenated cuttings, exogenous...
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5-Aminolevulinic acid against strawberry Fusarium wilt: Bidirectional regulation of biocontrol agents and pathogens
November 2024
Strawberry Fusarium wilt (SFW) is a systematic soil-borne disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragaria (Fof), which infects the vascular bundles, blocking water and nutrient transport from roots...
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Genome-wide analyses of miRNAs in mycorrhizal plants in response to late blight and elucidation of the role of miR319c in tomato resistance
November 2024
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), an economically important vegetable crop cultivated worldwide, often suffers massive financial losses due to Phytophthora infestans (P. infestans) spread and breakouts....
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