SlWRKY80 and SlWRKY81 synergistically regulate the autophagy gene SlATG13b to actively resist saline-alkali stress in tomato
Available online 9 January 2026
Saline–alkali stress is a significant abiotic stressor that affects the growth of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Our previous studies reported that the homologous genes SlWRKY80 and SlWRKY81 can...
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...
Molecular Regulatory Mechanisms of Anthocyanin in the Coloration of Plant Leaves and Research Prospects
Available online 2 January 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...
An integrated analysis with transcriptomics and metabolomics highlights VdMYB56 regulation anthocyanin biosynthesis in rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei)
Available online 2 January 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...
Secondary metabolite profiling deciphers the phenolic and volatile organic compound diversity within an interspecific Malus collection
Available online 31 December 2025
Secondary metabolites play fundamental roles in apple, influencing the interaction with pollinators and frugivores for the seed dispersal, contributing to fruit quality and promoting human health through...
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...
The MdHOX32/MdARR20-MdWUS1 module regulates leaf regeneration in apple
Available online 24 December 2025
The main limitation of molecular breeding in fruit trees is the difficulty in genetic transformation. The regenerative capacity of explants is vital for the success of genetic transformation. Our previous...
An efficient Eggplant1.6K liquid SNP chip for genetic analysis and marker-assisted selection in eggplant
Available online 22 December 2025
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated dysfunction of pectate lyase MaPL11 enhances postharvest shelf-life in banana
Available online 22 December 2025
A molecular marker developed for high linarin chrysanthemum breeding
Available online 22 December 2025
Integrated multi-omics dissects receptor-mediated phytomelatonin signaling
Available online 15 December 2025
Deciphering the causal agent of Fusarium root rot on Chrysanthemum morifolium
Available online 15 December 2025
Root rot is one of the most important soil-borne fungal disease on Chrysanthemum morifolium. Fusarium root rot, an emerging disease affecting Chrysanthemum morifolium, has been observed with an incidence...
Autophagy–related gene CaATG9 shapes pepper tolerance to abiotic stresses via influencing stomatal dynamics
Available online 13 December 2025
As one of the conserved degradation and clearance systems in eukaryotes, autophagy plays a pivotal role in plant response to environmental stresses, while autophagy–related protein 9 (ATG9), a core...
Advances in understanding the regulatory network of pear stone cell formation
Available online 12 December 2025
As a specialized lignified cell type with negative effects on fruit quality, stone cell formation in pear is closely linked to lignin biosynthesis and deposition. In this study, we review the complicated...
Chromosome-level genome assembly of a blood-fleshed peach ‘ZhongHuaXueTao’ provides new insights into fruit flesh color and maturation
Available online 12 December 2025
Peach (Prunus persica) is an economically significant Rosaceae fruit. While the genome of the ‘Lovell’ reference has been previously released, genome-level variations remain underexplored. Here, we...
Genome-wide characterization of B-box gene family in eggplant and functional identification of SmBBX22 in modulating anthocyanin synthesis
Available online 12 December 2025
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...
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...
Uncovering the interaction between PatJAZs and PatSWC4 to control the expression of the PatPTS gene and the biosynthesis of patchouli alcohol
Available online 7 December 2025
The biosynthesis regulation mechanism of patchouli alcohol (PA), a key medicinal component of Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth, requires further analysis. Although the structural genes of the relevant...
A century-old fight against Huanglongbing with antimicrobial peptides opening the door to citrus health
Available online 6 December 2025
Huanglongbing (HLB) is a devastating citrus disease threatening global citrus production. The disease, associated with Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), is primarily spread by the Asian citrus...
Specific regulatory mechanisms of UV-C radiation on apricot fruit quality
Available online 6 December 2025
Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) fruits are highly susceptible to postharvest water loss, softening, and spoilage, limiting their shelf life to 3–5 days at room temperature. Developing effective postharvest...
CaZAT5 negatively regulates cold tolerance in pepper by inhibiting lignin synthesis and antioxidant capacity
Available online 6 December 2025
Low-temperature stress affects crop yield and economic value. Various transcription factors are crucial in plants' response to cold stress. However, the role and mechanism of ZAT subfamily proteins...
Induction of Polyploidy and Physiological Evaluation of Salt Tolerance in Apple
Available online 5 December 2025
Polyploid induction technology is one of the most important means used to breed highly resistant varieties. Therefore, this study regenerated isolated leaves of ‘Qin Cui’ using 4.43 g · L-1 of MS +...
CpMYB114-like enhances CpNADP-ME2 expression to induce malate reduction and sugar accumulation during papaya ripening
Available online 5 December 2025
Sugars and organic acids form the core fundamental flavor foundation of ripe papaya fruit. Although R2R3-type v-myb myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog transcription factors (R2R3-MYB TFs) have been...
Resistance to Aphid (Macrosiphoniella sanbourni) and Antifungal Activities of Volatile Organic Compounds from Artimisia and Tanacetum Species
Available online 4 December 2025
Species from genus of Artimisia and Tanacetum, closely related to Chrysanthemum, are potential parents for improving the resistance of cultivated chrysanthemums due to their resistance to pests and...
The SNARE protein TcSYP121 from the recretohalophyte Tamarix chinensis increases salt tolerance in plants by modulating vesicle trafficking
Available online 4 December 2025
Soil salinization is a major environmental challenge that impedes plant growth, and Tamarix chinensis is a typical recretohalophyte. To elucidate the salt tolerance mechanism of halophytes and identify...