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)...
TgbZIP6-TgAMY3 regulatory module drives starch degradation and oil accumulation in Torreya grandis seeds
Available online 12 February 2026
Carbohydrates are essential for plant growth and serve as the primary carbon source for lipid biosynthesis in oilseed crops. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying starch degradation and its regulatory...
Integrated metabolomics and transcriptomics reveal that sugar transporter CiSWEET10a is indispensable for nut sizing and kernel filling in Carya illinoinensis
Available online 12 February 2026
Pecan [Carya illinoinensis (Wagenh.) K. Koch] kernels are composed of the embryo and cotyledons. Rapid nut sizing and kernel filling are key periods during which kernels acquire large quantities of...
PsFUL acts as a bridge to regulate flowering in tree peony in autumn
Available online 10 February 2026
Flowering is a major developmental process for angiosperms, and it mediates the transition from the vegetative to reproductive state. It is of great importance for ornamental plants since it determines...
Identification and functional characterization of AmbHLH002 as a conserved bHLH regulator of anthocyanin biosynthesis in Antirrhinum majus
Available online 5 February 2026
Basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factors regulate diverse plant processes, particularly anthocyanin biosynthesis through the MYB-bHLH-WD40 complex. Despite snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)...
Sweet genomes provide colorful life: A review on molecularly tagged genes and biological regulation of breeding characters in watermelon and melon
Available online 4 February 2026
Watermelon and melon are important members of the Cucurbitaceae family, offering high economic benefit and nutritional value. With the release and ongoing refinement of the watermelon and melon genomes,...
Integrated multi-omics analysis uncovers the mechanism of girdling-induced adventitious root formation in tree peony
Available online 3 February 2026
Tree peony (Paeonia sect. Moutan) is an important ornamental species with notable economic and ecological value. However, its large-scale cultivation is constrained by difficulties in propagation. Girdling...
Mitochondrial Genome Variation Sheds Light on the structural plasticity and nuclear mitochondrial segments dynamics in Malus Species
Available online 3 February 2026
csn-miR171b-3p_2 targets CsSCL6-4 to participate in the defense against drought stress in tea plant
January 2026
Drought stress is a serious natural challenge for tea plants that significantly affects tea yield and quality. miR171s play critical roles in plant stress responses, however, their role in drought stress...
Unveiling the role of VcCOMT38 as a specific O-methyltransferase for enhancing lignin biosynthesis: insights from blueberry and cross-species analysis
January 2026
Lignin is a significant secondary metabolite produced through the phenylpropanoid pathway. As a vital component of the plant cell wall, lignin affects various fruit characteristics, including size,...
Gap-free, haplotype-resolved genome assembly reveals allele-specific expression and fruit color regulation in coconut
January 2026
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...
Investigating the role of MpAL1 in drought stress responses in Malus prunifolia: insights into AL gene family functionality
January 2026
Drought stress significantly impedes apple growth, development, and yield, leading to substantial economic losses within the global apple industry. Malus prunifolia (Mp), a commonly utilized apple rootstock,...
Ficus carica ERF12 improves fruit firmness at ripening
January 2026
Fig fruit firmness decreases rapidly during ripening and after harvest, resulting in poor storability and transportation loss, which severely restricts development of the fresh fig industry. APETALA2/ethylene-responsive...
Isolation, identification and pathogenicity of two root rot pathogens Fusarium solani in citrus
January 2026
Root rot is a prevalent soil-borne fungal disease in citrus. Citron C-05 (Citrus medica) stands out as a germplasm within Citrus spp. due to its complete resistance to citrus canker and favorable characteristics...
Banana defense response against pathogens: breeding disease-resistant cultivars
January 2026
Banana (Musa spp.), being a globally significant fruit crop, faces a myriad of threats from various diseases, such as Fusarium wilt, Xanthomonas wilt, bunchy top disease, and weevils disease. This review...
The counteracting role of nitrate during ammonium toxicity in plants
January 2026
Ammonium toxicity in plants remains poorly understood despite extensive research. While nitrate is known to benefit plant growth, the synergistic effects of nitrate in mitigating ammonium toxicity,...
Multi-omics analysis of peach-like aroma formation in fruits of wild strawberry (Fragaria nilgerrensis)
January 2026
The unique fruity aroma of strawberries enhances their appeal to consumers. Fragaria nilgerrensis, a wild strawberry distributed in Southwest China and known for its distinctive peach-like aroma, represents...
UV-B and mechanical wounding synergistically induce α-farnesene biosynthesis via CsHY5-CsMYC2 cooperation during oolong tea processing
January 2026
UV-B application enhances the aroma quality of oolong tea; however, the underlying regulatory mechanism remains unclear. This study investigates the regulatory role of UV-B in the biosynthesis of α-farnesene,...
Optimal combination of substrate supply amount coupled with nutrient solution management program for cucumber planting
January 2026
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....
Multiomics driven identification of glycosyltransferases in flavonoid glycoside biosynthesis in safflower
January 2026
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,...
SlSWEET5a and SlSWEET5b redundantly regulate early fruit development by mediating sugar transport in tomato
January 2026
Integrative effects of nutrients and hormonal regulation on quality and postharvest physiology of strawberry
Available online 31 January 2026
Strawberries are nutrient-sensitive plants, and controlling nutrient levels is crucial for their growth and development. This review synthesizes current evidence on the roles of essential nutrients:...