The CsWRKY21-CsDREB17 Module regulates bud dormancy and bud break of tea plants
Available online 29 January 2026
The timing of spring bud break is a key economic trait in tea (Camellia sinensis) production, as early-harvested tea leaves possess substantially higher commercial value. While CsDREB17 has been implicated...
Functional characterization of PlNAC72 reveals its role in hormonal regulation of petal senescence in Paeonia lactiflora
Available online 27 January 2026
Petal senescence is a complex process regulated by intricate hormonal signaling and transcriptional networks. Although NAC transcription factors are well-known regulators of plant senescence, their...
Construction of an interspecific genetic map and multiyear phenotype QTL mapping of the pentaploid Chrysanthemum
Available online 22 January 2026
Chrysanthemum morifolium is highly regarded as one of the most esteemed traditional floral specimens globally and is valued for both its aesthetic beauty and cultural significance. The ground-cover...
Interaction between PbTPL and PbARF18 promotes the transcriptional repression of PbAP1 to delay flowering in pear
Available online 21 January 2026
Floral initiation determines yield potential and fruit quality in perennial trees. Despite the recognized roles of auxin in plant development, the molecular mechanisms of auxin-mediated regulation of...
Dioxygenase RhDAO1 regulates floral organ identity by controlling auxin homeostasis in miniature rose (Rosa hybrida)
Available online 21 January 2026
Miniature rose (Rosa hybrida) is one of the most extensively cultivated ornamental plants worldwide, and the double-flower traits strongly enhance its aesthetic value. However, the regulatory mechanisms...
A single TCP transcription factor modulates leaf size in Citrus
Available online 21 January 2026
Leaf morphology is a key adaptive and agronomic trait that influences the efficiency of photosynthesis. However, the mechanisms controlling leaf size and shape in Citrus remain unclear. In this study,...
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...
Genetic and Functional Analysis of S-alleles in Chinese Pear and the self-compatible mutant ‘Zaoguan’
Available online 21 January 2026
Self-incompatibility is a widespread and effective genetic mechanism in flowering plants that promotes outcrossing and prevents inbreeding. Chinese pear (Pyrus species) exhibits typical gametophytic...
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,...
Integrated transcriptome and metabolome analysis reveals light induction of anthocyanin rapid accumulation in red-fleshed peach after pre-harvest bagging
Available online 10 January 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....
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...