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...
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,...
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...
Nanotechnology in Plant Tissue Culture: A Review
Available online 26 May 2025
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...
Fusarium wilt of banana: Current update and sustainable disease control using classical and essential oils approaches
February 2023
Fusarium species were reported to produce biofilms. Biofilms are superficial societies of microbes bounded and endangered by being situated or taking place outside a cell or cells. The most destructive...
MdWRKY71 as a positive regulator involved in 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced salt tolerance in apple
July 2025
5-Aminolevulinic acid (ALA), is a novel plant growth regulator that can enhance plant tolerance against salt stress. However, the molecular mechanism of ALA is not well studied. In this study, ALA improved...
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...
Melatonin-mediated physiological and molecular responses to abiotic stress in horticultural crops
July 2025
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,...
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...
Current progress in application of 1-Methylcyclopropene to improve postharvest quality of cut flowers
November 2022
Floral senescence or petal abscission that determine cut flower quality and longevity are primarily caused by the regulation of endogenous ethylene and perception of endogenous and exogenous ethylene...
A simple and efficient transient expression system for protoplasts in Capsicum annuum and Nicotiana benthamiana
Available online 20 August 2025
Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is one of the most important horticultural crops worldwide, which makes the development of an effective protoplast system for transient gene expression highly significant. Typically,...
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....
Enhancing somatic embryogenesis and genetic transformation through overexpression of MdWOX4 in apple
Available online 31 July 2025
Somatic embryos have high genetic stability and bipolar characteristics and are excellent receptors for the genetic transformation of woody plants represented by apple. Here, efficient and stable somatic...
Advances in improving tomato fruit quality by gene editing
Available online 16 October 2024
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...
An efficient hairy root transformation system for protein interaction and gene editing analysis in roses
Available online 12 August 2025
Roses (Rosa hybrida) are widely distributed ornamental crops with excellent economic and academic value. The Agrobacterium rhizogenes-mediated hairy root transformation system (HRTS) provides a powerful...
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...
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...
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...
Citrus Fruit-Cracking: Causes and Occurrence
November 2017
Citrus fruit creasing or cracking is a complex pre-harvest physiological disorder that causes significant economic losses. Recent studies have indicated that citrus fruit creasing or cracking is caused...
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...
The genetic basis and improvement of photosynthesis in tomato
January 2025
Photosynthesis is one the most important chemical reaction in plants, and it is the ultimate energy source of any living organisms. The light and dark reactions are two essential phases of photosynthesis....
Impact of mechanical stimulation on the life cycle of horticultural plant
June 2023
Mechanical stimulation technology is critical in agricultural crop production because it is constantly regarded as a developing green technology to regulate plants to meet people's need for green and...
A review for the breeding of orchids: Current achievements and prospects
September 2021
Orchids are horticultural plants with significant ornamental and economic value. Increasing market circulation and rising trade in orchids is forcing breeders to develop varieties with unique characteristics,...
Metabolomic-Transcriptomic analysis unravels flavonoids accumulation mechanism in ‘Tainong 1’ mango pulp under enhanced UV-B radiation
Available online 10 July 2025
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the main economic crops in Hainan, China, prized for its distinctive flavor and high nutritional value. It is also rich in health-promoting antioxidants such as...
Protein post-translational modification in plants: Regulation and beyond
Available online 17 April 2025
Post-translational modification (PTM) of proteins is a crucial regulatory mechanism in plant cells, enabling rapid and purposeful regulation of their functions. Modified proteins play various roles...