Genetic modification techniques in plant breeding: A comparative review of CRISPR/Cas and GM technologies
Available online 3 October 2024
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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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....
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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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Research progress on the physiological, biochemical and molecular regulatory mechanisms of fruit tree responses to high-temperature stress
January 2025
Fruit trees face various adverse environmental factors, such as extreme hydrothermal changes, soil salinization and low precipitation, leading to different types of stress. High temperature is one of...
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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...
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Efficient regeneration and genetic transformation of fig (Ficus carica) from stem thin cell layer explants
Available online 14 February 2025
In this study, a rapid, efficient, and stable Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation system was successfully developed using stem slices of fig cultivar ‘117D’ as explants. In the Murashige and...
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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...
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Banana Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense) Control and Resistance, in the Context of Developing Wilt-resistant Bananas Within Sustainable Production Systems
September 2018
Banana (Musa spp.) is seriously threatened by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), also known as Panama disease. Attempts to control Fusarium wilt with fungicides damage soil...
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The coordinated interaction or regulation between floral pigments and volatile organic compounds
March 2025
Floral color and scent are crucial for plant–environment interactions, especially in reproduction by attracting pollinators for fertilization. They also have wide applications in cosmetic, pharmaceutical,...
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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...
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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,...
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PbrMYB4, a R2R3-MYB protein, regulates pear stone cell lignification through activation of lignin biosynthesis genes
January 2025
Pear (Pyrus bretschneideri) fruit stone cells are primarily composed of lignin and have strongly lignified cell walls. The presence of stone cells has a negative influence on fruit texture and taste,...
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Biocontrol efficiency and the functional mechanisms of Bacillus velezensis RT-30 against kiwifruit soft rot
Available online 19 February 2025
Soft rot is a severe postharvest disease affecting kiwifruit production. The management of this disease primarily relies on the use of chemical fungicides. However, biological control using antagonistic...
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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...
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Breeding melon (Cucumis melo) with resistance to powdery mildew and downy mildew
September 2022
Melon (Cucumis melo L.) production is often restricted by a plethora of pests and diseases, including powdery mildew and downy mildew caused respectively by the fungal species Podosphaera xanthii/Golovinomyces...
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Genome-wide Analysis of the SPL Gene Family in Lettuce and Its Role in miR156/SPL Module-Mediated Plant Development and Regeneration
Available online 19 February 2025
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a globally important leafy vegetable. Understanding the genetic factors underlying its growth and regeneration is critical for advancing agricultural productivity and biotechnological...
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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...
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Isolation, identification and pathogenicity of two root rot pathogens Fusarium solani in Citrus
Available online 19 February 2025
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...
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The molecular mechanism of efficient transmission of plant viruses in variable virus–vector–plant interactions
November 2021
Plant viruses are mainly transmitted by insect vectors in the non-persistent, semi-persistent, or persistent modes. In the non-persistent mode, plant viruses are retained in the stylets of their insect...
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