Genomic insights into oxalate content in spinach: A genome-wide association study and genomic prediction approach
May 2025
Oxalate content in spinach is a key trait of interest due to its relevance to human health. Understanding the genetic basis of it can facilitate the development of spinach varieties with reduced oxalate...
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The VvHY5-VvMYB24-VvMYBA1 transcription factor cascade regulates the biosynthesis of anthocyanin in grape
May 2025
Anthocyanins are important pigments and nutrients in fruits. Red grape is popular because of the high anthocyanin content. Previous studies have identified VvMYBA1 and its homologs as key regulators...
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Genomic approaches for almond traceability from nursery and along the food chain
May 2025
Almond is widely cultivated in the world thanks to the quality and healthy features of the kernel. Almond kernel is consumed fresh or employed in the food industry. Hundreds of almond cultivars were...
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PpHSP20-26, a small heat shock protein, confers enhanced autotoxicity stress tolerance in peach
May 2025
Autotoxicity stress is the principal factor in peach replant problem. Benzoic acid (BA) is known as a critical autotoxin in replant problem, and causes an obvious inhibitory effect on peach growth....
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Multi-omics analysis of Iris sanguinea with distinctive flower colors provides insights into petal coloration
May 2025
Iris sanguinea Donn ex Horn. is a common perennial ornamental herb in Northeast China due to its strong cold-resistance capacity. In this study, integrative analyses of metabolomics and transcriptomics...
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Unlocking the role of ClDYAD in initiating meiosis: A functional analysis in watermelon
May 2025
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), one of the top five fruit crops based on the gross tonnage and cultivated area globally, holds major economic importance in agriculture and contributes substantially...
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Integrated physiological, transcriptome-wide m6A methylation and proteome analysis reveals molecular mechanisms of tomato root response to cadmium stress
May 2025
Soil cadmium pollution has increasingly become a serious problem for crop production, which drastically attenuates plant growth and food safety. Although N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation is crucial...
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Genome assembly of the plant pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae reveals novel secreted proteins contributing to the infection of Brassica rapa
May 2025
The soil-resident pathogen, Plasmodiophora brassicae, infects cruciferous crops, causing obligate parasitic clubroot disease and posing a significant threat to the Brassica vegetable industry in China....
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Genome-wide association study identifies candidate genes for bacterial soft rot resistance in cucumber seedlings
May 2025
Bacterial soft rot (BSR) caused by Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. brasiliense (Pcb) is a serious bacterial disease which negatively impact yield and quality in cucumber. However, the genetic mechanism...
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Systematic identification and validation of the reference genes from 447 transcriptome datasets of moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis)
May 2025
Bamboo was one of the first plants to be cultivated in China and is widely used in industry and daily life. The study of gene function has become an important part of bamboo breeding, whereas quantitative...
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Root-sourced H2O2 is essential for maintaining jasmonic acid and Na+/K+ homeostasis to delay leaf senescence during salt stress in Paspalum vaginatum
May 2025
Improving salt tolerance and mitigating senescence in the presence of high salinity are crucial for sustaining agricultural productivity. Previous research has demonstrated that hydrogen peroxide (H2O2),...
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The KNAT3a1-WND2A/3A module positively regulates fiber secondary cell wall biosynthesis in Populus tomentosa
May 2025
The secondary cell wall (SCW) is essential for plant growth and development in vascular plants, and its biosynthesis is mainly controlled by a complex hierarchical regulatory network involving multiple...
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VvSVP1 negatively regulates gibberellin accumulation before the dormant bud break of grapevine triggered by hydrogen cyanamide
May 2025
In grapevine, previous studies have suggested that, gibberellin (GA) inhibits bud break before dormancy release while enhanced after dormancy release; the capacity of GA accumulation shows a trend of...
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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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OGRP: A comprehensive bioinformatics platform for the efficient empowerment of Oleaceae genomics research
May 2025
As a high-value eudicot family, many famous horticultural crop genomes have been deciphered in Oleaceae. However, there are currently no bioinformatics platforms focused on empowering genome research...
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Unlocking the secrets of Vitis vinifera intraspecific hybrids cold hardiness: A comprehensive study of genetic factors and trait correlations
May 2025
Challenges arise in global viticulture due to low temperatures. To ensure the sustainable and high-quality development of the wine industry, it is essential to breed wine grape varieties that are not...
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Exogenous melatonin delays yellowing in harvested broccoli by maintaining chloroplast integrity
May 2025
Yellowing of broccoli is a crucial limiting factor for its commercial value and consumer acceptance during postharvest. In this study, the impacts of exogenous melatonin (MEL) on chlorophyll content...
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Fine-mapping and candidate gene analysis of tuber eye depth in potato
May 2025
Eye depth is an important agronomic trait affecting tubers' appearance, quality, and processing suitability. Hence, cultivating varieties with uniform shapes and shallow eye depth are important goals...
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Preharvest applications of monopotassium phosphate to improve fruit quality and volatilome composition in cold-stored cherry tomato
May 2025
The experiment addressed the effects of preharvest KH2PO4 foliar spraying (20 mmol · L−1) on fruit quality and composition (including volatile organic compounds, VOCs) of cherry tomatoes (‘Caravaggio’,...
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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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Ripening-related transcription factors during tomato fruit ripening: Crosstalk with ethylene
May 2025
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) has become a model for the study of fleshy fruits. Comprehending the regulatory mechanisms of fleshy fruit ripening is important. Transcription factors (TFs), hormones,...
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Genome-wide identification of ARID-HMG related genes in citrus and functional analysis of FhARID1 in apomixis and axillary bud development
May 2025
Polyembryony has posed a significant impediment to the advancement of citrus hybrid breeding. FhRWP is widely regarded as a pivotal factor governing asexual reproduction in citrus, and prior research...
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Difference in sucrose concentration between scion and rootstock influences the incompatibility of cucumber/pumpkin grafted plants
May 2025
Grafting is widely used in cucumbers to enhance their tolerance to environmental stress. Compatibility is a key factor for successful grafting, however, the physiological mechanisms that affect grafting...
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QTL mapping of fruit quality traits in tetraploid kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta)
May 2025
Fruit quality traits play an important role in consumption of kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta). The genetic basis of fruit quality traits in this woody, perennial and dioecious fruit crop remains largely...
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