HD-ZIP transcription factors: pivotal regulators of plant reproductive development
April 2026
The HD-ZIP gene family, a group of plant-specific transcription factors, plays pivotal regulatory roles in various aspects of plant growth and development. Accumulating evidence has demonstrated the...
Elevated expression of CsCit and CsALMT9-like plays a key role in lowering citrate and increasing malate accumulation in Citrus tamurana × natsudaidai ‘Haruka’ fruit
April 2026
Organic acid composition has a major influence on fruit taste and quality. In general, the fruits of common citrus varieties accumulate more citrate than malate. Here, we report that a citrus variety,...
A comprehensive report on glucosinolate involvement in abiotic stress responses in Brassicaceae family
April 2026
Being sessile organisms, plants confer various environmental challenges that effect their productivity. Secondary metabolites, including glucosinolate (GSLs), are synthesized in plants to counteract...
Application of plant factory with artificial lighting in horticultural production: current progress and future trends
April 2026
Horticultural production, enriched in essential nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and lipids, face challenges due to rapid global population growth, resource shortages, environmental...
Genome-wide analysis of the SPL gene family in lettuce and its role in miR156/SPL module-mediated plant development and regeneration
April 2026
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...
Salvia miltiorrhiza-derived carbon dots enhance heat and cold stress tolerance through BrSPL11.1-mediated ascorbic acid biosynthesis and recycling pathways in flowering Chinese cabbage
April 2026
Salvia miltiorrhiza-derived carbon dots (SmCDs) have a potent antioxidant capacity. Squamosa promoter-binding protein-like (SPL) transcription factors respond to both heat and cold stress. However,...
Identification and functional characterization of anaphase-promoting complex/cyclosome subunits in tomato
April 2026
The anaphase-promoting complex/cyclosome (APC/C), a multiunit-E3 ligase, governs both mitotic and non-mitotic pathways by interacting with ubiquitinated proteins. However, developmental functions of...
SlWRKY80 and SlWRKY81 synergistically regulate the autophagy gene SlATG13b to actively resist saline-alkali stress in tomato
April 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...
Sweet genomes provide colorful life: a review on molecularly tagged genes and biological regulation of breeding characters in watermelon and melon
April 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,...
LpWRKY28 promotes embryonic callus formation in Lilium pumilum by activating LpABI5 transcription
April 2026
Somatic embryogenesis (SE) is widely used in agricultural production and genetic improvement. Lilium spp. has great ornamental and economic value, and SE provides an important basis for the conservation...
AaAO, AaPDE, and AaABC proteins promote Alternaria alternate f. sp. mali ALT7 invasion in apple leaves
April 2026
Alternaria leaf spot, a fungal disease affecting apple production globally, incurs significant economic losses annually. The pathogenic fungus, A. alternata f. sp. mali (ALT), produces the host-specific...
Genomic prediction of phenological and fruit-quality traits in a multi-family Japanese plum breeding population
April 2026
The genetic improvement of the Japanese plum has been mainly hampered by the long juvenile periods of trees, driving the search for alternatives to increase the efficiency in developing new cultivars....
VqBGH52 enhances the accumulation of trans-resveratrol through hydrolysis of trans-piceid and resistance to powdery mildew in Chinese wild grapevine
April 2026
Powdery mildew poses a significant threat to grapevine cultivation worldwide, resulting in increased production costs. Vitis quinquangularis accession ‘Danfeng-2’ accumulates high concentrations of...
Population genomics of Vitis pseudoreticulata reveals the genetic basis of fungal resistance in grapevine
April 2026
Grapevine cultivation is facing significant challenges from fungal diseases. Wild Vitis species exhibit extraordinary fungal resistance, offering valuable genetic resources for grapevine improvement,...
Advances in plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria-mediated abiotic stress mitigation mechanisms in vegetable crops
Available online 29 April 2026
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs) mediate multifunctional roles in plant growth and development. PGPRs increase vegetable tolerance to abiotic stresses and sustain healthy growth by modulating...
DenDB: a central portal for comparative and functional genomics in Dendrobium
Available online 28 April 2026
Development of a highly efficient and widely applicable protoplast isolation and transformation system for strawberry
Available online 28 April 2026
Protoplasts are a valuable biotechnological tool for plant genetic improvement, yet efficient isolation and transformation systems with broad applicability across strawberry (Fragaria vesca/ananassa)...
Effects of Different Rootstocks on Glomerella Leaf Spot Resistance in Grafted Apple Plants
Available online 27 April 2026
Apple Glomerella leaf spot (GLS), a major fungal disease, severely threatens the sustainable development of the apple industry and causes significant yield and quality losses. Enhancing host resistance...
Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis: A natural manganese detoxifier in plants
Available online 27 April 2026
Manganese (Mn) is an essential plant micronutrient that becomes toxic at high concentrations. This toxicity arises in acidic, anaerobic (reducing), or organic matter-abundant soils, as well as in environments...
cGMP signalling transduction pathways cross talk with first and second messengers in plants
Available online 26 April 2026
The 3′,5′-cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) signalling cascade transmits highly diverse and complex biological signals and serves as a key regulator of cellular homeostasis. cGMP is synthesized...
Construction of a high-density genetic map of Tree Peony and QTL mapping of important traits, and mining of key candidate genes
Available online 22 April 2026
A high-density genetic map is a prerequisite for effective QTL mapping and serves as the basis for precise gene mapping, cloning, and subsequent use of molecular markers to guide plant breeding. Plant...