Auxin promotes cucumber resistance to high ambient temperature by enhancing photosystem and activating DNA repair pathways
July 2026
Global warming poses a huge challenge for plants to withstand increasing ambient temperatures. Cucumber is a kind of worldwide vegetable crop which is very sensitive to high temperature (HT). The mechanism...
BjuBBX6-1 interacts with BjuNF-YB2/3 to regulate flowering time and drought tolerance in Brassica juncea
July 2026
An inappropriate flowering time and drought stress resistance in Brassica juncea (mustard) will decrease its yield and quality. B-box (BBX) transcription factors play an important role in the regulation...
Complete mitochondrial genome map and transcriptome reveal the mechanisms of a novel neau type CMS in Brassica rapa
July 2026
Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) is a widespread phenomenon in crops and is beneficial for commercial hybrid breeding. Although CMS systems in Brassica species are extensively utilized, they are derived...
Proteomic analysis of leaf apoplast reveals that a jasmonate-regulated CHIA participates in the response to cold and drought stress in jojoba
July 2026
Jojoba [Simmondsia chinensis (Link) Schneider] is sensitive to low temperatures, which hinders its cultivation in temperate arid regions. The apoplast is a cellular component outside the plasma membrane...
Salt stress response pathway and regulatory mechanism of the Malus domestica G protein-coupled receptor MdGPCR
July 2026
China accounts for about half of the world's apple area and production, and is a pillar industry that promotes farmers' income growth and rural revitalization. In recent years, with the dramatic change...
Secondary metabolite profiling deciphers the phenolic and volatile organic compound diversity within an interspecific Malus collection
July 2026
Secondary metabolites play fundamental roles in apple, influencing the interaction with pollinators and frugivores for seed dispersal, contributing to fruit quality and promoting human health through...
Integration of linkage mapping, QTL analysis, RNA-seq data, and genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to explore relative flowering traits in almond
July 2026
Almond [Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb] is one of the oldest cultivated nut tree crops in the world. Breeding efforts aim to develop new cultivars with improved economically significant traits, including...
PpWRKY23 modulates hydrogen peroxide contents to inhibit flesh browning in peach
July 2026
Browning is a significant issue in fresh-cut peach fruits, leading to nutrient loss, flavor deterioration, and reduced consumer acceptance. Despite its economic importance, the molecular mechanisms...
Establishment of an in vivo transgenic hairy root system in strawberry for verifying the nitrate-transport activity of FaNRT1.1
July 2026
The study of strawberry gene function has been hindered by the low transformation efficiency and long generation time of transgenic plants. This study aimed to develop and optimize methods for generating...
Unveiling clonal and inter-varietal diversity in Apulia's representative grape varieties
July 2026
The Apulian wine industry, a cornerstone of Italian viticulture, benefits from the great genetic diversity of local grape varieties that are closely linked to the traditional and cultural heritage of...
Integrated rhizosphere bacterial community and root exudate analysis clarify the key bacteria in enhancing Pyrus betulifolia saline-alkali stress tolerance
July 2026
Root-associated microbiota play a crucial role in the response of plants to environmental stress. Pyrus betulifolia is a wild pear species with strong saline-alkali resistance. However, it remains unclear...
SBP transcription factor MdSPL13B positively regulates salt tolerance in apple
July 2026
Salt stress has a major effect on the quality and yield of crops, and many transcription factors (TFs), such as WRKY, NAC, and ERF TFs have been shown to participate in the regulation of salt stress....
Apple transcription factor MdDof43 promotes fruit softening by regulating cell wall-modifying genes Mdβ-Gal2 and Mdα-AF3
July 2026
Apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.) fruit firmness is a crucial determinant of fruit quality and postharvest storage capacity. The DNA-binding one-finger (Dof) transcription factor family has been demonstrated...
The interplay of malic acid and hormone signaling in adventitious root formation in MdWOX11-overexpressed transgenic apple microshoots
July 2026
Adventitious root (AR) formation is a bottleneck for the mass propagation of apples. Malic acid (MA), an organic acid naturally found in various fruits and plants, serves as a key regulator in the rooting...
Efficient regeneration and genetic transformation of fig (Ficus carica) from stem thin cell layer explants
June 2026
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...
Bacillus velezensis activates beneficial soil microorganisms to promote the growth and health of cucumber after soil fumigation
June 2026
Cucumber root rot, primarily caused by Fusarium solani, threatens global cucumber production through soil-borne infection, vascular wilt, and yield loss. Soil fumigation with Calcium cyanamide (CaCN2)...
The effect of adding residual humic acid biodegradable film on agronomic performance of potted tomato under greenhouse conditions
June 2026
Biodegradable plastic film provides a new way to solve “white pollution”. However, there is an urgent need to solve the problems of residual plastic film and tail vegetable pollution after planting....
Research on the creation and application of a doubled haploid for distant hybrid pumpkin
June 2026
Distant hybridization is an important method for pumpkin germplasm innovation that can effectively expand the genetic range of germplasm resources. However, reproductive isolation hinders the application...
PpMYB and PpbHLH transcription factors activate PpHCT5 to regulate chlorogenic acid biosynthesis in peach fruit
June 2026
As the abundant phenolic substance in peach fruit, chlorogenic acid (CGA) has various biological activities and is an important target for improving the nutritional and resistance qualities. Nevertheless,...
Aluminum-tolerant, growth-promoting rhizosphere bacteria improve growth and alleviate aluminum stress in tea plants
June 2026
Aluminum is toxic to most plants, but low concentrations of aluminum are conducive to the growth of tea plants. However, it is not clear whether aluminum treatment alters the rhizosphere microbiome...
The Capsicum industry in China: development and impact
June 2026
Since its introduction to China in the late 16th century, Capsicum has transitioned from an exotic crop into a cornerstone of Chinese agriculture. This review examines the industry's historical dissemination...
Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveal key mechanisms of selenium and melatonin in enhancing tea plant resistance to gray blight disease
June 2026
Gray blight caused by Pseudopestalotiopsis sp., is a major foliar disease that significantly reduces both yield and quality of tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze]. Although the combined application...
