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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Compiling molecular evidence from a tetraploid rose genome into a near-saturated map for the identification of pigment-related genes
Available online 2 October 2024
With their high economic value and cultural significance, modern roses are one of the most important ornamental plants. Because of their complicated genetic background and tetraploid nature, the creation...
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SmEGY3 mediates H2O2 production to enhance high-temperature stress tolerance by activating the expression of SmCSD1 in eggplant
September 2024
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Synergistic mechanisms of AMF and biochar driving rhizosphere fungal community in shallot in barren soil
September 2024
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The anthocyanin formation of purple leaf is associated with the activation of LfiHY5 and LfiMYB75 in crape myrtle
September 2024
Purple-leafed plants not only have a higher resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, but also have higher ornamental value. Anthocyanins are vital for leaf color formation, growth and development...
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Decoding the fruit microbiome: A climate smart strategy to manage postharvest decays
September 2024
There is an urgent necessity to shift our diets toward those rich in fruits and vegetables and at reduce postharvest losses of perishables. Approximately 20%–50% of fruits and vegetables are lost due...
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Identification of a hypersensitive response core peptide of HrpZ and its role in increasing grape downy mildew resistance
September 2024
Harpins play a key role in inducing disease resistance in crops, and identifying their core functional regions and establishing a system for their efficient expression would be very valuable. In this...
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The MADS-box gene RhAGL6 plays a master role in regulating the receptacle malformation in rose at low temperature
September 2024
Low temperature usually results in the developmental deformity of flower organs, immensely affecting the quality of rose flowers. However, it's largely unknown about the regulatory mechanisms activated...
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Identification of an Aux/IAA regulator for flesh firmness using combined GWAS and bulked segregant RNA-Seq analysis in watermelon
September 2024
Watermelon is a highly cultivated fruit crop renowned for its quality properties of fruit flesh. Among various quality factors, fruit flesh firmness is a crucial quality parameter influencing the fruit...
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Transcriptomic analysis on cucumber tendril reveals GLRs play important roles in thigmotropism and thigmomorphogenesis
September 2024
Thigmotropism and thigmomorphogenesis are two related and pervasive processes that play crucial roles in plant adaptation to the environment. However, there have been few investigations into the molecular...
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Transcriptome and metabolome analysis of preharvest internal browning in Nane plum fruit caused by high temperature
September 2024
The preharvest internal browning of Nane plum fruit, with no visible effects on the appearance of the fruit, has become a serious problem in recent years in its production area in Guangdong Province,...
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VPD modifies CO2 fertilization effect on tomato plants via abscisic acid and jasmonic acid signaling pathways
September 2024
Atmospheric CO2 concentration is elevated globally, which has “CO2 fertilization effects” and potentially improves plant photosynthesis, yield, and productivity. Despite the beneficial effect of CO2...
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A novel transcription factor FnMYB4 regulates pigments metabolism of yellow leaf mutants in Fragaria nilgerrensis
September 2024
The strawberry species Fragaria nilgerrensis Schlechtendal ex J. Gay, renowned for its distinctive white, fragrant peach-like fruits and strong disease resistance, is an exceptional research material....
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Identification and characterization of genes related to m6A modification in kiwifruit using RNA-seq and ATAC-seq
September 2024
N6-methyladenosine (m6A) RNA modification is a conserved mechanism that regulates the fate of RNA across eukaryotic organisms. Despite its significance, a comprehensive analysis of m6A-related genes...
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Transcriptional regulation of MdPIN7 by MdARF19 during gravity-induced formation of adventitious root GSA in self-rooted apple stock
September 2024
Self-rooted apple stock is widely used for apple production. However, the shallowness of the adventitious roots in self-rooted apple stock leads to poor performance in the barren orchards of China....
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Selenocysteine methyltransferase SMT catalyzed the synthesis of Se-methylselenocysteine to regulate the accumulation of glucosinolates and sulforaphane in broccoli
September 2024
Selenocysteine methyltransferase (SMT) is a key enzyme involved in the Se metabolism pathway, and it is responsible for the catalysis of Se-methylselenocysteine (SeMSC) compound formation. Previous...
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The bHLH transcription factor CsPIF4 positively regulates high temperature-induced hypocotyl elongation in cucumber
September 2024
High temperature-induced hypocotyl elongation is a typical thermomorphogenesis trait that may significantly affect early seedling growth and subsequent crop yield. The ambient temperature and endogenous...
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The role of the auxin-response genes MdGH3.1 and MdSAUR36 in bitter pit formation in apple
September 2024
Apples often exhibit bitter pits in response to metabolic disorders during ripening and storage; however, the mechanisms underlying the bitter pit (BP) development remain unclear. Here, metabolome and...
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Analysis of R2R3-MYB Repressor Subfamily Identifies FcMYB57 as a Negative Regulator of Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Ficus carica L. Fruit
Available online 30 September 2024
Dry fig is a traditional healthy snack and has important economic value in a number of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. Cultivars with no anthocyanin accumulation in the fruit peel are preferred...
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Genome-wide analysis of the MYB gene family and functional analysis of BhMYB79 in wax gourd
Available online 26 September 2024
Wax gourd (Benincasa hispida) is an important cucurbit crop with economic and medicinal value. The myeloblastosis (MYB) gene family is one of the largest gene families in plants and regulates various...
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Macrogenome-based study on the mechanism of Bacillus velezensis SX13 in regulating rhizophere environment and cucumber growth under different cultivation environments
Available online 26 September 2024
Microbial activities are the dynamic core of nutrient cycling in organic substrates, and the exploitation of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria strains contributes to sustainable agricultural development....
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Development of a transient expression system for Panax ginseng based on protoplast isolation from its embryoids
Available online 26 September 2024
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Ca2+-induced CpCBL8-CpCIPK9 module negatively regulates dormancy breaking and cold tolerance in winter-flowering wintersweet
Available online 26 September 2024
The complex of calcineurin B-like protein (CBL) and CBL-interacting protein kinase (CIPK) serves as key components in calcium-sensing, orchestrating various signals crucial for plant growth, development,...
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Potential functions of YTH domain-containing RNA-binding proteins in Brassica rapa, Brassica oleracea, and Brassica napus in seed oil and salinity stress
Available online 24 September 2024
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The KNAT3a1-WND2A/3A Module Positively Regulates Fiber Secondary Cell Wall Biosynthesis in Populus tomentosa
Available online 23 September 2024
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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