Dioxygenase RhDAO1 regulates floral organ identity by controlling auxin homeostasis in miniature rose (Rosa hybrida)
May 2026
Miniature rose (Rosa hybrida) is one of the most extensively cultivated ornamental plants worldwide, and the double-flower traits strongly enhance its aesthetic value. However, the regulatory mechanisms...
Biocontrol efficiency and the functional mechanisms of Bacillus velezensis RT-30 against kiwifruit soft rot
May 2026
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...
The CsTCP13-CsKNAT1-CsKNAT6 module regulates leaf width through influencing gibberellin biosynthesis in citrus
May 2026
Leaf morphology is an important agronomic trait that affects photosynthetic efficiency and plant architecture. Some KNOXI (Class I KNOTTED1-LIKE HOMEOBOX) or CIN-TCP (CINCINNATA-LIKE TEOSINTE BRANCHED1,...
Gibberellins and their interplay with other hormones in the regulation of fruit ripening
May 2026
Gibberellins (GAs) are a class of tetracyclic diterpenoid phytohormones involved in a wide range of plant growth and developmental processes, including seed germination, stem elongation, flower and...
Transcriptional regulation and adaptive responses of tomato to abiotic stresses
May 2026
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), one of the world's most economically and nutritionally important crops, faces increasing challenges from abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and temperature extremes,...
GWAS-driven gene mining and genomic prediction of ornamental traits in flowering trees: a case study of Camellia japonica
May 2026
Floral traits largely determine the ornamental value of horticultural plants, while the long juvenile period of woody plants hinders the progress of the floral pattern and color breeding. The population...
StCIPK2–StCBL11 complex negatively modulates drought tolerance in potato plant by regulating oxidative resistance and ABA biosynthesis
May 2026
Calcineurin B-like (CBL) proteins and CBL-interacting protein kinases (CIPK) play essential roles in regulating plant responses to various stresses. However, the molecular and functional properties...
LoPIF3 responds to light signals to regulate bulblet sprouting in lily
May 2026
Light is a crucial environmental factor regulating the sprouting of lily bulblets. Bulblets that developed under light conditions entered a germinated state, whereas those that formed in the dark remained...
Bulk segregated analysis, transcriptome, and functional analyses reveal the involvement of VcKCS19 and VcCER2 in regulating blueberry fruit wax accumulation
May 2026
The blueberry (Vaccinium L.) fruit is known for its light-blue appearance, attributed to its blue-black skin covered with a white waxy layer. This layer is crucial for the growth and storage of blueberry...
Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals EjWRKY33 acts as a positive regulator of resistance against Colletotrichum fructicola through salicylic acid signalling
May 2026
Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum fructicola, affects multiple loquat tissues and leads to serious economic losses. In particular, foliar infections compromise not only...
Effects of wheat straw mulching and wet treatment on soil improvement, greenhouse gas emission, nitrogen leaching, and vegetable yield
May 2026
Plastic tunnels are a crucial tool used for intensive vegetable production in developing countries, however these tunnels have resulted in significant soil degradation. Another issue that the agriculture...
The SNARE protein TcSYP121 from the recretohalophyte Tamarix chinensis increases salt tolerance in plants by modulating vesicle trafficking
May 2026
Soil salinization is a major environmental challenge that impedes plant growth, and Tamarix chinensis is a typical recretohalophyte. To elucidate the salt tolerance mechanism of halophytes and identify...
Epigenetics and epigenomics studies in horticultural plants
May 2026
Epigenetics and epigenomics have emerged as critical fields in plant biology, offering insights into the regulation of gene expression in plants in response to environmental stimuli without changes...
Application of an efficient adenine base editing system in developing Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) dinitroaniline-resistant germplasm
May 2026
Chinese herbal medicine Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) has suggested therapeutic effects on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, inflammatory reactions and tumors, perhaps due to secondary metabolites,...
Combined volatile metabolome and transcriptome analysis of 60 peach cultivars provide new insights into the formation of aroma and the identification of associated genes
May 2026
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the main chemical compounds that determine the characteristic aroma and flavor of fruit. In this study, we identified a total of 97 VOCs, including 5C6 compounds,...
Transcriptomic profiling of the floral fragrance biosynthesis of Iris germanica ‘Harvest of Memories’ and functional characterization of the IgTPS14 gene
May 2026
Iris (Iris germanica) is a very popular ornamental plant and is known for the precious spice irone produced from its roots. Many iris varieties can also release fragrances through their flowers. However,...
PSI-mediated NADPH production and enzyme regulation are critical for carbon assimilation in pepper seedlings under cadmium stress
May 2026
Photosynthetic CO2 assimilation forms the basis of crop growth and yield formation and is highly sensitive to soil cadmium (Cd) pollution. This study investigated the mechanisms behind Cd-induced inhibition...
Suppression of CsDREB1B-1 promotes canker resistance via down-regulation of CsNCED1-1 expression and ABA biosynthesis in citrus
May 2026
Citrus canker, resulting from Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (Xcc) infection, is a significant problem in the global citrus industry. Stress signaling is regulated by several transcription factors (TFs)...
Protein post-translational modification in plants: regulation and beyond
May 2026
Post-translational modification (PTM) of proteins is a crucial regulatory mechanism in plant cells, enabling rapid and purposeful regulation of their functions. Modified proteins play various roles...
Micrografting: a versatile tool for plant science applications
Available online 15 May 2026
Micrografting is a modern aseptic plant grafting technique performed in vitro, in which shoot tip explants are grafted onto sterile rootstocks to achieve physiological integration. It is widely used...
Jujube witches’ broom phytoplasma effector SJP26 serves as a virulence factor to induce leaf yellowing
Available online 13 May 2026
Leaf yellowing is among the common and easily identifiable symptoms that manifest during the invasion of phytoplasmas (Candidatus Phytoplasma), leading to the repression of photosynthetic efficiency...
An overview: Functional-structural plant model in simulating the growth and development of greenhouse horticultural crops
Available online 13 May 2026
Greenhouse cultivation creates optimal conditions for horticultural crop production by precisely managing the environment and protecting plants from biotic or abiotic stresses. The relatively isolated...