QTL mapping for branch- and leaf-related traits with a high-density SNP genetic map in litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.)
July 2025
Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.), an important fruit tree in tropical and subtropical regions, possesses substantial economic value. The branch- and leaf-related traits of litchi have a significant impact...
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Metabolomic-Transcriptomic analysis unravels flavonoids accumulation mechanism in ‘Tainong 1’ mango pulp under enhanced UV-B radiation
Available online 10 July 2025
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the main economic crops in Hainan, China, prized for its distinctive flavor and high nutritional value. It is also rich in health-promoting antioxidants such as...
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The effect of adding residual humic acid biodegradable film on agronomic performance of potted tomato under greenhouse conditions
Available online 8 July 2025
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....
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Evaluating the canopy light environment, photosynthesis, and fruit comprehensive performance of greenhouse tomato under different mechanized planting layouts
Available online 7 July 2025
Plant layout is critical for the formation of canopy microenvironment, and fruit yield and quality. Plant-layout designs that meet the requirements of photosynthetically efficient and mechanizable greenhouse...
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The Telomere-to-Telomere Genome of Selaginella moellendorffii Provides Insights into Genome Evolution and Biflavone Biosynthesis
Available online 2 July 2025
Selaginella moellendorffii Hieron., a lycophyte of significant medicinal and evolutionary importance, is recognized as one of the earliest vascular plants. However, the absence of a high-quality reference...
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Gibberellins and their interplay with other hormones in the regulation of fruit ripening
Available online 1 July 2025
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...
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Salt stress response pathway and regulatory mechanism of the Malus domestica G protein-coupled receptor MdGPCR
Available online 1 July 2025
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...
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Mechanisms and management strategies for rain-cracking in greenhouse and open-air cherry
Available online 1 July 2025
Rain-induced cracking remains a persistent challenge in cherry (Prunus avium) cultivation, affecting both greenhouse and open-air grown varieties. This review explores and contrasts the underlying mechanisms...
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MdCAX5 plays a critical role in calcium homeostasis and bitter pit development in apple
Available online 26 June 2025
Bitter Pit (BP) is a prevalent physiological disorder in apple that significantly reduces fruit quality and market value. While numerous studies have investigated the mechanisms underlying BP occurrence,...
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Application of plant factory with artificial lighting in horticultural production: current progress and future trends
Available online 26 June 2025
Horticultural production, enriched in essential nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and lipids, face challenges due to rapid global population growth, resource shortages, environmental...
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Identification of genes involved in the tomato Mi-1-mediated immunity to root-knot nematodes parasitism under high temperature
Available online 26 June 2025
Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) are notorious plant pathogens that cause substantial losses in horticultural crops globally. The tomato RKN resistance gene, Mi-1, is currently the sole commercially available...
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High-density genetic mapping and QTL analysis for key horticultural traits in bitter gourd : Insights into plant architecture, fruit development, and wart characteristics
Available online 26 June 2025
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.), a staple crop in subtropical and tropical Asia and Africa, is valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Despite its significance, genetic studies on...
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Development and activity evaluation of a highly efficient CRISPR-Cas genome editing system in larch
Available online 19 June 2025
The CRISPR/Cas system has been widely used among plant species. However, due to the long life cycle, complex genetic background, high levels of genomic heterozygosity, and difficulties in stable transformation,...
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Comparative responsive patterns of Opisthopappus taihangensis and Opisthopappus longilobus under salt stress by weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) and genome-wide association studies (GWAS)
Available online 19 June 2025
The unique and challenging environment of the cliffs gives Opisthopapus genus (Opisthopappus taihangensis and Opisthopappus longilobus) a strong tolerance to harsh climatic conditions. Under salt stress,...
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Anatomical and dual transcriptomic analysis reveals the interaction of “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” and citrus host in new shoots at different growth stage
Available online 19 June 2025
“Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” (CLas), the causal agent of citrus Huanglongbing (HLB), poses a significant threat to citrus production worldwide. New shoots play a crucial role in the HLB pathosystem,...
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A natural variant in MdNAC25 promoter contributes to fruit harvest date divergence in apple
Available online 9 June 2025
Fruit ripening is a quantitative trait governed by multiple genes, influencing fruit quality and commercial values. However, the genetic mechanisms underlying this process remain poorly understood....
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Potato StCERK1 is a key regulator of plant immunity against multiple pathogens
Available online 7 June 2025
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), the world’s third-largest crop, faces significant yield losses due to susceptibility to diverse plant pathogens, impacting global food security. Receptor-like kinases...
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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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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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