Comparative transcriptomics analysis reveals stage-specific gene expression profiles associated with gamete formation in Allium sativum L.
Available online 21 September 2024
Commercial cultivars of garlic, a popular condiment, are sterile, making genetic variation and germplasm innovation of this plant challenging. Understanding mechanism of gamete sterility in garlic and...
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Telomere-to-telomere, gap-free assembly of the Rosa rugosa reference genome
Available online 20 September 2024
Rosa, a genus esteemed worldwide for its ornamental plants, has encountered barriers in functional genomic studies and further genetic enhancement due to incomplete sequences and floating regions in...
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Preharvest applications of monopotassium phosphate to improve fruit quality and volatilome composition in cold-stored cherry tomatoes
Available online 16 September 2024
The experiment addressed the effects of preharvest KH2PO4 foliar spraying (20 mmol · L-1) on fruit quality and composition (including volatile organic compounds, VOCs) of cherry tomatoes (‘Caravaggio’,...
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Genomic insights into oxalate content in spinach: A genome-wide association study and genomic prediction approach
Available online 14 September 2024
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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CmNLP7 interacts with CmPP6 to suppress flowering time in Chrysanthemum
Available online 14 September 2024
Nitrogen (N) is a key component in plants and their biological macromolecules, having a profound effect on developmental stages, such as germination, vegetative growth, and flowering. However, the mechanism...
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QTL mapping for branch- and leaf-related traits with a high-density SNP genetic map in litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.)
Available online 14 September 2024
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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Vascular Network-mediated Systemic Spread of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae Causes the Bacterial Canker of Kiwifruit
Available online 14 September 2024
Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa) causes destructive kiwifruit bacterial canker by invading vascular tissues across multiple plant organs. However, the cellular mechanism underlying its systemic...
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Transcriptomic profiling of the floral fragrance biosynthesis of Iris germanica ‘Harvest of Memories’ and functional characterization of the IgTPS14 gene
Available online 14 September 2024
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,...
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VvMYBA1 and VvMYB3 form an activator–repressor system to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis in grape
Available online 13 September 2024
Anthocyanins are important metabolites that provide a red or blue–purple hue to plants. The biosynthesis of these metabolites is mainly activated by the MYB-bHLH-WD40 (MBW) complex and repressed by...
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MdWRKY71 as a positive regulator involved in 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced salt tolerance in apple
Available online 11 September 2024
5-Aminolevulinic acid (ALA), is a novel plant growth regulator that can enhance plant tolerance against salt stress. However, the molecular mechanism of ALA is not well studied. In this study, ALA improved...
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A molecular module with PheIAA17 as the core significantly promotes lateral root germination
Available online 11 September 2024
Monocot root systems comprise a large number of lateral roots to allow them to survive and colonize land. Auxin signaling pathways centered on Aux/IAA play a crucial role in lateral root development....
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PpHSP20-26, a small heat shock protein, confers enhanced autotoxicity stress tolerance in peach
Available online 4 September 2024
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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csn-miR171b-3p_2 targets CsSCL6-4 to participate in the defense against drought stress in tea plant
Available online 2 September 2024
Drought stress is a serious natural challenge for tea plants that significantly affects tea yield and quality. miR171s play critical roles in plant stress responses, however, their role in drought stress...
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Combined application of gasification filter cake and Portulaca oleracea to promote soil quality and tomato yields under irrigation with brackish water
Available online 2 September 2024
Brackish water (BW) irrigation may cause soil quality deterioration and thereby a decrease in crop yields. Here we examined the impacts of applying gasification filter cake (GFC), intercropping with...
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MdBAM17, a novel member of the β-amylase gene family, positively regulates starch degradation in ALA-induced stomatal opening in apple (Malus × domestica)
Available online 31 August 2024
5-Aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is a novel plant growth regulator that has shown outstanding capability to promote stomatal opening. Starch degradation, catalyzed by β-amylase (EC3.2.1.2, BAM), plays an...
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Transcriptome analysis provides new insights into the berry size in ‘Summer Black’ grapes under a two-crop-a-year cultivation system
Available online 29 August 2024
Southern China has high temperatures and receives concentrated rainfall; therefore, the two-crop-a-year cultivation system has been applied to grape production so as to resolve the problem of relative...
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Pretreatment with Nano-silver extends the post-harvest longevity of gladiolus cut flowers by reducing free water mobility
Available online 28 August 2024
The water content of cut flowers is a significant factor in their post-harvest quality. In this study, we examine the efficacy of silver nanoparticles (NS) on the longevity of cut gladiolus, with a...
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QTL mapping of fruit quality traits in tetraploid kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta)
Available online 28 August 2024
Fruit quality traits play an important role in consumption of kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta). The genetic basis of fruit quality traits in this woody, perennial and dioecious fruit crop remains largely...
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BrWax1 function in wax biosynthesis was verified by allelic mutations in Chinese cabbage
Available online 23 August 2024
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Shortage of storage carbohydrates mainly determines seed abscission in Torreya grandis ‘Merrillii’
Available online 17 August 2024
Torreya grandis cv. Merrillii is a well-known nut in South China with high nutritional value. Severe premature seed abscission limits the industrial development of T. grandis by causing serious economic...
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Ethylene-mediated resistance to bacterial canker in kiwifruit is suppressed by cool temperature
Available online 16 August 2024
Ambient temperature affects the occurrence and prevalence of plant disease. Most bacterial diseases are damaging at high temperatures. However, kiwifruit bacterial canker caused by Pseudomonas syringae...
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Pear genomes display significant genetic diversity and provide novel insights into the fruit quality traits differentiation
Available online 14 August 2024
The pear (Pyrus spp.) is well known for diverse flavors, textures, and global horticultural importance. However, the genetic diversity responsible for its extensive phenotypic variations remains largely...
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The HD-Zip transcription factor LcATHB15 is involved in litchi seed development by promoting the expression of the splicing regulator LcSR45
Available online 6 August 2024
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An efficient and universal protoplast-based transient gene expression system for genome editing in Brassica crops
July 2024
Protoplast-based transient gene expression system has been widely used in plant genome editing because of its simple operation and less time-consuming. In order to establish a universal protoplast-based...
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Expression changes of miRNA-regulated genes associated with the formation of the leafy head in cabbage
July 2024
The vegetative development of cabbage (Brassicaoleracea var. capitata) passes through seedling, rosette, folding and heading stages. Leaves that form the rosette are large and mostly flat. In the following...
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