Transcriptomic changes and VvMYBPA1 function analysis reveal the molecular mechanism of drought tolerance in grapevine
April 2026
•Grafting attenuates drought damage via enhanced phytohormones and antioxidant enzymes with reduced oxidative stress.•Transcriptomic profiling revealed drought-responsive DEGs.•VvMYBPA1 overexpression...
High-fidelity gut metagenome: A new insight of identification of fuctional probiotics
April 2026
•It systematically reviews the multiple beneficial effects of probiotics on host health by regulating the structure and metabolic functions of the gut microbiota, clarifies the strain-specific characteristics...
Proteomic investigation reveals the molecular mechanisms of plant height regulation in foxtail millet
April 2026
•Proteomics of internode, node and leaf at jointing stage explains plant height.•Auxin signaling activates the auxin response factor (ARF)–small auxin up RNA (SAUR) module to promote internode elongation.•Two...
Global trends in the commercialization of genetically modified crops in 2024
April 2026
•The study systematically analyzes the spatial distribution pattern and regional evolution driving mechanism of global genetically modified (GM) crops in 2024.•The global planting area of GM crops reaches...
High-resolution mapping through whole-genome resequencing identifies two novel QTLs controlling oil content in peanut
April 2026
•Two novel stable QTLs with two candidate genes each were identified for oil content.•Markers developed from two QTLs were verified to increase 1.6% of peanut oil content....
The mitochondrial genes orf113b and orf146 from Xinjiang wild rapeseed cause pollen abortion in alloplasmic male sterility
April 2026
•First mitochondrial genome of Xinjiang wild rapeseed identifies two candidate sterility genes, orf113b and orf146.•orf113b and orf146 disrupt mitochondrial function, induce reactive oxygen species...
Methyl donor micronutrients orchestrate lipid metabolism: The role of DNA methylation modification
April 2026
•DNA methylation is a pivotal epigenetic mechanism linking methyl donor intake to lipid metabolism, dynamically regulating fat formation, deposition, and breakdown in livestock.•Methyl donors such as...
A Fusarium pseudograminearum secreted protein, Fp00392, is a major virulence factor during infection and identified as a PAMP
April 2026
•The Fusarium pseudograminearum secreted protein Fp00392 can activate the ROS burst, callose deposition, and the upregulation of defense-related genes in Nicotiana benthamiana.•Fp00392 can induce plant...
Field identification of cowpea variety resistance against Megalurothrips usitatus and the metabolomics-based resistance mechanism
April 2026
•Megalurothrips usitatus-resistant and susceptible cowpea varieties were identified.•Flavonoid synthesis in cowpea pods was induced by thrips feeding.•Luteolin might be the key specialized metabolite...
Elucidating the mechanisms of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. tuberosi inhibition using functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes: A comprehensive analysis of biophysical and molecular interactions
April 2026
•These findings identify carboxyl and hydroxyl groups on f-MWCNTs as key contributors to boosting antifungal activity.•Mycelial deformation and altered antioxidative activity demonstrated the multi-mechanistic...
Cultivar mixtures of maize enhance grain yield and nitrogen use efficiency by promoting canopy photosynthetically active radiation and root growth
April 2026
•Cultivar mixtures enhanced late-initiated nodal root growth due to greater light interception at the whole canopy layer and leaf area at the lower canopy layer•Cultivar mixtures can promote nitrogen...
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of transcriptional repressor SlMYB32 improves flavonols and flavanones accumulation in tomato fruit
April 2026
•SlMYB32 was identified as a repressor regulating phenylpropanoid pathway.•CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of SlMYB32 results in flavonol-rich tomatoes with 1 mg g–1 FW rutin....
Increasing fruit weight and altering flavour of pitaya by supplementing blue light during fruit growth
April 2026
•Blue light increased the weight, firmness, and antioxidant activity of pitaya fruit.•Blue light had minor effects on primary metabolites but more pronounced effects on volatile compounds.•Supplemental...
The TEI (Tomato Elongated Internode) gene encodes a GA20ox protein conferring internode elongation in tomato
April 2026
•TEI was identified as the gibberellin 20-oxidase (GA20ox) gene, regulating the internodes of tomatoes.•TEI gene regulates cell elongation by influencing the content of endogenous gibberellins, and...
Identification of broad-spectrum B-cell and T-cell epitopes of H9 subtype avian influenza virus HA protein using polypeptide scanning
April 2026
•The B-cell and T-cell epitopes of the HA1 protein in H9N2 avian influenza virus were identified by peptide scanning.•Peptides H9-21, H9-26, and H9-30 were identified as conserved B-cell epitopes.•Peptides...
Enhancing soil organic matter mapping in saline-alkali and black soil areas with prior knowledge and multi-temporal remote sensing
April 2026
•Differentiating saline-alkali and black soil areas is crucial for accurate soil organic matter (SOM) mapping.•Prior knowledge can be used to guide spectral index selection for each area.•Environmental...
Improved selected soil properties predictions using MIR and pXRF sensor fusion
April 2026
•The accurate prediction of soil available nutrients and micronutrients could be achieved by the fusion of MIR and pXRF.•LASSO-selected feature bands improved fusion performance over direct concatenation.•GRA...
Monitoring agricultural arthropod diversity by eDNA metabarcoding from plant cleaning fluid
April 2026
•The COI primer (mlCOIintF/jgHCO2198R) detected more rice field arthropod species compared to 16S and 18S primers in eDNA metabarcoding.•eDNA collected from rice plant cleaning fluid (RPCF) identified...
Rapid on-site genotyping of the ovine prolific FecBB mutation using a CRISPR/Cas12a-based detection system
April 2026
•A rapid, precise, on-site, portable, and naked-eye visualization method for genotyping the FecBB mutation in sheep has been established.•A genotyping strategy for important SNP site in livestock breeding...
Cloning and functional characterization of LiDXR gene from Oriental Lily (Lilium ‘Sorbonne’)
April 2026
•Virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS)-mediated suppression of LiDXR specifically downregulated monoterpenoid synthase genes TPS1/3/4, without affecting the sesquiterpenoid synthase TPS2, revealing a...
Monitoring of agricultural drought based on multi-source remote sensing data in Heilongjiang Province, China
April 2026
•The multivariable linear regression was used to establish composite drought indices.•MCDI-9 can effectively represent the affected area of drought, while MCDI-12 can effectively represent grain crop...
A rapid and visual detection method for porcine deltacoronavirus with single-copy sensitivity based on the CRISPR/Cas12a assay
April 2026
•By integrating RT-RAA with CRISPR/Cas12a, a portable, one-pot visual detection system was engineered, significantly minimizing the potential for false positives caused by aerosol contamination.•RT-RAA-CRISPR/Cas12a...
Identification and fine mapping of the male sterility gene msgN13401 reveals defective pollen starch accumulation in barley
April 2026
•A novel EMS-induced barley male-sterile mutant (N13401) was identified and characterized, and it shows defective pollen starch accumulation.•The male sterility gene msgN13401 was fine-mapped to a 576.9...
Dense planting and nitrogen fertilizer management improve drip-irrigated spring maize yield and nitrogen use efficiency in Northeast China
April 2026
•The optimal nitrogen rate for maize under nitrogen fertilizer precision management (NFPM) in Northeast China is 270 kg ha–1, beyond which grain yield reaches a plateau.•NFPM synergistically improves...
Nitrogen redistribution during the grain-filling stage and its correlation with senescence and TaATG8 expression in leaves of winter wheat
April 2026
•The rate of nitrogen redistribution serves as a measure of nitrogen transport capacity.•Nitrogen application hinders nitrogen transport during the initial phase of grain filling, but enhances it in...