Adaptability of plants to phosphorus deficiency shapes bacterial community and spatial patterns of enzyme activities in rhizosphere
June 2026
•Lupine exhibited enhanced Phosphorus (P) deficiency adaptation through increased root exudation compared to maize.•Low P conditions inhibited maize growth but enhanced root exudation efficiency compared...
Machine learning-driven prediction of nitrogen loss in organic solid waste composting
June 2026
•Machine learning algorithms were utilized to predict nitrogen loss during manure composting.•The adaptive boosting model achieved an R² of 0.847 for nitrogen loss prediction.•Model performance enhanced...
PxGalectin-4 with single carbohydrate recognition domain involved in the immunity of Plutella xylostella against entomopathogenic fungus Isaria cicadae
June 2026
•PxGalectin-4 directly bound microbes and pathogen-associated molecular patterns, and agglutinated microbial cells.•PxGalectin-4 promoted nodulation and encapsulation of hemocytes, and activated prophenoloxidases.•PxGalectin-4...
Rapid and ultrasensitive point-of-care detection of ASFV antibodies using p30-Fc-labeled nanoparticle-based fluorescence strip-assisted portable immunosensor
June 2026
•A portable immunosensor device assisted by p30-Fc-labeled nanoparticle-based fluorescence strips was developed for the rapid detection of African swine fever virus (ASFV) antibodies in the field.•The...
The occurrence and genetic diversity of vegetable root-knot nematodes in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
June 2026
•The investigation was carried out to explore the occurrence, distribution, and genetic variation of root-knot nematodes (RKNs) infecting vegetables in Xinjiang, China.•The infected vegetable roots...
Multi-dimensional comprehensive evaluation reveals the quality trait characteristics of wheat cultivars in the Huang-Huai wheat region of China
June 2026
•The stability time (ST), stretch area (SA), and maximum resistance (MAXR) were identified as key factors influencing wheat quality in the Huang-Huai wheat region of China.•The subunit types of Glu-D1...
Quantifying the effects of nitrogen and potassium interactions on wheat using a new development index
June 2026
•Nitrogen (N)–potassium (K) interaction index (NKI) was constructed by combining critical N dilution curve (CNDC) and critical K dilution curve (CKDC).•N status plays a more dominant role in N–K interactions...
Recent advances in genomic studies for domestication and genetic improvement of traits in goats
June 2026
•A thorough review of goat domestication, integrating evidence from nuclear genomes, mitochondrial DNA, and Y chromosomes.•An overview of genomic and transcriptomic researches focused on identifying...
Drivers and barriers to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) adoption in agriculture: Evidence from Jiangxi Province, China
June 2026
•We analyze factors affecting UAV adoption among Jiangxi (China) rice farmers using a structural equation model.•Perceived usefulness and ease of use boost adoption intention, while perceived risk hinders...
Targeting ThyA: Investigating the mechanisms of 5-FU-induced inhibition of biofilm formation and virulence in Streptococcus suis through LuxS/AI-2 quorum sensing
June 2026
•5-fluorouracil (5-FU) reduced biofilm formation and virulence of Streptococcus suis through LuxS/AI-2 quorum sensing system.•5-FU may regulate the LuxS/AI-2 quorum sensing system by influencing thyA.•5-FU...
Parallel denitrification and nitrite oxidation in the unsaturated zone: Isotopic constraints from nitrate δ15N and δ18O in Tianjin, China
June 2026
•Nitrate reduction drives isotope trajectory variation.•Carbon properties regulate N functional gene expression.•The Δδ¹⁸O:Δδ¹⁵N trajectory is effective for assessing denitrification performance....
Unraveling the molecular and metabolic mechanisms of 6-benzylaminopurine-mediated dormancy release in Xianheng 01 apple rootstock
Available online 2 June 2026
•6-BA induces bud dormancy release through modulation of cytokinin-ABA balance.•A total of 7009 DEGs were identified in response to 6-BA, with A-ARR8 upregulated and ABA genes downregulated.•A shift...
Insights into RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligase members and OfRNF182-like-mediated ubiquitination of OfPP2-B10-like regulate cold stress via ROS homeostasis in Osmanthus fragrans
Available online 2 June 2026
•A total of 705 RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligase members were comprehensively identified in sweet osmanthus.•The cold-induced OfRNF182-like is a key candidate gene.•Functional analyses in Arabidopsis and...
Simultaneously enhancing plant growth and immunity through the application of engineered Bacillus subtilis expressing a microbial pattern
May 2026
•The engineered strain, OKB105 (flg22), could secrete the plant immunity inducer flg22.•Compared to OKB105 (EV), OKB105 (flg22) significantly enhanced plant resistance, while maintaining similar growth-promotion...
QTL mapping and allele stacking for enhanced lignan content in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) using genotyping-by-sequencing
May 2026
●Key QTLs regulating lignan content (sesamin, sesamolin, and sesaminol) in sesame seeds were identified.●The QTLs qLIGNAN6 and qLIGNAN11 showed allele stacking effects, confirming gene pyramiding potential...
Plant growth retardant increases nitrogen utilization efficiency and harvest index in maize by optimizing the plant horizontal-vertical ratio and vascular bundle morphology
May 2026
•Plant growth retardant (EC (an ethephon and cycocel compound)) improves nitrogen utilization efficiency and harvest index.•The dry matter determines maize nitrogen uptake.•EC and high-density planting...
Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveal the mechanism of anthocyanin metabolism in H18 pepper leaves and the function of CaDFR1
May 2026
•The accumulation of anthocyanins in H18 pepper plants leads to purple leaves, and the anthocyanin content in leaves decreases with plant growth and development.•Anthocyanins produced with dihydromyricetin...
Optimizing nitrogen management for higher grain yield and nitrogen use efficiency in summer maize by coordinating the N supply–demand balance
May 2026
•Early-maturing maize hybrids have lower N uptake than late-maturing summer hybrids.•Either controlled-release urea (CRU) or the split application of urea (SAU) can achieve N supply-demand balance in...
Productivity and economic benefits of winter wheat in Northwest China by optimizing irrigation and planting density
May 2026
•Optimized irrigation at jointing enhanced grain yield and net economic benefits.•Lower planting density enhanced dry matter accumulation (DMA), SPAD, and leaf area index (LAI), significantly improving...
Cytokinins redistributing drives nitrogen remobilization from source to sink in wheat under moderate water limitation during grain filling
May 2026
•Post-anthesis moderate water limitation enhances source-to-sink nitrogen remobilization, significantly boosting grain yield and nitrogen use efficiency in wheat.•Post-anthesis moderate water limitation...
Advances in rice synthetic biology: Toward a better staple crop and beyond
May 2026
●Expansion of synthetic biology into rice reflects its growing role in addressing global challenges in agriculture and human health.●Substantial advancements in rice synthetic biology have enhanced...
Green agriculture enabled by versatile metal-organic frameworks: A review
May 2026
●Strategies for green synthesis and production of target metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).●Removal of agricultural pollutants using functional MOFs.●Water capture and nutrient management through designed...
Generating popcorn-like fragrant tomato using CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing
May 2026
•CRISPR/Cas9-mediated simultaneous knockout of both SlBADH1 and SlBADH2 led to the development the first extraordinary aromatic tomato plants.•None of the edited lines differed significantly from the...
FvVam6 is associated with fungal development and fumonisin biosynthesis via vacuole morphology regulation in Fusarium verticillioides
May 2026
•Deleting the FvVam6 gene in Fusarium verticillioides significantly affects fungal development, virulenc, vacuolar morphology and FB1 biosynthesis.•The Vps39 and clathrin domains are critical for the...