Dynamic UAV data fusion and deep learning for improved maize phenological-stage tracking
June 2025
Near real–time maize phenology monitoring is crucial for field management, cropping system adjustments, and yield estimation. Most phenological monitoring methods are post–seasonal and heavily rely...
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Interplay of light and nitrogen for plant growth and development
June 2025
Light and nitrogen (N) are two critically environmental factors essential for plant survival, as they constitute the fundamental molecular framework of plant cells and significantly influence patterns...
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ABA biosynthesis rather than ABA catabolism is induced by low temperature and inhibits seed germination by activating OsTPP3
June 2025
Low-temperature (LT) stress is a significant abiotic stress in rice growth, especially under direct seeding cultivation, where low temperatures can significantly affect seed germination and seedling...
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MYB regulation of GST/GT mediates red petal spot development in cotton
June 2025
Red petal spots are beneficial for attracting cotton pollinators and producing hybrid seeds, and the anthocyanin pathway is generally regarded as a metabolic cause of petal coloration. The current study...
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TaMs6, encoding a GDSL esterase/lipase protein, functions in male fertility in common wheat
June 2025
Male reproductive development is necessary for the alternation of the life cycle in angiosperms. Due to functional redundancy of genes in the allohexaploid genome of common wheat, there are only two...
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Integrated transcriptomic and proteomic analysis identified key folate biosynthesis gene in waxy maize
June 2025
One-third of the global population is affected by micronutrient deficiency, particularly folate. Although folate synthesis has been relatively well characterized, few folate-related genes in maize have...
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Gossypium latifolium genome reveals the genetic basis of domestication of upland cotton from semi-wild races to cultivars
June 2025
The genetic basis for Gossypium hirsutum race latifolium, the putative ancestor of cultivated upland cotton, emerging from the semi-wild races to be domesticated into cultivated upland cotton is unknown....
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QTG-LGBM: A method of prioritizing causal genes in quantitative trait loci in maize
June 2025
Efficient and accurate identification of candidate causal genes within quantitative trait loci (QTL) is a significant challenge in genetic research. Conventional linkage analysis methods often require...
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qSL2B/TaeEF1A regulates spike development and grain number in wheat
June 2025
Spike length (SL) is an important factor affecting yield in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Here, a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population derived from a cross between Shannong 4155 (SN4155) and Shimai...
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CO2 fertilization effect on rice growth is constrained by soil heavy metal contamination
June 2025
Elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration ([CO2]) can stimulate crop growth and increase yield, but the effect may be constrained by soil contamination with heavy metals. In a free-air carbon...
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Maize tasseling date forecast from canopy height time series estimated by UAV LiDAR data
June 2025
Timely identification and forecast of maize tasseling date (TD) are very important for agronomic management, yield prediction, and crop phenotype estimation. Remote sensing-based phenology monitoring...
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Vacuolar sugar transporter OsERD5 increases rice tillering and yield by modulating intracellular hexose homeostasis
June 2025
The early responsive to dehydration-like (ERDL or ERD) subfamily, subclade within the monosaccharide transporter (MST) superfamily, is crucial in the regulation of growth and seed yield in Arabidopsis....
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qLTS5/OsALA4 encodes a P4-ATPase that positively regulates cold tolerance in rice seedlings
Available online 23 June 2025
Rice (Oryza sativa L.), a thermophilic crop, is highly sensitive to cold stress, particularly during the seedling stage. Developing cold-tolerant rice varieties is a possible strategy to mitigate yield...
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Genomic and functional analysis of isochorismate synthase genes in sugarcane and their roles in disease resistance
Available online 18 June 2025
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Optimizing the rotation cycle of previous crops increases crop yield and environmental sustainability in paddy field rotation
Available online 18 June 2025
Global food production faces enormous challenges in increasing yields while promoting environmental sustainability. A field experiments in the ecotone between the Yangtze River Basin and the Huang-Huai-Hai...
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Genetic changes in soybean cultivars derived from Heihe 54
Available online 16 June 2025
Soybean (Glycine max) variety Heihe 54 has played a crucial role in the Heihe soybean breeding program in China, contributing to the development of over 85 cultivars. To elucidate the genetic changes...
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Single-cell nuclear transcriptomics reveal root tip adaptations to nitrogen scarcity in wheat
Available online 16 June 2025
Roots play a critical role in acquisition and utilization of nitrogen in wheat, influencing nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), and ultimately determining yield. However, the detailed responses of root tips...
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Novel genetic loci and a functional gene Gm18GRSC3 conferring SMV-SC3 resistance in soybean
Available online 16 June 2025
Soybean mosaic virus (SMV) is a worldwide disease significantly decreasing soybean yield and seed quality. In this study, a genome-wide association study (GWAS) for SMV-SC3 resistance was conducted...
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Artificial intelligence redefines agricultural genetics by unlocking the enigma of genomic complexity
Available online 13 June 2025
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Ghd7.1 improves eating quality by reducing grain protein content in rice
Available online 11 June 2025
Protein content plays a crucial role in determining the eating and cooking quality of rice. However, the genetic and molecular basis underlying grain protein content remains to be elucidated. In this...
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RNAi technologies for insect control in crop protection
Available online 11 June 2025
RNA interference (RNAi) has been used for agricultural insect pest control based on silencing of targeted insect genes. However, the effectiveness of RNAi and its applications in insect pest control...
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Subsoiling tillage increases water-use efficiency of winter wheat by improving soil hydraulic properties associated with pore structure in the North China Plain
Available online 11 June 2025
Subsoiling is widely used to improve soil productivity in the North China Plain (NCP). However, its effects on pore network-based hydraulic properties and their relationship with water use efficiency...
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Mitigating drought-associated reproductive failure in maize: From physiological mechanisms to practical solutions
Available online 8 June 2025
Maize serves as a crucial cereal crop globally, yet the escalating frequency of drought stress during the reproductive phase poses a significant threat to grain yield by causing an irreversible loss...
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