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 bases underlying grain protein content remain 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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Genetic dissection and validation of a new dominant QTL associated with chlorophyll content and its regulatory networks analysis in soybean
Available online 8 June 2025
Leaf-color mutants have proven valuable for studying chlorophyll metabolism, photosynthesis, and yield improvement. Here, we identified a yellow-leaf (yl) mutant in soybean (Glycine max), characterized...
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Transcription factor BnaA1.WRKY53 is involved in regulation of auxin-induced leaf curling under boron deficiency in Brassica napus
Available online 7 June 2025
Brassica napus (oilseed rape) is sensitive to boron (B) deficiency and exhibits young leaf curling in response to low-B stress at the seedling stage, which leads to reduced photosynthesis and plant...
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Development of a “Golden fiber” cotton germplasm via carotenoid biofortification
Available online 6 June 2025
Natural colored cotton (NCC) offers a sustainable, dye-free, and eco-friendly alternative for producing colored textiles. Carotenoids, a group of important natural liposoluble pigments, are known for...
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Natural and artificial evolution of acetolactate synthase for crop breeding
Available online 30 May 2025
Acetolactate synthase (ALS)-targeting herbicides are among the most widely used weed-control chemicals globally. Mutations in the ALS gene can confer herbicide resistance in crops, thereby allowing...
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High-throughput phenotyping discovers new stable loci controlling senescence rate in bread wheat
Available online 20 May 2025
Non-destructive time-series assessment of chlorophyll content in flag-leaf (FLC) accurately mimics the senescence rate and the identification of genetic loci associated with senescence provides valuable...
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δ2H, δ18O, and δ13C behave differently when assessing transpirative and photosynthetic performance of wheat under contrasting VPD conditions
Available online 17 May 2025
Carbon (δ13C) and oxygen (δ18O) isotope compositions are considered indicators of the effect of water conditions on plant photosynthesis (δ13C) and transpiration (δ18O). Hydrogen isotope composition...
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