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View article: Identification of a <i>COMT</i> Gene Involved in the Biosynthesis of Melatonin Which Mediates Resistance to Citrus Canker
Identification of a <i>COMT</i> Gene Involved in the Biosynthesis of Melatonin Which Mediates Resistance to Citrus Canker Open
Citrus canker, caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp citri ( Xcc ), represents a severe threat to the citrus industry. The conventional control measures for citrus canker primarily rely on chemical bactericide. However, overuse of bactericide …
View article: Genomic origin of <i>Citrus reticulata</i> “Unshiu”
Genomic origin of <i>Citrus reticulata</i> “Unshiu” Open
Satsuma mandarin (Citrus reticulata “Unshiu”) is a global cultivar with superior fruit characteristics and ranking among the top citrus cultivars in terms of production. It is also a key contributor to citrus breeding. However, the lack of…
View article: “ <i>Candidatus</i> Liberibacter asiaticus” Infection Induces Citric Acid Accumulation and Immune Responses Mediated by the Transcription Factor CitPH4
“ <i>Candidatus</i> Liberibacter asiaticus” Infection Induces Citric Acid Accumulation and Immune Responses Mediated by the Transcription Factor CitPH4 Open
Citrus huanglongbing (HLB), caused by “ Candidatus Liberibacter” spp., is one of the most disastrous citrus diseases worldwide. HLB‐affected citrus fruits are significantly more acidic than healthy fruits. However, the molecular mechanism …
View article: A transcriptional cascade involving BBX22 and HY5 finely regulates both plant height and fruit pigmentation in citrus
A transcriptional cascade involving BBX22 and HY5 finely regulates both plant height and fruit pigmentation in citrus Open
Dwarfing is a pivotal agronomic trait affecting both yield and quality. Citrus species exhibit substantial variation in plant height, among which internode length is a core element. However, the molecular mechanism governing internode elon…
View article: Evolution‐guided multiomics provide insights into the strengthening of bioactive flavone biosynthesis in medicinal pummelo
Evolution‐guided multiomics provide insights into the strengthening of bioactive flavone biosynthesis in medicinal pummelo Open
Summary Pummelo ( Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis ) is a basic species and an important type for breeding in Citrus. Pummelo is used not only for fresh consumption but also for medicinal purposes. However, the molecular basis of medicinal …
View article: Apomixis: genetic basis and controlling genes
Apomixis: genetic basis and controlling genes Open
Apomixis is the phenomenon of clonal reproduction by seed. As apomixis can produce clonal progeny with exactly the same genotype as the maternal plant, it has an important application in genotype fixation and accelerating agricultural bree…
View article: The high-quality genome of pummelo provides insights into the tissue-specific regulation of citric acid and anthocyanin during domestication
The high-quality genome of pummelo provides insights into the tissue-specific regulation of citric acid and anthocyanin during domestication Open
Citric acid and anthocyanin contents were co-selected during Citrus domestication. Pummelo is a founding species in the Citrus genus, but the domestication of pummelo has not been well studied. Here, we compared the citric acid and anthocy…
View article: NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE PHYLOGENY AND SPECIATION OF KUMQUAT (FORTUNELLA SPP.) BASED ON CHLOROPLAST SNP, NUCLEAR SSR AND WHOLE-GENOME SEQUENCING
NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE PHYLOGENY AND SPECIATION OF KUMQUAT (FORTUNELLA SPP.) BASED ON CHLOROPLAST SNP, NUCLEAR SSR AND WHOLE-GENOME SEQUENCING Open
● Fortunella genus consists of two populations: cultivated kumquat and wild Hong Kong kumquat. ● Artificial selection might involve in the origin of cultivated Fortunella species. ● A hypothesis for the differentiation and speciatio…
View article: Transcriptomes and DNA methylomes in apomictic cells delineate nucellar embryogenesis initiation in citrus
Transcriptomes and DNA methylomes in apomictic cells delineate nucellar embryogenesis initiation in citrus Open
Citrus nucellar poly-embryony (NPE) is a mode of sporophytic apomixis that asexual embryos formed in the seed through adventitious embryogenesis from the somatic nucellar cells. NPE allows clonal propagation of rootstocks, but it impedes c…
View article: Genome of a citrus rootstock and global DNA demethylation caused by heterografting
Genome of a citrus rootstock and global DNA demethylation caused by heterografting Open
Grafting is an ancient technique used for plant propagation and improvement in horticultural crops for at least 1,500 years. Citrus plants, with a seed-to-seed cycle of 5–15 years, are among the fruit crops that were probably domesticated …
View article: Natural variations of TFIIAγ gene and LOB1 promoter contribute to citrus canker disease resistance in Atalantia buxifolia
Natural variations of TFIIAγ gene and LOB1 promoter contribute to citrus canker disease resistance in Atalantia buxifolia Open
Citrus canker caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri ( Xcc ) is one of the most devastating diseases in citrus industry worldwide. Most citrus cultivars such as sweet orange are susceptible to canker disease. Here, we utilized wild citru…
View article: CsCYT75B1, a Citrus CYTOCHROME P450 Gene, Is Involved in Accumulation of Antioxidant Flavonoids and Induces Drought Tolerance in Transgenic Arabidopsis
CsCYT75B1, a Citrus CYTOCHROME P450 Gene, Is Involved in Accumulation of Antioxidant Flavonoids and Induces Drought Tolerance in Transgenic Arabidopsis Open
CYTOCHROME P450s genes are a large gene family in the plant kingdom. Our earlier transcriptome data revealed that a CYTOCHROME P450 gene of Citrus sinensis (CsCYT75B1) was associated with flavonoid metabolism and was highly induced after d…
View article: Ectopic expression of citrus UDP-GLUCOSYL TRANSFERASE gene enhances anthocyanin and proanthocyanidins contents and confers high light tolerance in Arabidopsis
Ectopic expression of citrus UDP-GLUCOSYL TRANSFERASE gene enhances anthocyanin and proanthocyanidins contents and confers high light tolerance in Arabidopsis Open
Background Citrus fruits are consumed freshly or as juice to directly provide various dietary flavonoids to humans. Diverse metabolites at different levels are present among Citrus genera and many flavonoids biosynthetic genes were induced…
View article: Ectopic expression of citrus UDP-GLUCOSYL TRANSFERASE gene enhances anthocyanin and proanthocyanidins contents and confers high light tolerance in Arabidopsis
Ectopic expression of citrus UDP-GLUCOSYL TRANSFERASE gene enhances anthocyanin and proanthocyanidins contents and confers high light tolerance in Arabidopsis Open
Background Citrus fruits are consumed freshly or as juice to directly provide various dietary flavonoids to humans. Diverse metabolites at different levels are present among Citrus genera and many flavonoids biosynthetic genes were induced…
View article: Ectopic expression of citrus UDP-GLUCOSYL TRANSFERASE gene enhances anthocyanin and proanthocyanidins contents and confers high light tolerance in Arabidopsis
Ectopic expression of citrus UDP-GLUCOSYL TRANSFERASE gene enhances anthocyanin and proanthocyanidins contents and confers high light tolerance in Arabidopsis Open
Background Citrus fruits are consumed freshly or as juice to directly provide various dietary flavonoids to humans. Diverse metabolites at different levels are present among Citrus genera and many flavonoids biosynthetic genes were induced…
View article: Ectopic expression of citrus UDP-GLUCOSYL TRANSFERASE gene enhances anthocyanin and proanthocyanidins contents and confers high light tolerance in Arabidopsis
Ectopic expression of citrus UDP-GLUCOSYL TRANSFERASE gene enhances anthocyanin and proanthocyanidins contents and confers high light tolerance in Arabidopsis Open
Background Citrus fruits are consumed freshly or as juice to directly provide various dietary flavonoids to humans. Diverse metabolites at different levels are present among Citrus genera and many flavonoids biosynthetic genes were induced…
View article: Overexpression of citrus UDP-GLUCOSYL TRANSFERASE gene enhances anthocyanin and proanthocyanidins contents and confers high light tolerance
Overexpression of citrus UDP-GLUCOSYL TRANSFERASE gene enhances anthocyanin and proanthocyanidins contents and confers high light tolerance Open
Background Citrus fruits are consumed freshly or as juice to directly provide various dietary flavonoids to humans. Diverse metabolites at different levels are present among Citrus genera and many flavonoids biosynthetic genes were induced…
View article: Evolutionary dynamics of linc<scp>RNA</scp> transcription in nine citrus species
Evolutionary dynamics of linc<span>RNA</span> transcription in nine citrus species Open
Summary Long intergenic non‐coding RNA s (linc RNA s) play important roles in various biological processes in plants. However, little information is known about the evolutionary characteristics of linc RNA s among closely related plant spe…
View article: MOESM2 of Ectopic expression of citrus UDP-GLUCOSYL TRANSFERASE gene enhances anthocyanin and proanthocyanidins contents and confers high light tolerance in Arabidopsis
MOESM2 of Ectopic expression of citrus UDP-GLUCOSYL TRANSFERASE gene enhances anthocyanin and proanthocyanidins contents and confers high light tolerance in Arabidopsis Open
Additional file 2: Raw transcriptomic data of 12 key genes: Representing the gene expression pattern data in three citrus species at different stages of development (in seed, leaf, flower and fruit). SWO: Sweet orange; AB: Atalantia buxifo…
View article: miR3954 is a trigger of phasi<scp>RNA</scp>s that affects flowering time in citrus
miR3954 is a trigger of phasi<span>RNA</span>s that affects flowering time in citrus Open
Summary In plant, a few 22‐nt mi RNA s direct cleavages of their targets and trigger the biogenesis of phased small interfering RNA s (phasi RNA s) in plant. In this study, we characterized a mi RNA triggering phasi RNA s generation, miR39…
View article: Genomic analyses of primitive, wild and cultivated citrus provide insights into asexual reproduction
Genomic analyses of primitive, wild and cultivated citrus provide insights into asexual reproduction Open
The emergence of apomixis-the transition from sexual to asexual reproduction-is a prominent feature of modern citrus. Here we de novo sequenced and comprehensively studied the genomes of four representative citrus species. Additionally, we…