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View article: <scp>PPSR1</scp> Protein Functions as an Important Regulator to Enhance Plant Growth Performance Under N, P, and K Deficient Stress Conditions
<span>PPSR1</span> Protein Functions as an Important Regulator to Enhance Plant Growth Performance Under N, P, and K Deficient Stress Conditions Open
Phosphorus (P) is an essential macronutrient for various biological processes in plant growth. Modern agricultural science has advanced the knowledge of regulatory mechanisms underlying phosphorus starvation responses (PSRs), aiming to dev…
View article: Virus-Specific Defense Responses in Sweetpotato: Transcriptomic Insights into Resistance and Susceptibility to SPFMV, SPCSV, and SPVD
Virus-Specific Defense Responses in Sweetpotato: Transcriptomic Insights into Resistance and Susceptibility to SPFMV, SPCSV, and SPVD Open
Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L. Lam) production is threatened by complex viral diseases, notably sweet potato virus disease (SPVD) worldwide, which results from co-infection by sweet potato feathery mottle virus (SPFMV) and sweet potato ch…
View article: Population-level super-pangenome reveals genome evolution and empowers precision breeding in watermelon
Population-level super-pangenome reveals genome evolution and empowers precision breeding in watermelon Open
Pangenomes are increasingly critical for harnessing crop genetic diversity, yet their resolution and utility are often limited by insufficient sampling of high-quality genome assemblies. Here, we report a population-level watermelon super-…
View article: Reduced apple crop density enhances total polyphenol accumulation via upregulation of anthocyanidin reductase and other phenylpropanoid pathway genes
Reduced apple crop density enhances total polyphenol accumulation via upregulation of anthocyanidin reductase and other phenylpropanoid pathway genes Open
Polyphenols contribute to the quality of hard cider fermented from apple ( Malus × domestica ) juice by providing flavor, aroma, color, and microbial stability. However, polyphenol concentration in apple fruit can fluctuate by 50% or more …
View article: A data-driven multi-objective optimization algorithm for computationally expensive electromagnetic designs
A data-driven multi-objective optimization algorithm for computationally expensive electromagnetic designs Open
A surrogate-assisted evolutionary algorithm based on an artificial neural network (ANN) is proposed for computationally expensive multi-objective optimization problems of electromagnetic devices. The training data of the ANN are selected f…
View article: Ethylene response factor SlERF.D6 promotes ripening in part through transcription factors SlDEAR2 and SlTCP12
Ethylene response factor SlERF.D6 promotes ripening in part through transcription factors SlDEAR2 and SlTCP12 Open
Ripening is crucial for the development of fleshy fruits that release their seeds following consumption by frugivores and are important contributors to human health and nutritional security. Many genetic ripening regulators have been ident…
View article: Graph pangenome reveals the regulation of malate content in blood-fleshed peach by NAC transcription factors
Graph pangenome reveals the regulation of malate content in blood-fleshed peach by NAC transcription factors Open
Background Fruit acidity and color are important quality attributes in peaches. Although there are some exceptions, blood-fleshed peaches typically have a sour taste. However, little is known about the genetic variations linking organic ac…
View article: Genome of root celery and population genomic analysis reveal the complex breeding history of celery
Genome of root celery and population genomic analysis reveal the complex breeding history of celery Open
Summary Celery ( Apium graveolens L.) is an important vegetable crop in the Apiaceae family. It comprises three botanical varieties: common celery with solid and succulent petioles, celeriac or root celery with enlarged and fleshy hypocoty…
View article: A linker histone acts as a transcription factor to orchestrate malic acid accumulation in apple in response to sorbitol
A linker histone acts as a transcription factor to orchestrate malic acid accumulation in apple in response to sorbitol Open
High carbohydrate availability promotes malic acid accumulation in fleshy fruits, but the underlying mechanism is not known. Here, we show that antisense repression of ALDOSE-6-PHOSPHATE REDUCTASE in apple (Malus domestica) decreases the c…
View article: US Efforts in Sweetpotato Genome Sequencing: Advances in the Development of Reference Genomes to Facilitate Research and Breeding of a Key Food Security Crop
US Efforts in Sweetpotato Genome Sequencing: Advances in the Development of Reference Genomes to Facilitate Research and Breeding of a Key Food Security Crop Open
Genomic information provides a fundamental tool for modern crop breeding. Sweetpotato [ Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] is a globally important crop. However, the genome of sweetpotato is understudied due to its highly heterozygous hexaploid na…
View article: Genome-Wide Association Study of Cuticle and Lipid Droplet Properties of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Fruit
Genome-Wide Association Study of Cuticle and Lipid Droplet Properties of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Fruit Open
The fruit surface is a critical first line of defense against environmental stress. Overlaying the fruit epidermis is the cuticle, comprising a matrix of cutin monomers and waxes that provides protection and mechanical support throughout d…
View article: Advancing apple genetics research: <i>Malus coronaria</i> and <i>Malus ioensis</i> genomes and a gene family-based pangenome of native North American apples
Advancing apple genetics research: <i>Malus coronaria</i> and <i>Malus ioensis</i> genomes and a gene family-based pangenome of native North American apples Open
Wild Malus species flourished in North America long before Europeans introduced domesticated apples. Malus coronaria and M. ioensis are native to the mid-western and eastern United States, while M. angustifolia and M. fusca grow in the sou…
View article: Phased chromosome-level genome assembly provides insight into the origin of hexaploid sweetpotato
Phased chromosome-level genome assembly provides insight into the origin of hexaploid sweetpotato Open
The hexaploid sweetpotato ( Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam.) is a globally important stable crop and plays a significant role in biofortification. The high resilience and adaptability of sweetpotato provide it with advantages in addressing food …
View article: Viral and bacterial plant pathogens suppress antiviral defense against flaviviruses in their insect vectors
Viral and bacterial plant pathogens suppress antiviral defense against flaviviruses in their insect vectors Open
A positive, single-stranded RNA virus member within the Flavivirus genus was identified and characterized infecting Myzus persicae . This new insect-specific virus (ISV), Myzus persicae flavivirus (MpFV), is 23,236 nucleotides in length an…
View article: Species-specific microsymbiont discrimination mediated by a <i>Medicago</i> receptor kinase
Species-specific microsymbiont discrimination mediated by a <i>Medicago</i> receptor kinase Open
Host range specificity is a prominent feature of the legume-rhizobial symbiosis. Sinorhizobium meliloti and Sinorhizobium medicae are two closely related species that engage in root nodule symbiosis with legume plants of the Medicago genus…
View article: Fruit ripening and postharvest changes in very early–harvested tomatoes
Fruit ripening and postharvest changes in very early–harvested tomatoes Open
It is well known that if a fruit is harvested extremely early its development and function are interrupted, and it may never attain full maturity and optimal quality. Reports revealing insights regarding the alterations of maturation, ripe…
View article: Haplotype-resolved genome assembly and resequencing provide insights into the origin and domestication of modern rose
Haplotype-resolved genome assembly and resequencing provide insights into the origin and domestication of modern rose Open
Modern rose (Rosa hybrida) is a recently formed interspecific hybrid and has become one of the most important and widely cultivated ornamentals. Here, we report the haplotype-resolved chromosome-scale genome assembly of the tetraploid R. h…
View article: Molecular basis of one‐step methyl anthranilate biosynthesis in grapes, sweet orange, and maize
Molecular basis of one‐step methyl anthranilate biosynthesis in grapes, sweet orange, and maize Open
SUMMARY Plants synthesize an array of volatile compounds, many of which serve ecological roles in attracting pollinators, deterring herbivores, and communicating with their surroundings. Methyl anthranilate (MeAA) is an anti‐herbivory defe…
View article: Transcriptome of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Reveals Impacts of Rhizosphere Microbiomes on Host Interactions
Transcriptome of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Reveals Impacts of Rhizosphere Microbiomes on Host Interactions Open
The gut microbiome of worms from composting facilities potentially harbors organisms that are beneficial to plant growth and development. We transferred microbiomes from worm castings (i.e. vermicompost) into tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L…
View article: Ethylene and ROS Signaling Are Key Regulators of Lateral Root Development under Salt Stress in Tomato
Ethylene and ROS Signaling Are Key Regulators of Lateral Root Development under Salt Stress in Tomato Open
Roots are the primary site for sensing salt, making them critical to understanding how plants adapt to salinity. Unraveling the genetic and molecular mechanisms that maintain root growth under salt stress is essential for developing resili…
View article: Molecular basis of one-step methyl anthranilate biosynthesis in grapes, sweet orange, and maize
Molecular basis of one-step methyl anthranilate biosynthesis in grapes, sweet orange, and maize Open
SUMMARY Plants synthesize an array of volatile compounds, many of which serve ecological roles in attracting pollinators, deterring herbivores, and communicating with their surroundings. Methyl anthranilate is an anti-herbivory defensive v…
View article: Identification of male-fertility gene AsaNRF1 and molecular marker development in cultivated garlic (Allium sativum L.)
Identification of male-fertility gene AsaNRF1 and molecular marker development in cultivated garlic (Allium sativum L.) Open
Garlic cultivars are predominantly characterized by their sterility and reliance on asexual reproduction, which have traditionally prevented the use of hybrid breeding for cultivar improvement in garlic. Our investigation has revealed a no…
View article: COI1 F-box proteins regulate DELLA protein levels, growth, and photosynthetic efficiency in maize
COI1 F-box proteins regulate DELLA protein levels, growth, and photosynthetic efficiency in maize Open
The F-box protein Coronatine Insensitive (COI) is a receptor for the jasmonic acid signaling pathway in plants. To investigate the functions of the 6 maize (Zea mays) COI proteins (COI1a, COI1b, COI1c, COI1d, COI2a, and COI2b), we generate…
View article: Genome sequencing of 'Fuji' apple clonal varieties reveals evolutionary history and genetic mechanism of the spur-type morphology
Genome sequencing of 'Fuji' apple clonal varieties reveals evolutionary history and genetic mechanism of the spur-type morphology Open
Somatic variations arising during asexual reproduction can lead to the emergence of bud sports exhibiting advantageous traits, forming the basis for bud sport breeding in perennial plants. Here, we report a near-complete, fully phased geno…
View article: Advancing apple genetics research:<i>Malus coronaria</i>and<i>Malus ioensis</i>genomes and a gene family-based pangenome of native North American apples
Advancing apple genetics research:<i>Malus coronaria</i>and<i>Malus ioensis</i>genomes and a gene family-based pangenome of native North American apples Open
Wild Malus species flourished in North America long before Europeans introduced domesticated apples. Malus coronaria and M. ioensis are native to the mid-western and eastern USA, while M. angustifolia and M. fusca grow in the southeast and…
View article: HortGenome Search Engine, a universal genomic search engine for horticultural crops
HortGenome Search Engine, a universal genomic search engine for horticultural crops Open
Horticultural crops comprising fruit, vegetable, ornamental, beverage, medicinal and aromatic plants play essential roles in food security and human health, as well as landscaping. With the advances of sequencing technologies, genomes for …