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Use of Split?Intein Proteins to Design a Small Molecule Biosensor in Plants

- ABSTRACTFruit shape is an important external quality trait that directly determines the market value. Modification of fruit shape has emerged as a key focus in crop improvement, but the regulatory...

Reprogramming of Gene Transcripts and Metabolites by the Wild Soybean Endophyte Pseudomonas sp. 77S3 Improves Soybean Salt Tolerance

- ABSTRACTSoybean is a critical source of protein and vegetable oil worldwide. Expanding its cultivation into salinity lands represents a promising strategy for increasing production; however, soil...

Maize Knows Friends or Foes? The Dark Side of Trichoderma asperellum as a Maize Ear Rot Pathogenic Fungus

- ABSTRACTCannabinoids, such as tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) and cannabichromenic acid (CBCA), are bioactive and medicinally relevant compounds found in the cannabis...

Foliar application of surfactant-stabilized nanoscale zero-valent iron inhibits fluoranthene accumulation and alleviates phytotoxicity in tomato

- To inhibit the uptake and accumulation of fluoranthene (Flu) in tomatoes cultivated in Flu-contaminated soil, foliar application of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) was employed. The dispersion...

Chlorogenic Acid From Pseudopestalotiopsis camelliae?sinensis, Regulated by PscC3H, Inhibits the Growth of Tea Anthracnose Pathogen Colletotrichum camelliae

- Pseudopestalotiopsis camelliae?sinensis produces bioactive metabolites that inhibit Colletotrichum camelliae growth, with metabolomic and antifungal analyses identifying CGA as the key inhibitor. The...

Production Status, Breeding Priorities and Genetic Resources of Cowpea in Post?Civil War Somalia

- ABSTRACTOver the past three decades, Somalia has experienced recurrent civil conflic and prolonged droughts. These crises have displaced farming communities, weakened traditional seed systems and...

South Asia-specific adaptation of Mediterranean diet principles: a mixed-methods review for practical and sustainable dietary habits

- South Asia, home to nearly 2 billion people, faces a dual burden of persistent malnutrition and rapidly rising rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Dietary patterns are...

The ClWRKY53-ClBCM/ClSGR module controls plant senescence via chlorophyll degradation in watermelon

03/09/2025 - Senescence is a complex biological process coordinately regulated by multiple genes at the molecular level. Deciphering its regulatory mechanisms holds significant potential for enhancing crop yield...

QTL and candidate gene analysis unveil genetic control of floret aliphatic glucosinolate side-chain modification in Brassica oleracea through multiparent F? populations

03/09/2025 - Glucosinolates (GSLs) are sulfur-containing metabolites in Brassica species with dual roles in plant defense and human health. While glucoraphanin (GRA) offers anticancer benefits, progoitrin (PRO)...

SlCV affects starch metabolism by regulating SlBAM3 stability under low night temperature stress in tomatoes

03/09/2025 - Nocturnal starch remobilization is critical for plant carbon allocation and stress adaptation. While ?-amylase 3 (BAM3) serves as the primary catalyst for starch degradation at night, its regulation...

Auxin affects gene editing efficiency through regulating chromatin accessibility and plant regeneration process

03/09/2025 - Improving gene editing efficiency has been a prominent research focus with the increasing application of CRISPR/Cas9 in crop genetic enhancement. In this study, we demonstrated that increasing...

A novel MLO protein CsMLO4 plays an essential role in cucumber resistance to target leaf spot

10/09/2025 - Target leaf spot (TLS), caused by Corynespora cassiicola, is a prevalent leaf disease that significantly impacts cucumber yield and quality. Breeding disease-resistant cucumber varieties is a key...

TVIR 2.0: an enhanced database of the vegetables information resources

17/09/2025 - Since its inaugural release in 2022, The Vegetables Information Resources (TVIR) has been a cornerstone for genomics and genetic breeding studies within the vegetable research community. With...

Uncovering the genetic architecture of pungency, carotenoids, and flavor in Capsicum chinense via TWAS-mGWAS integration and spatial transcriptomics

15/09/2025 - Capsicum chinense (habanero pepper) exhibits substantial variation in fruit pungency, color, and flavor due to its rich secondary metabolite composition, including capsaicinoids, carotenoids, and...

Genomic and Functional Characterisation of Endophytic Bacterium Bacillus Cereus Strain E1 Alleviating Salt Stress and Enhancing Tomato Physiology and Spectral Indices

- ABSTRACTMangroves in arid environments represent unique ecological niches that support a diverse range of microorganisms. Endophytic bacteria residing within host plants play a crucial role in...

Risk assessment of replacing synthetic preservatives with natural ingredients

- AbstractThe present work, developed within the EU?FORA fellowship programme, assessed the risk assessment of vegetable by?product extracts as natural alternatives to synthetic preservatives in food...

Improved Nitrogen Practices Reduce Nitrate and Dissolved Organic Nitrogen Leaching in a Greenhouse Vegetable Production System in North China

- The total nitrogen (N) leaching in farmers' practice (FP) accounted for 15% of N input with a high ratio of dissolved organic N (DON). The current recommended nutrient management (CRNM) reduced...

The introduction and impact of food crops in Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period

- This study explores the introduction and improvement of food crops in Taiwan under Japanese colonial rule (1895–1945) and their role in agricultural modernization. The colonial government...

Rhizosphere Microbiome Dynamics in Hydroponics: Core Taxa, Fungal Pathogen Infestations and Probiotic?Based Management

- Pathogen colonisation under biotic and abiotic stress can cause hydroponic lettuce crop failure. Understanding core and system?specific microbiota enables development of plant probiotics and...

Enhancing the accuracy of genetic values of tested early?stage potato clones utilizing genotypic, pedigree, and drone?retrieved spectral information.

- AbstractThe first generations of most clone breeding programs do not allow multi?environment trials due to the lack of sufficient reproductive organs. We integrated the phenotypic records of such an...

Sustainable substrate strategies for urban vertical farming: A case study on organic leafy greens

- AbstractThis study evaluated the impact of four organic soilless substrate combinations on the plant parameters of organic kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala ‘Lacinato’) and organic Swiss...

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