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Deciphering flavonoids and terpenoids biosynthesis through chromosomal-level genome, metabolome, and transcriptome integration in Spuriopimpinella brachycarpa

30/03/2026 - Spuriopimpinella brachycarpa (2n?=?2x?=?22), a perennial Apiaceae herb traditionally consumed in Northeast China, is rich in bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and terpenoids and possesses both...

Haplotype-resolved T2T genome and population resequencing provide insights into the domestication and mogroside biosynthesis of Siraitia grosvenorii (Cucurbitaceae)

18/03/2026 - Monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii, Cucurbitaceae) is globally renowned for its triterpenoid glycoside mogroside V, a high-intensity, non-caloric natural sweetener. However, its domestication and...

Genetic architecture and major genes for tuber skin texture in potato

13/03/2026 - Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a globally important tuber crop and a vital component of the food system. Tuber skin texture is a key quality trait that influences market appearance and is closely...

T2T reference genome assembly provides insights into anthocyanin accumulation in broccoli

21/04/2026 - Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is a widely cultivated cruciferous vegetable valued for its abundant bioactive compounds and nutraceutical properties. Among these, anthocyanins are not only...

AcGLK2 involves anthocyanin biosynthesis via bidirectionally modulating expression of MYB transcription factors in Actinidia chinensis

01/07/2026 - The GOLDEN2-LIKE (GLK) gene family, known for its role in chloroplast development, has recently been implicated in involvement of anthocyanin biosynthesis in kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.), but the...

Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum PhcQ Controls Quorum Sensing?Dependent Phenotypes by Binding PhcA and Maintaining Its Protein Stability

- PhcQ is a key intermediary stabiliser of PhcA controlling quorum sensing?dependent phenotypes by maintaining protein stability of PhcA. It is downstream of PhcB and upstream of PhcA in the QS...

To Beet or Not (Just) to Beet: Ecology, Virulence and Genomic Insights Into the Leaf Spot Disease Causative Pseudomonas syringae pv. aptata

- We profile Pseudomonas syringae pv. aptata, causing bacterial leaf spot on chenopods and cucurbits, highlighting epidemiology, virulence mechanisms and integrated disease management...

Sustainability, Vol. 18, Pages 5628: Sustainable Valorization of Biogas Slurry Liquid in Leafy Vegetable Farming: Optimizing Nutrient Synergy and Controlling Heavy Metal Fluxes

- Fuente: Sustainability - Revista científica (MDPI)

Co-ensiling maize straw with monk fruit extract residue: A sustainable strategy for agro-industrial waste valorization and silage improvement

- Fuente: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research

Pathogenicity and Host Range of Stemphylium vesicarium, Causing Leaf Spot of Quinoa in Canada

- We identified Stemphylium vesicarium as the cause of quinoa leaf spot in Canada and tested its ability to infect other crops. Our findings reveal significant host susceptibility, especially in faba...

Understanding of Molecular Mechanisms and Breeding Strategies for Enhancing Oleic Acid Biosynthesis in Oil Crops

- ABSTRACTOleic acid (C18:1), a monounsaturated fatty acid, is a key determinant of nutritional value and oxidative stability of vegetable oils. Increasing its concentration has therefore become a...

Conceptualizing indigenous seed storage as a climate-resilient food system infrastructure: evidence from tribal community-based maize conservation in Eastern Himalaya

- IntroductionThe erosion of indigenous seed systems under yield-centric agricultural intensification has reduced agrobiodiversity and increased the climate vulnerability of smallholder food systems....

Intensified push-pull technology enhances above-ground arthropod assemblages and ecological balance

- Agroecological intensification aims to increase farm productivity, reduce dependency on external inputs, and enhance biodiversity conservation. However, the contribution of recent sustainable...

Ensembles of graph attention networks supervised by genotype-to-phenotype structures improved genomic prediction performance

11/06/2026 - Accurate selection of favourable crop genotypes has motivated the exploration of diverse prediction algorithms for crop breeding applications. One genomic prediction method that has not been fully...

Using art history to explore society's changing connections with agriculture

- Food insecurity is a looming challenge that especially affects those least fortunate. Consumer food choices have a substantial impact on the sustainability of current food systems. Here, we use art...

Does the adoption of climate smart agriculture practices impact the food security of Ugandan maize farmers?

Does fertilizer mixing enhance nutrient availability or poison plant-soil ecosystems?

- Fertilizer mixing the simultaneous or sequential co-application of two or more fertilizer types is a fundamental yet underexamined practice in global agriculture. While mixing strategies can unlock...

Contrasting Carbon–Water–Energy Dynamics in Perennial and Annual Bioenergy Agroecosystems Using Eddy Covariance and Interpretable Machine Learning

- Environmental drivers regulate carbon, water, and energy fluxes differently in perennial and annual bioenergy agroecosystems. Long?term eddy covariance data and interpretable machine learning reveal...

H2S generated by L-cysteine desulfhydrase (SlLCD1) enhances heat tolerance in tomato via antioxidant capacity and stomatal modulation

09/03/2026 - Global warming is increasing the frequency of heat stress, a major abiotic constraint on crop growth and productivity. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a novel gasotransmitter, has been reported to enhance...

Spotted-wing Drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae): the southernmost records affecting wild and cultivated fruits and vegetables in the Chilean Patagonia

18/06/2026 - The spotted wing Drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura 1931), is an invasive species of ripening soft fruit, first reported in Japan in 1916 and widely distributed worldwide in the past 20...

First report on detection of Thrips parvispinus from multiple locations in Texas, USA

15/06/2026 - Thrips parvispinus (Karny) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is an invasive thrips species native to Southeast Asia, affecting ornamental and vegetable crops. Over the past three decades, this species has...

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