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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...

PPSR1 Protein Functions as an Important Regulator to Enhance Plant Growth Performance Under N, P, and K Deficient Stress Conditions

- ABSTRACTPhosphorus (P) is an essential macronutrient for various biological processes in plant growth. Modern agricultural science has advanced the knowledge of regulatory mechanisms underlying...

Subclass III SnRK2 Kinases Coordinate Starch and Storage Protein Synthesis During Maize Kernel Development

- ABSTRACTEnhancing both starch and protein accumulation is a key strategy for improving maize yield and quality. Achieving this goal requires an in?depth understanding of the regulatory mechanisms...

Assessment of genetically modified maize MON 87460 for renewal authorisation under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 (dossier GMFF?2023?21251)

- AbstractFollowing the submission of dossier GMFF?2023?21251 under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Bayer CropScience LP, the Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms of the European Food Safety...

Plant growth-promoting effect of Kocuria sp. and Brevibacillus sp. strains on tomato under different irrigation conditions

- With global agriculture increasingly challenged by water scarcity and the need to reduce chemical inputs, plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) offer a sustainable means to enhance crop productivity...

Replacing tobacco with alternative crops for sustainable development: understanding smallholder farmers' perspectives in Uganda

- Almost 5.3 million hectares of land across the globe are dedicated to tobacco, with more than 75% allocated to growing activities. However, tobacco farming is often linked with social, economic, and...

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