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The grapevine LysM receptor kinase VvLYK4-2 is a key player in chitosan-triggered immune responses

13/03/2026 - Chitooligosaccharides, such as chitin, are essential components of fungal cell walls and have thus naturally been selected as microbe-associated molecular patterns detected by plants to initiate...

Genome-wide association studies in horticultural crops: decoding genetic diversity for precision breeding

27/02/2026 - Horticultural crops, including fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and tea plants, are vital for economic and nutritional sustainability, yet their cultivation is severely hampered by abiotic...

Complete genomes of grapevine downy mildew reveal effector cluster evolution driven by complex structural variations

04/03/2026 - Plasmopara viticola, the causal agent of grapevine downy mildew, exhibits substantial intraspecific variation in pathogenicity and genetic diversity, yet the genomic features underlying this...

Applications of Ozonated Water for Effectively Controlling Grape Powdery Mildew in Vineyards and Enhancing Berry Metabolites

- Ozonated water effectively controls grape powdery mildew with 85%–100% efficacy and inhibits Erysiphe necator spore germination by up to 97%. Preventive ozonated water treatments enhance...

Overall conclusions on the application for approval of chitosan hydrochloride as a basic substance for extension of use in plant protection for grapevine and amenity grassland

Quality analysis of jujube wines as affected by jujube varieties for material

- This study aimed to investigate quality differences among jujube wines fermented from five representative jujube varieties in China, namely Ziyuan, Hui, Huping, Zanhuang, and Goutou. Basic...

Electrochemical biosensors for food spoilage, quality monitoring, and food safety: recent advances, sensor performance, and smart packaging integration

- Ensuring food safety and preventing spoilage are major challenges in today’s globalized food supply chain. Conventional detection methods, such as microbial culture, dye reduction tests, and...

Identification of Genes Involved in Resistance to Flavescence Dorée Disease of Grapevine: A Model Study Using Arabidopsis thaliana

- Arabidopsis thaliana genes conferring resistance to flavescence dorée (FD) phytoplasma were identified, revealing vector?independent defence mechanisms and providing potential targets for breeding...

Sexual Reproduction of Plasmopara viticola in Wine Regions of Southern Brazil, Climatic Suitability, Oospore Formation and Germination

- This is the first study to confirm Plasmopara viticola oospore formation in all major wine?growing regions of southern Brazil and oospore germination under local conditions on susceptible and...

Safety of acute exposure to the food additive glycerol (E 422) from beverages

- AbstractThe European Commission requested EFSA to assess the acute exposure to glycerol (E 422) from slush ice drinks and de?alcoholised wine. The acute exposure assessment was conducted on a...

VvGRX28 interacting with VvZNF10 modulates cold tolerance via eliminating excessive ROS in grapevine

- Research Open access 16 March 2026

VvU2A?-mediated circRNA biogenesis confers salt tolerance in grapevine via the VvcircHMA1-VvmiR167b-VvARF6 pathway

22/12/2025 - Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play important roles in plant stress responses, yet their dynamic regulation during stress remains unclear. This study elucidates a molecular mechanism whereby the grapevine...

The VaATG6–VaBI-1 module coordinates ER-associated autophagy and ROS homeostasis for cold tolerance in grapevine

- Research Article Open access 10 March 2026 ...

A drought stress-responsive metabolite malate modulates stomatal responses through G-protein-dependent pathway in grapevine and Arabidopsis

- Research Article Open access 06 January 2026 ...

Genomic and Transcriptomic Analyses Provide Insights Into Erysiphe necator Pathogenicity and Grapevine Response

- ABSTRACTGrapevine powdery mildew, caused by the fungus Erysiphe necator, is one of the most prevalent obligate biotrophic pathogens in vineyards, posing a significant threat to grape production....

A Hierarchical VvbHLH30?VvERF70?VvACS2 Module Orchestrates Ethylene Biosynthesis and Cold Adaptation in Grapevine

- ABSTRACTEthylene is a key gaseous phytohormone that plays crucial roles in regulating plant growth, development and stress responses. However, ethylene?associated biosynthetic and transcriptional...