Persian walnut (Juglans regia L.), valued for both its nut and wood, is an ecologically
important temperate tree species native to the mountainous regions of central Asia. Despite …

Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium) is an oil-bearing tree species growing naturally in
poor soil. The kernel of yellowhorn contains valuable fatty acids like nervonic acid. However …

Abstract Background Sesame (Sesamum indicum) can accumulate over 60% oil in its seed.
However, low oil content genotypes with an oil content of less than 50% are also observed …

Abstract Background Pear (Pyrus spp) is an important fruit species worldwide; however, its
genetics and genomic information is limited. Combining the Solexa/Illumina RNA-seq high …

Background Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) is a hardy, fruit-producing plant
known historically for its medicinal and nutraceutical properties. The most recognized …

Changes in volatile content, as well as associated gene expression and enzyme activity in
developing cucumber fruits were investigated in two Cucumis sativus L. lines (No. 26 and …

Proper flower development is essential for sexual reproductive success and the setting of
fruits and seeds. The availability of a high quality genome sequence for pineapple makes it …

Sugar apple (Annona squamosa L.) is a semi-deciduous subtropical tree that progressively
sheds its leaves in the spring. However, little information is available on the mechanism …

Abstract Background Cultivated watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai var.
lanatus] is an important agriculture crop world-wide. The fruit of watermelon undergoes …

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea), a major source of vegetable oil in many Asian countries, has
become an integral part of human diet globally due to its high nutritional properties and …