Euonymus japonicus, a common urban street tree, can withstand winter freezing stress in
temperate regions. The apoplast is the space outside the plasma membrane, and the …

Drought stress is one of the most important abiotic factors limiting crop productivity. A better
understanding of the effects of drought on millet (Setaria italica L.) production, a model crop …

Seed longevity is a measure of the viability of seeds during long-term storage and is crucial
for germplasm conservation and crop improvement programs. Also, longevity is an important …

In China, Platycladus orientalis has a lifespan of thousands of years. The long lifespan of
these trees may be relevant for the characterization of plant aging at the molecular level …

Among the oil-seed crops, Sesamum indicum L. is an important nutritionally rich crop, well
adapted to grow in semi-arid regions. Waterlogging stress adversely affects the growth of …

The seeds of Metasequia glyptostroboides Hu et Cheng, an endangered species, are
susceptible to aging, making natural population renewal difficult and increasing the risk of …

Cassava is an important starchy and food crop; however, the commercial value of cassava is
seriously constrained by postharvest physiological deterioration (PPD). In this study, the …

Global warming causes frequent high temperatures in summer; which negatively impacts
herbaceous peonies (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.) by accelerating leaf senescence and reducing …

Low-temperature stress limits the growth and development of foxtail millet. Freezing stress
caused by sudden temperature drops, such as late-spring coldness, often occurs in the …

Osmanthus fragrans, belonging to the family Oleaceae, is listed as one of the most important
traditional ornamental plant species in China. A new cultivar O. fragrans 'Wucaigui'has a …