Abstract The fruits of Physalis (Solanaceae) have a unique structure, a lantern-like fruiting
calyx known as inflated calyx syndrome (ICS) or the Chinese lantern, and are rich in steroid …

Traditional breeding techniques are proven, but additional knowledge learned from genome
sequencing provides vast new data that might help identify gene targets for improving cotton …

Background Many of genome features which could help unravel the often complex post-
speciation evolution of closely related species are obscured because of their location in …

Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) is a source of morphine, codeine, and semisynthetic
derivatives, including oxycodone and naltrexone. Here, we report the de novo assembly and …

Sphagnum farming can substitute peat with renewable biomass and thus help mitigate
climate change. Large volumes of the required founder material can only be supplied …

Key message Genetic variation in a G. barbadense population was revealed using
resquencing. GWAS on G. barbadense population identified several candidate genes …

Improving yield is a primary mission for cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) breeders; development
of cultivars with suitable architecture for high planting density (HPDA) can increase yield per …

Background Cotton fiber is a model system for studying plant cell development. At present,
the functions of many transcription factors in cotton fiber development have been elucidated …

Tubby-like proteins (TLPs) possess a highly conserved closed β barrel tubby domain at C-
terminal and N-terminal F-box. The role of TLP gene family members has been widely …

The wall-associated kinases (WAKs) and WAK-like kinases (WAKLs) form a group of
receptor-like kinases (RLKs) with extracellular domains tightly linked to the cell wall. The …