According to Darwin's theory, endless evolution leads to a revolution. One such example is
the Clustered Regularly Interspaced Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)–Cas system, an …

Plant–pathogen interactions induce a signal transmission series that stimulates the plant's
host defense system against pathogens and this, in turn, leads to disease resistance …

The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats‐associated protein 9
(CRISPR/Cas9) system is a powerful tool for editing plant genomes. Efficient genome editing …

Powdery mildew (PM), caused by the fungal pathogen Erysiphe necator, is one of the most
destructive diseases of grapevine (Vitis vinifera and other Vitis spp.). Resistance to PM is an …

Powdery mildew (PM) is a severe fungal disease of cultivated grapevine world‐wide.
Proanthocyanidins (PAs) play an important role in resistance to fungal pathogens; however …

In the field, plants constantly face a plethora of abiotic and biotic stresses that can impart
detrimental effects on plants. In response to multiple stresses, plants can rapidly reprogram …

Highlights•Banana production is severely constrained by many pests and pathogens,
particularly where several of them are co-existing.•The advances in genome editing (GE) …

Programmed cell death (PCD) is a genetically controlled pathway that plants can use to
selectively eliminate redundant or damaged cells. In addition to its fundamental role in plant …

Grapes are globally recognized as economically significant fruit trees. Among grape
varieties, Thompson Seedless holds paramount influence for fresh consumption and for …

Abstract Background The cultivated strawberry (Fragaria× ananassa Duch.) is one of the
most economically important horticultural crops worldwide. Botrytis fruit rot (BFR) caused by …