Fruit ripening and disease resistance are two essential biological processes for quality
formation and maintenance. DNA methylation, in the form of 5‐methylcytosine (5mC), has …

Chlorophyll biosynthesis and chloroplast development are essential for photosynthesis and
plant growth. Gossypium arboreum, a valuable source of genetic variation for cotton …

Verticillium wilt (VW) is a devasting disease affecting various plants, including upland cotton,
a crucial fiber crop. Despite its impact, the genetic basis underlying cotton's susceptibility or …

Background Upland cotton wild/landraces represent a valuable resource for disease
resistance alleles. Genetic differentiation between genotypes, as well as variation in …

Plant height, a key agronomic trait, affects crop structure, photosynthesis, and thus the final
yield and seed quality. The combination of digital cameras on unmanned aerial vehicles …

Heavy metal pollution poses a significant risk to human health and wreaks havoc on
agricultural productivity. Phytoremediation, a plant‐based, environmentally benign, and cost …

Cauliflower is a nutritious vegetable with inflorescences that are specialized to form the
edible organs called curds. Uncovering key genes underlying important traits is crucial for …

EPSPS is a key gene in the shikimic acid synthesis pathway and has been widely used in
breeding crops with herbicide resistance. However, its role in regulating cell elongation is …

Blast disease is a major production constraint in cereal crops worldwide. Genome regions
associated with blast resistance in rice were used in homology-based prediction of …

Verticillium dahliae (V. dahliae) is a notorious soil-borne pathogen causing Verticillium wilt
in more than 400 dicotyledonous plants, including a wide range of economically important …