Advances in DNA sequencing technology have sparked a genomics revolution, driving
breakthroughs in plant genetics and crop breeding. Recently, the focus has shifted from …

Fleshy fruits are the most demanded fruits because of their organoleptic qualities and
nutritional values. The genus Prunus is a rich source of diversified stone/drupe fruits such as …

In order to elucidate the still controversial processes that originated European wine grapes
from its wild progenitor, here we analyse 204 genomes of Vitis vinifera and show that all …

Among crop fruit trees, the apricot (Prunus armeniaca) provides an excellent model to study
divergence and adaptation processes. Here, we obtain nearly 600 Armeniaca apricot …

Abstract Background Genome structural variations (SVs) have been associated with key
traits in a wide range of agronomically important species; however, SV profiles of peach and …

Background Plant metabolites reshaped by nature and human beings are crucial for both
their lives and human health. However, which metabolites respond most strongly to …

Abstract Background Common walnut (Juglans regia L.) is one of the top four most
consumed nuts in the world due to its health benefits and pleasant taste. Despite its …

Summary The Great Himalayan Mountains and their foothills are believed to be the place of
origin and development of many plant species. The genetic basis of adaptation to high …

Domestication and improvement are two important stages in crop evolution. Melon (Cucumis
melo L.) is an important vegetable crop with wide phenotypic diversity in many horticultural …

Summary The Chinese jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.), a member of the Rhamnaceae family,
is an important perennial fruit tree crop of substantial economic, ecological and nutritional …