During the process of growth and development, plants are prone to various biotic and abiotic
stresses. They have evolved a variety of strategies to resist the adverse effects of these …

Evolutionary processes have evolved plants to cope with several different natural stresses.
Basic physiological activities of crop plants are significantly harmed by these stresses …

Anthocyanin pigments contribute to plant coloration and are valuable sources of
antioxidants in the human diet as components of fruits and vegetables. Their production is …

Anthocyanin production in apple (Malus domestica) fruit and their consequent coloration can
be induced by high-light treatment. The hormone ethylene is also essential for this …

Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) that were once considered “dark matter” or “transcriptional
noise” in genomes are research hotspots in the field of epigenetics. The most well-known …

Mineral nutrition, taken up from the soil or foliar sprayed, plays fundamental roles in plant
growth and development. Among of at least 14 mineral elements, the macronutrients …

Deciphering the mechanism of malate accumulation in apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) fruits
can help to improve their flavor quality and enhance their benefits for human health. Here …

Walnut (Juglans regia L.) anthracnose, induced by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, is a
catastrophic disease impacting the walnut industry in China. Although WRKY transcription …

Long non‐coding RNAs (lncRNAs) mediate diverse biological events mainly through the
modulation of transcriptional hierarchy. The phytohormone gibberellin (GA) is essential for …

Saline-alkali soil is a major environmental problem affecting crop productivity. One of the
most effective approaches to combat it is to breed stress-tolerant plants through genetic …