Highlights•Networks facilitate gene-to-phenotype mapping by gene prioritization and GWAS
data analysis.•Network-assisted crop systems genetics require genome-scale functional …

MYB transcription factor (TF) is one of the largest TF families and regulates defense
responses to various stresses, hormone signaling as well as many metabolic and …

In the last decade, great progress has been made in clarifying the main determinants of
anthocyanin accumulation in grape berry skin. However, the molecular details of the fine …

Flavonols are a ubiquitous class of flavonoids that accumulate preferentially in flowers and
mature berries. Besides their photo-protective function, they play a fundamental role during …

Abstract Background Sorbitol dehydrogenase (SDH, EC 1.1. 1.14) is the key enzyme
involved in sorbitol metabolism in higher plants. SDH genes in some Rosaceae species …

Apple fruit acidity, which affects the fruit's overall taste and flavor to a large extent, is
primarily determined by the concentration of malic acid. Previous studies demonstrated that …

Current gene co-expression databases and correlation networks do not support cell-specific
analysis. Gene co-expression and expression correlation are subtly different phenomena …

Abstract Background Vitis vinifera (Grapevine) is the most important fruit species in the
modern world. Wine and table grapes sales contribute significantly to the economy of major …

A cultura do feijão-caupi [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] apresenta importância econômica
em nível internacional, entretanto ela é frequentemente acometida por uma diversidade de …

Clostridium difficile is currently the main cause of intestinal nosocomial disease associated
with antibiotic therapy in adults, and a growing concern in the community. C. difficile is a …