Background Glycosylation, catalyzed by UDP-glycosyltransferase (UGT), was important for
enhancing solubility, bioactivity, and diversity of flavonoids. Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is …

Versatile protoplast platforms greatly facilitate the development of modern botany. However,
efficient protoplast-based systems are still challenging for numerous horticultural plants and …

Protoplasts are widely used in transient expression systems that are a simple, robust, and
powerful method for gene function verification. However, such a versatile tool has not been …

Forests are potential habitats for immense terrestrial ecosystems and aquatic biodiversity,
performing an essential role in ecological preservation and regulation of climate. The …

Background Endosperm-trait related genes are associated with grain yield or quality in
maize. There are vast numbers of these genes whose functions and regulations are still …

Glucoraphanin (GRA) is an aliphatic glucosinolate (GSL), and its hydrolysis product has
powerful anticancer activity. ALKENYL HYDROXALKYL PRODUCING 2 (AOP2) gene …

Broccoli, a popular international Brassica oleracea crop, is an important export vegetable in
China. Broccoli is not only rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals but also has anticancer and …

Chinese cabbage is an important dietary source of numerous phytochemicals, including
glucosinolates and anthocyanins. The selection and development of elite Chinese cabbage …

Background Camellia oleifera (C. oleifera) is a woody edible oil crop of great economic
importance. Because of the lack of modern biotechnology research, C. oleifera faces huge …

The PYL protein family are crucial sensors of the core signals of abscisic acid (ABA) and
significantly influence the plant's response to ABA-mediated abiotic stresses as well as its …