Chile pepper (Capsicum spp.) is a major culinary, medicinal, and economic crop in most
areas of the world. For more than hundreds of years, chile peppers have “defined” the state …

The wrinkled pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is a type of chili pepper domesticated in
northwestern China, with a characteristic flavor. Fifteen wrinkled and four smooth-skinned …

The cuticle plays an important role for the quality of pepper fruit. However, the molecular
mechanism of cuticle formation in pepper fruit remains unclear. Our results showed that the …

Fruit cracking is a physiological disorder and results in significant economic losses. Calcium
(Ca) plays important roles in the pear fruit cracking process, however, the underlying …

The hydrophobic cuticle encasing the fruit skin surface plays critical roles during fruit
development and post-harvest. Skin failure often results in the fruit surface cracking and …

The appearance of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruit is highly important for its
marketing. The primary concerns are obtaining sufficient red pigment accumulation and …

Studying the regulatory mechanisms in different tissues of pepper is crucial for
understanding organ formation, growth, and development. However, relevant studies are far …

Introduction Fruit cracking not only affects the appearance of netted melons (Cucumis melo
L. var. reticulatus Naud.) but also decreases their marketability. Methods Herein, to …

The 'Okitsu No. 58'citrus variety is highly prone to fruit cracking, which jeopardizes yield and
results in economic losses. In this study, we investigated the impacts of spraying 5 distinct …

Expansins, which are important components of plant cell walls, act as loosening factors to
directly induce turgor-driven cell wall expansion, regulate the growth and development of …