Plants are exposed to a variety of abiotic and biotic stresses leading to increased formation
of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in plant cells. ROS are capable of oxidizing proteins …

Key message This comprehensive review underscores the application of genome editing in
plant reproductive biology, including recent advances and challenges associated with it …

Flower development is a crucial step towards the completion of the plant life cycle.
Physiological processes and gene regulatory mechanisms underlying flower formation have …

Male sterility is a valuable trait for hybrid seed production in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum).
The mutants male sterile-30 (ms-30) and ms-33 of tomato exhibit twisted stamens, exposed …

Rapeseed (Brassica napus) is a globally significant oilseed crop with strong heterosis
performance. Recessive genic male sterility (RGMS) is one of the key approaches for …

Aims The genic male sterility (GMS) system is an important strategy for generating heterosis
in plants. To better understand the essential role of lipid and sugar metabolism and to …

Male sterility is an essential trait for minimizing costs and ensuring seed purity in the
production of tomato hybrid seeds. However, its application in commercial breeding faces …