The tomato is a convenient object for studying reproductive processes, which has become a
classic. Such complex processes as flowering and fruit setting require an understanding of …

Lectin receptor-like kinases (LecRKs) locate on the cell membrane and play diverse roles in
perceiving environmental factors in higher plants. Studies have demonstrated that LecRKs …

Lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins and are involved in a multitude of biological
functions. Lectins at the surface of plant cells often occur as lectin receptor-like kinases …

Sex ratio (male or female flower frequency per plant) is an important trait of monoecious
bitter gourds because it directly influences fruit yield. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) for the sex …

Agricultural systems are currently facing significant issues, primarily due to population
growth rates in the context of global climate change. Rising temperatures cause plant heat …

With the steady increase of the World's population and the recent global pandemics, a
greater pressure is being exerted in the already inadequate global food systems, posing …

Lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins and are involved in a multitude of biological
functions. Lectins at the surface of plant cells often occur as lectin receptor-like kinases …

Acquisitions. We acquired 20 new accessions in 2022, including a set of prebred lines with
high zingiberene from S. habrochaites developed by John Snyder at Univ. of Kentucky and a …