Plants, Volume 14, Issue 23

Stalk lodging is one of the major constraints limiting global maize yield. Chemical regulation and fertilization are essential agronomic practices that play critical roles in improving maize yield and lodging resistance. This study aimed to investiga...

Heat stress caused by global climate change poses a significant threat to agricultural production. Phytohormones, as critical signaling molecules, play pivotal roles in modulating plant responses to heat stress. This review systematically summarizes...

Drought stress induces oxidative damage that severely impairs the growth and development of ginseng seedlings. Although conventional antioxidants present a theoretical approach for mitigating such oxidative damage, their practical application is cons...

Lolium perenne L. (perennial ryegrass) has various applications, including as a high-quality forage species for livestock feed; in seed mixtures used for revegetation of eroded or degraded areas as well as for lawns due to its resistance and rapid ge...

Greenhouse agriculture is experiencing global expansion; however, in Andean countries such as Ecuador, its development is constrained by low-tech infrastructure, limited automation, and insufficient environmental monitoring, all of which negatively a...

Spike length is a critical trait influencing the yield potential of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). However, there has been limited research on spike-length-related genes in wheat. Moreover, the scarcity of stable markers for spike-related traits has r...

Brassica vegetables are in high demand because they are an essential nutrient source for humans. Glucosinolates (GSLs), a major bioactive compound found in Brassicaceae, are amino acid derivatives that contribute to the health benefits of these crops...

Perilla frutescens is an important medicinal and edible plant in Asia and was introduced in Europe and North America mainly as a spice plant. The commonly cultivated species is an allotetraploid (AABB). While the identity of its AA diploid donor has...

The mid-domain effect (MDE) has been used to explain spatial diversity patterns and flowering phenology, but its role in fruiting phenology has received limited attention to date. This study investigates whether the MDE shapes fruiting phenology and...

Expansins contribute to maize tolerance to salt stress, but the molecular mechanisms by which they function under high-salinity conditions remain poorly understood. In this research, the α-expansin gene ZmEXPA3 was characterized. We obtained ov...

Food security and human health are directly related to the condition of agricultural soils. Soil contamination by heavy metals is a global environmental problem. Lead (Pb) is a toxic and non-biodegradable element posing a significant risk to ecosyste...

As a pulse crop, mung beans are associated with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which can improve soil fertility, lower the need for nitrogen fertilizers, and increase yield and soil quality for subsequent harvests. This study aimed to identify effective r...

The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed global interest in medicinal plants as accessible sources of prophylactic and supportive therapies. Ethnobotanical research provides an important foundation for developing plant-based medicines with preventive and th...

Invasive alien species pose escalating threats to global biodiversity and ecosystems, which may be exacerbated by climate change, potentially leading to range expansions and intensified impacts. In China, Mikania micrantha Kunth, a fast-growing tropi...

This study aimed to develop an efficient and environmentally sustainable method for extracting bioactive compounds from juçara palm (Euterpe edulis Mart.) fruit residues using deep eutectic solvents (DES) and conventional solvents, combined wi...

Exogenous cytokinin supply is a crucial factor during the in vitro shoot multiplication of apples. Meta-topolin has been shown to cause improved multiplication rate, higher quality in vitro shoots with better rooting, and acclimatization ability than...

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is an Andean pseudocereal of high nutritional value and remarkable phenotypic diversity, recognized as a strategic crop for food security under increasing climatic variability. In this study, the agromorphological d...

Grain filling governs grain weight formation in rice, while starch biosynthesis during this process critically determines both grain quality and yield. In this study, we characterized the heading date regulator OsPRR37 on regulating grain development...

The Belamcanda chinensis (L.) Redouté is a perennial herb belong to the genus Belamcanda, primarily found in China, but with additional distribution in North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and India. The rhizomes of B. chinensis have a long histor...

Biochar has broad applications in agriculture, where its incorporation into soils is recognized as an effective strategy for improving soil quality, enhancing remediation, sequestering carbon, and mitigating climate change. Although the application o...

Understanding the demographic mechanisms underlying the decline of endangered tree species is essential for developing effective conservation strategies. This study aimed to quantify the population trajectory and its demographic drivers in the Korean...

Invasive species can profoundly alter ecosystems through mechanisms such as allelopathy. This study evaluates the allelopathic effects of Acacia dealbata and Hakea decurrens subsp. physocarpa on two dominant Mediterranean native species, Cistus ladan...

Global climate change has intensified land desertification in the arid and semi-arid regions of northwestern China, highlighting the urgent need to cultivate plant species with ideal architecture and well-developed root systems to combat ecosystem de...

Areca Palm Velarivirus 1 (Velarivirus arecae, APV1), Areca palm necrotic ringspot virus (Arepavirus arecae, ANRSV), and Areca palm necrotic spindle-spot virus (Arepavirus arecamaculatum, ANSSV) are major viral pathogens that cause significant economi...

Phalaenopsis is one of the most economically valuable genera in the Orchidaceae family. However, the common varieties of Phalaenopsis in the market rarely have fragrance, greatly limiting the sustainable development of the Phalaenopsis industry. Here...

This study determined the optimal nitrogen–phosphorus–potassium (N-P-K) ratios for maximizing growth performance in spinach (Spinacia oleracea), bok choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis), and Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa pekinensis). A...

Improving nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in maize is critical for reducing fertilizer inputs and mitigating environmental impacts. The rhizosphere microbiome—the plant’s “second genome”—plays a key role in nitrogen acquis...

The yield and quality of rubber tree latex are affected by environmental stresses and plant hormone stimulation. Heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) is widely involved in various developmental processes and stress responses in plants, especially in drought...

The epidermal cells of bracts, petals and sepals of Ornithogalum umbellatum L. (Star-of-Bethlehem, Asparagaceae) contain lipotubuloids, complex aggregates of lipid droplets (LDs) enmeshed by bundles of microtubules (MTs). We investigated lipotubuloid...

Nitrogen (N) is a key nutrient influencing wheat growth, grain yield, and quality. A long-term field experiment was conducted using cultivar Zhengmai 1860 to clarify the effects of N topdressing on grain protein composition, starch accumulation, and...

Soybean seed composition, particularly the oil and protein content of the seed, has been a longstanding focus of research due to the economic and nutritional importance of these components for both feed and industrial applications. Through forward ge...

Distinct breeding populations of Coffea canephora often exhibit genetic divergence, yet the biological pathways underlying yield and leaf rust resistance in contrasting populations remain poorly understood. Here, we performed a comparative genomic an...

Fruit rots, both pre- and postharvest, represent a major problem in apple production, leading to significant yield losses each year. In this study, the inheritance of calyx abscission, a trait that could potentially reduce susceptibility to various f...

The plant NAC (NAM, ATAF1/2, and CUC2) transcription factor family plays an important regulatory role in stress response. In this study, we analyzed the rice transcription factor OsNAC113 and elucidated its tissue-specific characteristics and stress...

In this study, titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO₂-NPs) were produced via green routes using blueberry extracts obtained with isopropanol (I-TiO₂-NPs) and methanol (M-TiO₂ NPs). HPLC-DAD confirmed phenolic/flavonoid profiles in the extracts, and spe...

Pinus koraiensis, as a keystone tree species, possesses immense economic and ecological value. However, the present cultivation of high-quality seedlings in Pinus koraiensis plantations remains hindered by prohibitively high costs and inadequate tech...

As a highly valued orchid species, Cymbidium ensifolium (C. ensifolium) exhibits a natural flowering period mainly from July to September, which does not align with the market demand and shows low flowering quality, thereby significantly constraining...

Selenium (Se) biofortification represents a critical strategy for addressing micronutrient deficiency while enhancing fruit nutritional quality. This study investigated foliar applications of Se and Si nanoparticles (NPs) for peach Se biofortificatio...

Anthocyanins pigment plant tissues, mitigate biotic and abiotic stresses, and deliver human health benefits; raising their content in mung bean (Vigna radiata) sprouts is a long-standing research target. Transcriptome analysis identified VrNAC25, a N...

Soil salinization poses a significant threat to global agricultural productivity. Among crops, soybean (Glycine max), an important source of oil and protein, is more susceptible to salt stress compared to other major crops such as wheat (Triticum aes...

Silicon (Si) may benefit the growth and physiology of various cultivated species, especially under stress conditions. Here, we hypothesized that soil Si supplying as Ca₂SiO₄ would increase the drought tolerance and water use efficiency of young Coffe...

Maize lodging is a major factor limiting maize grain yield. Potassium (K) fertilization is known to reduce lodging, but the potential impact of straw return on lodging resistance remains unclear. A two-year field experiment was conducted with five K...

To investigate interspecific variation in heat tolerance and underlying adaptation mechanisms in Rhododendron, three-year-old potted seedlings of eight taxa, representing four subgenera within the genus Rhododendron, were subjected to 40 °C high-...

Mechanical pruning has emerged as a viable alternative to traditional hand pruning in apple orchards in labor-constrained and aging population workforces. While mechanical pruning reduces labor demand and enhances operational efficiency, their effect...

Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz. and Sonchus oleraceus L. are perennial herbaceous species with strong antioxidant capacities; however, these species have not been widely utilized as medicinal materials because their natural populations are limited,...

One open question regarding plant–microbe interactions is how a plant interacts molecularly with both a beneficial microbe and a pathogenic fungus. This study used RNA-seq to investigate molecular responses in maize roots during a tripartite in...

Conventional chemical-based control methods for soil-borne diseases often degrade soil quality. The recycling of organic wastes offers a promising solution to simultaneously alleviate environmental pollution and restore soil health. As a beneficial f...

A high salt environment seriously affects the physiological metabolism and yield of plants. Hordeum brevisubulatum (Trin.) Link has high biomass and important ecological, feeding and economic values, but its growth conditions have serious saline-alka...

Paulownia fortunei is an important economic tree species that possesses numerous biological and economic traits, such as fast growth, strong stress resistance, and excellent wood properties. The cultivation of this species is pervasive across numerou...

Antarctica harbors some of the most extreme ecosystems on earth, where only two vascular plants persist. The native grass Deschampsia antarctica provides a model for plant–microbe interactions under intense abiotic stress. We present the first...