Plants, Volume 14, Issue 6

How drought impacts the allocation of nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) in Pinus yunnanensis remains unclear. In this study, Pinus yunnanensis seedlings were subjected to four levels of drought stresses treatment during a 60-day experiment period, i...

Despite the many current cholesterol-lowering drugs on the market, the persistent surge of hypercholesterolemic-related complications ignites a fascinating search for the discovery of novel therapeutics. This study aimed at investigating the anti-hyp...

Chloroplasts are important in plant growth, development, and defense mechanisms, making them central to addressing global agricultural challenges. This review explores the multi-faceted contributions of chloroplasts, including photosynthesis, hormone...

RNA interference (RNAi) has emerged as a potent mechanism for combating pathogenic fungi and oomycetes over the past decades. It offers a promising gene-silencing approach by targeting crucial genes involved in diseases caused by economically and sci...

This study explores the floristic diversity of wild edible plants (WEPs) in the area surrounding Tirli, a small village in the Tuscan Maremma, Italy. Field surveys identified 128 vascular plant taxa across 46 families and 106 genera, with Asteraceae...

The B-box (BBX) protein has an impact on flowering physiology, photomorphogenesis, shade effects, and responses to both biotic and abiotic stresses. Although recent research described the BBX gene family in numerous plants, knowledge of the BBX gene...

The importance of fruit shape studies extends beyond fundamental plant biology, as it holds significant implications for breeding. Understanding the genetic and hormonal regulation of fruit morphology can facilitate targeted breeding strategies to en...

Leaf water content (LWC) is a key physiological parameter for assessing maize moisture status, with direct implications for crop growth and yield. Accurate LWC estimation is essential for water resource management and precision agriculture. This stud...

Mechanical injury to lettuce often leads to enzymatic browning caused by polyphenol oxidase (PPO), significantly impairing its sensory quality and processing suitability. In this study, the LsPPOs gene family was comprehensively identified and charac...

In Europe, Paeonia officinalis and P. peregrina, along with Chinese P. lactiflora, are commonly used for medicinal purposes. This comprehensive review summarizes the secondary metabolites and biological activities of P. peregrina, P. officinalis, P....