2026 February - 131 articles
Ornamental horticulture represents one of the dominant pathways for the introduction of alien plant species and has played a central role in shaping current and future invasion dynamics. Many ornamental plants escape cultivation after long lag phases...
Selenium (Se) biofortification of vegetables can improve dietary Se intake; however, the dose-dependent balance between inorganic Se retention and organic Se assimilation following foliar selenate application remains insufficiently resolved across sp...
The negative effects of soil heavy metal contamination on food production could be mitigated using nature-based solutions, i.e., plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). Yield of Lactuca sativa L. has been shown to increase by seed inoculation wi...
Fruit ripening and color change form a complex physiological and biochemical process involving the accumulation and breakdown of a series of metabolites. Brassinolide plays an important role in the regulation of fruit ripening. In this study, the eff...
The widespread use of conventional plastic mulch films in agriculture contributes significantly to soil pollution due to their non-biodegradable nature. This study explores the potential of novel bio-based mulch films composed of chitosan, carboxymet...
Bacteria represent promising tools for reducing the use of synthetic inputs in crop production. In this study, we evaluated the effects of two bacterial strains isolated from chicken compost tea—Bacillus licheniformis and Pseudomonas mendocina—on the...
Coffea canephora is economically and socially important for small-scale agriculture in Northern Brazil. To identify genotypes adapted to Amazonian edaphoclimatic conditions, clones of the species have been evaluated across multiple locations in Amazo...
In the cold and arid regions of northern China, efficient water and nitrogen (N) management is critical for the sustainable production of leafy vegetables. Simplified models that estimate crop N and water transpiration demands using simple inputs bas...
Agave triangularis Jacobi is an ornamental agave species that represents a valuable genetic resource for enhancing resistance and tolerance in cultivated agaves such as A. tequilana and A. H11648. In this study, we performed the first de novo transcr...
The global shortage of freshwater, especially in agriculture, has become a serious threat to food security and safety; therefore, using brackish water with soil amendments in facility-grown vegetable production has drawn more attention recently. In t...
Peach trees exhibit vigorous growth that is often difficult to manage, frequently leading to canopy closure and the outward migration of fruiting positions, which ultimately results in diminished yield and fruit quality. Therefore, it is of great imp...
This study evaluated the effects of the growth retardants daminozide and paclobutrazol on the production of propagation material of Lavandula angustifolia under controlled greenhouse conditions. Cuttings were propagated using three systems (mist, aer...
Valsa canker, caused by Valsa pyri (Vp), severely threatens global pear production. The VAMP72 family modulates plant immunity, but its role in Valsa canker resistance remains unclear. In this study, it was found that PbeVAMP724, encoding a membrane-...
Orchid seed germination is heavily dependent on orchid mycorrhizal fungi (OMF) for nutrient acquisition in the field. Employing OMF to promote the germination and reproductive success of orchids is increasingly recognized as an effective conservation...
Silicon (Si) plays a crucial role in mitigating biotic and abiotic stress in crops, yet its effects on cucumber seed germination under drought stress remain unclear. This study investigated the impact of exogenous Si on the ascorbic acid-glutathione...
Historically, certain physiological behaviours were typically attributed to genetic factors. However, some grape varieties exhibit different responses depending on crop management and environmental conditions. The present study examines whether the p...
Quercus gilva is a dominant species in the subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forests of East Asia with substantial economic and ecological value. However, efficient clonal propagation methods for this species remain limited. This study aimed to esta...
High summer temperatures increasingly constrain sweet cherry production, yet field-validated assessments of rootstock resilience remain scarce. To fill this gap, this study presents a pioneering multidimensional evaluation of five widely used sweet c...
Under global climate change, cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata), a major vegetable crop, is increasingly exposed to intermittent and fluctuating drought stress. A multi-level investigation of its adaptive strategies under water-deficit conditi...
The spring transition in bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) overseeded with perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) remains a major challenge in turf management due to persistent competition from the cool-season species. Conventional practices such as core...
Potassium (K+) is essential for plant growth and development, influencing numerous physiological processes and stress responses. While the importance of K+ in overall plant performance is well-established, its specific effects on root system architec...
Soil mineral nitrogen (N) supply and the ammonium-to-nitrate ratio (NH4+-N:NO3−-N) are critical for vegetable yield and quality. Under current urea N-reduction practices, inadequate soil N often limits continuous vegetable growth. This study ev...
Biochar and organic fertilizers are recommended for sustaining crop yield and sustainable agricultural development. However, the mechanisms of their combined application on the nutritional, flavor and eating quality and their optimal ratio remain unc...
Kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta) has been rapidly commercialized. However, fruits produced in northern growing regions predominantly have green peels, and the red/purple peel phenotypes remain relatively rare, which limits the discovery and utilization o...
Trifoliate orange (Poncirus trifoliata L.) is one of the most widely utilized rootstocks in citrus production; however, it exhibits a relatively high sensitivity to salt stress. When cultivated in salinized soil, it frequently develops nutrient uptak...
Wampee (Clausena lansium) harvesting currently relies heavily on manual labor, but automation is significantly hindered by clustered fruit growth patterns, small fruit sizes, and complex orchard backgrounds, which make accurate detection highly chall...
Botrytis cinerea poses a major threat to postharvest strawberries, causing significant losses due to gray mold. As a plant-derived antifungal agent, Rhodiola rosea L. essential oil (REO) possesses considerable healthcare benefits. However, its effect...
The potential for ‘Hass’ avocado production is predicted to increase with climate warming in New Zealand, a country where avocado orchards often lack irrigation because of a cooler and wetter climate compared to most other major growing r...
Fragrance lotus (Nymphaea hybrid) is a tropical interspecific cultivar characterized by large flowers and high scent intensity, offering dual potential for ornamental commerce and natural fragrance extraction. Floral scent determines both economic va...
To investigate the effects of nitrogen application timing on photosynthetic traits and essential oil yield of Cinnamomum camphora var. linalooliferum coppice stands, an experiment was conducted with different nitrogen allocation ratios at coppicing,...
Shoot tip culture is currently the most widely used method for strawberry virus elimination, yet its efficiency has approached the theoretical limit of 80–85%. While anther culture offers a higher virus-free rate, it faces the technical bottlen...
To alleviate cadmium (Cd) stress and reduce Cd uptake in fruit trees, the effects of dopamine (100 μmol/L, based on previous studies) and strigolactone analog GR24 (1 μmol/L, based on previous studies) on the growth and Cd accumulation of grape...
Strawberry powdery mildew, caused by Podosphaera aphanis, severely impacts the yield and quality of strawberry fruit and necessitates sustainable control strategies. Here, we assessed the growth and hormone content of strawberry seedlings (Fragaria &...
Passion fruit deteriorates rapidly after harvest owing to fungal decay and quality loss. This study examined whether acidic electrolyzed water (AEW, pH 2.5) could strengthen host defense responses and thereby prolong the marketable storage period of...
WRKY transcription factors serve as key regulators in plants, playing important roles in growth and development, secondary metabolism, and stress responses. Here, a comprehensive genome-wide analysis identified 58 WRKY genes (LcWRKYs) in litchi for t...
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are increasingly being applied in controlled-environment agriculture due to their energy efficiency and spectral flexibility; however, crop-specific responses to different LED spectra remain unclear. This study evaluated...
Brassica crops (genus Brassica) represent globally important vegetables and oilseeds, yet are continuously threatened by insect pests that reduce yield and quality. While classical physiological and chemical defense mechanisms such as the glucosinola...
Leaf color mutants are key resources for uncovering the molecular mechanisms of chloroplast development and photosynthesis. Here, we identified a novel yellow-green melon mutant, ‘ygp2’, which displays yellow-green leaves and dwarfism thr...
Red pigmentation in apple peel significantly contributes to its commercial value, and bagging treatment contributes to enhancing red coloration in fruits. However, the regulatory mechanisms underlying bagging-induced coloration remain largely unexplo...
In Brazil, the olive tree (Olea europaea) is propagated by cuttings using indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) for rooting and sand as the substrate. Auxin-producing microorganisms may enhance this process when applied together with IBA. This study evaluated...
This study systematically investigated the effects of stand age (5, 10, 20, and 40 years) on the biochemical components, mineral element accumulation in leaves, and rhizosphere soil properties of the tea shrub Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze cv. Wuyi R...
Polyploidy modifies metabolic profiles and transcriptional regulation of biosynthetic pathways. Citrus tetraploids are characterized by dwarf growth and increased leaf biomass. Citrus leaves are valuable resources for essential oils and natural food...
The light environment is a key factor in regulating crop growth and quality in plant factories, where both light intensity and photoperiod strongly influence photosynthetic productivity and energy consumption. This study aimed to elucidate the intera...
To reduce the production cost of Pleurotus giganteus and to valorize agricultural waste, this study investigated the effects of substituting cottonseed hull with corn cob (a major lignocellulosic by-product of maize production) on the mycelial growth...
Productivity has a strong effect on the net returns of strawberry production. Returns are higher with high yields than with low yields, with productivity dependent on the cultivar, season and growing system. The main objective of this study was to de...
Panax ginseng is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Ginsenosides, the main bioactive components responsible for the medicinal value of ginseng, are regulated by transcription factors. Among these regulatory factors, basic leucine zipper (bZIP) tr...
As a high-value edible mushroom, Morchella sextelata faces several cultivation challenges, including unstable yields, continuous cropping constraints, and soil-borne diseases. The rhizosphere soil microbial community plays a crucial role in morel gro...
Enzymatic browning in fresh-cut apples causes a decrease in sensory quality, commodity value reduction and economic losses. Various physical, chemical and biotechnological methods have been developed to inhibit browning in fresh-cut apples. In the pr...
In order to elucidate the trait structure of yield formation and optimize the selection strategy for breeding high-yield spring rapeseed, this study systematically evaluated the genetic variation, interrelationship, and contribution to yield of 10 ke...
Cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) is essential for the synthesis of plant lignin precursors and the response to various abiotic stresses. In this study, we identified 17 OjCAD genes distributed across the genome of Oenanthe javanica. The members o...
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