Color and flavor are key quality traits in fruits. Using a newly constructed peach pangenome, Chen et al. demonstrated that the PbBL gene, a known regulator of peach fruit color, also contributes to malate accumulation. This finding, along with previous studies, unveils a transcriptional mechanism that co-regulates multiple traits in peaches.

Increased tolerance of the Arabidopsis coronatine insensitive1 mutant to Verticillium longisporum correlates with constitutive expression of immunity-relat

In a groundbreaking study on the synthesis of cellulose – a major constituent of all plant cell walls – a team of Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers has captured images of the microscopic pr...

Scientific Data - Chromosome-level haplotype-resolved genome assembly of bread wheat’s wild relative Aegilops mutica

Background A comprehensive study of the genome and genetics of superior germplasms is fundamental for crop improvement. As a widely adapted protein crop with high yield potential, the improvement in b...

The authors present a reference genome for Hordeum I-genome species. This work unravels genomic features that drive adaptation to salt and alkali environments and could aid in improving crop resilienc...

As global climate change intensifies, the occurrence and severity of various abiotic stresses will significantly threaten plant health and productivity. Drought stress (DS) is a formidable obstacle, ...