Horticulture Research

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The historical and current research progress on jujube–a superfruit for the future	124
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of VvMLO3 results in enhanced resistance to powdery mildew in grapevine (Vitis vinifera)	117
A reporter for noninvasively monitoring gene expression and plant transformation	107
MiR156 regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis through SPL targets and other microRNAs in poplar	89
Methyl jasmonate mediates melatonin-induced cold tolerance of grafted watermelon plants	83
A high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly reveals genetics for important traits in eggplant	83
The diverse roles of cytokinins in regulating leaf development	81
Abnormal expression of bHLH3 disrupts a flavonoid homeostasis network, causing differences in pigment composition among mulberry fruits	79
Functions of silicon in plant drought stress responses	78
Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveal that melatonin promotes melon root development under copper stress by inhibiting jasmonic acid biosynthesis	78
Identification of key gene networks controlling organic acid and sugar metabolism during watermelon fruit development by integrating metabolic phenotypes and gene expression profiles	77
The R2R3-MYB transcription factor GhMYB1a regulates flavonol and anthocyanin accumulation in Gerbera hybrida	74
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated VvPR4b editing decreases downy mildew resistance in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.)	73
A high-quality reference genome of wild Cannabis sativa	70
Optimizing the CRISPR/Cas9 system for genome editing in grape by using grape promoters	67
The methyl jasmonate-responsive transcription factor SmMYB1 promotes phenolic acid biosynthesis in Salvia miltiorrhiza	67
Regulation of phenylpropanoid biosynthesis by MdMYB88 and MdMYB124 contributes to pathogen and drought resistance in apple	66
Enrichment of beneficial cucumber rhizosphere microbes mediated by organic acid secretion	65
MdMYB6 regulates anthocyanin formation in apple both through direct inhibition of the biosynthesis pathway and through substrate removal	62
sRNAanno—a database repository of uniformly annotated small RNAs in plants	62
The chromosome-scale genome reveals the evolution and diversification after the recent tetraploidization event in tea plant	61
Deep learning image segmentation and extraction of blueberry fruit traits associated with harvestability and yield	60
Chromosome-scale genome assembly provides insights into the evolution and flavor synthesis of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims)	60
Can gene editing reduce postharvest waste and loss of fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals?	59
Germplasm resources and genetic breeding of Paeonia: a systematic review	59

Applications of deep-learning approaches in horticultural research: a review	59
Bud endodormancy in deciduous fruit trees: advances and prospects	58
Grapevine VlbZIP30 improves drought resistance by directly activating VvNAC17 and promoting lignin biosynthesis through the regulation of three peroxidase genes	57
Molecular functions of nitric oxide and its potential applications in horticultural crops	55
Integrative transcriptome, proteome, and microRNA analysis reveals the effects of nitrogen sufficiency and deficiency conditions on theanine metabolism in the tea plant (Camellia sinensis)	54
Coexpression network analysis reveals an MYB transcriptional activator involved in capsaicinoid biosynthesis in hot peppers	53
Strawberry sweetness and consumer preference are enhanced by specific volatile compounds	52
Genomic consequences of apple improvement	52
Meta-analysis of the effects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatment on climacteric fruit ripening	52
Strigolactones positively regulate abscisic acid-dependent heat and cold tolerance in tomato	51
A chromosome-scale genome sequence of pitaya (Hylocereus undatus) provides novel insights into the genome evolution and regulation of betalain biosynthesis	49
Plasma membrane-localized SlSWEET7a and SlSWEET14 regulate sugar transport and storage in tomato fruits	48
CsbZIP1-CsMYB12 mediates the production of bitter-tasting flavonols in tea plants (Camellia sinensis) through a coordinated activator–repressor network	48
High-quality genome assembly of 'Cuiguan' pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) as a reference genome for identifying regulatory genes and epigenetic modifications responsible for bud dormancy	48
A chromosome-level reference genome of non-heading Chinese cabbage [Brassica campestris (syn. Brassica rapa) ssp. chinensis]	48
De novo assembly of a new Olea europaea genome accession using nanopore sequencing	47
Growth monitoring of greenhouse lettuce based on a convolutional neural network	47
Chromosome-scale genome assembly of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cv. Tieton obtained using long-read and Hi-C sequencing	47
Kiwifruit Genome Database (KGD): a comprehensive resource for kiwifruit genomics	47
The novel gene BrMYB2, located on chromosome A07, with a short intron 1 controls the purple-head trait of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L.)	47
Transcriptome analysis and metabolic profiling reveal the key role of carotenoids in the petal coloration of Liriodendron tulipifera	47
Exploiting the diversity of tomato: the development of a phenotypically and genetically detailed germplasm collection	47
UV-B light and its application potential to reduce disease and pest incidence in crops	46
Color-related chlorophyll and carotenoid concentrations of Chinese kale can be altered through CRISPR/Cas9 targeted editing of the carotenoid isomerase gene BoaCRTISO	46
Transgenic and genome-edited fruits: background, constraints, benefits, and commercial opportunities	46
Thermal-responsive genetic and epigenetic regulation of DAM cluster controlling dormancy and chilling requirement in peach floral buds	46
The transcription factor OpWRKY2 positively regulates the biosynthesis of the anticancer drug camptothecin in Ophiorrhiza pumila	45
Reannotation of the cultivated strawberry genome and establishment of a strawberry genome database	45
Genome of a citrus rootstock and global DNA demethylation caused by heterografting	45
The transcription factor SlHY5 regulates the ripening of tomato fruit at both the transcriptional and translational levels	45
Genome-wide association analysis identified molecular markers associated with important tea flavor-related metabolites	44
The IAA- and ABA-responsive transcription factor CgMYB58 upregulates lignin biosynthesis and triggers juice sac granulation in pummelo	43
Molecular basis of heterosis and related breeding strategies reveal its importance in vegetable breeding	42
Involvement of CsWRKY70 in salicylic acid-induced citrus fruit resistance against Penicillium digitatum	42
The Phoebe genome sheds light on the evolution of magnoliids	41
Cadmium isotope fractionation reveals genetic variation in Cd uptake and translocation by Theobroma cacao and role of natural resistance-associated macrophage protein 5 and heavy metal ATPase-family t	41
Melatonin alters the secondary metabolite profile of grape berry skin by promoting VvMYB14-mediated ethylene biosynthesis	41
Transcriptomic and genetic approaches reveal an essential role of the NAC transcription factor SlNAP1 in the growth and defense response of tomato	40
A novel transcription factor CmMYB012 inhibits flavone and anthocyanin biosynthesis in response to high temperatures in chrysanthemum	40
Mechanisms and regulation of organic acid accumulation in plant vacuoles	40
Regulation of fruit ripening by the brassinosteroid biosynthetic gene SlCYP90B3 via an ethylene-dependent pathway in tomato	40
Chromosome-scale assembly of the Dendrobium chrysotoxum genome enhances the understanding of orchid evolution	40
Whole-genome sequencing provides insights into the genetic diversity and domestication of bitter gourd (Momordica spp.)	40
Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals synergistic and disparate defense pathways in the leaves and roots of trifoliate orange (Poncirus trifoliata) autotetraploids with enhanced salt tolerance	40
LlWRKY39 is involved in thermotolerance by activating LlMBF1c and interacting with LlCaM3 in lily (Lilium longiflorum)	39
PpINH1, an invertase inhibitor, interacts with vacuolar invertase PpVIN2 in regulating the chilling tolerance of peach fruit	39
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of ClBG1 decreased seed size and promoted seed germination in watermelon	39
Melatonin-induced DNA demethylation of metal transporters and antioxidant genes alleviates lead stress in radish plants	39
A high-quality sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) genome	39
Whole-genome, transcriptome, and methylome analyses provide insights into the evolution of platycoside biosynthesis in Platycodon grandiflorus, a medicinal plant	39

Combined genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analyses provide insights into chayote (Sechium edule) evolution and fruit development	39
The apple REFPOP—a reference population for genomics-assisted breeding in apple	38
Transcription factor WRKY22 regulates canker susceptibility in sweet orange (Citrus sinensis Osbeck) by enhancing cell enlargement and CsLOB1 expression	38
SlGRAS4 accelerates fruit ripening by regulating ethylene biosynthesis genes and SlMADS1 in tomato	38
An optimized protocol for stepwise optimization of real-time RT-PCR analysis	37
Genome-wide analysis of expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs) reveals the regulatory architecture of gene expression variation in the storage roots of sweet potato	37
An apple (Malus domestica) AP2/ERF transcription factor modulates carotenoid accumulation	36
Comparative analysis of long noncoding RNAs in angiosperms and characterization of long noncoding RNAs in response to heat stress in Chinese cabbage	36
The GAMYB-like gene SlMYB33 mediates flowering and pollen development in tomato	36
R2R3-MYB transcription factors, StmiR858 and sucrose mediate potato flavonol biosynthesis	36
Whole-genome sequencing reveals rare off-target mutations in CRISPR/Cas9-edited grapevine	36
CsPrx25, a class III peroxidase in Citrus sinensis, confers resistance to citrus bacterial canker through the maintenance of ROS homeostasis and cell wall lignification	35
Chromosome-scale assembly of the Kandelia obovata genome	35
Glandular trichomes: new focus on horticultural crops	35
Research advances in and prospects of ornamental plant genomics	35
Whole-genome resequencing of Osmanthus fragrans provides insights into flower color evolution	35
The role of watermelon caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (ClCOMT1) in melatonin biosynthesis and abiotic stress tolerance	35
Genomic prediction of fruit texture and training population optimization towards the application of genomic selection in apple	34
High-density genetic map construction and identification of loci controlling flower-type traits in Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum × morifolium Ramat.)	34
The chromosome-level Stevia genome provides insights into steviol glycoside biosynthesis	34
Hybrid de novo genome assembly of red gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon) reveals evolutionary insight into shikonin biosynthesis	34
The regulation of cell wall lignification and lignin biosynthesis during pigmentation of winter jujube	34
RosBREED: bridging the chasm between discovery and application to enable DNA-informed breeding in rosaceous crops	34
Multiple-population QTL mapping of maturity and fruit-quality traits reveals LG4 region as a breeding target in sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.)	33
The Cymbidium genome reveals the evolution of unique morphological traits	33
The CaCIPK3 gene positively regulates drought tolerance in pepper	33
CsTCPs regulate shoot tip development and catechin biosynthesis in tea plant (Camellia sinensis)	33
CsMYB60 directly and indirectly activates structural genes to promote the biosynthesis of flavonols and proanthocyanidins in cucumber	33
Genome-wide analysis of NDR1/HIN1-like genes in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and functional characterization of CaNHL4 under biotic and abiotic stresses	33
The R2R3-type MYB transcription factor MdMYB90-like is responsible for the enhanced skin color of an apple bud sport mutant	33
Loci discovery, network-guided approach, and genomic prediction for drought tolerance index in a multi-parent advanced generation intercross (MAGIC) cowpea population	32
An ancient whole-genome duplication event and its contribution to flavor compounds in the tea plant (Camellia sinensis)	32
Dual role of MdSND1 in the biosynthesis of lignin and in signal transduction in response to salt and osmotic stress in apple	32
Regulation of flowering time in chrysanthemum by the R2R3 MYB transcription factor CmMYB2 is associated with changes in gibberellin metabolism	32
A chromosome-level genome assembly of rugged rose (Rosa rugosa) provides insights into its evolution, ecology, and floral characteristics	31
The role of arabinogalactan proteins (AGPs) in fruit ripening—a review	31
Preharvest long-term exposure to UV-B radiation promotes fruit ripening and modifies stage-specific anthocyanin metabolism in highbush blueberry	31
The genome of Magnolia biondii Pamp. provides insights into the evolution of Magnoliales and biosynthesis of terpenoids	31
VqMYB154 promotes polygene expression and enhances resistance to pathogens in Chinese wild grapevine	31
Genetic dissection of climacteric fruit ripening in a melon population segregating for ripening behavior	31
Decoding altitude-activated regulatory mechanisms occurring during apple peel ripening	31
MYB41, MYB107, and MYC2 promote ABA-mediated primary fatty alcohol accumulation via activation of AchnFAR in wound suberization in kiwifruit	30
Genome sequencing and population genomics modeling provide insights into the local adaptation of weeping forsythia	30
The AaCBF4-AaBAM3.1 module enhances freezing tolerance of kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta)	30
Integrative iTRAQ-based proteomic and transcriptomic analysis reveals the accumulation patterns of key metabolites associated with oil quality during seed ripening of Camellia oleifera	30
The MADS-box gene FveSEP3 plays essential roles in flower organogenesis and fruit development in woodland strawberry	30
Lignin provides mechanical support to herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.) stems	30
Metabolite profiling and transcriptome analyses reveal novel regulatory mechanisms of melatonin biosynthesis in hickory	29
Woodland strawberry WRKY71 acts as a promoter of flowering via a transcriptional regulatory cascade	29
The SOC1-like gene BoMADS50 is associated with the flowering of Bambusa oldhamii	29
The apple DNA-binding one zinc-finger protein MdDof54 promotes drought resistance	29
Chromatin accessibility and translational landscapes of tea plants under chilling stress	29
Genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of allotetraploid Salix matsudana Koidz	29
SlBBX20 interacts with the COP9 signalosome subunit SlCSN5-2 to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis by activating SlDFR expression in tomato	29
ddRAD sequencing-based genotyping for population structure analysis in cultivated tomato provides new insights into the genomic diversity of Mediterranean ‘da serbo’ type long shelf-life germplasm	29
Overexpression of MdATG8i improves water use efficiency in transgenic apple by modulating photosynthesis, osmotic balance, and autophagic activity under moderate water deficit	29
High-quality de novo assembly of the Eucommia ulmoides haploid genome provides new insights into evolution and rubber biosynthesis	29
Chromosome-scale assembly and evolution of the tetraploid Salvia splendens (Lamiaceae) genome	29
A nuclear-localized cysteine desulfhydrase plays a role in fruit ripening in tomato	28
The chromosome-level Hemerocallis citrina Borani genome provides new insights into the rutin biosynthesis and the lack of colchicine	28
Cytokinin but not gibberellin application had major impact on the phenylpropanoid pathway in grape	28
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated targeted mutation reveals a role for AN4 rather than DPL in regulating venation formation in the corolla tube of Petunia hybrida	28
Chrysanthemum WRKY15-1 promotes resistance to Puccinia horiana Henn. via the salicylic acid signaling pathway	27
Integrative genome, transcriptome, microRNA, and degradome analysis of water dropwort (Oenanthe javanica) in response to water stress	27
Genome-wide analysis of changes in miRNA and target gene expression reveals key roles in heterosis for Chinese cabbage biomass	27
The genome and transcriptome analysis of snake gourd provide insights into its evolution and fruit development and ripening	27
The chromosome-level genome of dragon fruit reveals whole-genome duplication and chromosomal co-localization of betacyanin biosynthetic genes	27
Integrating full-length transcriptomics and metabolomics reveals the regulatory mechanisms underlying yellow pigmentation in tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa Andr.) flowers	27
Genomic analysis uncovers functional variation in the C-terminus of anthocyanin-activating MYB transcription factors	27
A gene that underwent adaptive evolution, LAC2 (LACCASE), in Populus euphratica improves drought tolerance by improving water transport capacity	27
Whole genome re-sequencing of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) yields insights into genomic diversity of a fruit species	27
MdWRKY75e enhances resistance to Alternaria alternata in Malus domestica	27
The apple C2H2-type zinc finger transcription factor MdZAT10 positively regulates JA-induced leaf senescence by interacting with MdBT2	27
Illuminating the cells: transient transformation of citrus to study gene functions and organelle activities related to fruit quality	27
The apple 14-3-3 protein MdGRF11 interacts with the BTB protein MdBT2 to regulate nitrate deficiency-induced anthocyanin accumulation	26
Bioinformatic analysis of chromatin organization and biased expression of duplicated genes between two poplars with a common whole-genome duplication	26
Myo-inositol mediates reactive oxygen species-induced programmed cell death via salicylic acid-dependent and ethylene-dependent pathways in apple	26
Genetic diversity, population structure, and relationships of apricot (Prunus) based on restriction site-associated DNA sequencing	26
Chromosome-level genome assemblies of five Prunus species and genome-wide association studies for key agronomic traits in peach	26
Integrated proteomic and metabolomic analyses reveal the importance of aroma precursor accumulation and storage in methyl jasmonate-primed tea leaves	26

The tea plant CsLHT1 and CsLHT6 transporters take up amino acids, as a nitrogen source, from the soil of organic tea plantations	26
SlZHD17 is involved in the control of chlorophyll and carotenoid metabolism in tomato fruit	26
The chromosome-level reference genome of Coptis chinensis provides insights into genomic evolution and berberine biosynthesis	26
The NAM/ATAF1/2/CUC2 transcription factor PpNAC.A59 enhances PpERF.A16 expression to promote ethylene biosynthesis during peach fruit ripening	25
Involvement of ethylene receptors in the salt tolerance response of Cucurbita pepo	25
Molecular dynamics of pre-germinative metabolism in primed eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) seeds	25
Competition between anthocyanin and kaempferol glycosides biosynthesis affects pollen tube growth and seed set of Malus	25
BTB-BACK-TAZ domain protein MdBT2-mediated MdMYB73 ubiquitination negatively regulates malate accumulation and vacuolar acidification in apple	25
Differential regulation of triterpene biosynthesis induced by an early failure in cuticle formation in apple	25
Auxin-induced AUXIN RESPONSE FACTOR4 activates APETALA1 and FRUITFULL to promote flowering in woodland strawberry	25
Genomic analysis reveals the genetic diversity, population structure, evolutionary history and relationships of Chinese pepper	25
Depicting the battle between nectarine and Monilinia laxa: the fruit developmental stage dictates the effectiveness of the host defenses and the pathogen’s infection strategies	25
Induced defense response in red mango fruit against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides	25
Functional analysis of a novel C-glycosyltransferase in the orchid Dendrobium catenatum	25
Apple SERRATE negatively mediates drought resistance by regulating MdMYB88 and MdMYB124 and microRNA biogenesis	25
Genome-level diversification of eight ancient tea populations in the Guizhou and Yunnan regions identifies candidate genes for core agronomic traits	25
Hydrogen sulfide promotes flowering in heading Chinese cabbage by S-sulfhydration of BraFLCs	24
The genome of Medicago polymorpha provides insights into its edibility and nutritional value as a vegetable and forage legume	24
A chromosome-scale genome assembly of a diploid alfalfa, the progenitor of autotetraploid alfalfa	24
Comprehensive analysis of SSRs and database construction using all complete gene-coding sequences in major horticultural and representative plants	24
Genetic regulators of leaf size in Brassica crops	24
Chrysanthemum CmWRKY53 negatively regulates the resistance of chrysanthemum to the aphid Macrosiphoniella sanborni	24
AaWRKY17, a positive regulator of artemisinin biosynthesis, is involved in resistance to Pseudomonas syringae in Artemisia annua	24
Multiomics-based dissection of citrus flavonoid metabolism using a Citrus reticulata × Poncirus trifoliata population	24
Integration of full-length transcriptomics and targeted metabolomics to identify benzylisoquinoline alkaloid biosynthetic genes in Corydalis yanhusuo	24
Integrated transcriptome and proteome analysis provides insight into chilling-induced dormancy breaking in Chimonanthus praecox	24
Identification and characterization of GLOBE, a major gene controlling fruit shape and impacting fruit size and marketability in tomato	24
Genome and transcriptome of Papaver somniferum Chinese landrace CHM indicates that massive genome expansion contributes to high benzylisoquinoline alkaloid biosynthesis	23
A systematic analysis of apple root resistance traits to Pythium ultimum infection and the underpinned molecular regulations of defense activation	23
A genome-wide association study uncovers a critical role of the RsPAP2 gene in red-skinned Raphanus sativus L.	23
The genome of Chinese flowering cherry (Cerasus serrulata) provides new insights into Cerasus species	23
The H+-pyrophosphatase IbVP1 regulates carbon flux to influence the starch metabolism and yield of sweet potato	23
Clay nanosheet-mediated delivery of recombinant plasmids expressing artificial miRNAs via leaf spray to prevent infection by plant DNA viruses	23
The role of γ-aminobutyric acid in aluminum stress tolerance in a woody plant, Liriodendron chinense × tulipifera	23
Tracing founder haplotypes of Japanese apple varieties: application in genomic prediction and genome-wide association study	23
The domestication of Cucurbita argyrosperma as revealed by the genome of its wild relative	22
Easy domain adaptation method for filling the species gap in deep learning-based fruit detection	22
The integration of transcriptomic and transgenic analyses reveals the involvement of the SA response pathway in the defense of chrysanthemum against the necrotrophic fungus Alternaria sp.	22
WUSCHEL-related homeobox1 (WOX1) regulates vein patterning and leaf size in Cucumis sativus	22
Auxin regulation and MdPIN expression during adventitious root initiation in apple cuttings	22
SlRCM1, which encodes tomato Lutescent1, is required for chlorophyll synthesis and chloroplast development in fruits	22
The role of the MAP kinase−kinase protein StMKK1 in potato immunity to different pathogens	22
KSN heterozygosity is associated with continuous flowering of Rosa rugosa Purple branch	22
Amplification of early drought responses caused by volatile cues emitted from neighboring tea plants	22
Insights into triterpene synthesis and unsaturated fatty-acid accumulation provided by chromosomal-level genome analysis of Akebia trifoliata subsp. australis	22
Overexpression of phosphatidylserine synthase IbPSS1 affords cellular Na+ homeostasis and salt tolerance by activating plasma membrane Na+/H+ antiport activity in sweet potato roots	22
Comparative transcriptome analyses shed light on carotenoid production and plastid development in melon fruit	22
The sugar transporter system of strawberry: genome-wide identification and expression correlation with fruit soluble sugar-related traits in a Fragaria × ananassa germplasm collection	22