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...