Irradiation with artificial lighting in greenhouses and plant factories is mainly used to
promote photosynthesis in tomato cultivation. In addition to photosynthesis, the light effects …

The fruits of the tomato crop (Solanum lycopersicum L.) are increasingly consumed by
humans worldwide. Due to their rich nutritional quality, pharmaceutical properties, and …

Abstract Rice Bacterial Blight (BB), which is caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae
(Xoo), is deemed as one of the most severe diseases that can afflict rice crops. Agricultural …

In ripening tomato fruits, the leaf-specific carotenoids biosynthesis mediated by phytoene
synthase 2 (PSY2) is replaced by a fruit-specific pathway by the expression of two …

Plant architecture is 1 of the most important factors that determines crop yield potential and
productivity. In apple (Malus domestica), genetic improvement of tree architecture has been …

Paris polyphylla Smith var. Chinensis (Franch.) Hara is a medicinal plant that belongs to the
Liliaceae family. Its main components are parissaponins, which have excellent medicinal …

Synthetic pesticides are extensively used in agriculture to control pests and prevent yield
loss. However, excessive use imposes a serious threat to human health, environment, and …

In tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), mutations in the gene encoding the R2R3‐MYB117
transcription factor elicit trifoliate leaves and initiate the formation of axillary meristems; …

Carotenoids play a crucial role in determining the vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables,
offering numerous health benefits to humans. Notably, among berry fruits, such as grapes …

Induced mutations accelerate crop improvement by providing novel disease resistance and
yield alleles. However, the alleles with no perceptible phenotype but have an altered …