Fleshy fruits are generally hard and unpalatable when unripe; however, as they mature, their
quality is transformed by the complex and dynamic genetic and biochemical process of …

Climate change has rapidly increased incidences of frequent extreme abiotic stresses, such
as heat, drought, salinity, and waterlogging. Each of these stressors negatively affects the …

Stalk rot caused by Fusarium verticillioides (Fv) is one of the most destructive diseases in
maize production. The defence response of root system to Fv invasion is important for plant …

Agricultural production has improved with the development of water deficit (WD) irrigation
technology, but the impact of the application of WD irrigation on product quality is still …

Grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs) are among the most important problems that affect the
longevity and productivity of vineyards in all the major growing regions of the world. They …

Tomato is one of the most important horticultural crops in the world and is severely affected
by Fusarium diseases. To successfully manage these diseases, new insights on the …

Soil salinity caused by NaCl is a major challenge to agricultural crops worldwide. For this,
two WRKY transcription factors were evaluated for their role in salt stress tolerance in tomato …

The plant hormone ethylene plays a critical role in fruit defense against Botrytis cinerea
attack, but the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we showed that …

Apple leaf spot disease caused by Alternaria alternata apple pathotype (A. alternata AP) is
one of the most severe fungal diseases affecting apple cultivation. Transcription factors are …

The peach (Prunus persica L.) is one of the most important stone-fruit crops worldwide.
Nevertheless, successful peach fruit production is seriously reduced by losses due to …