In the past few decades, fruits have been increasingly consumed, leading to an increase in
global fruit production. However, fresh produce is susceptible to large losses during …

Phytohormones are integral to the regulation of fruit development and maturation. This
review expands upon current understanding of the relationship between hormone signaling …

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) belongs to the Solanaceae family and is the second
most important fruit or vegetable crop next to potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). It is cultivated …

Modern tomatoes have narrow genetic diversity limiting their improvement potential. We
present a tomato pan-genome constructed using genome sequences of 725 …

Fruit softening, an irreversible process that occurs during fruit ripening, can lead to losses
and waste during postharvest transportation and storage. Cell wall disassembly is the main …

This article focuses on the molecular and hormonal mechanisms underlying the control of
fleshy fruit ripening and quality. Recent research on tomato shows that ethylene, acting …

Fleshy fruit texture is a critically important quality characteristic of ripe fruit. Softening is an
irreversible process which operates in most fleshy fruits during ripening which, together with …

Revealing fine-scale cellular heterogeneity among spatial context and the functional and
structural foundations of tissue architecture is fundamental within biological research and …

Chlorophyll degradation and anthocyanin biosynthesis, which often occur almost
synchronously during fruit ripening, are crucial for vibrant coloration of fruits. However, the …

Highlights•5G breeding approach brings precision and enhances efficiency in breeding
programs.•Genome, germplasm, gene function, genomic breeding and genome editing are …