Cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae) include major horticultural crops with high nutritional and
economic value that also serve as model plants for studying plant development and crop …

Genome sequencing is widely recognized as a fundamental pillar in genetic research and
legal studies of biological phenomena, providing essential insights for genetic investigations …

Plant height is an important agronomic characteristic of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Map-based
cloning analyses of a natural semi-dwarf rice mutant with inwardly curled leaves found in the …

Dwarf or semidwarf plant structures are well suited for intensive farming, maximizing yield,
and minimizing labor costs. Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is classified as an annual vine …

Parthenocarpy is a pivotal trait that enhances the yield and quality of fruit crops by enabling
the development of seedless fruits. Here we unveil a molecular framework for the regulation …

Asteraceae is the largest family of dicotyledons and includes Chrysanthemum and
Helianthus, two important genera of ornamental plants. The genus Chrysanthemum consists …

Engineering disease-resistant plants can be a powerful solution to the issue of food security.
However, it requires addressing two fundamental questions: what genes to express and how …

Indoor vertical farming emerges as a sustainable paradigm, enabling crop cultivation in
vertically layered ecosystems under precisely controlled environmental parameters. This …

With the establishment of human civilization, wild plant species were domesticated and
cultivated at their centres of origin and further disseminated in different parts of the world …

Modern megacities offer convenient lifestyles to their citizens. However, agriculture is
becoming increasingly vulnerable, especially during unexpected public health emergencies …