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 …

The plant hormone ethylene plays a key role in climacteric fruit ripening. Studies on
components of ethylene signaling have revealed a linear transduction pathway leading to …

Background Methylation of nucleotides, notably in the forms of 5-methylcytosine (5mC) in
DNA and N 6-methyladenosine (m 6 A) in mRNA, carries important information for gene …

Fruit has evolved myriad forms that facilitate seed dispersal in varied environmental and
ecological contexts. Because fleshy fruits become attractive and nutritious to seed …

Although maturity date (MD) is an essential factor affecting fresh fruit marketing and has a
pleiotropic effect on fruit taste qualities, the underlying mechanisms remain largely unclear …

In plants, the carotenoid biosynthesis pathway (CBP) is essential for the production of
photosynthetic and protective pigments, plant hormones, and visual/olfactory attractants for …

Selection for inflorescence architecture with improved flower production and yield is
common to many domesticated crops. However, tomato inflorescences resemble wild …

Although the role of ethylene in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruit ripening has been
intensively studied, its role in tomato fruit growth remains poorly understood. In addition, the …

Solanum pennellii is a wild tomato species endemic to Andean regions in South America,
where it has evolved to thrive in arid habitats. Because of its extreme stress tolerance and …

Plant hormones have been extensively studied for their roles in the regulation of various
aspects of plant development. However, in the last decade important new insights have …