Horticulture Research

Volume 13, 2026

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Article|10 Apr 2026|OPEN

SPL13 controls tomato lateral branch outgrowth by regulating brassinosteroid biosynthesis and signal transduction
Letter to the Editor|01 Apr 2026|OPEN

Cis-regulatory effects of transposable element insertion/absence polymorphisms in the Brassica napus population
Article|01 Mar 2026|OPEN

The bile acid sodium symporter SlBASS4 enhances tomato salt tolerance
Review Article|01 Mar 2026|OPEN

Petal senescence in cut roses
Article|25 Feb 2026|OPEN

A comprehensive analysis of two Chinese cucumber genomes and a mutant population as resources for precision breeding
Article|25 Feb 2026|OPEN

MdCSN5–MdIAMT module promotes anthocyanin accumulation by regulating IAA homeostasis in apple
Article|18 Feb 2026|OPEN

VvMYB44–VvERF045 complex is involved in abscisic acid-induced sugar accumulation by activating VvSPS4 expression in grapes
Article|22 Jan 2026|OPEN

PvE1 plays an essential role in regulating photoperiod sensitivity and flowering time in common bean
Article|20 Jan 2026|OPEN

The jujube pan-TE map identifies transposable element insertions associated with domestication and pericarp development
Article|20 Jan 2026|OPEN

Virus induced gene editing using potyviral vectors in Cas12a expressing plants
Article|20 Jan 2026|OPEN

Origin and evolution of BZR gene family in plants, pan-genome analysis of the BZR1 gene family, and functional characterization of CaBZR1.2 in pepper lateral branch development
Article|20 Jan 2026|OPEN

Auxin-induced AsARF16 complex orchestrates lncRNA125175-mediated ceRNA networks to regulate garlic somatic embryogenesis
Article|20 Jan 2026|OPEN

The GATA8-GRF5-XTH9 feed-forward loop regulates cell size in poplar
Article|20 Jan 2026|OPEN

The SlDOF3.4-SlCDF4 module improves tomato growth under low-nitrogen conditions
Letter to the Editor|20 Jan 2026|OPEN

Hastat: mining favorable haplotypes of trait-associated genes for breeding improvement in natural populations
Article|13 Jan 2026|OPEN

Multiomics analysis of Hemsleya ellipsoidea reveals genome evolution and specialized cucurbitacin IIa biosynthesis in a medicinal Cucurbitaceae species
Article|13 Jan 2026|OPEN

PnWRKY38-PnSUS1 axis regulates the biosynthesis of Panax notoginseng saponins
Article|13 Jan 2026|OPEN

LncR12304.1-miR1507c-CsNADH-GOGAT ceRNA module regulates amino acid biosynthesis in tea plant (Camellia sinensis)
Article|13 Jan 2026|OPEN

A telomere-to-telomere gap-free genome of the new cultivar ‘Zhongtian No. 5’, combined with pan-genome analysis, aids in exploration and genetic enhancement of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.)
Article|09 Jan 2026|OPEN

Involvement of the LcARF17- and LcRAP2-4-LcLOX7 regulatory modules in the biosynthesis of fresh aroma in litchi aril
Article|09 Jan 2026|OPEN

Haplotype-resolved genome assembly provides insights into the evolutionary origin of waterlogging-tolerant Actinidia valvata hexaploid
Letter to the Editor|09 Jan 2026|OPEN

Editing of BoMLO12 confers broad-spectrum disease resistance and enhanced yield in Brassica oleracea
Article|09 Jan 2026|OPEN

Identification of a QTL conferring resistance to the Subtropical Race 4 of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense in Calcutta 4 (Musa acuminata ssp. burmannica)
Article|07 Jan 2026|OPEN

A BpbZIP4 transcription factor enhances drought resistance and root development in Betula platyphylla: insights into a gene regulatory network
Letter to the Editor|07 Jan 2026|OPEN

Host suppression of the novel virulent effector FocSP1 improves banana resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4
Review Article|07 Jan 2026|OPEN

Signaling mechanisms governing the environmental modulation of fruit quality development
Article|06 Jan 2026|OPEN

Dissecting the genetic basis of relevant fruit quality traits in interspecific grapevines (Vitis spp.)
Article|06 Jan 2026|OPEN

Spatial transcriptome analysis of the tea tender shoot sheds light on transcriptional regulation of characteristic metabolites
Article|06 Jan 2026|OPEN

Strategic global data integration to improve genomic prediction accuracy in tree breeding programs facing resource limitations, a case study in mango
Article|06 Jan 2026|OPEN

FaRIF as a key regulator of strawberry fruit ripening: deciphering its targets and interaction networks
Letter to the Editor|06 Jan 2026|OPEN

Apple RGL2a–JAZ4–MYC2 module orchestrates anthocyanin biosynthesis by regulating MYB1 and ERF3 expression
Article|02 Jan 2026|OPEN

Cis-regulatory effects of carrot miniature inverted-repeat transposable elements on the expression of genes controlled by LHY/RVE transcription factors
Article|02 Jan 2026|OPEN

Plant health in the era of global changes, holobiont biology, and microbiome-based solutions
Article|01 Jan 2026|OPEN

A single nucleotide mutation of BnaC05.POLIB creates yellow-white chimeric flower in Brassica napus
Article|31 Dec 2025|OPEN

Targeting and activation of BraATG8i by an RXLR effector DM459 contribute to downy mildew resistance in Brassica rapa
Article|29 Dec 2025|OPEN

Complete telomere-to-telomere genomes of cowpea reveal insights into centromere evolution in Phaseoleae
Article|26 Dec 2025|OPEN

Haplotype bias detection using pedigree-based transmission simulation: traces of selection that occurred in apple breeding
News & Views|24 Dec 2025|OPEN

Unraveling the mystery of auxin-promoting femaleness in cucurbits
Article|22 Dec 2025|OPEN

Transketolase-mediated erythrose-4-phosphate provides an essential source for anthocyanin biosynthesis in petunia
Article|22 Dec 2025|OPEN

VvU2A′-mediated circRNA biogenesis confers salt tolerance in grapevine via the VvcircHMA1-VvmiR167b-VvARF6 pathway
Article|18 Dec 2025|OPEN

Large-scale plant genomic identification and analysis uncover ASMT/COMT copy number variation driving melatonin dosage balance
Review Article|17 Dec 2025|OPEN

MAPK regulates secondary metabolism and abiotic stress in horticultural and medicinal plants
Article|16 Dec 2025|OPEN

An omnigenic interactome model to chart the genetic architecture of individual plants
Article|15 Dec 2025|OPEN

Multi-omics analysis reveals structural and transcriptional regulation specificity underlying differential benzylisoquinoline alkaloid accumulation in Coptis
Article|11 Dec 2025|OPEN

The DREB2C.L-IAGLU module contributes to long-term heat stress via sugar metabolism in cucumber
Article|11 Dec 2025|OPEN

A haplotype-resolved chromosome-level genome assembly of autotetraploid Chinese yam (Dioscorea polystachya) elucidates dioscin biosynthesis and regulation
Article|10 Dec 2025|OPEN

Molecular mechanisms underlying floral trait formation in Phalaenopsis orchids
Article|09 Dec 2025|OPEN

Exploring the developmental mechanisms of tea plant trichomes using genomics and single-cell transcriptome sequencing
Article|09 Dec 2025|OPEN

Protein post-translational modifications: key switches coordinating fruit ripening regulatory networks
Article|09 Dec 2025|OPEN

A comprehensive review of physiological and molecular responses to stress of lilies (genus Lilium)
Letter to the Editor|09 Dec 2025|OPEN

A gapless genome of early-diverging Asteraceae species, Gerbera, provides insights for ray floret differentiation in the capitula
Article|08 Dec 2025|OPEN

A novel CsbZIP26–CsSEP4–CsSPL18 regulatory module governs gynostemium morphology and floral architecture in Cymbidium sinense
Article|08 Dec 2025|OPEN

Yeast secreted protein PgSCP interacts with citrus transcription factors CsFAR1 to enhance green mold resistance in fruit
Article|08 Dec 2025|OPEN

Overexpression of the heavy metal-associated isoprenylated plant protein gene IbHIPP7 reduces cadmium accumulation and alleviates cadmium toxicity in sweetpotato
Article|08 Dec 2025|OPEN

BrPIF4/BrBBX24-BrHB52-mediated hypocotyl modularity unlocks mechanized harvesting potential in Brassica rapa
Article|08 Dec 2025|OPEN

MiABI5-like7-MiFT3 regulatory module controls floral transition induced by mepiquat chloride in evergreen perennial mango (Mangifera indica L.)
Review Article|08 Dec 2025|OPEN

Response of plant roots to mechanical environmental stimuli
Article|05 Dec 2025|OPEN

Promoter variation affects binding affinity of the transcription factor MdWRKY20 to the Cell Wall Invertase 1 gene and decreases fructose content in apple fruit
Article|04 Dec 2025|OPEN

Genome-wide dissection of PP2 genes reveals CsPP2-3/5/18 as key regulators of phloem protein deposition and bacterial immunity in Citrus sinensis
Article|04 Dec 2025|OPEN

CreSAMT1 is mainly responsible for the biosynthesis of characteristic aroma compound dimethyl anthranilate in Citrus reticulata ‘Chachiensis’
Article|03 Dec 2025|OPEN

Telomere-to-telomere genome assembly and multiomics analyses illustrate the high accumulation of quercetin glucosides in tetraploid Descurainia sophia
Article|03 Dec 2025|OPEN

Scion varieties and nitrogen levels affect carbon and nitrogen assimilation in apple via modulating rhizosphere microbial structure and function
Review Article|03 Dec 2025|OPEN

Engineering resilient roses: molecular insights into biotic and abiotic stress adaptation
Letter to the Editor|27 Nov 2025|OPEN

Callus-mediated plant regeneration and CRISPR/Cas9-targeted mutagenesis in Oenanthe javanica
Article|27 Nov 2025|OPEN

Map-based cloning and functional characterization reveal CDF3 as the causal gene for the flowering time phenotype in Brassica rapa and Brassica napus
Article|27 Nov 2025|OPEN

New insights into controlling horticultural crop quality deterioration caused by cold stress: epigenetic modification
Article|25 Nov 2025|OPEN

The OfJAZ3-OfMYB21 complex mediates jasmonic acid signaling pathway to regulate linalool biosynthesis in Osmanthus fragrans
Article|21 Nov 2025|OPEN

A 725-bp quadruple repeat in the promoter of SmMYB113 is associated with light-independent anthocyanin regulation in eggplant
Article|21 Nov 2025|OPEN

LcMYB306 regulates litchi fruit water loss and browning by inhibiting the expression of LcPIP2;4
Article|21 Nov 2025|OPEN

Genome-wide association study and functional validation of CsAGD6 conferring drought tolerance in tea plant
Review Article|19 Nov 2025|OPEN

Decoding the sugar–strigolactone crosstalk: new frontier in plant growth and stress resilience
Article|18 Nov 2025|OPEN

Pan-genome assembly of vine tea (Nekemias grossedentata) reveals structural variation in its dihydromyricetin biosynthesis diversity
Article|14 Nov 2025|OPEN

Chromosome-specific painting provides insights into the karyotype evolutionary direction and trajectory in the genus Medicago
Article|14 Nov 2025|OPEN

The eTM–miR3699–MAN7 mediated cell wall degradation in regulating embryogenic cell formation during the early stage of somatic embryogenesis in apple
Article|14 Nov 2025|OPEN

A hierarchical abscission program regulates reproductive allocation in Prunus × yedoensis and Prunus sargentii
Article|13 Nov 2025|OPEN

MsmiR171 targets MsSCL6 to mediate selenium-regulated chlorophyll biosynthesis in alfalfa
Article|13 Nov 2025|OPEN

Identification of specific miRNAs in early-stage mung bean (Vigna radiata) using DNA/AgNCs sensors and miRNAtome analysis
Letter to the Editor|13 Nov 2025|OPEN

LGD: a comprehensive online database of Liliales based on multi-omics data
Article|08 Nov 2025|OPEN

Integrative multi-omics analysis reveals the genetic architecture of floral traits in Anthurium
Article|08 Nov 2025|OPEN

Evolutionary history and genomic consequences of polyploidization in natural populations of Orychophragmus taibaiensis
Article|06 Nov 2025|OPEN

Truffle fungi enriched in cattle-grazed native pecan groves under NPK fertilization
Article|06 Nov 2025|OPEN

Molecular mechanisms and breeding strategies for heat tolerance in vegetable crops under global warming
Article|05 Nov 2025|OPEN

Population genomic insights into the domestication of Brassica juncea var. tumida
Article|05 Nov 2025|OPEN

Gap-less and haplotype-resolved genomes of two Hippophae rhamnoides subspecies: Hippophae rhamnoides subsp. mongolica and Hippophae rhamnoides subsp. sinensis
Article|04 Nov 2025|OPEN

Identification of phenological QTLs using a combination of high- and low-coverage whole genome sequencing in Japanese plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.)
Article|04 Nov 2025|OPEN

Genome-wide DNA methylation landscape and its association with the transcriptome reprogramming in potato in response to Phytophthora infestans infection
Article|04 Nov 2025|OPEN

Large-scale comparative analysis of the nuclear factor-Y transcription factors across 320 horticultural and other plants
Article|03 Nov 2025|OPEN

Elucidation of the genetic basis underlying rooting ability in vegetatively propagated chrysanthemum
Article|03 Nov 2025|OPEN

JAZ2/JAZ4-MYC2.1 module mediates MeJA-induced alleviation of chilling injury in peach fruit (Prunus persica)
Article|03 Nov 2025|OPEN

Differential methylation analysis of floral buds between two morphs unravels the contributions of key genes to flowering time in heterodichogamous Cyclocarya paliurus
Mini Review|03 Nov 2025|OPEN

To win the battle: the chloroplast is a key battleground in plant–pathogen interactions
Review Article|02 Nov 2025|OPEN

Molecular insights into the regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis in fruits
Article|30 Oct 2025|OPEN

Integrated multiomics analysis reveals the molecular mechanism of light intensity-enhanced healing in cotyledon-less splice grafted watermelon
Article|29 Oct 2025|OPEN

A novel R2R3-MYB transcription factor PpMYB5 assisting Ppbbx24-del positively regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis in ‘Red Zaosu’ pear
Article|29 Oct 2025|OPEN

The near-complete genome assembly of allotetraploid Pennisetum purpureum ‘Purple’ reveals the genetic and epigenetic landscape of centromeres
Mini Review|29 Oct 2025|OPEN

Network stress: a wiring diagram of whole stress genes
Article|25 Oct 2025|OPEN

DoMYB75 coordinately regulates polysaccharide and anthocyanin biosynthesis in Dendrobium officinale
Review Article|25 Oct 2025|OPEN

olecular orchestration of malate and citrate metabolism: regulatory networks governing organic acid dynamics and fruit quality attributes
Article|22 Oct 2025|OPEN

Spring cold stress at high altitudes in southeastern Xizang activates CsABF2 to regulate chlorophyll degradation and phenolic biosynthesis in tea plants
Article|20 Oct 2025|OPEN

Haplotype-resolved assemblies provide insights into genomic makeup of the oldest grapevine cultivar (Munage) in China
Article|20 Oct 2025|OPEN

RsMYB8-RsMYB73 module positively regulates parthenocarpic fruitsetting via elevating RsGA3ox9 expression in seedless chestnut rose (Rosa sterilis)
Review Article|20 Oct 2025|OPEN

AP2/ERF transcription factors regulate the biosynthesis of terpenoids, phenolics, and alkaloids in plants
Article|17 Oct 2025|OPEN

The vacuolar transporters MaMATE11 and MaMATE14 affect blue flower coloration in grape hyacinth (Muscari)
Article|17 Oct 2025|OPEN

The MabZIP5–MaMYB69 module cooperates with MaERF55 to modulate banana fruit ripening via cell wall degradation
Review Article|17 Oct 2025|OPEN

From odor to order: unveiling the crucial role of hydrogen sulfide in plant life
Article|16 Oct 2025|OPEN

The pangenome enhances the understanding of the genetic diversity of papaya
Article|16 Oct 2025|OPEN

Spatial regulation of benzylisoquinoline alkaloid biosynthesis in lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is controlled coordinately through the NnMYC2-NnMYB14-NnCYP80 modules
Article|16 Oct 2025|OPEN

Decoding endophytic microbiome dynamics: engineering antagonistic synthetic consortia for targeted fusarium suppression in monoculture regimes
Article|16 Oct 2025|OPEN

The PrFRS2-PrMYB75a module regulates petal coloration in flare tree peony (Paeonia rockii)
Letter to the Editor|16 Oct 2025|OPEN

Haplotype-resolved genome of a citronella provides insights into the evolution of citronelloid biogenesis pathway
Article|15 Oct 2025|OPEN

Whitening fruit by CRISPR/Cas9-mediated homoeolog-specific gene editing of MYB10-1B in strawberry (F. × ananassa)
Article|13 Oct 2025|OPEN

SlERF.D2-mediated antagonism between ethylene and ABA signaling pathways modulates osmotic stress adaptation in tomato
Article|11 Oct 2025|OPEN

Integrated single-nucleus transcriptomic and metabolomic insights into bud-to-leaf development and metabolite synthesis in tea plant
Article|03 Oct 2025|OPEN

Inducible MdAGG lectins in apple immunity toward fire blight: CRISPR/Cas9 validation and their potential for intragenesis approaches
Article|03 Oct 2025|OPEN

Genomic and epigenomic coordination maintains subgenome transcriptional balance in allotetraploid Brassica napus
Article|01 Oct 2025|OPEN

Amino acid transporter CsBAT links GABA accumulation to flavonoid metabolism in Camellia sinensis
Article|01 Oct 2025|OPEN

Integrative chromosome-level genomics and metabolomics uncover regulatory networks linking monoterpenoid biosynthesis and glandular trichome formation in Mosla chinensis
Article|01 Oct 2025|OPEN

Single-nucleus transcriptomics reveals the cellular immune responses to Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in rough lemon
Letter to the Editor|01 Oct 2025|OPEN

Identification of a DUF538 gene conferring resistance to tea green leafhopper (Empoasca onukii) in Camellia sinensis
Article|30 Sep 2025|OPEN

PpSnRK1α-PpNAC6/PpNAC36 module mediates nitrogen-regulated biosynthesis of γ-decalactone in peach fruit
Letter to the Editor|28 Sep 2025|OPEN

A haplotype-resolved genome assembly of seed hemp (Cannabis sativa) and analysis of Y chromosome divergence from the X
Review Article|28 Sep 2025|OPEN

Aphid adaptation to plant secondary metabolites: adaptive mechanism of resistance evolution and future prospects
Article|24 Sep 2025|OPEN

The ApWRKY26/ApERF4-ApMYB2 module regulates anthocyanin accumulation for the seasonal leaf color transition in Acer palmatum
Article|24 Sep 2025|OPEN

Genome-wide association study in a lettuce core collection from 811 accessions reveals genetic loci for anthocyanin accumulation and cultivar development
Article|24 Sep 2025|OPEN

Chromosome-level genome assembly of Cornus officinalis reveals the evolution of loganin biosynthesis
Review Article|24 Sep 2025|OPEN

Integrative genomics for mango genetics and breeding
Article|22 Sep 2025|OPEN

Dual benefits of CmNOR/Cmnor heterozygous plants: prolonging shelf life and preserving fruit quality in oriental melon
Article|19 Sep 2025|OPEN

Evolutionary analysis of ascorbate-glutathione cycle genes across green plants with lineage-specific profiling in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.)
Article|19 Sep 2025|OPEN

Graph pan-genome advances genetic discoveries and the improvement of eggplant
Article|17 Sep 2025|OPEN

The grape berry methylome reveals tissue-specific features associated with metabolism in ripening
Article|17 Sep 2025|OPEN

TVIR 2.0: an enhanced database of the vegetables information resources
Review Article|17 Sep 2025|OPEN

Interspecific hybridization history of Vaccinium berry crops and potential in wild relatives
Article|17 Sep 2025|OPEN

CRISPR/Cas9-mediated uORF engineering enhances tanshinone biosynthesis in Salvia miltiorrhiza
Article|17 Sep 2025|OPEN

FveDAD2 negatively regulates branch crowns by affecting abscisic acid metabolism through FveHB7 in woodland strawberry
Article|17 Sep 2025|OPEN

CmHY5-CmWRKY23/69-CmGH9B3 module mediates red light promoted graft union healing of melon grafted onto squash
Article|17 Sep 2025|OPEN

PomiR172d-PoARR module regulates the drought response through the reactive oxygen pathway in tree peony
Article|17 Sep 2025|OPEN

Deciphering the conserved catalytic step of PAL-driven salicylic acid biosynthesis pathway in plants
Article|15 Sep 2025|OPEN

A novel SlSTOP1–SlHAK5–cytosolic pH feedback loop drives dual adaptation to proton and aluminum toxicity in tomato
Article|15 Sep 2025|OPEN

Sucrose as a key nutritional marker distinguishing vegetable and grain soybeans, regulated by GmZF-HD1 via GmSPS17 in seeds
Article|15 Sep 2025|OPEN

Uncovering the genetic architecture of pungency, carotenoids, and flavor in Capsicum chinense via TWAS-mGWAS integration and spatial transcriptomics
Article|15 Sep 2025|OPEN

The origin and evolution of HKT proteins with TrkH domain from aquatic plants to flowering plants
Article|12 Sep 2025|OPEN

CmbZIP11 regulates CmPMT1/15 affecting homogalacturonan methyl-esterification and fruit softening in melon
Article|10 Sep 2025|OPEN

A novel MLO protein CsMLO4 plays an essential role in cucumber resistance to target leaf spot
Article|09 Sep 2025|OPEN

Two mutations in the same MYC-bHLH transcription factor cause segregation of purple coloration of stolons and seed heads in Zoysia japonica × Zoysia matrella F2 and F1 populations
Article|03 Sep 2025|OPEN

Postharvest preservation efficacy and optimization strategies of fresh cut flowers: a meta-analysis and machine learning approach
Article|03 Sep 2025|OPEN

Genome resequencing and custom genotyping elucidates the origin and dissemination history of an emblematic grapevine cultivar, ‘Tempranillo Tinto’
Article|03 Sep 2025|OPEN

Calcium-sensing receptor AcCaS regulates chloroplast immunity in kiwifruit by competitively binding with Ca2+ or the Psa effector
Article|03 Sep 2025|OPEN

QTL and candidate gene analysis unveil genetic control of floret aliphatic glucosinolate side-chain modification in Brassica oleracea through multiparent F₂ populations
Article|03 Sep 2025|OPEN

SlCV affects starch metabolism by regulating SlBAM3 stability under low night temperature stress in tomatoes
Article|03 Sep 2025|OPEN

Auxin affects gene editing efficiency through regulating chromatin accessibility and plant regeneration process
Review Article|03 Sep 2025|OPEN

Selenium phytofortification: enhanced stress resistance and nutraceutical enrichment in horticultural crops
Article|02 Sep 2025|OPEN

Integrated genomic and DNA methylome analyses reveal epigenetic regulation of stevia glycoside biosynthesis in Stevia rebaudiana
Article|02 Sep 2025|OPEN

Pangenomics and single-cell transcriptomics uncover the genetic basis of continuous bearing trait in grapevine
Article|02 Sep 2025|OPEN

The wucai genome and DNA methylation regulation on the inner leaves’ yellowing response to low temperature
Article|02 Sep 2025|OPEN

Evolution of terpene synthases in the sesquiterpene biosynthesis pathway and analysis of their transcriptional regulatory network in Asteraceae
Article|10 Jul 2025|OPEN

Salicylic acid reduces MdPUB24-mediated ubiquitination of MdWRKY40 to suppress ethylene biosynthesis in apple fruit