Biotechnology Research Institute

Integrated Genetic Mapping, Transcriptomic, and Small RNA Analysis of Fruit Bitterness in Melon

Melon fruit bitterness, mainly caused by cucurbitacin B (CuB), is a major quality defect that reduces consumer acceptance and market value. However, the genetic and regulatory mechanisms underlying fruit bitterness remain largely unclear. In this study, two thin-skinned melon inb...

A GacS-mediated regulatory framework coordinates bacterial competition and rhizosphere microbiome remodeling in Pseudomonas fluorescens

Plant growth-promoting Pseudomonas bacteria are promising biocontrol agents whose regulatory and effector genes shape bacterial traits involved in interactions with host plants and soil microorganisms. However, previous research has predominantly examined individual genes or trai...

Heterologous gene expression of a bacterial dipeptidyl peptidase 4 in the thermophilic filamentous fungus Humicola insolens

The thermophilic filamentous fungus Humicola insolens is a rich reservoir of enzymes with broad application potential, owing to their thermostability and neutral pH optima. H. insolens is also distinguished in secreting abundant catalase. Despite this characteristic, its potentia...

Harvest-Time–Dependent variations in phytochemistry and in vitro bioactivities of Vitis vinifera Leaves

BACKGROUND: Vitis vinifera L. leaves are rich in bioactive phytochemicals, but their composition and biological activities may vary considerably with harvest time. This study investigated harvest-dependent changes in the phytochemical profile and in vitro biological activities of...

Establishment of a Near-Infrared Spectroscopy-Based Screening Framework for Key Quality Indicators of Cassava Varieties

Cassava is the sixth most important food crop globally, valued for its high starch accumulation in tuberous roots, which supports diverse applications in food processing and industrial production. Quality evaluation is vital for its utilization, yet rapid and efficient assessment...