Institute of Pomology

Dual Roles of RAD23b and RAD4 on the Desiccation Tolerance of Germinated Seeds

Desiccation tolerance (DT) is a survival trait enabling orthodox seeds to withstand extremely low water content. While some protective factors are characterised, it remains mechanistically obscure. Here, based on PEG-induced DT re-establishment in germinated Brassica napus L. see...

Advances in Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Heat Stress in Apple and Pear

Persistent global warming significantly impacts crop phenology and productivity, with perennial fruit trees facing heightened challenges due to their long life cycles and complex heat stress accumulation. Apple and pear, which hold substantial economic and nutritional value, are...