Exotic plant litter presents different chemical and physical properties relative to native plant litter and alters ecosystem processes and functions that may facilitate exotic plant dispersal. However, these effects are largely unknown, especially with…
IntroductionEnvironmental stresses, such as soil salinity or alkalinity, usually affect crop growth and secondary plant metabolism, with follow on effects on foliar-feeding insects. Nevertheless, the underlying mechanism of how saline-alkali stress aff…
Maize is one of the most successful crops in utilizing heterosis which significantly improves maize stresses resistance and yield. Drought is a destructive abiotic stress that significantly reduces crop yield, particularly in maize. Drought stress and …
IntroductionSampling for describing plant–pollinator interaction networks has been performed using techniques that either focus on the plants (with flower-visit data) or the animals (with analyzing pollen on the body surface of flower visitors). The di…
IntroductionPhytohormones play a crucial role in regulating the abscission of plant organs and tissues.MethodsIn this study, the ultrastructure of the sepals of Korla fragrant pears was observed using a transmission electron microscope, and high-perfor…
Huanglongbing (HLB) and citrus canker, arising from Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CaLas) and Xanthomonas citri pv. Citri (Xcc), respectively, have been imposing tremendous losses to the global citrus industry. Systemic acquired resistance (SAR) ha…
IntroductionBreeding programs have developed high-yielding Coffea arabica F1-hybrids as an adaptation against adverse conditions associated with climate change. However, theresponse to drought of coffee F1 hybrids has seldom been assessed.MethodsA tria…
Pear anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum bacteria, is a severe infectious disease that significantly impacts the growth, development, and fruit yield of pear trees. Early detection of pear anthracnose before symptoms manifest is of great importance i…
IntroductionWith increasing drought stress due to climate change and water scarcity, the agricultural sector has sought innovative strategies to mitigate the detrimental effects on crop productivity. One approach that has received significant attention…