Key message We summarise recent advancements to achieve higher homologous
recombination based gene targeting efficiency in different animals and plants. Abstract The …

Plants are exposed to a variety of abiotic and biotic stresses leading to increased formation
of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in plant cells. ROS are capable of oxidizing proteins …

Plant species have evolved diverse metabolic pathways to effectively respond to internal
and external signals throughout their life cycle, allowing adaptation to their sessile and …

In contrast to traditional breeding, which relies on the identification of mutants, metabolic
engineering provides a new platform to modify the oil composition in oil crops for improved …

Climate change leads to frequent alterations in environmental factors with a reciprocal
impact on crop productivity. Over the last few decades, various approaches have been used …

Crocins are glucosylated apocarotenoids present in flowers and fruits of a few plant species,
including saffron, gardenia, and Buddleja. The biosynthesis of crocins in these plants has …

Fruit crops, consist of climacteric and non-climacteric fruits, are the major sources of
nutrients and fiber for human diet. Since 2013, CRISPR/Cas (Clustered Regularly …

Fruit crops cultivated in almost all countries and regions around the world serve as important
agricultural commodities of significant economic value because they contribute to overall …

Abstract l-Ascorbic acid (AsA) is a potent antioxidant and essential micronutrient for the
growth and development of plants and animals. AsA is predominantly synthesized by the …

Climate change and rapid adaption of invasive pathogens pose a constant pressure on the
fruit industry to develop improved varieties. Aiming to accelerate the development of better …