Genetically modified (GM) maize is one of the earliest GM crops to have achieved large-
scale commercial cultivation globally, and it is of great significance to excel in the …

Collagenous products are making their way into consumer markets such as foods,
nutraceuticals, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals increasingly. Collagen in a large family of …

Acidity is an important factor influencing the organoleptic quality of apple fruits. In this study,
an apple pyrophosphate-energized proton pump (PEPP) gene was isolated and designated …

Biofloc technology (BFT) is one of the most promising technologies in global aquaculture for
the purpose of improving water quality, waste treatment, and disease prevention in intensive …

Key message A likely new locus QSns. sau-MC-3D. 1 associated with SNS showing no
negative effect on yield-related traits compared to WAPO1 was identified and validated in …

White button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is rich in nutritional value, but it is easily
infected by microorganisms during storage, which leads to spoilage and shortens the …

The essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia is increasingly popular for its naturally occurring
pharmacological properties, which is widely used in daily necessities and cosmetics …

Background Small peptides play a crucial role in plant growth and adaptation to the
environment. Exogenous small peptides are often applied together with surfactants as foliar …

Introduction: Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most extensive crops in the world. China's
Heilongjiang Province is the northernmost rice-growing region in the world. However, rice …

Aquatic macrophytes, the essential biomarkers of environmental conditions and long-term
water quality indicators provide habitat to many invertebrates and play a vital role in …