Carotenoids are indispensable to plants and critical in human diets. Plastids are the
organelles for carotenoid biosynthesis and storage in plant cells. They exist in various types …

Abscisic acid (ABA) is a key hormone that promotes dormancy during seed development on
the mother plant and after seed dispersal participates in the control of dormancy release and …

Carotenoids and apocarotenoids act as phytohormones and volatile precursors that
influence plant development and confer aesthetic and nutritional value critical to consumer …

Carotenoids are indispensable for human health, required as precursors of vitamin A and
efficient antioxidants. However, these plant pigments that play a vital role in photosynthesis …

Brassica napus is currently cultivated as an important ornamental crop in China. Flower
color has attracted much attention in rapeseed genetics and breeding. Here, we …

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) aroma is determined by the interaction of volatile
compounds (VOCs) released by the tomato fruits with receptors in the nose, leading to a …

Low temperature affects seed germination in plants, and low-temperature germination (LTG)
is an important agronomic trait. Natural variation of LTG has been reported in rice, but the …

Broccoli undergoes yellowing in unfavorable conditions, thereby diminishing the sensory
quality and commodity value. This study aimed to investigate systematically cellular and/or …

Micronutrient deficiencies include shortages of vitamins and minerals. They affect billions of
people and are associated with long-range effects on health, learning ability, and huge …

Plant lipids have versatile applications and provide essential fatty acids in human diet.
Therefore, there has been a growing interest to better characterize the genetic basis …