The surface of most aerial plant organs is covered with a cuticle that provides protection
against multiple stress factors including dehydration. Interest on the nature of this external …

In recent years, there has been a major increase in the commercialization of horticultural
crops in response to population increase. However, several important factors associated …

Glandular trichomes and cuticles are both specialized structures that cover the epidermis of
aerial plant organs. The former are commonly regarded as 'biofactories' for producing …

Changes in carbohydrates and organic acids largely determine the palatability of edible
tissues of horticulture crops. Elucidating the potential molecular mechanisms involved in the …

The evolution of a lipid‐based cuticle on aerial plant surfaces that protects against
dehydration is considered a fundamental innovation in the colonization of the land by the …

Plant and fruit surfaces are covered with cuticle wax and provide a protective barrier against
biotic and abiotic stresses. Cuticle wax consists of very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) and …

Wheat and barley are widely distributed cereal crops whose yields are adversely affected by
environmental stresses such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, and attacks of …

Cuticular waxes are the covering of the outer layer of the plant, consist of hydrocarbon
appears like whitish film or bloom in plant organs. They play a vital role like a safeguard from …

Sunflower is an important oil-seed crop in Pakistan, it is mainly cultivated in the spring
season. It is severely affected by drought stress resulting in lower yield. Cuticular wax acts …

Cuticular wax is a major component of the surface cuticle of plants, which performs crucial
functions in optimizing plant growth. Histone acetylation regulates gene expression in …