Academic Background Citrus fruits have long been favored by consumers for their rich nutritional value and unique flavor. However, citrus fruits are highly susceptible to diseases during postharvest storage, particularly green mold caused by Penicillium digitatum. This disease leads to fruit decay and significantly shortens storage life. Traditiona...

Same Data, Different Analysts: The Impact of Analytical Decisions on Effect Sizes in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Research Background and Question In scientific research, particularly in the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology, the replicability and reliability of results are crucial. However, even when using the same dataset and similar...

Metformin Enhances Plant Immunity by Blocking BIK1-Mediated CPK28 Phosphorylation Academic Background In the context of the increasingly severe global food security issues, controlling crop diseases has become a major challenge in agricultural production. Although traditional chemical pesticides can effectively control diseases, the environmental p...

Research on the Functional Mapping of Rubisco Enzyme Background Introduction Rubisco (ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase) is the most abundant enzyme on Earth, responsible for the carbon dioxide fixation process in photosynthesis. However, Rubisco’s catalytic efficiency is low, and it is prone to side reactions with oxygen, limiting th...

Leveraging a Phased Pangenome for Haplotype Design of Hybrid Potato Academic Background Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most important tuber crops globally, providing food for over 1.3 billion people annually across more than 120 countries. However, the tetraploid genome and clonal propagation of potatoes result in slow breeding progres...

Challenges to Mediterranean Fagaceae Ecosystems Affected by Phytophthora cinnamomi and Climate Change Academic Background The Mediterranean Fagaceae ecosystems, including oak trees (Quercus ilex and Quercus suber) and chestnut trees (Castanea sativa), are vital ecological and economic resources in southern Europe. However, in recent years, these ec...

Trade-offs and Trait Integration in Tree Phenotypes Academic Background With the intensification of global climate change and biodiversity loss, the sustainable management of forest ecosystems has become increasingly important. As a key component of forest ecosystems, the trade-offs and integration of tree phenotypic traits (such as growth, reprodu...

Environmental Sensitivity and Impact of Climate Change on Phenology in Temperate Deciduous Forests Academic Background The impact of climate change on global ecosystems is becoming increasingly significant, particularly in the phenological changes of temperate and boreal forests. Phenology, the study of seasonal events in the life cycles of plants,...

Forest Tree Virome as a Source of Tree Diseases and Biological Control Academic Background The health of forest ecosystems is crucial for global ecological balance and economic development. However, the health of forest trees is threatened by various pathogens, including fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, viruses, as well as insect and nematode pests. Alt...

Responses of Tropical Tree Seedlings to Nutrient Addition: A Meta-Analysis to Understand Future Changes in Tropical Forest Dynamics Academic Background Tropical forests are critical components of global biodiversity and ecosystem functions. However, due to the impacts of human activities and climate change, tropical forests are facing unprecedented...