Litchi has diverse fruit color phenotypes, yet no research reflects the biochemical background
of this diversity. In this study, we evaluated 12 litchi cultivars for chromatic parameters and …

We analyzed a litchi cultivar that included three phenotypes for pericarp color, ranging from
green, indicating the absence of anthocyanins, to yellow, and red. Anthocyanins, chlorophylls…

Background Carotenoid cleavage oxygenases (CCOs) include the carotenoid cleavage
dioxygenase (CCD) and 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid (NCED), which can catalize carotenoid to form …

Background The B3 superfamily (B3s) represents a class of large plant-specific transcription
factors, which play diverse roles in plant growth and development process including …

Plant grafting has been practiced widely in horticulture and proved as a useful tool in
science. However, the mechanisms of graft healing or graft incompatibility remain poorly …

Intercropping is widely used in agricultural production due to its capability of raising land
productivity and providing an opportunity to achieve sustainable intensification of agriculture. In …

Cell wall invertase (CWIN) are known to play important roles in seed development. However,
most reports to date have focused on a single gene family member, and have mainly …

The metabolite-caused taste variation during rambutan maturation is unknown due to a lack
of systematic investigation of all components. In this study, three growing stages, including …

Due to the lack of comprehensive evaluation of all metabolites in wampee, the metabolic
reasons for taste differences are unclear. Here, two local varieties YF1 (sweet taste) and YF2 (…

Hyperpigmented skin diseases such as melasma, freckles, and melanosis usually mar the
appearance of patients. Traditional herbal medicines are highly accepted in inhibiting skin …