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Transcriptional networks orchestrating red and pink testa color in peanut
BackgroundTesta color is an important trait of peanut ( Arachis hypogaea L.) which is closely related with the nutritional and commercial value. Pink...
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Adipogenic effects of Ostreae Testa water extract on white adipocytes
BackgroundObesity and its associated diseases have become a concerning health issue not only in the middle-aged population but also in young children...
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BSA‑seq and genetic map** reveals AhRt2 as a candidate gene responsible for red testa of peanut
Key messageThe candidate recessive gene AhRt2 responsible for red testa of peanut was identified through combined BSA-seq and linkage map**...
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Fine-map** and gene candidate analysis for AhRt1, a major dominant locus responsible for testa color in cultivated peanut
Key MessageAhRt1 controlling red testa color in peanut was fine-mapped to an interval of 580 kb on chromosome A03, and one gene encoding bHLH...
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Effect of Vanadium on Testa, Seed Germination, and Subsequent Seedling Growth of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)
Seed germination is the critical initial phase in the life cycle of plant and it is affected by various exogenous factors, including heavy metals....
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Transcriptome and metabolome reveal redirection of flavonoids in a white testa peanut mutant
BackgroundCoat color determines both appearance and nutrient quality of peanut. White seed coat in peanut can enhance the processing efficiency and...
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Seed morphology of Eriocaulon (Eriocaulaceae) in Thailand
The seed morphologies of forty-five Eriocaulon species and infraspecies in Thailand are described in detail. Characteristics of the seed were...
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GWAS of grain color and tannin content in Chinese sorghum based on whole-genome sequencing
Key messageSeventy-three QTL related to grain color and tannin content were identified in Chinese sorghum accessions, and a new recessive allelic...
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Cloning and expression analysis of key genes for lignin synthesis in Cucurbita pepo L.
Cucurbita is one of the oldest domesticated crops and is widely cultivated worldwide. Hull-less Cucurbita is a natural mutant which was discovered in...
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Bruchid Infestation Was Associated With Agronomic Traits in Field-grown Faba Bean Genotypes
Bruchus rufimanus , a univoltine seed weevil (bruchid), can cause severe seed yield and quality losses in faba beans restricting crop profitability...
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Fruit dehiscence mechanism and release of dimorphic seeds with different germination properties in Commelina erecta
Commelina erecta is a successful weed species. The aims of this study were to analyse the morpho-anatomy of the fruit and dimorphic seeds of the weed C...
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Taxonomic Novelties in Sapranthus (Annonaceae): a new large-sized species endemic to the mountain cloud forest of Central America
Sapranthus (Annonaceae) is a Neotropical genus comprising ten small tree species, most of which inhabit the tropical dry forests of Mexico and...
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Regeneration characteristics of Garcinia pedunculata: utilization of adventitious embryony for mass multiplication
The fruit of Garcinia pedunculata is one of the costliest indigenous fruits sold in local markets of Manipur for cuisine and various other utilities....
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Phenotypic characterization of two under–utilized Teramnus labialis (L.f.) Spreng species grown in Cuba
Teramnus labialis (of the Fabaceae family) is an under-utilized legume with immense potential to improve agricultural soils (through atmospheric...
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Asymbiotic Seed Germination in Terrestrial Orchids: Problems, Progress, and Prospects
The Orchidaceae family is among the largest and most diverse groups of flowering plants with 10% of all systematically verified angiosperms and 40%...
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Transcriptomic analysis of α-linolenic acid content and biosynthesis in Paeonia ostii fruits and seeds
BackgroundPaeonia ostii is a potentially important oilseed crop because its seed yield is high, and the seeds are rich in α-linolenic acid (ALA)....
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A Single-Gene Mutation Changed the Architecture of Pumpkin Seed: A Review
Pumpkin seeds are used globally for snacks, bakery, and oil due to their nutritional and medicinal properties. The seeds of pumpkin have 35–45% oil,...
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Phylogeny, biogeography, and character evolution in the genus Scilla s.l. and its close relatives Chionodoxa, Gemicia, Puschkinia, and Prospero (Asparagaceae)
Scilla s.l. is taxonomically one of the most problematic genera of the Asparagaceae. Within the last few decades, several genera were segregated from...
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Biochemical and transcriptomic analyses of the symbiotic interaction between Cremastra appendiculata and the mycorrhizal fungus Coprinellus disseminatus
BackgroundCremastra appendiculata is a rare terrestrial orchid with a high market value as an ornamental and medicinal plant. However, the species...
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The orchid seed coat: a developmental and functional perspective
Orchid seeds are 'dust-like.' The seed coat is usually thin, with only one to a few cell layers. It originates from the integuments formed during...
