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Original Research

Published on 17 Feb 2026

A major FT/TFL1 regulatory locus (Meflwr13) controls flowering time in cassava and provides validated markers for accelerated breeding

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Adriana Bohorquez-Chaux
Camilo E. Sánchez-Sarria
Carmen A. Bolaños-Chaguendo
Nelson Morante
Sandra Milena Salazar
Winnie Gimode

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1741780

132 views

Editorial

Accepted on 16 Feb 2026

Editorial: Machine Learning for Mining Plant Functional Genes

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Shanwen Sun
Quan Zou
Lijun Dou

Frontiers in Plant Science

Original Research

Published on 13 Feb 2026

Identification and characterization of the structure genes involved in anthocyanin biosynthesis in flowers of Cymbidium species

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Kunkun Zhao
Junyi Xie
Yihong Zheng
Xiaodong Yang
Yunzhu Wang
Xue Zhang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1776466

271 views

Original Research

Published on 13 Feb 2026

Full-length transcriptome analysis identifies SpRCC1 as a positive regulator of growth in Spathiphyllum kochii

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Huifeng Lin
Xuanting Wang
Kezheng Xu
Zhi Ni
Lihong Li
Huiming Zhou
Fazhuang Lin
Xuming Xu
Jiajing Xiao
Nanyan Zhu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1755768

325 views

Correction

Published on 12 Feb 2026

Correction: Genome-wide identification and functional characterization of the two-component system gene family in petunia reveals roles in hormone signaling and stress response

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Binbin Dai
Juntao Huo
Linxia Zhang
Peishan Zou
Miaomiao Sun
Seping Dai
Guofeng Liu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1781669

237 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Feb 2026

A chromosome level genome, as well as transcriptomes and metabolomes, insights into genome evolution and the biosynthesis of kaempferol and kaempferol derivatives in Impatiens balsamina (Balsaminaceae)

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Yunsheng Wang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1725789

299 views

Original Research

Accepted on 10 Feb 2026

Multi-omics Analysis of the Metabolic and Transcriptional Regulatory Mechanisms Underlying Strontium-Induced Anthocyanin Accumulation in Fresh Purple Maize

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Binhan Zhao
Rumin Pu
Yuqin Mei
Lin Rui
Hanyu Deng
Wenhao Zhou
Wenqi Xiang
Mao Liu
Chengzhi Wei
Yanli Lu

Frontiers in Plant Science

Original Research

Accepted on 10 Feb 2026

Identification of Candidate Loci Regulating Seed-Associated Traits in Soybean Using Genome-Wide Association Study and Image-Based High-Throughput Phenotyping

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Sreeparna Chowdhury
Byeong Hee Kang
Seo-Young Shin
Won-Ho Lee
Da-Yeon Kim
Jeong-Ho Baek
Seong-Hoon Kim
Bo-Keun Ha

Frontiers in Plant Science

Original Research

Published on 10 Feb 2026

Exploring the genetic diversity of Mediterranean fig trees highlights genes associated with fruit traits

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Marco Castellacci
Gabriele Usai
Alberto Vangelisti
Samuel Simoni
Lucia Natali
Flavia Mascagni
Andrea Cavallini
Margarita Lopez-Corrales
Maria Guadalupe Domínguez
Ghada Baraket

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1750632

859 views

Editorial

Published on 10 Feb 2026

Editorial: Transforming crop resilience with multi-omics approaches

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Ana Nikolić
Jelena Samardžić
Sofija Božinović

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1776693

297 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Feb 2026

Pan-NLRome of Spinacia facilitates the rapid discovery of downy mildew resistance genes

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Hongbing She
Huiyu Wang
Zhaosheng Xu
Helong Zhang
Zhiyuan Liu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1766206

523 views

Original Research

Accepted on 09 Feb 2026

Genome-wide Identification, Classification, and Expression Pattern Analysis of the TCP Transcription Factor Family in Carrot

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Jian-Hua Zhou
Qiang Wu
Li Zhang
Pei-Yan Chen
Xiao-Jing Zhang
Na Fang
Bing-You Wang
Yi-Xin Zhang
Nong-Yi Zheng
Ai-Sheng Xiong

Frontiers in Plant Science

Data Report

Published on 06 Feb 2026

Transcriptomic data of seven flax varieties contrasting in lodging resistance

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Daiana A. Krupskaya
Elena N. Pushkova
Valentina A. Krasnova
George S. Krasnov
Tatiana A. Rozhmina
Tatiana Yu. Rybakova
Alexander A. Arkhipov
Nikolai M. Barsukov
Olesya D. Moskalenko
Vera L. Kovalenko

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1694555

965 views

Original Research

Accepted on 04 Feb 2026

Evolutionary Analysis of MOCA1 Gene in Arabidopsis thaliana and Functional Comparison with PGSIP7 and PGSIP8 Genes

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

XINWEN HOU
Wei-Zhong Liu

Frontiers in Plant Science

117 views

Review

Published on 04 Feb 2026

From development to yield: genetic and molecular regulation of agronomic traits in maize seeds

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Babatope Samuel Ajayo
Yubi Huang
Yufeng Hu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1754331

483 views

Data Report

Published on 04 Feb 2026

Genome survey of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) from Indonesia: genomic resource for Myristicaceae

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Imam Civi Cartealy
Dyah Retno Wulandari
Teuku Tajuddin
Andi Salamah
Sahid Bismantoko
Ihsan Nugraha
Stevry Yushady Ch Bissa
Abinawanto Abinawanto

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1753954

447 views

Correction

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Correction: Integrated metabolome and transcriptome analysis identifies candidate genes involved in triterpenoid saponin biosynthesis in leaves of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Lingyun Wan
Qiulan Huang
Cui Li
Haixia Yu
Guiyu Tan
Shugen Wei
Ahmed H. El-Sappah
Suren Sooranna
Kun Zhang
Limei Pan

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1784161

309 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Feb 2026

Ecological composite fertilizer application enhances wheat yield and optimizes rhizosphere microbial community under reduced fertilization

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Yu Wang
Xinhao Luo
Meiling Ping
Haining Wang
Yueming Bao
Chuansheng Zhao
Xiaoyu Li
Jin Chen

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1771450

551 views

Review

Published on 02 Feb 2026

Epigenetic odyssey to decrypt the hidden code for sustainable brassica production: enhancing yield, stress resilience and nutritional quality

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

R. Shubhra Maithreyi
Sugyan Preet
Kunal Tanwar
Puja Chakraborty
Isha Gupta
Rachana Verma
Jyotsna Bharti
Arulprakash Thangaraj
Rashmi Kaul
Tanushri Kaul

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1696718

585 views

Original Research

Published on 29 Jan 2026

Genome-wide identification and dynamic transcriptome profiling of the DYW-type PPR family across greening of chlorotic leaves in pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Liqing Lu
Haiqi Zhang
Zixian Zha
Xueqian Wang
Na Ma
Chunyan Liu
Yiliu Xu
Zhenghui Gao
Yongjie Qi

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1767760

507 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Jan 2026

Gene expression and evolution of Bowman-Birk protease inhibitors in wild and domesticated Vigna (Fabaceae) species

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Elisa Toini
Maria Totaro
Giuseppe Silvestri
Jacopo Vertemara
Giovanni Zecca
Davide Panzeri
Emily Rose Palm
Robert Philipp Wagensommer
Giuseppe Zampella
Massimo Labra

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1657741

424 views

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Jan 2026

Genome-wide detection of superior haplotypes for seed oil and protein content in Northeast China soybean (Glycine max L.) germplasm

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Moran Bu
Ye Zhang
Weitao Xu
Yanhua Li
Hui Yu
Yaohua Zhang
Suxin Yang
Javaid Akhter Bhat
Xianzhong Feng

Frontiers in Plant Science

285 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Jan 2026

Rapid authentication of endangered Cistanche Herba (Rou Cong Rong) using a high-throughput multi-SNP panel and MALDI-TOF MS platform

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Rong Lei
Yixia Cao
Yifen Yang
Haolong Cong
Limei Li
Xin Li
Junxia Shi

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1677826

439 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Jan 2026

Creating large 60Co-γ populations for functional genomics and breeding in wheat

in Functional and Applied Plant Genomics

Qunqun Hao
Simeng Ma
Jifa Zhang
Yuhai Wang
Wenqiang Wang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1760299

460 views

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articles

A major FT/TFL1 regulatory locus (Meflwr13) controls flowering time in cassava and provides validated markers for accelerated breeding

Editorial: Machine Learning for Mining Plant Functional Genes

Identification and characterization of the structure genes involved in anthocyanin biosynthesis in flowers of Cymbidium species

Full-length transcriptome analysis identifies SpRCC1 as a positive regulator of growth in Spathiphyllum kochii

Correction: Genome-wide identification and functional characterization of the two-component system gene family in petunia reveals roles in hormone signaling and stress response

A chromosome level genome, as well as transcriptomes and metabolomes, insights into genome evolution and the biosynthesis of kaempferol and kaempferol derivatives in Impatiens balsamina (Balsaminaceae)

Multi-omics Analysis of the Metabolic and Transcriptional Regulatory Mechanisms Underlying Strontium-Induced Anthocyanin Accumulation in Fresh Purple Maize

Identification of Candidate Loci Regulating Seed-Associated Traits in Soybean Using Genome-Wide Association Study and Image-Based High-Throughput Phenotyping

Exploring the genetic diversity of Mediterranean fig trees highlights genes associated with fruit traits

Editorial: Transforming crop resilience with multi-omics approaches

Pan-NLRome of Spinacia facilitates the rapid discovery of downy mildew resistance genes

Genome-wide Identification, Classification, and Expression Pattern Analysis of the TCP Transcription Factor Family in Carrot

Transcriptomic data of seven flax varieties contrasting in lodging resistance

Evolutionary Analysis of MOCA1 Gene in Arabidopsis thaliana and Functional Comparison with PGSIP7 and PGSIP8 Genes

From development to yield: genetic and molecular regulation of agronomic traits in maize seeds

Genome survey of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) from Indonesia: genomic resource for Myristicaceae

Correction: Integrated metabolome and transcriptome analysis identifies candidate genes involved in triterpenoid saponin biosynthesis in leaves of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban

Ecological composite fertilizer application enhances wheat yield and optimizes rhizosphere microbial community under reduced fertilization

Epigenetic odyssey to decrypt the hidden code for sustainable brassica production: enhancing yield, stress resilience and nutritional quality

Genome-wide identification and dynamic transcriptome profiling of the DYW-type PPR family across greening of chlorotic leaves in pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)

Gene expression and evolution of Bowman-Birk protease inhibitors in wild and domesticated Vigna (Fabaceae) species

Genome-wide detection of superior haplotypes for seed oil and protein content in Northeast China soybean (Glycine max L.) germplasm

Rapid authentication of endangered Cistanche Herba (Rou Cong Rong) using a high-throughput multi-SNP panel and MALDI-TOF MS platform

Creating large 60Co-γ populations for functional genomics and breeding in wheat