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2026

中国农业出版社 Book 2026

《热带作物种质资源学》

王文泉、刘国道、夏志强 主编

Plant Physiology Research Article 2026

MeSUT1a is essential for sucrose transport and apoplastic phloem loading in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)

Xu Shen , Meizhen Hu , Yanmei Li , Haozheng Li , Ke Li , Weitao Mai , Sirong Jiang , Yuanchao Li , Mengtao Li , Huaifang Zhang , & Yajun Li , Xin Chen , Haiyan Wang , Wenquan Wang

Molecular Plant Research Article 2026

Reply to Stitt et al.: Revisiting cassava photosynthesis-Evidence for C4-facultative traits in a C3 plant

Haozheng Li, Shujuan Wang, Xianhai Xie, Xu Shen, Haiyan Wang, Xincheng Zhou, Liangye Xu, Zhiqiang Xia, Jingfa Xiao, & Mabrouk El-Sharkawy, Fei Chen, Wenquan Wang

Plant Biotechnology Journal Research Article 2026

Metabolic Enzyme MeHNL11 Regulates MeCAS1b Transcription for Cyanide Reutilization in Response to Nitrate Deficiency in Cassava

Weitao Mai, Ruxue Bao, Xiaocheng Liu, Mengtao Li, Jinling Zhao, Huaifang Zhang, Yuan Yao, Haiyan Wang, Wenquan Wang, & Changying Zeng, Xin Chen

Science China Life Sciences Research Article 2026

CassavaMDB: an integrated multi-omics database for functional genomics and molecular breeding in cassava

Zhenhuan Liu, Zhuang Yang, Ke Deng, Jie Zhang, Xu Shen, Miaoni Fan, Hongxu Zhai, & Wenquan Wang, Zhiqiang Xia, Jie Luo, Sirong Jiang

Functional & Integrative Genomics Research Article 2026

The reference genome sequence of the scarlet follicle, Sterculia lanceolata, reveals a paleo-polyploidization and its impact on fruit quality and fruit dehiscence

Y Hu, Y Zhang, H Zhang, J Zhang, G Guo, K Yang, ... & F Chen

Cell Reports Research Article 2026

Chromosome-scale genomes of water lilies provide evolutionary insights into the aquatic adaptation of angiosperms

H Zhang, XC Huang, G Liu, Y Liang, J Zhang, Y Zhou, ... & F Chen

Trends in Plant Science Review 2026

Water lilies illuminate angiosperm evolution and inspire crop improvement

J Zhang, Y Liang, & F Chen

Horticulture Research Research Article 2026

A telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of Nymphaea minuta provides details into the developmental transcriptome atlas and adaptive regulatory mechanisms

H Chen, Y Liang, JY Xue, & F Chen

Nature Plants Research Article 2026

Water lily complete genomes illuminate the innovations of water lilies and early angiosperms

J Zhang, Y Liang, G Liu, Y Bai, XC Huang, Y Bai, ... & F Chen

bioRxiv Review 2026

Toward a networked central dogma: protein specificity reshapes molecular encounters across evolution

Z Tong & F Chen

Tropical Plants Research Article 2026

Heat shock protein 20 gene family involved in the temperature adaptation of typical Euphorbiaceae

L Zheng, MKA Ambuyoc, J Jin, Y Chen, AH Abdoulaye, Z Zhang, ... & Y Chen

Tropical Plants Research Article 2026

Beyond linearity: a multiscale pangenome map for complex sugarcane

J Zhang, Q Wu, J Li, F Ye, F Chen, & Y Que

Ornamental Plant Research Review 2026

Secondary metabolites and biological activities of water lilies: a comprehensive review

J Li & F Chen

bioRxiv Research Article 2026

iGS: A Zero-Code Dual-Engine Graphical Software for Polygenic Trait Prediction

J Zhang & F Chen

Plant Science Research Article 2026

Overexpression of the Mentha canadensis McTTG2 gene positively regulates trichome development and proanthocyanidins biosynthesis in transgenic Arabidopsis

Y Bai, Y Xu, X Qi, L Li, X Yu, H Fang, ... & C Liang

The Innovation Life Review 2026

Three-chain empowered sugarcane bio-breeding in China

P Wang, Q Wu, W Wang, D Wang, J Wang, T Sun, ... & Y Que

Tropical Plants Research Article 2026

Gap-free genome of Durio zibethinus cv. Chuongbo

S Wang, J Zhang, G Guo, Z Li, F Chen, & W Wang

Tropical Plants Research Article 2026

The binary stars of the water lily world: Nymphaea 'Sirius A' and N. 'Sirius B'

J Zhang, J Li, & F Chen

The Innovation Research Article 2026

CassavaDB: an integrated multi-omics resource for functional genomics and molecular breeding of cassava

W Dai, X Feng, L Zhao, G Bai, Z Lin, W Hu, ... & F Chen

Plant Communications Research Article 2026

FlowerBase: An integrated multi-omics database for ornamental flowering plants

C Wang, Z Li, J Zhang, J Zhang, Y Liang, H Zhang, ... & F Chen

2025

Plant Diversity Research Article 2025

Tamarindus indica telomere-to-telomere genome reveals tartaric acid accumulation in fruit

Z Li, S Wang, S Wang, C Wang, H Zhang, F Chen, & W Wang

Horticulturae Research Article 2025

Integrated Multi-Omics Reveals Anthocyanin Biosynthesis Control During Fruit Peel Color Development in Jaboticaba 'Essart'

Z Lin, K Deng, F Chen, & L Zhao

Trends in Plant Science Review 2025

Phased telomere-to-telomere super-pangenome: definitive reference genome in plants

J Zhang, Y Zheng, & F Chen

The Innovation Life Review 2025

Sugarcane genomics: Origin, evolution, and domestication

Z Zhang, Q Wu, D Wang, Y Zhang, F Chen, & Y Que

Scientific Data Research Article 2025

Chromosome-Level Genome assembly and annotation of purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus Cyperaceae)

W Wen, Y Zhang, Y Feng, R Xu, T Li, Z Yu, ... & Y Chen

The Innovation Life Research Article 2025

HBIcloud: A comprehensive, user-centric platform for integrative multi-omics analysis

S He, Y Luo, W Dong, J Fang, W Wang, M Luo, & F Chen

Horticulture Research Research Article 2025

StMYB113b is a key regulator of red skin pigmentation in potato tubers

L Zhao, K Deng, Y Bao, C Lv, M Xu, J Wang, ... & F Wang

Industrial Crops and Products Research Article 2025

Transcriptome and metabolome analysis reveals the mechanism of key nutrient formation in Hainan oil-camellia (Camellia hainanica) growth cycle

Y Ding, Q Wu, Z Li, Q Zhong, S Zhou, F Chen, ... & H Hu

Advanced Science Review 2025

From Code to Life: The AI-Driven Revolution in Genome Editing

Z Li, WU Khan, G Bai, C Dong, J Wang, Y Zhang, ... & F Chen

Tropical Plants Review 2025

Cassava common mosaic virus (CsCMV): recent advances and future directions

AA Hamidou, Y Chen, H Wang, MA Mahaman, F Chen, & Y Chen

Tropical Plants Research Article 2025

Camellia wuzhishanensis (Theaceae), a new decaploid species discovered in the tropical rainforest of Wuzhishan, Hainan, China

C Xie, S Zhang, Q Wu, M Zhang, S Luo, J Gao, ... & H Hu

Horticulture Research Research Article Jun 2025

Water lily pond: a multiomics database for water lilies

C Zhao, J Zhang, Y Chen, L Yang, H Chen, Y Liang, W Wang, S He, ...

Molecular Plant Research Article May 2025

Pan-genome and Haplotype Map of Cassava Cultivars and Wild Ancestors Provide Insights into its Adaptive Evolution and Domestication

Z Xia, Z Du, X Zhou, S Jiang, T Zhu, L Wang, F Chen, L Carvalho, M Zou, ...

Plant Communications Research Article Apr 2025

The genome of giant waterlilies provides insights into the origin of angiosperms, leaf gigantism, and stamen function innovation

X Wen, Y Liang, H Shan, X Chang, X Song, S Shen, Y Fu, D Chen, ...

Molecular Ecology Resources Research Article Apr 2025

PhyloForge: Unifying Micro‐and Macroevolution With Comprehensive Genomic Signals

Y Wang, W Dong, Y Liang, W Lin, J Chen, R Henry, F Chen

BioDesign Research Research Article Apr 2025

TropiCODB: A multi-omics resource for supporting biodesign in tropical crops

W Dai, S He, Y Luo, C Zhao, Z Yang, J Zhang, Q Wu, W Wang, F Chen

Tropical Plants Research Article Mar 2025

Functional analysis of MeFER4 in regulating ROS homeostasis during abiotic stress responses in Arabidopsis

M Zheng, J Li, C Lin, B Wang, P Zhao, F Yu, X Xie, M Peng, F Chen, C Si, ...

Tropical Plants Research Article Feb 2025

The sequence and expression analysis of anthocyanin synthase (ANS) genes in Nymphaea colorata with different flower colors

S Yang, WU Khan, J Zhang, J Zhang, Y Liang, Y Bai, F Chen

Tropical Plants Research Article Feb 2025

Chromosomal reference genome of Merremia boisiana: unveiling the secrets of the tropical rainforest's killer plant

G Guo, P García-Caparros, J Zhang, J Zhang, Y Li, S He, J Xue, F Chen, ...

Tropical Plants Research Article Feb 2025

Chromosome-level genome of Spathodea campanulata revealed genetic characteristics of malvidin and cyanidin accumulation in the corolla

S Wang, G Guo, J Zhang, W Wang, F Chen

Original Resarch Research Article Jan 2025

Comprehensive identification, characterization and expression analyses of the class III POD gene family in water lily (Nymphaea colorata)

WU Khan, LU Khan, N Muhammad Khan, J Zhang, W Wang, F Chen

2024

The Innovation Life Review Dec 2024

Artificial intelligence for life sciences: A comprehensive guide and future trends

Wang, X., Zhang, L., Li, H., Chen, W., ...

BioDesign Research Review Dec 2024

Multiomics Research: Principles and Challenges in Integrated Analysis

Y Luo, C Zhao, F Chen, ...

Plant Stress Research Article Dec 2024

Evolutionary Insights and Expression Dynamics of the Glutathione Peroxidase (GPX) Gene Family in Water lily (Nymphaea colorata) in Response to Multiple Abiotic Stresses

WU Khan, LU Khan, NM Khan, W Wenquan, F Chen, ...

Horticulturae Research Article Dec 2024

Transcriptome Profiling Implicates Non-Coding RNAs Involved in Flowering and Floral Organ Development in Water Lily

Hongbin Zhang,Chengjun Zhao, F Chen

The Innovation Research Article Nov 2024

The evolutionary tale of lilies: Giant genomes derived from transposon insertions and polyploidization

WU Khan, LU Khan, NM Khan, W Wenquan, F Chen, ...

Plant Communications Research Article Oct 2024

CentIER: Accurate centromere identification for plant genomes

D Xu, J Yang, H Wen, W Feng, X Zhang, X Hui, J Yue, Y Xu, F Chen, ...

Horticulture Research Research Article Oct 2024

HortDB V1. 0: a genomic database of horticultural plants

Z Li, C Wang, S Wang, W Wang, F Chen, ...

Horticulture Research Research Article Oct 2024

The evolutionary significance of whole genome duplications in oil biosynthesis of oil crops

J Wu, L Zhang, X Ma, X Fu, F Chen, ...

Molecular Ecology Resources Research Article Nov 2024

PhyloForge: Unifying Micro‐and Macroevolution With Comprehensive Genomic Signals

Y Wang, W Dong, Y Liang, W Lin, J Chen, R Henry, F Chen, ...

Horticulture Research Research Article Jan 2024

Diploid wax apple (Syzygium samarangense) genome identified NAC genes regulating fruit development

J Zhang, Z Li, Y Liang, S He, G Guo, S Yang, F Chen, ...

Horticulture Research Research Article Dec 2024

DataColor: unveiling biological data relationships through distinctive color mapping

S He, W Dong, J Chen, J Zhang, W Lin, S Yang, D Xu, Y Zhou, B Miao, ...

Plant Communications Research Article Jan 2024

A chromosome-level genome assembly of anesthetic drug–producing Anisodus acutangulus provides insights into its evolution and the biosynthesis of tropane alkaloids

W Zhou, C Wang, X Hao, F Chen, Q Huang, T Liu, J Xu, S Guo, B Liao, ...

Tropical Plants Research Article Jan 2024

Advancing tropical plant research: how the International Conference on Tropical Plants (ICTP) drives innovation and collaboration

X Zhang, W Wang, RJ Henry, F Chen

Tropical Plants Research Article Oct 2024

A comprehensive review on plant ascorbic acid

C Wang, P García-Caparros, Z Li, F Chen, ...

bioRxiv Research Article Aug 2024

HBIcloud: An Integrative Multi-Omics Analysis Platform

S He, Y Luo, W Dong, W Wang, F Chen, ...

2023

Industrial Crops and Products Research Article Dec 2023

The genome assembly of Chimonanthus praecox var. concolor and comparative genomic analysis highlight the genetic basis underlying conserved and variable floral traits of wintersweet

Y Jiang, F Chen, A Song, Y Zhao, X Chen, Y Gao, G Wei, W Zhang, ...

Cell Research Article Aug 2023

Adaptive evolution of the enigmatic Takakia now facing climate change in Tibet

R Hu, X Li, Y Hu, R Zhang, Q Lv, M Zhang, X Sheng, F Zhao, Z Chen, ...

MDPI-Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Research Article Aug 2023

Genomic Analyses and New Breeding Technologies for the Enhancement of Horticultural Plants

F Chen, JY Xue

MDPI-Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Research Article Jul 2023

Genomics and Biotechnology Empower Plant Science Research

Y Liang, F Chen, JY Xue

Horticulture Research Research Article Jul 2023

Comprehensive regulatory networks for tomato organ development based on the genome and RNAome of MicroTom tomato

Jia-Yu Xue, Hai-Yun Fan, Zhen Zeng, Yu-Han Zhou, Shuai-Ya Hu, Sai-Xi Li, Ying-Juan Cheng, Xiang-Ru Meng, Fei Chen

Horticulturae Research Article Sep 2023

Comparative analyses of superoxide dismutase (SOD) gene family and expression profiling under multiple abiotic stresses in water lilies

WU Khan, LU Khan, D Chen, F Chen

Nature Communications Research Article Apr 2023

Analyses of a chromosome-scale genome assembly reveal the origin and evolution of cultivated chrysanthemum

A Song, J Su, H Wang, Z Zhang, X Zhang, Y Van de Peer, F Chen,...

Horticulture Research Research Article Feb 2023

The telomere-to-telomere genome of Fragaria vesca reveals the genomic evolution of Fragaria and the origin of cultivated octoploid strawberry

Y Zhou, J Xiong, Z Shu, C Dong, T Gu, P Sun, S He, M Jiang, Z Xia, J Xue,...

Journal of Experimental Botany Research Article Nov 2023

A novel genome sequence of Jasminum sambac helps uncover the molecular mechanism underlying the accumulation of jasmonates

Min Xu, Qiang Gao, Mengwei Jiang, Wenling Wang, Juan Hu, Xiaojun Chang, Dinggao Liu, Yuwei Liang, Yifan Jiang, Fei Chen,...

Frontiers in Plant Science Research Article Jan 2023

Large-scale analyses of angiosperm Flowering Locus T genes reveal duplication and functional divergence in monocots

Hongling Liu, Xing Liu, Xiaojun Chang, Fei Chen, Zhenguo Lin, Liangsheng Zhang,...

Tropical Plants Research Article Nov 2023

Large-scale analyses of angiosperm Flowering Locus T genes reveal duplication and functional divergence in monocots

Junyu Zhang, Shuang He, Wenquan Wang, Fei Chen, Zhidong Li,...

Tropical Plants Research Article Oct 2023

SCCGs_Prediction: a machine learning tool for prediction of sulfur-containing compound associated genes

S He, E Liu, F Chen, Z Li,...

Tropical Plants Research Article Dec 2023

Water lily research: Past, present, and future

X Xiong, J Zhang, Y Yang, Y Chen, Q Su, Y Zhao, J Wang, Z Xia, L Wang,...

2022

New Phytologist Research Article Dec 2022

The genome of Areca catechu provides insights into sex determination of monoecious plants

G Zhou, H Yin, F Chen, Y Wang, Q Gao, F Yang, C He, L Zhang, Y Wan,...

Frontiers in Genetics Research Article Nov 2022

Phylogenomics as an effective approach to untangle cross-species hybridization event: A case study in the family Nymphaeaceae

L Cheng, Q Han, F Chen, M Li, TS Balbuena, Y Zhao,...

Frontiers in Plant Science Research Article Oct 2022

GROP: A genomic information repository for oilplants

W Guo, H Jin, J Chen, J Huang, D Zheng, Z Cheng, X Liu, Z Yang, F Chen,...

Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Research Article Jul 2022

Dynamic regulation of volatile terpenoid production and emission from Chrysanthemum morifolium capitula

W Zhang, Y Jiang, F Chen, Z Guan, G Wei, X Chen, C Zhang, TG Köllner,...

Journal of Systematics and Evolution Research Article Nov 2022

Mitochondrial genes from 18 angiosperms fill sampling gaps for phylogenomic inferences of the early diversification of flowering plants

JY Xue, SS Dong, MQ Wang, TQ Song, GC Zhou, Z Li, Y Van de Peer,...

New Phytologist Research Article Jan 2022

Genomes shed light on the evolution of Begonia, a mega‐diverse genus

L Li, X Chen, D Fang, S Dong, X Guo, N Li, L Campos‐Dominguez,...

Tropical Plants Research Article Sep 2022

De novo assembly of plant complete genomes

Yuhan Zhou1,2, Ji Zhang1,3, Xianghui Xiong1,3, Zong-Ming Cheng2 & Fei Chen,...

Ornamental Plant Research Research Article Dec 2022

Plant genomes: toward goals of decoding both complex and complete sequences

F Chen

2021

Horticulturae Research Article Dec 2021

GDS: A Genomic Database for Strawberries (Fragaria spp.)

Y Zhou, Y Qiao, Z Ni, J Du, J Xiong, Z Cheng, F Chen,...

Horticulture research Research Article Jun 2021

A chromosome-level genome assembly of rugged rose (Rosa rugosa) provides insights into its evolution, ecology, and floral characteristics

Horticulture research Research Article Aug 2021

An ancient whole-genome duplication event and its contribution to flavor compounds in the tea plant (Camellia sinensis)

Horticulture research Research Article Mar 2021

The genome of Magnolia biondii Pamp. provides insights into the evolution of Magnoliales and biosynthesis of terpenoids

Plant Biotechnology Journal Research Article Aug 2021

High‐quality evergreen azalea genome reveals tandem duplication‐facilitated low‐altitude adaptability and floral scent evolution

Plant Biotechnology Journal Research Article Oct 2021

A high‐quality Brassica napus genome reveals expansion of transposable elements, subgenome evolution and disease resistance

Beverage Plant Research Research Article Jun 2021

TeaPGDB: tea plant genome database