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Original Research

Published on 04 Feb 2026

Temporally increasing light intensity produces similar lettuce growth more efficiently than fixed high light

in Crop and Product Physiology

Iro Kang
Sarah Ding
Qingwu Meng

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1763702

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Original Research

Published on 04 Feb 2026

The interaction of gibberellin and melatonin promotes tobacco leaf growth and balances chemical components content in upper leaves

in Crop and Product Physiology

Haoran Xie
Yufan Yu
Shikang Yu
Mingxin Mu
Huizhan Gu
Dong Wang
Junju Li
Xiaoli Liu
Yifei Lu
Bi Ren

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1733182

221 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Continuous light at fixed daily light integral enhances lettuce growth due to improved light interception and light use efficiency

in Crop and Product Physiology

Diego Núñez Ocaña
Homa Esmaeli Sooderjani
Paul Kusuma
Leo F. M. Marcelis
Ep Heuvelink

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1756524

1,033 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Feb 2026

Impact of maturity stage and prolongation of post-harvest processing and mucilage fermentation time on mycotoxin levels in coffee

in Crop and Product Physiology

Valentina Osorio
Esther Cecilia Montoya
Lina María Rayo-Mendez
Gabriel Keith Harris

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1734522

516 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Feb 2026

Beyond yellow: discovery and genetic dissection of an apricot petal color in Brassica juncea L

in Crop and Product Physiology

Ri hui Li
Xiao xue Zhang
Kai wen Yuan
Yan li Zhao
Cheng tao Quan
Kai xuan Wang
Rong zhan Guan
He jun Lu
Jia shun Miao
Dong qing Zhang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1767871

560 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Feb 2026

Flavonoid metabolism is involved in regulating the growth of winter wheat upon rehydration

in Crop and Product Physiology

Xuejing Liu
Baozhong Yin
Chong Shang
Xiaoyuan Bao
Li Wang
Tao Wang
Wenchao Zhen

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1693576

579 views

Original Research

Accepted on 31 Jan 2026

Silk-Trehalose seed coating technology preserves Rhizobium tropici viability and enhances zinc biofortification in common bean under marginal soil

in Crop and Product Physiology

Manal Mhada
Salma MOUHIB
Khaoula Errafii
ADIL EL BAOUCHI
Oumaima Zaher
Dachena Romain Gracia
Augustine T. Zvinavashe
Lamfeddal Kouisni
Benedetto Marelli

Frontiers in Plant Science

218 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jan 2026

Differential chlorophyll and carotenoid degradation underpin poor curing colour of low-quality flue-cured tobacco leaves

in Crop and Product Physiology

Shikang Fan
Weinan Huang
Yunfei Ma
Yi Chen
Yonglei Jiang
Nan Shi
Dongfang Zheng
Baole Li
Wanpeng Xi
Binbin Hu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1745511

396 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jan 2026

Optimizing root architecture with nitrogen fertilization to improve nitrogen accumulation and yield in soybean

in Crop and Product Physiology

Yaxin Xu
Jianxin Zhang
Quantong Gao
Cong Wang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1752272

414 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jan 2026

Quantifying the effects of cultivation mode and sprouting stage on tea bud morphology and chemical quality

in Crop and Product Physiology

Wei Zhu
Jiayi Yang
Suqing Xiao
Wenjing Hu
Jiamin Tian
Yuchen Zeng
Zhiming Huang
Ziyi Yuan

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1747538

305 views

Review

Published on 29 Jan 2026

Advancing okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) breeding to unlock inherent multi-stress resistance for efficiency and sustainability in agriculture

in Crop and Product Physiology

Phetole Mangena
Abe Shegro Gerrano
Mariette Truter
Lucy Molatudi
Mbali Thembi Gumede
Lindiwe Khoza
Milcah Masemola
Melvin Nyathi
Abueng Moalafi

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1728617

660 views

Original Research

Accepted on 28 Jan 2026

Long-term effects of rootstock and tree density on the economic profitability of 'Delicious' Apple Orchards in the Northeastern U.S

in Crop and Product Physiology

Luis González Nieto
Stephen A. Hoying
Gemma Reig
Jaume Lordan
Poliana Francescatto
Michael J. Fargione
Gennaro Fazio
Terence Robinson

Frontiers in Plant Science

Original Research

Accepted on 27 Jan 2026

Optimized planting density and nitrogen improve grain yield and water productivity in drip-fertigated maize through improved canopy function and source–sink balance

in Crop and Product Physiology

Zhenlin Lai
Zhenqi Liao
Hao Kong
Yiyao Liu
Hongtai Kou
Kechun Wang
Zhijun Li
Junliang Fan

Frontiers in Plant Science

130 views

Original Research

Published on 27 Jan 2026

No-tillage combined with deficit irrigation improves canopy photosynthesis and water use efficiency to stabilize yield in intercropped maize

in Crop and Product Physiology

Congcong Guo
Yan Wang
Xiaoyuan Bao
Hong Fan
Yali Sun
Wei He
Fuyang Cui
Chengxin Bai
Xinying Li
Cai Zhao

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1712975

550 views

Original Research

Published on 27 Jan 2026

Oxygen-releasing seed coating enhances yield and resource use efficiency in direct-seeded rice

in Crop and Product Physiology

Yuanqing Shi
Huilai Yin
Yuemei Zhu
Ruhongji Liu
Qiqi Chen
Hongkun Xie
Binbin Liu
Qingyue Cheng
Chuanhai Shu
Ning Liu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1746831

953 views

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Jan 2026

Optimizing Panicle Fertilizer Application Based on Amylose Content for Balancing Yield and Quality of Japonica rice

in Crop and Product Physiology

Chao Ding
Lei Xu
Zichen Wang
Liping Xu
Yongxiang Guan
Weihua Long
Longmei Wu

Frontiers in Plant Science

247 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Jan 2026

Defining screening criteria and ranking in-row and inter-row cover crops for irrigated vineyards using a hybrid AHP–TOPSIS model

in Crop and Product Physiology

Mehdi Sharifi
Abbas Sayyad
Eman El Sayed

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1695610

646 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Jan 2026

Tolerance to occasional frosts during germination in Chilean Altiplano quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) cultivars

in Crop and Product Physiology

Ignacio Delfino Yurin
José Delatorre-Herrera
Juan Pablo Rodríguez
José Pablo Delatorre-Castillo
Isabel Sepúlveda-Soto
Cristopher Low-Pfeng

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1718308

569 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Jan 2026

Characterization of the glucosylated anthocyanin profile of 27 red grape (Vitis vinifera L.) varieties grown in Portugal: insights for climate change adaptation

in Crop and Product Physiology

Miguel Baltazar
Eliana Monteiro
Sandra Pereira
Márcia Carvalho
Elisete Correia
Helena Ferreira
Vânia Silva
Joana Valente
Fernando Alves
Isaura Castro

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1728700

890 views
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Original Research

Published on 23 Jan 2026

Cultivation practices and soil water storage effects on grain yield and quality of winter wheat in the Loess Plateau, China

in Crop and Product Physiology

Pengcheng Ding
Hafeez Noor
Xiaofen Li
Jun Xing
Yongqiang Yan
Wendi Guo
Aixia Ren
Linghong Li
Yongkang Ren
Min Sun

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1735429

611 views

Original Research

Published on 23 Jan 2026

High nitrogen use efficiency in wheat is explained by a longer fast-increase period and adequate pre-anthesis nitrogen accumulation

in Crop and Product Physiology

Minglong Yu
Churong Liu
Hongrun Liu
Yushi Zhang
Zhaohu Li
Mingcai Zhang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1727679

533 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Jan 2026

Interactive effects of irrigation and nitrogen management on greenhouse gas emissions and resource efficiency in alfalfa production

in Crop and Product Physiology

Tianyi Qu
Jiabei Li
Xiaodan Song
Xiaobo Luan
Jie Pang
Shikun Sun
Yubao Wang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1740107

416 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Reduced nitrogen availability in hydroponically grown Chinese broccoli does not affect photosynthetic performance and yield while enhancing nitrogen use efficiency and nutritional quality

in Crop and Product Physiology

Jie He
Wei Ling Tan
Lin Qin
Cheng-Hsiang Lai
Itamar Shenhar
Menachem Moshelion
Kee Woei Ng

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1745794

544 views

Review

Accepted on 20 Jan 2026

Amaranth, the Ancient Pseudocereal: A Promising Crop for Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Healthy Diets

in Crop and Product Physiology

Sandra Marcela Macías-Naranjo
José María Arjona
Laura Huebra-Montero
Jorge Rubio-Heras
Inmaculada Sánchez-Vicente
Nieves Aparicio
Pablo Albertos

Frontiers in Plant Science

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Temporally increasing light intensity produces similar lettuce growth more efficiently than fixed high light

The interaction of gibberellin and melatonin promotes tobacco leaf growth and balances chemical components content in upper leaves

Continuous light at fixed daily light integral enhances lettuce growth due to improved light interception and light use efficiency

Impact of maturity stage and prolongation of post-harvest processing and mucilage fermentation time on mycotoxin levels in coffee

Beyond yellow: discovery and genetic dissection of an apricot petal color in Brassica juncea L

Flavonoid metabolism is involved in regulating the growth of winter wheat upon rehydration

Silk-Trehalose seed coating technology preserves Rhizobium tropici viability and enhances zinc biofortification in common bean under marginal soil

Differential chlorophyll and carotenoid degradation underpin poor curing colour of low-quality flue-cured tobacco leaves

Optimizing root architecture with nitrogen fertilization to improve nitrogen accumulation and yield in soybean

Quantifying the effects of cultivation mode and sprouting stage on tea bud morphology and chemical quality

Advancing okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) breeding to unlock inherent multi-stress resistance for efficiency and sustainability in agriculture

Long-term effects of rootstock and tree density on the economic profitability of 'Delicious' Apple Orchards in the Northeastern U.S

Optimized planting density and nitrogen improve grain yield and water productivity in drip-fertigated maize through improved canopy function and source–sink balance

No-tillage combined with deficit irrigation improves canopy photosynthesis and water use efficiency to stabilize yield in intercropped maize

Oxygen-releasing seed coating enhances yield and resource use efficiency in direct-seeded rice

Optimizing Panicle Fertilizer Application Based on Amylose Content for Balancing Yield and Quality of Japonica rice

Defining screening criteria and ranking in-row and inter-row cover crops for irrigated vineyards using a hybrid AHP–TOPSIS model

Tolerance to occasional frosts during germination in Chilean Altiplano quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) cultivars

Characterization of the glucosylated anthocyanin profile of 27 red grape (Vitis vinifera L.) varieties grown in Portugal: insights for climate change adaptation

Cultivation practices and soil water storage effects on grain yield and quality of winter wheat in the Loess Plateau, China

High nitrogen use efficiency in wheat is explained by a longer fast-increase period and adequate pre-anthesis nitrogen accumulation

Interactive effects of irrigation and nitrogen management on greenhouse gas emissions and resource efficiency in alfalfa production

Reduced nitrogen availability in hydroponically grown Chinese broccoli does not affect photosynthetic performance and yield while enhancing nitrogen use efficiency and nutritional quality

Amaranth, the Ancient Pseudocereal: A Promising Crop for Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Healthy Diets