The activity of VvTOR (Vitis vinifera target of rapamycin) could affect sugar-related gene expression. The kinase and FATC (C-terminal of FAT (FRAP-ATM-TTRAP)) domains of VvTOR could affect sugar accumulation and sugar-related gene expression in grape (Vitis vinifera L.). Even though the kinase and FATC domains all belong to VvTOR protein, their functions were different in the regulating sugar accumulation and sugar-related gene expression. These observations will provide framework for future investigations to address other functions of TOR signalling in plant developmental and signalling pathways.

Gummosis disease is one of the main diseases that adversely affect the yield and quality of plum (Prunus spp.) fruit, an economically and nutritionally important stone fruit. Herein, the metabolite ad associated metabolic pathways alterations in Asian plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.) fruit response to gummosis disease were revealed by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to mass-spectrometry (UHPLC-MS)-based pseudo-targeted metabolomic profiling. Elucidating plum fruit metabolomics responses to GD is essential to develop suitable strategies for therapy in the future.

Parental drought priming induced low temperature tolerance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) offspring. Offspring from parental drought priming had a better redox homeostasis under low temperature. Parental drought priming promoted carbohydrate metabolism of offspring.

Freeze–thaw and NaCl stress limit plant growth. We focus on the effect of combined stress on seedlings of highland barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Appropriate concentration of artemisinin can enhance the resistance to adverse environment.

Highland barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is one of the important food crops for Tibetans. However, the environment in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is challenging for plant growth with combined stresses of saline–alkali and freeze–thaw affecting grain yield and quality. Research shows that the freeze–thaw cycle aggravate the damage of saline–alkali stress to highland barley seedlings, affecting biofilm permeability, osmotic adjustment and seedling photosynthesis. The results of this study will provide guidance and suggestions for improving crop production.