Genome-wide analysis and expression profiling of the HD-ZIP gene family in kiwifruit.

The homeodomain-leucine zipper (HD-Zip) gene family plays a pivotal role in plant development and stress responses. Nevertheless, a comprehensive characterization of the HD-Zip gene family in kiwifruit has been lacking. In this study, we have systematically identified 70 HD-Zip genes in the Actinidia chinensis (Ac) genome and 55 in the Actinidia eriantha (Ae) genome.

Contribution of Sucrose Metabolism in Phloem to Kiwifruit Bacterial Canker Resistance.

Kiwifruit bacterial canker, caused by pv. (Psa), is a catastrophic disease affecting kiwifruit worldwide. As no effective cure has been developed, planting Psa-resistant cultivars is the best way to avoid bacterial canker in kiwifruit cultivation.