Role of Volatiles from the Endophytic Fungus PSU-P1 in Biocontrol Potential and in Promoting the Plant Growth of .

Fungal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by species interact with a plant host and display multifaceted mechanisms. In this study, we investigated the antifungal activity of VOCs emitted by PSU-P1 against fungal pathogens, as well as the ability of VOCs to activate defense responses and to promote plant growth in . The strain's VOCs had remarkable antifungal activity against fungal pathogens, with an inhibition range of 15.

A deletion of the gene encoding amino aldehyde dehydrogenase enhances the "pandan-like" aroma of winter melon (Benincasa hispida) and is a functional marker for the development of the aroma.

The gene conferring a "pandan-like" aroma of winter melon was identified. The sequence variation (804-bp deletion) found in the gene was used as the target for functional marker development. Winter melon (Benincasa hispida), a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is a commonly consumed vegetable in Asian countries that is popular for its nutritional and medicinal value.

Identification of Homogentisate Dioxygenase as a Target for Vitamin E Biofortification in Oilseeds.

Soybean (Glycine max) is a major plant source of protein and oil and produces important secondary metabolites beneficial for human health. As a tool for gene function discovery and improvement of this important crop, a mutant population was generated using fast neutron irradiation. Visual screening of mutagenized seeds identified a mutant line, designated MO12, which produced brown seeds as opposed to the yellow seeds produced by the unmodified Williams 82 parental cultivar.