Agrobacterium rhizogenes-mediated marker-free transformation and gene editing system revealed that AeCBL3 mediates the formation of calcium oxalate crystal in kiwifruit.

The transformation and gene editing of the woody species kiwifruit are difficult and time-consuming. The fast and marker-free genetic modification system for kiwifruit has not been developed yet. Here, we establish a rapid and efficient marker-free transformation and gene editing system mediated by Agrobacterium rhizogenes for kiwifruit.

Genome-Wide Identification of Gene Family in Kiwifruit and the Function of in Salt Tolerance.

Heat shock transcription factors () play a crucial role in regulating plant growth and response to various abiotic stresses. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the gene family at genome-wide level in kiwifruit (), focusing on their functions in the response to abiotic stresses. A total of 41 genes were identified and categorized into three primary groups, namely, HSFA, HSFB, and HSFC.