Xiao-Fei Wang

Functional characterization of the MdFLZ2 gene in drought and salt stress tolerance in apple.

A genome-wide characterization of the FLZ gene family in apple and functionally characterized MdFLZ2 suggested MdFLZ2 as a positive regulator of drought and salt tolerance and highlighted its potential to serve as a genetic resource for abiotic stress improvement.

Functional identification of the bHLH transcription factor MdSAT1 in response to Zn stress in apple

The role of transcription factor MdGeBP3 in Modulating cold stress tolerance and anthocyanin biosynthesis in apple.

Cold stress is a major environmental constraint limiting crop productivity and quality. Here, we identify a transcription factor MdGeBP3 in apple, which responds to cold stress at both transcriptional and post-translational levels. Functional analysis revealed that overexpression of MdGeBP3 significantly enhances cold...