1. Introduction Agriculture remains fundamental to human civilization, providing food, feed, fiber, and raw materials essential for economic development and human health. The world's population is projected to exceed 9.7…
1. Introduction Plant reproductive development represents one of the most complex and finely regulated phases of the plant life cycle, encompassing a series of coordinated events such as floral transition,…
1. Introduction Fruit crops occupy a central position in global horticulture due to their nutritional value, economic importance, and contribution to food and livelihood security. Temperate fruit crops such as…