Kexuan Tang

Fruit trichome density outweighs cuticle thickness as the dominant barrier to postharvest water loss in tomato

This study shows that fruit trichome density is a more significant factor than cuticle thickness in determining postharvest water loss in tomatoes, as mutants with fewer trichomes had reduced water loss and longer shelf life despite thinner cuticles.

Artemisia Database: A Comprehensive Resource for Gene Expression and Functional Insights in Artemisia annua

The paper introduces Artemisia-DB, a gene expression atlas for Artemisia annua, revealing a potential regulatory link between auxin signaling and artemisinin biosynthesis.

Addressing Artemisinin Resistance in Malaria Treatment: A Novel Ferrous ACT (FACT) Formulation

This paper proposes a new ACT formulation (ferrous ACT) that combines traditional ACT with iron supplements to address artemisinin resistance in malaria.