Fruits of sixteen Tarocco sweet orange (Citrus sinensis [L.] Osbeck) clonal selections were compared for their long-period cold storage aptitude, for fresh fruit consumption. Selections were evaluated, for two consecutive seasons, at harvest (T0) and after 30 (T30), 60 (T60) days of storage at 5 ± 1 °C and 85–90% relative humidity (RH), followed by 7 days of shelf-life at 20±2 °C (T60+7). The following

To establish an efficient regeneration system through somatic embryogenesis of Aralia elata (Miq.) Seem, the effects of explant type and growth regulators on callus induction in A. elata were evaluated. Stems apices were the best explant type for callus induction when cultured on MS medium supplemented with 1.0 mg•L−1 2,4-D, and the highest induction rate (97.78%) and callus yield (1.72 g of FW•explant−1)

Genetic diversity and adaptive functional responses of crops to limiting environmental conditions is crucial for sustainable agricultural production in a climate change scenario. Phenotypic plasticity and the study of stomata-related functional traits contribute to understanding the adaptation of cultivars to different water availability scenarios. In this study we compared biomass and functional traits

The main goal of this research was to introgressed the genetic male sterility (GMS) gene ms10 from hot pepper (Capsicum annuum var. annuum) to heat tolerant bell pepper (C. annuum var. grossum) inbreds and to pyramid it with the non-pungent (pun1) gene. The gene positive plant selection was assisted by the SSR marker linked to ms10 gene located on chromosome I and the SCAR marker indicating the non-pungent

The ploidy levels affect the physiological traits and stress tolerance in plants. In comparison to diploids, tetraploids enable to own advanced physiological traits and increase the size and fruit quality and with resistance to abiotic stresses. However, Ziziphus jujuba Mill. ‘Dongzao’ is one of the most popular and consumer favorite fresh fruit in China, which exhibits cold sensitivity within field

Apples are highly appreciated in terms of flavor, nutritional and health-promoting compounds and are associated with a reduced risk to develop age-related and chronic diseases. In this study, 155 accessions of Malus x domestica Borkh from the apple germplasm collection, located at the Experimental Station of Aula Dei in NE Spain, were analyzed during five consecutive years (2014–2018). Basic fruit

Peach production needs appropriate management strategies to control canopy size, to increase tree density and yield, and to facilitate orchard operations. We evaluated compatibility, vegetative growth and flowering in peach trees cv. Pavie Catherine grafted on seven interstocks, at two interstock lengths (5 and 35 cm). Citation, Damas GF 1869, Hiawatha, Krymsk® 1, Monpol, MrS 2/5 and Myran were used

Vegetable production requires improved nitrogen (N) management practices. Monitoring petiole sap nitrate concentration ([NO3−–N]) is a simple and cheap method to evaluate crop N status. The sensitivity of petiole sap [NO3−–N] to assess crop N status of sweet pepper was evaluated. Three sweet pepper crops were grown in different cropping seasons, each with an autumn-winter growing period. The crops

The present experiment was designed to assess the role of glycine betaine (GB) on growth, photosynthetic efficiency, antioxidant system, yield and quality of Brassica juncea L. cv. Pusa Agrani. Four graded concentrations of GB, i.e. 0, 10, 20 or 30 mM were applied as foliar spray at 50 and 70 days after sowing (DAS). The plants were sampled at 80 DAS to analyze growth, physio-biochemical, microscopical

Commercial garlic cultivars are propagated only vegetatively. Since viral infection is sheltered in all plant organs, it is transmitted from one generation to another. Bolting varieties of garlic often produce small bulbils in the inflorescence that can be used for propagation. We studied morphological and histological aspects of bulbil differentiation and virus transmission from the mother plant to

Trichomes are prevalent on the surfaces of many organs in Rosa and have an important impact on the edibility of the fruit. Here, the diversity, distribution, anatomical structure, and genetic regulation of trichomes in Rosa roxburghii Tratt. (RR) and R. sterilis S. D. Shi (RS) were explored. RS and RR are important commercial crops in China due to their nutritional and medicinal value; however, their

Leaf removal in the cluster zone is one of the commonly applied viticultural practices used to increase light penetration and to decrease humidity in dense foliage. A two- year study (2018/2019) was carried out on the Merlot variety grown in the vineyard on the Croatian hillside with continental climatic conditions, to study the effects of basal leaf removal on canopy microclimate, grape chemical composition

Dendrobium catenatum possesses special survival strategy including facultative crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) to cope with various environmental stresses. The homeodomain-leucine zipper (HD-Zip) proteins had been reported to play essential roles in adaption to the environment. However, the role of the HD-Zip gene family in stresses responses and drought-induced facultative CAM in D. catenatum was

Plant growth lighting research has typically focused on the effects of specific lamps with spectra resulting from the various materials used in building the lamps (eg HPS, Metal Halide, etc). In recent years a single waveband or the pairing of two wavebands as become common as part of LED lamp technology. In this work, we developed eight models to predict height, stem diameter, shoot dry weight, leaf

Bacterial wilt of solanaceous vegetables caused by the soil-borne pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum is a serious plant disease-causing heavy economical losses. Traditional methods such as vegetable grafting, cultural, biological, and chemical methods have limited success rate against bacterial wilt when used alone though in combination some success has been reported. Biotechnological techniques such

Bacterial wilt (BW) is the most devastating vascular disease in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), which caused by Ralstonia solanacearum (R. solanacearum). Although several strategies have been proposed to control BW, the molecular mechanisms are largely unknown. Here, we identify two tomato cultivars JG-No3 and XN021, which showed susceptible and resistant to R. solanacearum, respectively. Most defense-related

The imbalance between nitrate/ammonium (NO3−/NH4+) ratio in the nutrient solution induces ammonia toxicity that can be attenuated by phosphorus (P). However, there are no reports of the beneficial effect of P in mitigating ammonia toxicity for citrus. The aim of this study was to evaluate the response of orange seedlings to nitrogen (N) in different NO3−/NH4+ ratios in the nutrient solution and whether

‘Golden Reinders’ apple quality parameters, fruit physiology, biochemical composition and susceptibility to Penicillium expansum and Rhizopus stolonifer were analysed in fruit harvested from four different locations (two valley and two mountain orchards) and from the same valley orchard at six different maturity stages. Growing location strongly influenced the taste- and health-related fruit composition

A series of independent trials were conducted to evaluate the use of UV-C radiation for controlling Xanthomonas campestris pv. vitians (Xcv), the causative agent of bacterial leaf spot in lettuce, and to assess the impact of this treatment on lettuce yield. The first trial involved repeated applications of a pre-established hormetic dose of UV-C (0.4 kJ/m2), for a total dose of 1.6 kJ/m2, which represented

Stress associated protein (SAP) gene family can respond to a variety of biotic and abiotic stresses, and plays an important role in the process of improving the resistance of plants. In this study, we cloned a novel gene VaSAP15 from Chinese wild Vitis amurensis and validated its function in cold stress. Our data revealed that VaSAP15 protein localized in both nucleus and cell membrane. The SAP15 gene

Prunus L. (Rosaceae), a genus of over 230 species, exhibits gametophytic self-incompatibility system (GSI). In this study, we explored the patterns of variability in Plum genotypes carrying different reproductive systems, using 36 microsatellite markers (SSRs) and the S-locus. The analysis of genetic diversity showed a rich genetic variability of the studied genotypes. Linkage Disequilibrium decayed

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for humans due to its importance in a number of enzymes. Vegetable grafting is a valuable tool to overcome biotic and/or abiotic issues and to increase vigour, yield traits and fruit quality. The present work aimed at testing both different Se concentrations (0.0, 1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 μmol Se L−1) supplied via fertigation and grafting on cherry tomato in soilless

Gray mold decay caused by Botrytis cinerea is one of the primary postharvest diseases of cherry tomatoes globally, leading to considerable economic losses. This study aimed to assess the biocontrol efficacy of Wickerhamomyces anomalus against postharvest gray mold decay in cherry tomatoes. The results indicated that W. anomalus significantly reduced the gray mold decay in cherry tomatoes in a concentration-dependent

Plant appearance is one of the most important characteristics affecting consumption and breeding choices. In watermelon, except for the normal phenotypes such as the basic foreground pattern (solid/stripe), background pattern (yellow/green rind), and fruit shape (round/oblong), there was a novel and unique appearance called ‘moon and star’ trait with big and tiny yellow spots on the fruit rind. Following

Anthocyanins and polyphenols in the sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) have attracted attention due to their multiple physiological functions. Therefore, sweetpotato breeders have focused on increasing the anthocyanin and polyphenol contents. In this study, we investigated the diversity of anthocyanins, polyphenols, and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical-scavenging activities in sweetpotato

This study was conducted to evaluate seedlings of eight peach genotypes selected from local Mit-Ghamer peach cultivar for its resistance to root-knot nematodes, Meloidogyne incognita or M. javanica infestation compared to Cadaman and Garnem rootstocks(highly resistant), to obtain new peach rootstocks that resist to root-knot nematodes, suit soil, climate conditions and suitable for propagating peaches

Lycopene is a naturally occurring chemical compound that gives fruits and vegetables a red/orange color. As an intermediate metabolite of β-carotene biosynthesis, lycopene represents one of the major carotenoids. This work studies the gene expression pattern of lycopene biosynthesis/catabolism transcripts and the accumulation pattern of lycopene/β-carotene/chlorophyll contents at three developmental

Longan is an economically important fruit tree that is cultivated in subtropical regions worldwide. For longan breeding, traits associated with yield and quality are considered desirable. Thus, fine mapping of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and mining candidate genes for longan fruit yield and quality would benefit longan breeding. In this study, we constructed the first single-nucleotide polymorphism

Photosynthesis play an important role in plant growth. Generally, it will be increased with increased DNA content per cell. However, in organ levels, the changes of photosynthesis are species dependent. So, for target breeding materials, chromosome duplication how to influence photosynthetic performances need further investigation. In this study, three lily (Lilium) species, L. rosthornii (LRI), L

The use of cryopreservation techniques for plant species confined to wet habitats is difficult to standardize due to low tolerance for dehydration of plant tissue. The study aimed to develop a procedure for the long-term storage in liquid nitrogen (LN) of Viola stagnina, a rare and endangered species of moist habitats whose European range is constantly decreasing. Adventitious shoot apices of different

The absorption of NH3 by the tomato canopy and the dynamics of this process in the plastic-shed vegetable production systems have not been reported. To quantify the contribution of the leaf absorption of 15NH3, two field experiments were established to measure the amount of NH3 translocated and recovered cumulatively (Experiment Ⅰ) and instantaneously (Experiment Ⅱ) by tomato canopy. Four applications

Insect-proof propagation of citrus is recommended to prevent vector-transmitted pathogens such as Candidatus Liberibacter spp. and Xylella fastidiosa. Although larger nursery trees were related to a superior post-planting performance in other perennial crops, there are few studies on citrus. This fact motivated us to evaluate the tree growth, the fruit production, and the huanglongbing (HLB) incidence

Great achievements have been reached in ornamental lily breeding, however, there is little work on edible lily breeding. In order to breed edible lilies as good as ornamental ones, in the present study, two edible lilies, Lilium brownii var. viridulum and L. davidii var. unicolor, were mainly investigated for their microsporogenesis, hybridization, genomic differences, and hybrid identity and fertility

Both fast seed germination and seedling vigour are important for proper crop establishment and higher yields. These traits seem to be controlled by several QTL’s and are highly influenced by environmental conditions. In this work, we aimed to evaluate seed germination performance and vigour traits of several Solanum pennellii introgression lines (IL’s) to select ideotypes for germination and vigour;

This study investigated the effects of melatonin (MT) treatment on the edible qualities and lignification in loquat fruit during cold storage (4 °C) for 25 days. The results exhibited that 50 μM MT treatment effectively maintained the external quality of loquat fruit by reducing weight loss and firmness. MT treatment suppressed the decline of sucrose while slowing the changes in glucose and fructose

Drought stress is an important environmental limiting factor that affects the physiological and biochemical response of medicinal plants and changes the process of plant secondary metabolism. In the present study, a pot experiment was conducted to evaluate the morphological, physiological, and phytochemical response of Mexican marigold (Tagetes minuta L.) to drought stress (100 %, 75 %, 50 %, and 25

Despite scientific evidence supporting the biostimulant activity of protein hydrolysates (PHs) derived from vegetal or animal sources, the morpho-physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying the biostimulant action of PHs from plant biomass or animal by-products are still poorly explored. Accordingly, we performed a greenhouse experiment for assessing the morphological, physiological and biochemical

‘Wonhwang’ pears are susceptible to the development of cortex and core browning after harvest. The effects of 1 μL L−1 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatment on fruit quality, internal browning incidence, and targeted metabolites were evaluated in fruit stored at 25 °C for up to 30 d. Flesh firmness was higher in 1-MCP-treated fruit than in untreated fruit during storage; however, shrivelling increased

Most tea plants (Camellia sinensis) are considered self-incompatible (SI). It is difficult to identify self-compatible (SC) tea mutants through controlled hand-pollination. ‘Ziyan’ (ZY), a purple tea cultivar, was previously found to be SC by pedigree relationship reconstruction of its offspring using DNA markers. To assess the inbreeding depression in C. sinensis, in this study we identified 29 selfing

The olive production is limited by the important factor of winter freezing damage. The purpose of this research was to investigate the probable role of exogenously applied methyl jasmonate (MeJA; 0.02, 0.1, and 0.2 mM) and 24–epibrassinolide (EBR; 0.2, 0.4, and 0.6 μM) to alleviate the adverse effect of freezing stress in olive (Olea europaea L. cv. Koronieki) leaves, which was conducted in a research

Physalis angulata L. is an annual herb of the Solanaceae family, known in Brazil as camapu. Its fruits are widely eaten due to their high nutritional content and various plant parts are also used for medicinal purposes plant. The objective of this study was to evaluate the physiological maturity of P. angulata seeds during fruit development and maturation, as well as to identify the tolerance method

The role of MYBA transcription factors in anthocyanin biosynthesis has been established in many plants including grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.); however, not all of the target genes of MYBAs in grapevine have been elucidated. The aim of this study was therefore to identify targets of VvMYBAs by using berry skin from a red grape (Pinot Noir) and its white mutant (Pinot Blanc), and from white grapes (Italia

Powdery mildew (PM) disease is one of the most serious threats to Momordica charantia. Specific mildew resistance locus O (MLO) genes associated with PM susceptibility have been explored in some plant species for mlo-based PM resistance. However, MLO has not been surveyed globally for candidate susceptibility factors in M. charantia. In this study, 15 MLO genes, designated McMLO1∼15, were identified

Apple production accounts for 60–65 % of all fruit production in Hungary, as one of the most important areas of the fruit production sector. Extreme weather conditions in the continental climate can cause significant problems in apple production. The most important solutions to decrease their effects are irrigation and hail net. In addition to protection against hail damage, the hail net has effect

The Mediterranean climate is characterized by rain scarcity resulting in the frequent use of low quality water for irrigation often containing high concentrations of sulfates and chlorides. This work was undertaken to study the influence of drought and saline irrigation water on the composition of Monastrell wines. The experiment was carried out during three years in a commercial vineyard sited in

In a global warming context, analyses of historic temperature records are essential to understand the potential impacts of climate change on spring phenology. To estimate flowering trends over recent decades, we analyzed long-term temperature and phenology records of eleven local apple cultivars in Asturias (northwestern Spain) in a temperate oceanic climate. Our results show that, over a period of

Trans-2-hexenal is a naturally occurring volatile phytochemical with antimicrobial activity. It has not been widely used for the preservation of fruit and vegetables owing to its rapid volatilization. In this study, β-cyclodextrin-trans-2-hexenal microcapsules (β-CTHM) were prepared using the saturated aqueous solution method and their efficacy in preserving pears was evaluated. Results from scanning

Mesophyll conductance has been increasingly recognized as a limiting-factor for carbon transport and fixation during photosynthetic process. Despite mesophyll conductance performs a significant role in determining photosynthetic and yield potential, its molecular mechanisms are uncertain and controversy. In the present study, the function of a plasma membrane aquaporin SlPIP1;2 in facilitating CO2

Organic germanium (Ge) compounds show vital beneficial effects for our health and are widely used as medical applications and dietary supplements. Inorganic Ge can be absorbed by plants and further accumulated and transformed into organic Ge compounds in plant tissues, which can be further consumed as Ge-rich foods. Meantime, the presence of Ge can improve the physiological functions of plants such

Postharvest handling of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), specifically low-temperature storage and early harvest, are used to extend shelf life but often reduce fruit quality. Recent work suggests that DNA methylation dynamics influences fruit ripening through the demethylase SlDML2 gene. However, the influence of postharvest handling on DNA methylation in relation to fruit quality is unclear. This

Statice ornamental plants have a great potential for use in urban landscapes, producing cut flowers and flowering pot plants. Based on the previous reports, it was our hypothesis that the use of humic materials (HM) and salicylic acid (SA) can improve the growth and yield, and also the resistance of static plants to many harsh environmental conditions. Therefore, the effect of HM at 4 concentrations

In grapevines, the frequent germination of prompt buds always leads to tedious task during summer management in vineyards. Strigolactones have been discovered to play an essential role in regulating shoot branching in different plant species. We investigated the effect of strigolactones (SLs) on grapevine prompt bud outgrowth. Two-year-old grape cuttings (Vitis vinifera L.) with non-burst prompt buds

The objectives of this study were to trace the shift in bud burst and full bloom dates and provide a countermeasure for the suitable prediction of these representative phenological indices for citrus trees. The heat accumulation value was calculated by the growing degree day (GDD) model with six base temperatures (Tb) from 5 to 17.5℃ in 2.5℃ intervals, and the estimation accuracy of this value for

Breeding for capsaicinoid content is one of the major objectives for chile pepper breeding programs due to its culinary, agricultural, and medicinal uses. The objectives of the current study were to determine the Scoville Heat Units (SHU) of select New Mexico State University (NMSU) chile pepper varieties and ‘superhot’ genotypes using high-performance liquid chromatography, and to verify the feasibility