ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to investigate the changes of health-promoting bioactive compounds and related enzymes of ‘Hutai No.8’ grape (Vitis vinifera L.) in response to deficit irrigation. The experiment had five irrigation treatments: FI (75%–90% of FC [field water holding capacity] from budburst to full maturation), DI (same as FI except 50%–60% of FC from peasize to full maturation)

ABSTRACT Aril browning is a serious physiological disorder and major fruit quality anomaly in red-coloured pomegranates, under environmental stress such as temperature extremes. In this study, the single and combined effect of foliar nutrition with calcium, boron, and potassium on aril browning in ‘Rabab’ cultivar pomegranate (Punica granatumL.), were evaluated. Experimental factors were foliar nutrition

ABSTRACT Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) under Mediterranean climate may be affected by internal brown spot, non-pathogenic disorder of flesh tissues leading to a dramatic depreciation of tubers. Its aetiology is still clarifying; however, some abiotic stressors, such as the high temperatures, heat and drought are noticed as crucial factors exacerbating the physiological decline. With the aim of escaping

An alternative approach to control Huanglongbing disease in Citrus is the development of transgenic plants expressing genes that may influence pathogen development. We report herein the production of sweet orange transgenic plants bearing gene constructs containing the antimicrobial gene attacin A (attA) under the control of phloem-specific promoters. Transcripts of the attA gene were accumulated in

ABSTRACT Orchid flowers have unique floral organisation which make them indispensable to the floral industry. The MADS-box gene family encodes for transcription factors that are involved mainly in floral organisation. This study was conducted on Vanilla planifolia, which is an important orchid that is commercially exploited by the food industry for a highly valued flavour, vanillin. V. planifolia transcriptome

ABSTRACT RNAi approach was attempted to impart resistance against Banana bract mosaic virus (BBrMV). An intron hairpin RNA (ihpRNA) vector targeting its replicase gene was constructed in pSTARLING vector. A fragment (421 bp) of the BBrMV replicase gene isolated from the infected sucker of banana cv. Nendran (Musa AAB) was used for making ihpRNA cassette. The ihpRNA cassette (NotI fragment) was mobilised

ABSTRACT Genetic engineering techniques offer opportunities for deliberate modulation and enhance the bio-functionality and bio-availability of horticultural crops, particularly fruit and vegetable which can aid in realising the goals of food and nutritional security for the burgeoning world population. The need of the hour calls upon us to use modern-day technologies such as genetic engineering in

ABSTRACT High throughput sequencing of small RNA and RT-PCR revealed that Vitis vinifera ‘Kyoho’, the main grapevine cultivar in Hangzhou, China, was co-infected with at least three viruses, namely grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 (GLRaV-3), grapevine geminivirus A (GGVA), and grapevine fleck virus (GFkV), and five viroids, namely hop stunt viroid (HSVd), citrus viroid II (CVd-II), grapevine yellow

ABSTRACT In citrus, post-harvest treatment with ethylene or ethephon in an airtight container frequently resulted in fruit calyx drying, browning and abscission, with a consequent reduction in commercial value. To avoid these problems, pre-harvest degreening with ethepnon was performed on ‘CARA CARA’ navel orange fruits. An earlier and deeper orange colour development was obtained after treatment,

ABSTRACT Anthocyanins are the main pigments in leaves, flowers and fruits, performing diverse biological functions in plants and exhibiting benefits for human health. The purple-leaved accession of Brassicacarinata was used to study the biosynthetic mechanism of anthocyanins in this study. To elucidate the mechanisms of anthocyanin accumulation in the purple-leaved line, we employed comparative transcriptome

ABSTRACT Molecular tools were largely used to characterise native almond (Prunus dulcis Mill.) cultivars, to elucidate their diversification and to establish their membership to Mediterranean germplasm pools. Hereby, the efficiency of the application of PCR techniques to study the genetic diversity of S alleles in almond was tested to identify self-incompatible cultivar combinations and groups. Hence

ABSTRACT This study examined the effects of micro-bubble water and two types of light-emitting diode (LED) irradiation (blue and red-blue) on the growth and morphology of three lettuce cultivars (Lactuca sativa L.). The growth in the above-ground portions of the two cultivars was reduced by the use of micro-bubble water depending on the type of LED irradiation employed. In particular the leaf weight

ABSTRACT Hot air (HA) treatment has been demonstrated to control chilling injury (CI) in peaches effectively, however, little is known about the effects of HA on the changes of sugar and organic acid. In order to explore the relationship among CI susceptibility, soluble sugar and organic acid metabolism, peach fruit (Prunus persica) were treated with HA (40°C, 4 h) and then stored at 1°C for 35 days

ABSTRACT The QTL mapping for gynoecy in cucmber (Cucumis sativus L.)was carried out by using backcross populations (BC1F2 & BC1F3) of a cross using two inbred lines; one monoecious with multiple (≥ 5) lateral branching habit cv. Pusa Uday (Indian slicing type) and gynoecious exotic line Gy14 (American pickling type) with few lateral branches (1–2). QTL detection was performed by employing QTL Ici mapping

ABSTRACT DNA methylation plays key roles in regulating genes which control somatic embryogenesis (SE) in plant. 5-Azacytidine (5-AzaC) was considered as a common inhibitor of DNA methylation. Longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) SE has been established and used as model system for studying mechanism of SE in woody plants. However, effects of 5-AzaC on longan EC and the underlying mechanism at molecular

ABSTRACT Green-mature and turning cherry tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) of a red (‘Cherry Little Wonder’) and a yellow (‘Goldilocks’) cultivar (cv) were illuminated, post-harvest, with either red (118 µmol m–2 s – 1 at 638 nm) or blue LED light (118 µmol m–2 s – 1 at 454 nm) for 48 h and subsequently stored for up to 21 days at room temperature. The effects of the treatments on colour, firmness

ABSTRACT Biological herbicides or bioherbicides can reduce the use of synthetic herbicides and minimise the negative environmental impact of them. To be successful, bioherbicides must have a competitive price, efficiency and consistency. In this review, the highest level of development, and the future prospects for herbicides of biological origin are reported and discussed. Application of bioherbicides

ABSTRACT MicroRNA (miRNA) belongs to a class of non-coding small RNAs that post-transcriptionally regulate gene expression. In this study, we employed transcriptome, small RNA, and degradome sequencing to systematically investigate the miRNAs in Paeonia ostii. In total, 113 novel miRNA hairpin precursors were predicted, and 123 novel potential miRNAs were identified. Among them, five novel miRNAs and

ABSTRACT The study objective was to determine the effects of field application of hexanal on pre-harvest market attributes of orange (Citrus sinensis L.) fruits. The first factor was hexanal concentration (0.01, 0.02, 0.04% and controls – untreated fruits), the second factor consisted of time of hexanal application prior to fruit harvest (7, 21, 42 and 60 days to harvest) and the third factor was season

ABSTRACT The effects of controlling night temperatures (NTs) during summer-season on flowering and photosynthetic characteristics in Chrysanthemum morifolium were investigated at NTs of 20, 23, 26, or 29°C and a day temperature (DT) of 35°C. Days to budding and flowering increased more in the plants grown at NTs of 26 or 29°C than those of 20 or 23°C, regardless of cultivar. The flowers appeared as

ABSTRACT The Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis (Brum.f.) Trin.) is conventionally propagated by underground corm with a lower propagation rate. In the present study, we attempted to develop a simple and efficient protocol for in vitro shoot regeneration, corm formation, and the generation of plantlets, on MS medium supplemented with BA, TDZ, NAA, and IAA. Additionally, the effect of BA on the

(2020). Journal of horticultural science and biotechnology – journal prize 2020. The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology: Vol. 95, No. 5, pp. 541-541.

ABSTRACT Our objective was to study the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) of apple (Malus. sp.) rootstock with different gravitropic setpoint angles (GSAs), during the formation of stem-root GSAs. The annual shoots of eight years hybrid seedlings of Malus pumila‘Ralls’ and M. sp. were used as experimental materials, and softwood cutting was carried out in mid-May. Different strains of adventitious

ABSTRACT Fruit skin colour in cherries (Prunus avium L.) is one of the most important market characteristics with customer preferences varying across cultures and countries. Based on skin colour, cherries can be divided into three market classes: yellow, blush, and mahogany. The PavMYB10.1 gene has been recently shown to be a key player in fruit colouration, and three alleles (PavMYB10.1a [WT(5A)];

ABSTRACT Dragon’s head (Lallemantia iberica Fisch. & Mey), annual herb from the Lamiaceae family, is worldwide distributed. Lallemantia is a medicinal plant with a variety of uses, and all of its parts have economic applications, including leaves to extract essential oils, mucilage and oil for different purposes in food and medicine. This study evaluated the effects of inoculants (single and dual application

ABSTRACT Catechins are the major compounds in tea (Camellia sinenesis L.) and are responsible for its sensory qualities and health benefits. The study investigated the response of catechins biosynthesis to temperature changes in the controlled conditions and the possible mechanisms. The low-temperature treatment inhibited the growth of young shoots, suppressed the expression of catechins biosynthesis-related

ABSTRACT Sweet potato is an important crop that produces starch, dietary fibre, β-carotene, and anthocyanin used as food and for industrial use. Recent studies have focused on the expression of genes involved in β-carotene and anthocyanin biosynthesis, and real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) has been the main technique used for assessing these genes. For RT-qPCR, suitable reference genes for gene

ABSTRACT Chilli (Capsicum species) is an important spice and vegetable crop of the world. Capsicum species have been widely used in food as well as in pharmaceutical industries. This is because these species possess various phytochemicals with antidiabetic and antioxidant activities. There has been a continuous global demand for chilli as a commercial crop due to its food value and health benefits

Genome editing technology, which enables researchers to modify specific genomic loci, may be useful for accelerating the breeding of many fruit crops. The aim of this study was to evaluate the CRISPR/Cas9-mediated editing of the blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) genome. We first optimised the plant regeneration system to increase the genetic transformation efficiency for ‘Blue Muffin’ and ‘O’Neal’. We also

The aim of this work was to study the effect of postharvest light treatment as a potential degreening method on ‘Okitsu’ Satsuma mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco). Furthermore, a possible synergistic effect of light and ethephon treatment was also evaluated. For this, mature green fruit were harvested and treated. The treatments were: 1) exposing the fruit to increasing periods of time of photosynthetically

In ‘Yali’ pears (Pyrus bretschneideri Rehd.) there is extra tissue formed on one side of the fruit, near the pedicel, causing a shape like a duck head termed Yatu, which is based on the Chinese phonetic alphabets of the raised duck head. The cell number of Yatu tissue has been known to be a direct factor influencing Yatu formation. The Yatu formation status among the fruits within an inflorescence

A stable transformation protocol using Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain EHA 52 harbouring the recombinant plasmid pBI121-CycD2 for anther derived embryos of Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. cv. ‘Dawuxing’ was established. Parameters optimised were the concentration of antibiotics and their combinations. Results showed that strain EHA 52 is completely not sensitive to carbenicillin at any concentration

ABSTRACT The colour of fresh pods is one of the most important traits that affects the commercial value of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) beans. To investigate the genetic architecture, we firstly scored the fresh pod colour of cowpea for six generations in field trials. Afterwards, an F2 population of 150 recombinant individuals was derived from crosses between two high-generation inbred cowpea lines

In this study, attempts were made to confirm the origin of mango (Mangifera indica L.) embryos produced in vitro through somatic embryogenesis by using explants which were presumed as of diverse origin using SSR markers. SSR markers used in the study detected a total number of 148 alleles per locus with the mean number of alleles ranging from 8 alleles (MiKVR–81) to 11 alleles per SSRs (MiIIHR–21478)

Productivity in strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) can be recorded by measuring marketable or total yield. The first objective of this review was to determine if marketable yield can be predicted from total yield. The second objective of this review was to develop protocols to accurately determine the productivity of strawberry cultivars. Previous research has not examined the relationship between the

ABSTRACT A novel species of monopartite begomovirus was detected in sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas L (Lam)] originating from the experimental field of ICAR-AICRP on Tuber Crops (West Bengal), India. The plants showed a typical upward curling of leaves symptoms and reduction in plant height and was easily transmitted through the tuber and vine cuttings of infected plant. PCR-mediated detection using specific

Transgenic walnuts (Juglans regia L.) were produced in the presence of the Agrobacterium strain LBA4404 and the plasmid pBI121. This plasmid contains a BADH gene driven by a CaMV 35S promoter. It further includes an NPTII gene as a selectable marker which, in turn, is driven by a NOS promoter. Somatic embryos of the walnut cultivar ‘Chandler’ were inoculated using an Agrobacterium suspension. Secondary

The main aim is to describe plant production systems and introduce bokashi technology for the advanced utilisation of food waste in Europe. The secondary objective is to demonstrate that the new Bokashi technology fertiliser products for field crops can improve soil fertility, plant health, yield and food quality in Europe. Bokashi technology is a straightforward yet innovative technology to recycle

ABSTRACT There is a growing interest in the impact of light intensity and temperature on vegetable growth and dietary quality characteristics. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.), as one of the model vegetables in plant factories, was grown under two light levels (G1: 160 µmol m–2 s–1, G2: 200 µmol m–2 s–1) with different day/night temperatures (T1: 20 ± 1°C/15 ± 1°C, T2: 24 ± 1°C/19 ± 1°C) to investigate

ABSTRACT Light intensity and nitrogen concentration in nutrient solutions are two main factors affecting the growth and nutritional quality of lettuce(Lactuca sativa L.). This study investigated the method of regulating vegetable cultivation through the interactive control of the light environment and solution ratio. A quadratic regression orthogonal model was developed to understand the role of light

According to structural and functional similarities, small GTP-binding proteins can be divided into five distinct families, in which, Ras-related nuclear protein (Ran) GTPases regulates proteins and RNA across nuclear envelope. To excavate differentially expressed proteins in the pistil after pollination, proteomics was recruited. One protein spot was identified as BoRAN3, was down-regulated expressed

ABSTRACT Tropospheric ozone is an important ambient atmospheric pollutant component in urban areas. Determining plant reactions to ozone in plant growth and biochemical quality contents plays an important role in understanding plant metabolism. This study aimed to provide an understanding of the effect of ozone on early vegetative growth stage Pak-Choi (Brassica campestris L. ssp. chinensis). An experiment

ABSTRACT The role of folic acid (FA) or its derivatives (folates) in plant responsiveness to drought stress is still unclear. Here we investigated the effect of foliar application of FA (50, 100 and, 150 µM/l) on snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) grown under two levels of surface drip irrigation (100% and 70% of water requirements) in two successive seasons of 2018 and 2019. The results showed that

ABSTRACT Tea oil obtained fromCamellia oleifera is a high-quality vegetable oil rich in squalene, a triterpenoid bioactive substance with several demonstrated health benefits. WRKY transcription factors in C. oleifera play essential roles in a wide range of physiological processes. To further develop C. oleifera as a functional material with genetic improvement, we constructed a tea oil seed transcriptome

ABSTRACT Tomato flowers are self-fertile, but require pollinators’ intervention to increase fruit setting. In this review paper, we present and discuss the current state of knowledge on tomato pollinators. Information on tomato pollinators was extracted from 49 scientific publications, 6 doctoral thesis documents, 4 books, 3 technical sheets, a compilation of conference abstracts and 3 internet publications

ABSTRACT Galactose-binding lectins (GBLs) are a subdivision of jacalin-related lectins and known to perform an essential role in plant protective mechanisms against plant pathogens, fungi, and viruses. A cDNA sequence encoding GBL was cloned and the gene has an open reading frame (ORF) of 657 bp, encoding a protein of 219 amino acids. The protein is predicted to have a molecular weight and isoelectric

ABSTRACT Increasing the level of AsA and maintaining proper lignin content will improve the quality of celery (Apium graveolens L.). However, the study on the regulation mechanism of genes related to AsA and lignin metabolism in celery was limited, especially in yellow celery. In this study, the accumulation of AsA and lignin and the expression profiles of related-genes were detected in three kinds

ABSTRACT In the context of global warming, mild winter temperatures could compromise the fulfilment of the chilling requirement (CR) for overcoming flower bud endodormancy, impacting on the yields of perennial species such as apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.). Long-term and site-specific data on air temperatures allowed us to explore the influence of yearly chill accumulation on the endodormancy release

ABSTRACT In this study, a total of 20 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers were used to study the genetic diversity and population structure among 60 accessions of eggplant. Out of 20 SSR markers, 15 were found to be polymorphic which were subjected to statistical analysis by Power Marker and NTSYSPc software. The polymorphic SSR markers generated 46 alleles with an average of 3.06 alleles per locus

(2020). Cut-off in their prime? Response of two landscape shrubs to different levels of root pruning, during active and quiescent growth phases. The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology: Vol. 95, No. 6, pp. 734-745.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to understand the involvement of agro-climatic conditions, external quality and defence system of Hass avocado fruits on blackspot disorder development after prolonged cold storage. The results prompt us to conclude that the weight of the fruits at harvest and weight loss during the storage period is involved in blackspot disorder development. Large incidence of lenticelosis

ABSTRACT The Mulberry plant (Morus spp.) is known for several phytochemicals. One such phytochemical is 1-deoxyjirinomycin (DNJ), which is based, on an iminosugar. The presence of DNJ has been reported in various parts of the mulberry plants section, such as leaves, latex, and root bark. DNJ is a well-known anti-diabetic agent due to its alpha-glucosidase inhibition activity. Apart from this, DNJ also

ABSTRACT The influences of preharvest calcium spray (PCS) and postharvest chitosan coating (PCC) treatments on the levels of sugar, organic acid, and phenolics were evaluated for Chinese dwarf cherry fruit during cold storage. An orthogonal method was applied using the decay rate as index. The optimised treatment was spraying 2.0% Ca(NO3)2 solution before 21 d of harvest and postharvest application

ABSTRACT The fruits of Psidium guajava L., known as guava, are edible. The objectives of the study were to analyse the chemical composition of the skin, flesh, and pulp of two different Indian varieties of guava, e.g., Khaja and Allahabad at different stages of ripening (immature green, mature green, colour turning, ripe, and overripe), and to study the pancreatic lipase (PL) inhibitory properties

ABSTRACT Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) fruit cracking is a serious economic problem, affecting fruit quality and yield. During abiotic stress, the imbalance of reactive oxygen species (ROS) metabolism causing membrane damage might increase the susceptibility of pericarp to changing environment and then affect fruit cracking. To further validate the relationship between ROS metabolism and fruit cracking

ABSTRACT In plants, spermidine synthase (SPE) received detailed investigation due to its key roles in the biosynthesis of spermidine, a major form of polyamine. However, there is no report on the identification and characterisation of SPE in edible mushrooms. Here, a full-length cDNA of a gene encoding a potential SPE was isolated from fruiting bodies of Agaricus bisporus. Homology search, InterPro

ABSTRACT Tea oil camellia (Camellia oleifera) is a perennial evergreen shrub or small tree. Enhancing oil content is an important breeding objective in this species. In this study, we (i) used the high-throughput RNA-seq to discovery SNP sites located in target genes involved in lipid biosynthesis, (ii) determined genetic relationship among 102 accessions based on SNP-seq data, and (iii) identify SNP

(2020). Correction. The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology: Vol. 95, No. 4, pp. 540-540.

ABSTRACT This study evaluated the performance of 55 intermediate-day onion cultivars (Allium cepa L.) in southeastern Korea, and clustered the cultivars based on bulb maturity and marketable bulb yield (MBY). Days from transplanting to bulb initiation (DTB) ranged from 146 to 177. Fresh bulb weight (FBW) and MBY were lower in early or mid-maturing cultivars than in late-maturing ones. The cultivar

This study assessed the effects of the application of coatings formed by mixtures of chitosan (Chi; 5 g L−1) and Mentha piperita L. essential oil (MPEO; 1.25 and 0.6 mL L−1) on physicochemical and sensory characteristics of mango cv. Tommy Atkins during 30 d of cold storage (12°C, 85% relative humidity). Decreases in titratable acidity and increases in pH values during storage were overall less accentuated