Climate change increases net CO2 assimilation in the leaves of strawberry, but not yield Fruit growth in strawberry is dependent on photosynthesis in the leaves. The main scenarios for climate change include an increase in the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere and an increase in t...

#Climate change increases net #CO2 assimilation in the leaves of #strawberry, but not #yield.
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#ClimateChange #Temperature #Fruit #Fragaria

Genotypic and seasonal influence on macropropagation efficiency in banana and plantain genotypes native to northeastern India Small-scale farmers in northeastern India, who raise pigs and cattle, depend on bananas as a crucial feed and fodder source. However, limited accessibility and slow propagation rates hinder the consistent supply of planting material.

Genotypic and seasonal influence on #macropropagation efficiency in #banana and #plantain genotypes native to north-eastern #India
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#Musa #GxE

Inter-fertility of five highbush blueberry cultivars and ideal crossing combinations The quality of highbush blueberries depends on the type of pollen deposited on the stigmas, emphasising the importance of the pollen donor. However, guidance on the ideal donor for specific cultiva...

Inter-fertility of five highbush #blueberry cultivars and ideal crossing combinations.
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#pollination #fruit #Vaccinium

Accelerating abscission of macadamia nuts using ethephon: are there implications for nut quality? Macadamia is a valuable nut due to its high content of healthy monounsaturated fats, dietary fibre, antioxidants, and essential minerals such as magnesium-B and potassium. One of the major issues a...

#OpenAccess - Accelerating #abscission of #macadamia nuts using #ethephon: are there implications for #nut quality?
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#ethylene

The European Clubroot Differential series (ECD) – review of the lasting legacy Clubroot, caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae, is a major disease of brassicas. The European Clubroot Differential (ECD) set developed in 1974 harmonises classification of variation in pathotypes across Brassica rapa, B. napus, and B. oleracea.

#OpenAccess - The #European #Clubroot Differential series (ECD): #review of the lasting legacy in managing one of the most economically damaging diseases of #brassica crops worldwide
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#Plasmodiophora

Identification of the DEAD-box gene family and expression analysis of abiotic stress in potatoes Unwinding enzymes are a group of highly conserved enzymes that play important roles in plant growth and development as well as in adverse and stress conditions. The DEAD-box family represents the l...

#OpenAccess - Identification of the DEAD-box #gene family and expression analysis of abiotic #stress in #potatoes.
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#Bioinformatics #Potato #Solanum

Cutting propagation of Salicornia europaea L. and the optimum NaCl and nutrient solution levels for its rooting and growth Salicornia europaea is a salty and crunchy succulent vegetable, traditionally known as precious gourmet food in Europe and Hawaii. Additionally, this plant is expected to be one of the most essenti...

#OpenAccess - Cutting #propagation of #Salicornia europaea and the optimum #NaCl and nutrient solution levels for its #rooting and growth.
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#Halophyte #salinity #salt #samphire #glasswort

Effect of microclimate and photosynthesis on strawberry reproductive growth in a greenhouse: using cumulative leaf photosynthesis as an index to predict the time of harvest We evaluate whether cumulative photosynthesis (An,C) could predict the time of harvest in strawberry better than light (IC) or temperature (Ta,C) as forecast indices. We monitored the daily dynamics of flowering, fruit set, and harvest in over 2,700 fruits across the growing season in a greenhouse in Japan.

#OpenAccess - Effect of #microclimate & #photosynthesis on #strawberry reproductive growth in greenhouses: cumulative leaf photosynthesis as an index to predict #harvest time.
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#Fragaria #Flower #Fruit

Transient gene expression in petunia flower petals as a toolbox Agroinfiltration-mediated transient expression is widely used in plant gene functional studies. In this study, the functionality of a metabolic engineering construct containing multiple expression cassettes for betalain biosynthesis genes was validated via agroinfiltration in petunia flower petals.

#Agroinfiltration of #petunia #flower petals as a rapid, easily scalable, and highly reproducible toolbox for #gene functional characterisation.
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Effective Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) and generation of RNAi plants resistant to Begomovirus infecting okra Okra is an important vegetable crop of the Malvaceae family and is infected by varying numbers of viruses of the genus Begomovirus. Regardless of the importance of the crop, very little considerati...

Effective Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of #okra (#Abelmoschus esculentus) and generation of #RNAi plants resistant to #Begomovirus.
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#Agrobacterium

Breeding for pulp colour in Guava: current status and opportunities Guava (Psidium guajava L.), a member of the family Myrtaceae, is the third richest source of vitamin C after Barbados cherry and aonla. Guava has many medicinal properties associated with every pla...

Breeding for pulp colour in #Guava: current status and opportunities.
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#Psidium #Anthocyanins #breeding #genetics #lycopene

Recent advances in postharvest storage and preservation technology of pitaya (dragon fruit) Pitaya fruit has highly edible, medicinal, and economic value. Currently, pitaya is often used as fresh fruit to meet the market demand of consumers. However, pitaya fruit is prone to mechanical damage, microbial infection, and softening and decay after harvest, affecting the quality and shelf life of fresh pitaya fruit.

#Review - Recent advances in #postharvest storage and preservation technology of #pitaya (dragon #fruit).
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#Hylocereus #DragonFruit #ShelfLife

Stomatal response and intrinsic water use efficiency of three pistachio cultivars grown in Central Spain: a relevant criterion for plant selection There is little information describing varietal responses of pistachio trees to water stress, as previous works have been focused on rootstocks disregarding scion influences on tree water relations. Nevertheless, the evaluation of the mechanisms adopted by pistachio cultivars to deal with drought is essential for efficient cultivar selection.

#OpenAccess - Stomatal response and intrinsic #water use efficiency of three #pistachio cultivars grown in Central #Spain: a relevant criterion for plant selection.
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#stomata #WUE #Pistacia

Postharvest chlorine dioxide spray as a strategy to maintain quality in ‘Monterrey’ strawberry fruits Commercial strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is valued for its quality attributes and its antioxidant content; however, its rapid softening and microbial susceptibility limit their postharvest quality. This study evaluated chlorine dioxide (ClO2) spray at 3 and 5 ppm on the postharvest physiology...

#Postharvest chlorine dioxide spray as a strategy to preserve #strawberry quality by maintaining #phenolic compounds, #flavonoids, #anthocyanins, & #antioxidants during #storage.
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#ShelfLife #fruit #Fragaria #ClO2

Effects of light intensity on the betacyanin synthesis and lignification in Salicornia europaea L Salicornia europaea, a green, salty and crunchy succulent vegetable, turns red during senescence because of betacyanin accumulation. However, eating the reddish S. europaea is challenging because o...

#OpenAccess - Effects of #light intensity on the #betacyanin synthesis and #lignification in #Salicornia europaea: creating fresh reddish #samphire offering aesthetic and #nutritional benefits.
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#glasswort

Treated and untreated wastewater irrigation for roses: impacts on plant roots, antioxidant enzymes, oxidative stress markers, and carbohydrate metabolism Freshwater scarcity is a growing concern worldwide, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, creating an urgent need for alternative irrigation resources. This study aimed to evaluate the potent...

Treated and untreated #wastewater #irrigation for #roses: impacts on plant #roots, antioxidant enzymes, oxidative stress markers, and carbohydrate metabolism.
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#water #floriculture

Supplementation with molybdenum optimises nitrate reductase activity during floral induction in mango trees Floral induction in mango trees depends on nitrate to stimulate flowering, a process mediated by the enzyme nitrate reductase, whose activity is influenced by molybdenum (Mo). However, the interact...

Supplementation with #molybdenum optimises #nitrate reductase activity during floral induction, improving the #flowering & productivity of #mango trees.
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Selenium as an exogenous supply factor enhancing the physio-metabolic behaviour of pepper (Capsicum annuum) under saline conditions The effect of foliar Se application on salt-stressed peppers was investigated. The two-year field experiment consisted of the T0: 3 g NaCl L−1, T1: 6 g NaCl L−1 and T2: 9 g NaCl L−1 saline treatments and two Se doses (Se-: 0 mg L−1 vs Se+:2 mg L−1), exogenously applied from leaf development until fruit maturation.

Foliar application of #selenium can enhance growth and photosynthetic capacity of salt-stressed #peppers.
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#Capsicum #SaltStress #Se #photosynthesis #Antioxidants

Optimal conditions for anther dehiscence and long-term storage of the pollen of Capsicum annuum L. ‘Amato-bijin’ Pollen collection and storage conditions are important aspects to consider for horticulturally important crops. This study aimed to determine the optimal temperature under both dry and wet conditions for in vitro anther dehiscence and the optimal temperature under vacuum, nitrogen or carbon dioxide for long-term pollen storage of ‘Amato-bijin’.

Optimal conditions for anther dehiscence and long-term storage of the #pollen of the sweet #pepper ‘Amato-bijin’ (#Capsicum annuum).
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#CarbonDioxide #CO2 #Nitrogen #Vacuum

Growth of maize and monstera following root exposure to red or blue light from light-emitting diodes Light is known to be an essential stimulus for root development. Considering that the interactions among root illumination, root growth, and whole-plant biomass remain unclear, we evaluated the eff...

Growth of #maize and #monstera following #root exposure to #red or #blue light from #LEDs shows potential for boosting productivity of #crops in #hydroponic cultures.
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#Zea #Corn

Effects of drone-assisted artificial pollination on fruit set and characteristics in Asian pear The ‘Niitaka’ pear relies heavily on artificial pollination, owing to its lack of viable pollen; however, drone-based approaches remain underexplored. This study compared drone-assisted pollen dusting and suspension methods with conventional artificial and natural pollination...

Effects of drone-assisted artificial #pollination on #fruit set and characteristics in Asian pear.
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#AsianPear #Drones #Niitaka #Pollen #Pyrus

Identification of the Na+ transporter gene MdNCL4 in response to high salinity stress in apple rootstock (Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh.) Sodium ion (Na+) transport in plants directly affects salt tolerance. Therefore, identifying key Na+ transport genes is important for breeding salt-tolerant plants. In this study, a total of 97 genes were identified in six transporter families in apple...

Identification of the #sodium ion transporter #gene MdNCL4 in response to high #salinity stress in #apple #rootstock.
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#Na #Malus #salt

An overview of essential methods for preservation of sweet potato roots: a mini-review Sweet potato is an essential and nutritious staple root crop in many parts of the world. This crop is multipurpose, humans consume the storage roots, while above-ground biomass is used for livestock feed. However, the roots are susceptible to sprouting during postharvest storage.

#OpenAccess - An overview of the key #postharvest techniques and challenges for preservation of sweet potato #roots.
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#SweetPotato #Ipomoea

A review of time of planting in strawberry: yields are higher with early to intermediate plantings Time of planting affects the productivity of crops. A review was conducted to determine the effect of time of planting on the performance of strawberry plants in warm locations (n = 42 experiments)...

A #review of time of planting on the performance of #strawberry plants in warm locations: yields are higher with early to intermediate plantings
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#Fragaria #Carbohydrates #fruit #temperature

The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology Volume 101, Issue 2 of The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

The second issue of volume 101 of The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology is now online!
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#plantsci #HortSci #CropSci #Biotech

Height and number of leaves in avocado rootstocks (Persea americana Mill.) as predictors of grafting readiness: a mixed-effects model and logistic regression approach Grafting is the main propagation method used in avocado (Persea americana Mill.) seedling production, and accurate determination of rootstock maturity is essential for its success. While stem diameter measured at 15 cm above the soil (D15) is traditionally used as the maturity indicator, this study explores indirect traits of plant height (PH) and number of leaves (NL) as potential alternatives.

Plant height and number of leaves in #avocado #rootstocks (#Persea americana) as predictors of #grafting readiness: a mixed-effects #model and logistic regression approach.
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Chitosan mediated organogenesis in hybrid Dendrobium (Dendrobium Enopi x Dendrobium Pink Lady) through protocorm-like bodies Orchids are regarded as some of the most attractive ornamental plants owing to their diverse floral morphology and striking colours. The regeneration of orchid plantlets via micropropagation serves as a cutting edge approach for the production of orchid plants in large scale.

#Chitosan mediated #organogenesis in hybrid #Dendrobium (Dendrobium Enopi x Dendrobium Pink Lady) through protocorm-like bodies.
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#orchid #elicitor #micropropagation

Average daily temperature controls floral bud formation rate, callose deposition and flower development of Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Early Blue’ Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Early Blue’ was exposed to six different day (DT) and night (NT) and average daily temperatures (ADT) during flower bud formation (DT/NT°C: 12/12, 17/12, 17/17, 22/12, 22/17, 22/22).

#OpenAccess - Average daily #temperature controls floral bud formation rate, #callose deposition and #flower development of #Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Early Blue’.
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Development of alloplasmic male sterile lines and their assessment for heterotic potential in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) The use of Solanum aethiopicum as the female parent with S. melongena led to the development of a cytoplasmic-genic male sterility system (CGMS) in eggplant. The male sterility was complete and exp...

Development of #alloplasmic male sterile lines and their assessment for heterotic potential in #eggplant (#Solanum melongena).
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#Aubergine #Brinjal #Heterosis #CGMS

Physicochemical properties of peach fruit assessed by non-destructive methodology related to the development of Monilinia fructicola during postharvest The concomitant evaluation of physicochemical properties and development of important diseases, such as brown rot in peaches postharvest, is hampered by the use of destructive methods for physicoch...

Physicochemical properties of #peach #fruit assessed by non-destructive methodology related to the development of brown rot (#Monilinia fructicola) during #postharvest.
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