Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wiebke Kamper, Cao Dinh Dung, Steven M. Ogbourne, Helen M. Wallace, Stephen J. Trueman
Summary: Cross-pollination is not necessary for strawberry fruit production, and fruit quality is mainly affected by the number of fertilised seeds.
Article
Horticulture
Valentina Schmitzer, Franci Stampar, Anze Turk, Jerneja Jakopic, Metka Hudina, Robert Veberic, Tina Smrke
Summary: The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of a combination of mycorrhizal and bacterial biostimulants on the performance of 'Clery' strawberries. The results showed that the application of these products significantly improved the vegetative growth and fruit characteristics, leading to a more than 30% increase in yield. Although there was a minor decrease in certain nutritional components, the color characteristics and essential compounds of the fruit were not affected.
Review
Plant Sciences
Carlos Sanchez-Gomez, David Pose, Carmen Martin-Pizarro
Summary: Fruit ripening is a complex process involving various physiological and biochemical changes, aiming to maximize fruit quality and consumer acceptance. It involves changes in color, content of sugars, organic acids, and secondary metabolites, as well as remodeling of cell walls. Transcription factors and phytohormones play important roles in regulating fruit ripening.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Fuling Hao, Muqian Wu, Sixin Wu, Xiangjun Ge, Qihan Sun, Jing Zhao, Hao Xue, Congbing Fang
Summary: Adequate nitrate availability improves strawberry fruit quality and productivity. This study reveals the involvement of nitrate transporters and their correlated transcription factors in the regulation of strawberry fruit development after nitrate treatment.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Muhammad Irfan Siddique, Koeun Han, Jieun Lee, Eun Su Lee, Ye-Rin Lee, Hye-Eun Lee, Sun Yi Lee, Do-Sun Kim
Summary: This study identified multiple QTLs controlling leaf chlorophyll content in strawberry through the use of two F-2 mapping populations and genotyping technology, laying the foundation for future marker-assisted breeding in strawberry.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Thijs P. M. Fijen, Anne Roovers, Jurrien van Deijk, Roy H. A. van Grunsven
Summary: This study found that there was no significant difference in the contribution of nocturnal and diurnal pollination to strawberry yield in terms of fruit quantity and total weight. However, when plants produced many fruits, night-pollinated and open-pollinated plants increased the total fruit weight per plant. Overall, nocturnal pollination was equally important and complementary to diurnal pollination in determining strawberry fruit quality.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Micol Marcellini, Luca Mazzoni, Davide Raffaelli, Valeria Pergolotti, Francesca Balducci, Franco Capocasa, Bruno Mezzetti
Summary: Genotype, environment, and cultivation system play a significant role in determining strawberry yield and quality. This study demonstrates that reducing water supply negatively affects plant growth and yield but improves fruit quality. However, providing a slightly higher water supply can ensure normal plant development and higher yields.
Article
Horticulture
Yuanhua Wang, Fengxia Zhao, Geng Zhang, Sizhen Jia, Zhiming Yan
Summary: Plant WRKY transcriptional factors are crucial in defense responses against biotic stresses, with FaWRKY11 found to positively regulate defense in strawberry fruit against Botrytis cinerea. Overexpression of FaWRKY11 significantly alleviated tissue damage in strawberries, while its silencing led to slightly increased disease incidence. Variations in gene expression levels related to disease resistance and phytohormone metabolism were observed, suggesting a role of FaWRKY11 in regulating defense mechanisms against B. cinerea in strawberries.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Moaaz Ali, Raheel Anwar, Aman Ullah Malik, Ahmad Sattar Khan, Saeed Ahmad, Zahoor Hussain, Mahmood Ul Hasan, Mudassar Nasir, Faxing Chen
Summary: The foliar application of 24-epibrassinolide at 3 mu M concentration was found to promote vegetative growth, enhance yield, and improve the quality of strawberry fruits. Overall, 24-epibrassinolide significantly influenced specific leaf area, root-to-shoot ratio, flowers and fruits per plant, and quality attributes of strawberry fruits.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pol Rey-Serra, Mourad Mnejja, Amparo Monfort
Summary: This study identified shared QTLs for fruit traits in different strawberry populations, and discovered new QTL regions for fruit firmness and shape. The results provide valuable genetic information for strawberry breeding programs and offer a new set of SNP markers for use in marker-assisted selection.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Xiao-hua ZOU, Chao DONG, Hai-ting LIU, Qing-hua GAO
Summary: In this study, 222 FaWRKY genes were identified and analyzed in the genome of cultivated strawberry 'Camarosa'. These genes exhibited differential expression patterns in various tissues and in response to C. fructicola inoculation.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hua Li, Yuwei Yin, Fahrizal Yusuf Affandi, Caihong Zhong, Rob E. Schouten, Ernst J. Woltering
Summary: High CO2 conditions can suppress spoilage caused by B. cinerea in strawberry fruit, but can also cause discoloration, off-flavors, and faster softening. Stepwise increments of CO2 concentrations can alleviate CO2 injuries in fruits. Higher O-2 and CO2 concentrations are most beneficial for prolonging strawberry fruit shelf life.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Rosaria Cozzolino, Giuseppe Amato, Francesco Siano, Gianluca Picariello, Matteo Stocchero, Luigi Morra, Emiliana Mignoli, Mariarosaria Sicignano, Milena Petriccione, Livia Malorni
Summary: The effects of mulching films on the profiles of VOCs in strawberries were evaluated. Biodegradable mulching films were found to have a positive impact on the taste and consumer preference of strawberries compared to polyethylene. Different cultivars responded differently to different mulching films.
Article
Plant Sciences
Huazhao Yuan, Weijian Cai, Xiaodong Chen, Fuhua Pang, Jing Wang, Mizhen Zhao
Summary: This study reveals that a heterozygous frameshift mutation in the FaMYB10 gene is responsible for the loss of anthocyanins in cultivated strawberries. The low expression of the FaUFGT gene is found to be responsible for the loss of anthocyanins and the accumulation of proanthocyanidin in white-fleshed strawberries. Overexpression and silencing of FaUFGT alter the anthocyanin content and flesh color of strawberry fruits.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Rodmar Rivero, Siv Fagertun Remberg, Ola M. Heide, Anita Sonsteby
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different photoperiods and temperatures on everbearing strawberries. It was found that long days at 15-21 degrees C increased flowering, while short days at 27 degrees C reduced flowering. The size of the first fruit flush had a significant impact on the yield and off period. Plants grown at 15-21 degrees C had the highest yields, but the harvest distribution varied.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Songzhe Fu, Qian Yang, Yijian Sheng, Qingyao Wang, Junmin Wu, Zhiguang Qiu, Ruiting Lan, Yongjie Wang, Ying Liu
Summary: This study proposes a workflow for public health risk assessment, which includes pathogen screening, genotyping, and risk assessment. By detecting and analyzing pathogens in wastewater samples, this workflow has the potential to provide early warnings of local epidemics and prioritize preparedness for specific pathogens.
Article
Immunology
Xiaomei Zhang, Michael Payne, Sandeep Kaur, Ruiting Lan
Summary: In this study, the researchers analyzed a large number of publicly available STEC genomes and identified gene markers that are specific to clusters or serotypes. They developed a software tool called STECFinder that can accurately identify and serotype STEC using genome data.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Haleh Mahmoudinoodezh, Srinivasa Reddy Telukutla, Sukhvir Kaur Bhangu, Ava Bachari, Francesca Cavalieri, Nitin Mantri
Summary: Recent studies have shown increased interest in the scientific community regarding the use of Cannabis sativa plant and its extracts for medicinal purposes. Due to their characteristics, cannabinoids are prone to degradation in solution. Thus, various delivery methods, including topical and transdermal, have been developed to enhance their bioavailability and stability. These methods have the potential to eliminate the psychotropic effects of cannabinoids.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mayank Kaashyap, Rebecca Ford, Anita Mann, Rajeev K. Varshney, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Nitin Mantri
Summary: Salinity is a significant problem for salt-sensitive chickpea, and understanding the molecular mechanisms under salt stress is essential. Transcriptomic analysis of two genotypes revealed differentially expressed genes associated with salt tolerance, including genes involved in flowering time, pollen development, and transcription regulation. These genes can be potential candidates for improving salt tolerance in chickpea.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Songzhe Fu, Qingyao Wang, Rui Wang, Yixiang Zhang, Ruiting Lan, Fenglan He, Qian Yang
Summary: Very little is known about the horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes in aquacultural environments through microbiome interactions. This study conducted amplicon sequencing and co-occurrence analysis to monitor bacterial community dynamics and reveal interactions between Vibrio spp. and other species. Whole-genome sequencing was performed to understand the sharing of resistant genomic islands (GIs) in selected isolates. The analysis identified horizontally transferred genes associated with antibiotic resistance, virulence, and metabolism fitness. The study highlights the importance of understanding microbiome interactions in aquacultural settings for predicting and mitigating the emergence of new resistant populations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Zheng Xu, Dalong Hu, Laurence Don Wai Luu, Sophie Octavia, Anthony D. Keil, Vitali Sintchenko, Mark M. Tanaka, Frits R. Mooi, Jenny Robson, Ruiting Lan
Summary: A genomic and phylogeographic study of the Australian Bordetella pertussis population revealed the dynamics of the multiple epidemic lineages and their association with vaccine selection pressures. The study also identified the replacement of bscI1 allele with bscI3, which is associated with decreased T3SS secretion and immune evasion.
EMERGING MICROBES & INFECTIONS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Yan Wang, Lijuan Luo, Shunshi Ji, Qun Li, Hong Wang, Zhendong Zhang, Pan Mao, Hui Sun, Lingling Li, Yiqian Wang, Jianguo Xu, Ruiting Lan, Changyun Ye
Summary: Contamination of food by Listeria monocytogenes at retail level poses a significant concern for food safety, with CC87 L. monocytogenes persistently contaminating food markets in China. Through whole-genome sequencing, different contamination routes and properties of L. monocytogenes isolates were identified, providing insights for targeted strategies to prevent and control contamination.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alka Rani, Charles Chinyere Dike, Nitin Mantri, Andrew Ball
Summary: This study developed a rapid and reliable method for the detection of viable Escherichia coli O157:H7 using recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) combined with propidium monoazide (PMAxx). The assay was able to differentiate between viable/dead bacteria and detect VBNC cells. It showed good performance in terms of detection limit, applicability, and pH stability.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
T. Srinivasa Reddy, Roby Zomer, Nitin Mantri
Summary: Medical cannabis has gained significant attention for its potential benefits in managing pain, anxiety, depression, and neurological disorders. The major phytocannabinoids derived from the cannabis plant, THC and CBD, have shown pharmacological and therapeutic properties. In particular, they have been studied for their use in cancer treatment due to their palliative effects and anticancer activities. However, their poor solubility and bioavailability limit their clinical application, thus nanotechnology-based drug delivery strategies are being developed to improve their efficacy.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Minna Yu, Peng Sun, Xinyi Huang, Zhuoyue Zha, Xin Wang, Nitin Mantri, Heqiang Lou, Bo Jiang, Zonggen Shen, Yanfang Sun, Hongfei Lu
Summary: The effects of CO2, temperature, and nitrogen supply on photosynthesis, root growth, and nitrogen allocation in strawberries were investigated. Elevated CO2 reduced photosynthetic rates and nitrogen concentration in leaves, accelerated leaf senescence, and increased root growth and nitrogen use efficiency. However, when nitrogen was supplied together with elevated CO2, root nitrogen concentration decreased but total root dry weight increased.
Article
Cell Biology
Ava Bachari, Nazim Nassar, Srinivasareddy Telukutla, Roby Zomer, Chaitali Dekiwadia, Terrence J. Piva, Nitin Mantri
Summary: Melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, is resistant to advanced cancer treatments. Studies have shown that Cannabis sativa extracts exhibit potential anticancer effects against melanoma cells. However, further research is needed to evaluate their safety, efficacy, and clinical applications.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Deepak A. Yaraguppi, Zabin K. Bagewadi, Ninganagouda R. Patil, Nitin Mantri
Summary: This comprehensive review examines iturin, a cyclic lipopeptide originating from Bacillus subtilis and related bacteria. These compounds have potent inhibitory effects against plant disease-causing bacteria and fungi, making them valuable in bio-pesticides and mycosis treatment. Additionally, iturin exhibits diverse features such as anticancer and hemolytic effects, and finds applications across industries such as food, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ava Bachari, Nazim Nassar, Ellen Schanknecht, Srinivasareddy Telukutla, Terrence Jerald Piva, Nitin Mantri
Summary: This article provides an overview of the pathophysiology of melanoma, current pharmacotherapy, and the challenges associated with different pharmacological approaches. It also highlights the utility of cannabinoids as an additive remedy for melanoma.
WIRES MECHANISMS OF DISEASE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ellen Schanknecht, Ava Bachari, Nazim Nassar, Terrence Piva, Nitin Mantri
Summary: Melanoma is a deadly and physically impairing disease with ongoing treatment deficiencies. Current treatment regimens face pitfalls, with low five-year survival rates for patients with advanced metastatic invasion. Polyphenolic compounds, including cannabinoids, terpenoids, and flavonoids, show promising potential for anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and palliative utility. Cannabis sativa, with its medicinal compounds, could offer considerable relief for melanoma sufferers and should be further evaluated pharmacologically.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alka Rani Batra, Charles Chinyere Dike, Nitin Mantri, Andrew S. Ball
Summary: This study compares the application of RPA-LFA with PCR, qPCR, and LAMP in the diagnosis of E. coli O157:H7. The results show no significant difference in specificity among the four methods, but RPA-LFA performs the best in terms of sensitivity. The developed nitrocellulose paper strips combined with RPA can detect contamination in less than 25 minutes.
