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Plant Sciences
Hannah M. Rivedal, Javier F. Tabima, Alexandra G. Stone, Kenneth B. Johnson
Summary: Winter squash produced in Oregon's Willamette Valley for edible seed production has suffered significant yield losses due to a soilborne disease. The disease is characterized by symptoms such as root rot, crown rot, and stem discoloration, leading to late season wilt and plant collapse. Fusarium solani was identified as the primary pathogen, but interactions between various fungi exacerbate disease severity.
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Chemistry, Applied
Tiantian Yuan, Fayin Ye, Ting Chen, Mengsa Li, Guohua Zhao
Summary: Winter squash and pumpkin cultivars in China were studied for their starch properties, revealing differences in morphology, crystalline structure, molecular weight, gelatinization temperature, and viscosity. Miben starch showed higher values compared to Heili starch.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Nagendran Krishnan, Shweta Kumari, Koshlendra Kumar Pandey, Sudhakar Pandey, Tusar Kanti Behera, Karthikeyan Gandhi, Lawrence Kenyon
Summary: The pathogen responsible for yellowing and downward rolling of leaves of squash and watermelon plants from Uttar Pradesh state, India, was identified probably as strains of Cucurbit aphid-borne yellows virus (CABYV) through RT-PCR and sequencing. The full-length genome sequences of these isolates were determined, and they showed closest identity with a recombinant strain reported from Taiwan infecting Luffa aegyptiaca. These sequences are likely to represent recombinant strains of CABYV and provide new information about the virus.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2022)
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Entomology
Sean M. Boyle, Adam M. Alford, Kelly C. McIntyre, Donald C. Weber, Thomas P. Kuhar
Summary: This study found that reflective and other plastic mulch colors can negatively impact squash bug management, especially in regions with high squash bug pressure. Zucchini plants grown on white and reflective plastic mulch had more squash bug adults and egg masses, and certain plastic mulch treatments showed higher nymphal densities and marketable fruit yield.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
M. Gerami Nooghabi, M. Mehrvar, M. Zakiaghl
Summary: In this study, the complete genome sequences of two SqMV isolates from Iran were determined, showing a certain degree of homology between them, with the highest nucleotide sequence identities shared with a Spanish isolate. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that SqMV isolates can be clustered into three distinct groups. Recombination analysis indicated that both isolates were putative recombinants with multiple recombination sites identified in different regions of the genome.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Agronomy
Teresa Szczesna, Ewa Was, Piotr Semkiw, Piotr Skubida, Katarzyna Jaskiewicz, Monika Witek
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of storage temperature and time on the physicochemical parameters of starch syrups and inverted saccharose syrup used for winter feeding of bee colonies. The results showed that changes in chemical composition, particularly in HMF content, varied depending on syrup type and storage conditions. Storage at lower temperatures resulted in longer preservation of physicochemical parameters in the tested starch syrups for bee feeding.
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Agronomy
M. Pilar Rabadan, Miguel Juarez, Celia De Moya-Ruiz, Pedro Gomez
Summary: Research in three major cucurbit-producing areas in Spain revealed the widespread presence of aphid-borne viruses such as CABYV and WMV in watermelon and squash plants. The study identified a novel CABYV variant causing severe yellowing symptoms, with the LP63 isolate showing more severe symptoms compared to MEC12.1.
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Forestry
Idemir Citadin, Rafael Henrique Pertille, Edenes Maria Schroll Loss, Tatiane Luiza Cadorin Oldoni, Moeses Andrigo Danner, Americo Wagner Junior, Pierre-Eric Lauri
Summary: This study contributes to understanding the adaptation mechanism of low chilling peach cultivars in mild winter regions by analyzing the contents and mobilization of carbohydrates during dormancy and resumption of growth. The results show that the amount of starch reserve, mobilization, and use of NSC in the buds are not limiting factors for low chilling cultivars in mild winter regions.
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Haitian Fu, Ying Zhao, Jianqi Huang, Yanchun Luo, Zusheng Wei, Benchi Yu, Feng Wen
Summary: This study screened storage tolerant and non-tolerant cassava cultivars by measuring the change of enzymes and metabolites. The results showed that SC14 cultivar, with higher levels of antioxidant enzymes, starch, and dry substance, exhibited storage tolerance, while GR15231 cultivar showed non-tolerance. Mass spectrum analysis indicated that raffinose may be a potential metabolite protecting SC14 cultivar from deterioration post-harvest.
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Horticulture
Cleverson Freitas de Almeida, Ronaldo Silva Gomes, Ronaldo Machado Junior, Rebeca Lourenco de Oliveira, Maicon Nardino, Derly Jose Henriques da Silva
Summary: The objective of this study was to determine the inheritance patterns and genetic relationships of traits related to seed oil yield and fatty acid profiles in Cucurbita moschata D. Additive effects were found to be predominant for most traits, indicating that inbred line development is recommended for genetic improvement. Dominance effects were significant, even under low expression. Overdominance was observed in oil content, suggesting the possibility of developing hybrids with high oil content. The estimates of genetic correlations showed a high magnitude and were favorable for increasing functional oil productivity and improving fatty acid profile quality.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Reham S. A. Faidallah, M. M. Morad, Kamal Wasfy, Mohamed El-Sharnouby, Hosny Kesba, Amira M. El-Tahan, Mohamed T. El-Saadony, A. Awny
Summary: The objective of this research is to use agricultural residues for greenhouse heating and sequestering soil CO2 through biochar addition. The performance of a biomass-burning system was studied, and results showed that using okra stalks and oil as heating fluid with a fan operating period of 15 min/h achieved the highest system efficiency. Adding biochar to the soil media increased soil carbon and improved crop yield.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Xudong Zhang, Dongwei Guo, Andreas Blennow, Christian Zorb
Summary: Mineral nutrients play a crucial role in starch biosynthesis in plants, affecting both non-storage and storage organs. Differentiating between primary and secondary elements based on their direct involvement in starch biosynthesis, as well as understanding the relationship between nutrient availability and starch cooking quality, can lead to enhanced starch products through precise fertilization in changing climate conditions.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Sylvie Skalickova, Andrea Ridoskova, Petr Slama, Jiri Skladanka, Petr Skarpa, Iva Smykalova, Jiri Horacek, Radmila Dostalova, Pavel Horky
Summary: This study compares the nutrient content of cooked and fermented pea flour and their digestibility. It found that cooking and fermentation can increase protein digestibility and improve the bioaccessibility of certain nutrients in peas.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simona Saparova, Leos Ondris, Maria Koval'akova, Ol'ga Fricova, Hamed Peidayesh, Anton Baran, Maria Hutnikova, Ivan Chodak
Summary: Thermoplastic starch-based nanocomposites with varying glycerol content and montmorillonite as a nanofiller were studied during one-year storage using DMA, XRD, and NMR. The results showed the presence of starch-rich and glycerol-rich domains in the samples, with a decrease in the content of the amorphous phase and changes in molecular mobility during storage. Ordered structures were formed during storage, with higher glycerol content leading to larger content of ordered structures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jingying Li, Guiai Jiao, Yongwei Sun, Jun Chen, Yingxin Zhong, Lei Yan, Dong Jiang, Youzhi Ma, Lanqin Xia
Summary: This study successfully generated high-amylose wheat through targeted mutagenesis of TaSBEIIa in modern wheat varieties using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, which increased starch and resistant starch content for health benefits.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
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Horticulture
Peng Jia, Rui Yan, Yuan Wang, Feng-huan Gao, Yang Liu, Qing-long Dong, Hao-an Luan, Xue-mei Zhang, Han Li, Su-ping Guo, Guo-hui Qi
Summary: The KNOX gene plays crucial roles in plant development, and this study identified 19 KNOX gene members in kiwifruit. One of the genes, AcKNOX11, is selectively expressed in flower buds and shoots, and its expression can be induced by ABA and melatonin. Functional analysis revealed that AcKNOX11 delays flowering, reduces plant height, alters leaf shape, and inhibits seed germination through ABA-melatonin interaction.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Dan Hua, Wen-Shu Chen, Rong-Yu Rao, Xu-Feng Chen, Huan-Huan Chen, Ning-Wei Lai, Lin-Tong Yang, Xin Ye, Li -Song Chen
Summary: This study revealed that nitrogen deficiency can lead to increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and methylglyoxal (MG), but also enhances the ability of leaves and roots to detoxify these molecules. The effects of nitrogen deficiency on ROS and MG generation and their detoxification systems were found to be different in leaves and roots, with roots being more affected.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Shenghan Yang, Chonlong Chio, Wensheng Qin, Yanxi Pei, Guangpeng Pei, Yuen Zhu, Hua Li
Summary: This study evaluates the immobilization and deactivation of pathogen-produced enzymes and toxic metabolites by biochar in tomato Fusarium wilt and finds that biochar can effectively prevent disease occurrence.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Deborah Pagliaccia, Michelle Ortiz, Michael Rodriguez, Sophia Abbott, Agustina De Francesco, Madison Amador, Valeria Lavagi, Benjamin Maki, Francesca Hopkins, Jonathan Kaplan, Samantha Ying, Georgios Vidalakis
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of organic soil amendments (bokashi, biochar, and their combination) in promoting soil health, nutrient availability, and plant growth. The results show that these amendments can significantly alter soil parameters and have positive effects on soil and plant health.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yu-Jeong Kwon, Min Jeong Hong, Minkyu Park, Dawon Jeon, Gah-Hyun Lim, Sungyul Chang, Dong-Hwan Kim, Jin-Baek Kim, Jundae Lee, Yeong Deuk Jo
Summary: Flowing LOCUS T (FT)-like genes play crucial roles in flowering induction in plants. Pepper FT-like genes are mostly expressed in leaves and interact with FLOWERING LOCUS D, promoting or delaying flowering. The unique evolutionary process of pepper FT-like genes provides insights for improving productivity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Ziwen Su, Juan Yan, Binbin Zhang, Meng Sun, Zhixiang Cai, Zhijun Shen, Ruijuan Ma, Mingliang Yu
Summary: Bagging is a crucial cultivation measure that affects the quality of peach fruit by regulating exposure to light. This study investigated the effects of bagging on the content of phenolic compounds in peach fruit and identified the most sensitive compounds to bagging treatment. The study also explored the regulatory role of bagging on phenolic synthetic-related genes. The results showed that bagging affected the accumulation of different phenolics in different peach cultivars and light intensity played a significant role in the accumulation of anthocyanins and other phenolic substances in peach fruit. Additionally, the expression of structural genes and transcription factors related to phenolic synthesis was regulated by bagging and light conditions. These findings provide a foundation for understanding the regulation mechanism of light on the synthesis of phenolic compounds in peach fruit.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yanfang Zhang, Xinzhi Cui, Zhilei Du, Xiulian Li, Bangdi Liu, Meng Liu, Xiangquan Zeng, Fengjun Guo, Xinguang Fan, Shuyang Sun
Summary: In this study, melatonin treatment effectively improved the aroma quality of apricots during low temperature storage by maintaining firmness and soluble solids content, inhibiting ethylene production, and regulating enzyme activities related to aroma synthesis.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Sang-Mo Kang, Shifa Shaffique, Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Yong-Sung Park, In-Jung Lee
Summary: Salinity is a global environmental problem that affects the physiology and morphology of plants. Melatonin has been found to improve photosynthesis, antioxidant activities, and seedling characteristics in milk thistle plants exposed to salinity stress, thereby enhancing their salt tolerance.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Nadia Borgini, Haifa Benmoussa, Mohamed Ghrab, Mehdi Ben Mimoun
Summary: This study investigates the agroclimatic requirements of Prunus species cultivars growing in warm areas using Partial Least Squares regression. The findings reveal that the chilling and heat requirements of the cultivars appear discontinuous, with overlaps or transition periods between the two phases. The warm mean temperatures occurring during the chilling period are the main determinant of the flowering of the studied cultivars.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Review
Horticulture
Kayise Hypercia Maseko, Thierry Regnier, Belinda Meiring, Obiro Cuthbert Wokadala, Tonna Ashim Anyasi
Summary: Bananas are a significant tropical fruit with diverse cultivars, providing essential minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. The Cavendish group is preferred, but identifying suitable cultivars and maturity stages is crucial for various applications.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Godfrey Ouma, Joshua Wanyama, Isa Kabenge, Joseph Jjagwe, Mukulu Diana, John Muyonga
Summary: Irrigation plays a crucial role in increasing eggplant yields amidst climate change, but the deficit irrigation level for optimal growth remains uncertain. This study examined the effect of deficit drip irrigation on eggplant performance and found that irrigating at 75% field capacity maximizes yield and water saving in sandy clay loam soil.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Andrea Marcone, Giorgio Impollonia, Michele Croci, Henri Blandinieres, Stefano Amaducci
Summary: This study used Sentinel-2 satellite images to estimate biophysical and biochemical parameters of spinach crops and found that canopy-level parameters were estimated more accurately. The estimation of the canopy-scale parameter AGB using MCARI showed the highest accuracy, while the estimation of the leaf-scale parameter LCC using NDWI showed the lowest accuracy. At the field scale, the validation results for AGB estimation using SR were the best.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Chengsheng Gong, Guangjun Guo, Baogui Pan, Changzhou Gao, Xianwei Zhu, Shubin Wang, Jinbing Liu, Weiping Diao
Summary: This study investigated the role of key cytokines and metabolic factors in the formation of plant-type traits in pepper. Through integrated analysis of RNA-seq and metabolite determination, the study identified the low content of gibberellin and high content of auxin as important factors causing plant dwarfing, and jasmonic acid as a metabolic factor affecting branch traits. A total of 131 candidate genes involved in metabolite synthesis and the formation of plant-type traits were identified.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yue Ma, Jia-Chen Hu, Yang Yu, Xin Cheng, Yan-Li Du, Qiang Zhao, Ji-Dao Du
Summary: Cadmium and drought stress significantly inhibited the growth of adzuki bean seedling plants, with the combined stress showing the highest degree of inhibition. Cd+D treatment reduced Cd accumulation in adzuki bean seedling roots. The treatment altered antioxidant enzyme activities and cell cycle phases in the roots, leading to changes in reactive oxygen species content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Lucette Adet, Danae M. A. Rozendaal, Arthur Tapi, Pieter A. Zuidema, Philippe Vaast, Niels P. R. Anten
Summary: This study investigated the effects of water stress on cocoa trees and found that they are highly sensitive to water stress, with different genotypes exhibiting varied responses. Potassium application did not mitigate the negative effects of water stress. There was significant variation among genotypes in terms of leaf and crown traits, and positive interactions between genotype and irrigation were observed. These findings provide insights into the acclimation strategies of cocoa trees and can be useful for selecting drought-tolerant genotypes.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)