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Biology
Kristine Margaryan, Gagik Melyan, Franco Roeckel, Reinhard Toepfer, Erika Maul
Summary: The study reveals the extensive grape genetic diversity in Armenia, showcasing the country's success in preserving a wide range of grape genetic diversity despite geographical isolation and limited material exchange. This gene pool richness serves as a vast reservoir of underexplored genetic diversity.
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Plant Sciences
Zsofia Szugyi-Reiczigel, Marta Ladanyi, Gyorgy Denes Bisztray, Zsuzsanna Varga, Peter Bodor-Pesti
Summary: In this study, a dataset of 125 morphological traits of 97 grapevine cultivars was analyzed and reduced to 59 traits using a feature elimination algorithm. The classification results using only four traits achieved 93% accuracy. This study provides a suitable dataset and method for classifying grapevine genotypes and can be applied to similar biological datasets.
Article
Plant Sciences
Andras Csoto, Antal Nagy, Nora Laurinyecz, Zora Annamaria Nagy, Csaba Nemeth, Erzsebet Krisztina Nemeth, Anna Csikasz-Krizsics, Nandor Rakonczas, Florence Fontaine, Erzsebet Fekete, Michel Flipphi, Levente Karaffa, Erzsebet Sandor
Summary: Grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs) pose an increasing threat to grape production worldwide. Different grape cultivars show varying degrees of susceptibility to GTDs. A study on Hungarian grape germplasm collections found that Vitis vinifera L. cultivars were more sensitive to GTDs compared to interspecific hybrids containing other Vitis species in their pedigree. The ancestral diversity of grapes confers greater resilience against GTDs.
Article
Biology
Evangelia V. V. Avramidou, Ioannis Masaoutis, Theodora D. D. Pitsoli, Aliki Kapazoglou, Maria Pikraki, Emmanouil A. A. Trantas, Michael Nikolantonakis, Andreas G. G. Doulis
Summary: This study focused on the genetic diversity of seven different Vitis vinifera cultivars from Crete using SSR markers. The results identified four cultivars for white wine production and three cultivars for red wine production. The findings pave the way for the certification and registration of clones of important wine-producing cultivars in Crete.
Article
Plant Sciences
Pedro Reis, Ana Gaspar, Artur Alves, Florence Fontaine, Cecilia Rego
Summary: This study assessed the response of selected Portuguese grapevine cultivars to Lasiodiplodia species. The results showed that Portuguese isolates were more aggressive than those from Peru, and 'Touriga Nacional' had the largest lesions among the cultivars inoculated.
Review
Plant Sciences
Maryam Sargolzaei, Laura Rustioni, Gabriele Cola, Valentina Ricciardi, Piero A. Bianco, David Maghradze, Osvaldo Failla, Fabio Quaglino, Silvia L. Toffolatti, Gabriella De Lorenzis
Summary: The grapevine, particularly Georgian cultivars, exhibit distinct genetic and phenotypic traits compared to European varieties, showcasing richness in disease resistance and tolerance to abiotic stressors, making them valuable resources for breeding programs in the face of climate change.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Clizia Villano, Giandomenico Corrado, Boris Basile, Ermanno Di Serio, Alessandro Mataffo, Elvira Ferrara, Riccardo Aversano
Summary: This study investigates the intra-varietal diversity of the grapevine variety "Greco Bianco" used for producing DOCG and PDO Greco di Tufo wine. The results show that there are morphological and genetic differences among the clones, with more evident differences observed using REMAP markers. This has important implications for the management and protection of "Greco Bianco" clones and further exploration of their potential role in winemaking.
Article
Plant Sciences
Hanan El Aou-ouad, Rafael Montero, Elena Baraza, Josefina Bota
Summary: This study investigated the virus incidence in preserved grapevine cultivars in the Balearic Islands and successfully restored the sanitary condition of two important minor cultivars, Argamussa and Gorgollassa. The local cultivars showed a high infection rate of various viruses, but virus elimination using shoot tip culture proved to be effective.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yixue Liu, Jinya Su, Lei Shen, Nan Lu, Yulin Fang, Fei Liu, Yuyang Song, Baofeng Su
Summary: This study developed an Android client application (App) for automatic and real-time identification of wine grape varieties, achieving over 94% accuracy using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) classification algorithms. The GoogLeNet model performed the best with an accuracy of 99.91%, demonstrating the feasibility of using transfer deep learning to identify grape species in field environments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Nandni Goyal, Monika Bhuria, Deepika Verma, Naina Garewal, Kashmir Singh
Summary: In this study, 69 BTB genes were identified in the grapevine genome and subjected to comprehensive in silico analysis. These genes have potential functions in grapevine development and responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. Some of these genes also interact with miRNAs related to grapevine development and stress responses. This study provides important information for further functional investigation of these genes in the economically important fruit crop grapevine.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Natasa P. Kalogiouri, Christina Karadimou, Mary S. Avgidou, Elissavet Petsa, Emmanouil-Nikolaos Papadakis, Serafeim Theocharis, Ioannis Mourtzinos, Urania Menkissoglu-Spiroudi, Stefanos Koundouras
Summary: A rapid and simple HPLC-DAD analytical method was developed and optimized for the determination of anthocynanins in three red Greek winegrape varieties. The method was validated and showed satisfactory results in terms of selectivity, linearity, accuracy, and precision. Significant differences in anthocyanin content were observed among the different cultivars.
Article
Agronomy
Zhiyu Li, Dongyue Yang, Xueqiang Guan, Yuxia Sun, Junfang Wang
Summary: Studies have shown that fruit-zone leaf removal affects the microclimate of grapevine growth and has complex effects on fruit composition. This study analyzed the volatile profiles of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes exposed to leaf removal at different phenological stages over three years. Leaf removal, especially before flowering, increased total soluble solids and phenols in the grapes. The concentration of amino acid-derived and isoprene-derived volatiles was higher in grapes with leaf removal before flowering compared to after flowering or at veraison. This research lays the groundwork for further studies on optimizing Cabernet Sauvignon aroma and breeding in vineyards.
Article
Plant Sciences
Martin Sak, Ivana Dokupilova, Sarlota Kanukova, Michaela Mrkvova, Daniel Mihalik, Pavol Hauptvogel, Jan Kraic
Summary: In this study, in vitro cell cultures derived from grapevine were induced by different biotic and abiotic elicitors to produce stilbenes. The results showed that cell wall homogenate from F. oxysporum and cellulase from T. viride were more effective in enhancing stilbene production compared to commonly used jasmonates.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Renzo Foglia, Lucia Landi, Gianfranco Romanazzi
Summary: This study examines the relationship between xylem vessel diameter and esca disease incidence in grapevines. Different cultivars showed significant differences in xylem vessel parameters, but no correlation was found between vessel size and disease incidence in the field.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Viviana Martins, Anna Szakiel, Antonio Teixeira, Cecile Abdallah, Carolina Moreira, Cezary Paczkowski, Arnaud Lanoue, Hernani Geros
Summary: This study investigates the correlation between grape berry metabolites and its microbial residents in the Douro wine region. The results show that microbial biodiversity is closely related to the profile of amino acids, flavonoids, and wax compounds, which contribute to cultivar differentiation and the presence of pathogenic fungi, yeasts, and bacteria. Over 7000 metabolite-microbiota correlations were found, with a core of 15 metabolites linked to 11 microbial taxa. Certain metabolites correlated negatively or positively with the abundance of specific microbial taxa, indicating a complex host-microbe interaction at the berry surface.
Article
Plant Sciences
Badra Bouamama-Gzara, Hassene Zemni, Nejia Zoghlami, Samia Gandoura, Ahmed Mliki, Marianne Arnold, Abdelwahed Ghorbel
IN VITRO CELLULAR & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY-PLANT
(2020)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Leila Riahi, Hanene Cherif, Sahar Miladi, Mohamed Neifar, Bilel Bejaoui, Habib Chouchane, Ahmed Slaheddine Masmoudi, Ameur Cherif
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2020)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Leila Riahi, Marwa Snoussi, Meriam Ben Romdhane, Nejia Zoghlami
Summary: The genetic study of Tunisian pearl millet landraces revealed at least two origins of introduction, one in the North and the other in the South, followed by distinct local dispersal histories.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hanene Ghazghazi, Badiaa Essghaier, Ichrak Jawadi, Leila Riahi, Ridha Ben Salem, Ghayth Rigane
Summary: The development stages of Eucalyptus marginata's fruits have an impact on the fatty acid composition, phenolic, flavonoid, and tannin contents of oils. Vegetable oils extracted from mature and immature Eucalyptus marginata fruits exhibit notable antibacterial activities against various species, while only oils from immature fruits show antifungal activity against Candida parapsilosis.
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hnia Chograni, Leila Riahi, Chokri Messaoud
Summary: This study investigated the variability of volatile and phenolic secondary metabolites among nine wild germplasms of Lavandula stoechas L. in Tunisia, identifying a new chemotype and significant phytochemical polymorphism. Salviolinic acid and luteolin-7-o-glucoside were found to be the most abundant phenolic compounds. The detection of phytochemical polymorphism highlights the genetic background as the main explaining factor, suggesting the value of Tunisian L. stoechas L. genetic resources for breeding programs.
BIOCHEMICAL SYSTEMATICS AND ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Anis Ben-Amar, Dorsaf Allel, Ahmed Mliki
Summary: Chitinases are crucial for plant growth regulation, defense mechanism, and stress tolerance. This study reveals that in vitro stress can induce the expression of a specific chitinase, VvChit-IV, in grapevine embryogenic cultures. The up-regulation of VvChit-IV is associated with increased levels of H2O2 and proline, suggesting a potential priming effect for defense response against environmental stress.
Article
Horticulture
Leila Riahi, Hnia Chograni, Fedoua Ben Rejeb, Meriam Ben Romdhane, Ahmed Slaheddine Masmoudi, Ameur Cherif
Summary: An efficient micropropagation method for tree wormwood was developed. Direct organogenesis was the most effective method for regeneration. This method can be used for conservation and sustainable production in various projects.
HORTICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Hanene Ghazghazi, Leila Riahi, Islem Yangui, Chokri Messaoud, Touhami Rzigui, Zouhair Nasr
Summary: This study evaluated the response of Aleppo pine seedlings to different water irrigation conditions and found that drought stress affects important metabolic processes such as transpiration, photosynthesis, and respiration in the plants. Additionally, drought stress led to changes in chlorophyll pigment content and accumulation of organic solutes. These findings are of significant importance for understanding seedlings' response to drought stress and provide valuable background knowledge for reforestation programs based on this species.
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Samia Daldoul, Mahmoud Gargouri, Christoph Weinert, Ali Jarrar, Bjoern Egert, Ahmed Mliki, Peter Nick
Summary: This study compared the physiological and metabolic responses of a salt-tolerant accession of Vitis sylvestris, Tebaba, from Tunisia, with the widely used 1103 Paulsen rootstock in the Mediterranean. It was found that Tebaba can cope with salinity through robust redox homeostasis, rechanneling metabolic pathways towards antioxidants and compatible osmolytes, and buffering photosynthesis to avoid cell-wall breakdown. It is suggested that introgression of Tebaba into commercial grapevine varieties is preferred over using Tebaba as a rootstock for improving salt tolerance.
Article
Plant Sciences
Oumayma Ilehi, Hnia Chograni, Fedoua Ben Rejeb, Leila Riahi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the variation of phytotoxic potential of Artemisia arborescens aqueous extracts among five plant species. The results showed that the extracts were rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, condensed tannins, and terpenoids. In vitro experiments revealed the strongest inhibitory effect on lettuce and no significant effect on pea germination. In vivo tests demonstrated higher phytotoxic activity against lettuce and two monocotyledons. These findings confirm the selective bioherbicidal activity of A. arborescens water extracts, highlighting its potential as a natural resource for the development of new botanical bioherbicides.
BOTANICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Marwa Snoussi, Leila Riahi, Meriam Ben Romdhane, Ahmed Mliki, Nejia Zoghlami
Summary: In Tunisia, local barley landraces are still cultivated despite marginal and stressed conditions. These landraces possess high-value genetic resources that can contribute to resistance against biotic and abiotic stresses. This study assessed the genetic diversity of 60 Tunisian barley landraces and found high diversity compared to other regions. The genetic structure analysis revealed multiple origins for Tunisian barley landraces.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Meriam Ben Romdhane, Leila Riahi, Raghda Yazidi, Ahmed Mliki, Nejia Zoghlami
Summary: This study reports for the first time the transferability of barley nuclear microsatellites to pearl millet genome, highlighting their high information content and discriminant power, which are of great significance in molecular characterization and genetic studies.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
L. Riahi, H. Chograni, A. S. Masmoudi, A. Cherif
Summary: The emergence of antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat to the health of plants, humans, and animals, leading to significant economic costs. Plant natural products may serve as an alternative for the development of antimicrobial agents. The phytochemical characterization of Artemisia arboresccens L. extracts in Tunisia revealed the richness of phenolics, flavonoids, and condensed tannins, showing antibacterial and antifungal activity against tested strains. The genetic backgrounds significantly influence the accumulation of phenolic secondary metabolites and antimicrobial potentials in Artemisia arborescens, promoting its conservation for further research in natural antimicrobial development.
RESEARCH JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Myriam Lamine, Mahmoud Gargouri, Ahmed Mliki
PLANT SIGNALING & BEHAVIOR
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Imen Klay, Leila Riahi, Hajer Slim Amara, Abderrazak Daaloul
Article
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)
