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Agronomy
Julia Halasz, Attila Hegedus, Ildiko Karsai, Agnes Tosaki, Laszlo Szalay
Summary: This study focused on the variability of the PpSOC1 gene among 16 peach cultivars and its potential as a functional marker for endodormancy timing. Significant correlations were found between PpSOC1 alleles and various phenology phases, with the strongest correlation observed at the string stage, which marks the end of endodormancy. Cultivars with a specific allele reached the string stage significantly earlier than those with a different allele, making PpSOC1 screening a valuable tool in peach breeding.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaobei Wang, Lei Pan, Yan Wang, Junren Meng, Li Deng, Liang Niu, Hui Liu, Yifeng Ding, Jia-Long Yao, Nicolaas Jacobus Nieuwenhuizen, Charles Ampomah-Dwamena, Zhenhua Lu, Guochao Cui, Zhiqiang Wang, Wenfang Zeng
Summary: This study reveals that PpIAA1 and PpERF4 play crucial roles in peach fruit ripening by forming a complex and enhancing the expression of genes related to ethylene biosynthesis and fruit softening.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Saeed, Tariq Mukhtar, Raees Ahmed, Tanveer Ahmad, Muhammad Aamir Iqbal
Summary: The production of peaches in South Asian countries is threatened by biotic stresses, especially nematodes. Chemical control methods have limited efficacy against root-knot nematodes, which have emerged as the most damaging ones. A study evaluated the efficacy of four biocontrol agents against Meloidogyne javanica on peach trees. The results showed that two biocontrol agents significantly reduced the number of galls, while all agents effectively reduced egg masses and reproductive factors. This suggests that biocontrol agents have the potential to replace or reduce the use of traditional chemicals for controlling root-knot nematodes.
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Genetics & Heredity
Ze Xu, Jieyu Dai, Weijing Su, Haixia Wu, Kamran Shah, Libo Xing, Juanjuan Ma, Dong Zhang, Caiping Zhao
Summary: This study aimed to identify reliable reference genes for different genotypes and TRV-infected fruits in peach and provided guidelines for selecting reference genes. The stability of 10 reference genes was calculated using four statistical algorithms, and the best combination of reference genes was determined. The results of this study lay the foundation for accurate evaluation of gene expression in peach.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Dahae Lee, Ji-Young Kim, Yutong Qi, Sangsu Park, Hye Lim Lee, Noriko Yamabe, Hocheol Kim, Dae Sik Jang, Ki Sung Kang
Summary: Mandelamide isolated from peach blossoms is an active ingredient that possesses anti-obesity properties by significantly inhibiting adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 murine preadipocytes.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dahae Lee, Yutong Qi, Ranhee Kim, Jungbin Song, Hocheol Kim, Hyun Young Kim, Dae Sik Jang, Ki Sung Kang
Summary: Phenolic compounds from peach flowers, particularly the methyl caffeate (6), have shown to enhance insulin secretion in a glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) assay, suggesting its potential in managing type 2 diabetes.
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Plant Sciences
Xiaobei Wang, Junren Meng, Li Deng, Yan Wang, Hui Liu, Jia-Long Yao, Nicolaas Jacobus Nieuwenhuizen, Zhiqiang Wang, Wenfang Zeng
Summary: Auxin and ethylene are critical for peach fruit ripening, with the ILR gene PpILR1 playing a key role in regulating this process through the interaction between the two phytohormones. PpILR1 acts as a transcriptional activator of PpACS1 and hydrolyzes auxin substrates to release free auxin, influencing ethylene and strigolactone-related phenotypes in transgenic tomato plants. These findings provide insights into the role of IAA-amino acid hydrolases in plants and their impact on fruit cultivation and storage.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Ze Xu, Jieyu Dai, Tongyang Kang, Kamran Shah, Qin Li, Kun Liu, Libo Xing, Juanjuan Ma, Dong Zhang, Caiping Zhao
Summary: In this study, the PL gene family in peach was analyzed, and it was found that PpePL1 and PpePL15 play a key role in the ripening and softening of peaches. Virus-induced gene silencing experiments showed that inhibiting these two genes could delay the softening process of peaches.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Binbin Zhang, Hao Du, Maoxiang Sun, Xuelian Wu, Yanyan Li, Zhe Wang, Yuansong Xiao, Futian Peng
Summary: The study found that exogenous LA-OH and LA could alleviate the damage caused by drought stress in peach seedlings by enhancing photosynthetic and antioxidant capacities, increasing the activities of protective enzymes, and regulating the contents of osmotic regulators.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Ke Cao, Xuanwen Yang, Yong Li, Gengrui Zhu, Weichao Fang, Changwen Chen, Xinwei Wang, Jinlong Wu, Lirong Wang
Summary: A chromosome-level genome assembly and sequence analysis of Chinese Cling, an important founder cultivar for peach breeding programs, revealed genetic variations and volatile compounds. A genome-wide association analysis identified 25 quantitative trait loci associated with seven volatile compounds. This high-quality peach genome offers valuable insights for future fruit improvement.
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Plant Sciences
Marco Cirilli, Laura Rossini, Remo Chiozzotto, Irina Baccichet, Francesco Elia Florio, Angelo Mazzaglia, Silvia Turco, Daniele Bassi, Stefano Gattolin
Summary: This study identified three independent mutations in the Prupe.2G237700 gene, encoding the microRNA miR172d transcript, in a diverse panel of ornamental peach accessions. These mutations included a transposable element, an insertion, and a deletion, which all resulted in abolished expression of pre-miR172d in di/di genotypes homozygous for the variants.
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Food Science & Technology
Antonella Muto, Sarah R. Christofides, Tiziana Maria Sirangelo, Lucia Bartella, Carsten Muller, Leonardo Di Donna, Innocenzo Muzzalupo, Leonardo Bruno, Antonio Ferrante, Adriana A. C. Chiappetta, Maria Beatrice Bitonti, Hilary J. Rogers, Natasha Damiana Spadafora
Summary: This study investigated the quality changes of six peach and nectarine cultivars during cold storage. The results showed that different cultivars responded differently to storage conditions, and sensory parameters were correlated with various compounds. Acidity and firmness were negatively correlated with mouthfeel and sweetness, while Brix value and β-carotene were positively correlated with sweetness and harmony.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Xiaoyong Zhao, Lin Zeng, Jiaqi Wang, Yanna Shi, Bo Zhang, Yaqin Liu, Yuanjiang Pan, Xian Li
Summary: This study provides the first systematic insight into the N-glycosylation of peach fruit during ripening. Mass spectrometry analysis revealed differential expression of 6 out of 24 N-glycans in peach. Comparative N-glycoproteome analysis identified 1464 N-glycosites on 881 N-glycoproteins, with 291 N-glycosites on 237 N-glycoproteins showing differential expression. The enrichment analysis revealed important pathways and dynamic changes in N-glycoproteins during fruit ripening.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Qian Bai, Yun Huang, Yuanyue Shen
Summary: The ripening of fleshy fruits is regulated by phytohormones and factors like ABA and ethylene, while climacteric fruits are controlled by ethylene and non-climacteric fruits by ABA. Interaction between ABA and ethylene occurs in both types of fruit ripening.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Agronomy
Binbin Zhang, Fengshi Zheng, Wenwen Geng, Hao Du, Yuansong Xiao, Futian Peng
Summary: A reasonable main branch opening angle can improve the canopy light environment, change the direction of nutrient transport, and promote the formation of flower buds.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jidong Li, Lichuan Chen, Peng Chen, Qicheng Li, Qiqi Yang, Yu Zhang, Bin Tan, Xia Ye, Xianbo Zheng, Jiancan Feng
Summary: This study identified 13 LOX genes in the jujube genome, classified into two categories based on phylogenetic analysis. Gene duplication events were tracked, with two sets of tandem repeats found on chromosome 2. Predicted promoters of ZjLOXs showed numerous cis elements that may respond to phytohormones, light, and biological stresses. Transcriptomic, proteomic, and qRT-PCR analyses suggested that certain ZjLOX genes may play important roles in the jujube-phytoplasma interaction.
JOURNAL OF PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaodong Lian, Haipeng Zhang, Chao Jiang, Fan Gao, Liu Yan, Xianbo Zheng, Jun Cheng, Wei Wang, Xiaobei Wang, Xia Ye, Jidong Li, Langlang Zhang, Zhiqian Li, Bin Tan, Jiancan Feng
Summary: The genome of temperature-sensitive semi-dwarf peach cultivar 'Zhongyoutao 14' was sequenced and analyzed to identify candidate genes controlling tree size, flower characteristics, and other agronomic traits. Additionally, a genome-wide association study revealed loci associated with fruit traits. The findings will advance genomic research and breeding efforts in peach.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Qi-Cheng Li, Peng Chen, Qi-Qi Yang, Li-Chuan Chen, Yu Zhang, Ji-Dong Li, Jian-Can Feng
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Plant Sciences
Peng Chen, Lichuan Chen, Xia Ye, Bin Tan, Xianbo Zheng, Jun Cheng, Wei Wang, Qiqi Yang, Yu Zhang, Jidong Li, Jiancan Feng
Summary: In this study, eight putative effector proteins of the jujube witches' broom (JWB) phytoplasma were identified, and one of them, Zaofeng6, was found to induce witches' broom symptoms and shoot proliferation. Zaofeng6 was also shown to interact with ZjTCP7 and decrease its expression, which in turn affected the expression of genes in the strigolactone signaling pathway. These findings contribute to our understanding of the jujube witches' broom disease.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Langlang Zhang, Rui Zhang, Xia Ye, Xianbo Zheng, Bin Tan, Wei Wang, Zhiqian Li, Jidong Li, Jun Cheng, Jiancan Feng
Summary: In this study, it was found that the drought and abscisic acid-induced gene VvWRKY18 decreases the drought tolerance of Arabidopsis thaliana. The overexpression of VvWRKY18 led to increased levels of reactive oxygen species, decreased activity of antioxidant enzymes, and decreased sensitivity to abscisic acid.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yajun Jiang, Jiajia Chen, Xianbo Zheng, Bin Tan, Xia Ye, Wei Wang, Langlang Zhang, Jidong Li, Zhiqian Li, Jun Cheng, Jiancan Feng
Summary: This study identified 14 IDD genes in peach and found that three PpIDD proteins interact with PpDELLA1, playing a role in the regulation of GA signaling pathway. These PpIDD proteins activate the transcription of PpGA20ox1, which controls the growth of annual shoots and GA biosynthesis. Additionally, PpTPR1 and PpTPR4 disrupt the interaction between PpIDDs and PpDELLA1.
PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Agronomy
Shuo-tong Zhang, Meng-meng Fu, Zhi-qian Li, Jing-wen Li, Long-fei Hai, Chao-yang Chen, Xian-bo Zheng, Bin Tan, Ji-dong Li, Jun Cheng, Wei Wang, Lang-lang Zhang, Xia Ye, Jian-can Feng
Summary: This study investigated the mechanisms of grape rachis browning and senescence, showing that VvEIL2 and VvEIL4 play important roles in ethylene synthesis and carotenoid metabolism during this process.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Chao Jiang, Fan Gao, Tianhao Li, Tanxing Chen, Xianbo Zheng, Xiaodong Lian, Xiaobei Wang, Haipeng Zhang, Jun Cheng, Wei Wang, Xia Ye, Jidong Li, Bin Tan, Jiancan Feng
Summary: This study identified 48 PpeGRAS genes in the peach genome and analyzed their potential roles in peach growth. The results showed that a dispersed gene duplication event was responsible for the duplication of the GRAS gene family in peach. Phylogenetic analysis categorized the PpeGRAS family into 13 subfamilies, and genes in the same subgroup shared similar motifs.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Qiqi Yang, Qicheng Li, Liyuan Gu, Peng Chen, Yu Zhang, Yonghua Li, Yun Chen, Xia Ye, Bin Tan, Xianbo Zheng, Jidong Li, Jiancan Feng
Summary: The study found that the TCP transcription factor ZjTCP16 in jujube may play a regulatory role in the interaction between jujube plants and JWB phytoplasma. Through overexpression and knock-down experiments, it was confirmed that ZjTCP16 regulates plant growth and cell size. Molecular experiments further revealed its influence on genes involved in leaf morphogenesis and cell proliferation.
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Agronomy
Wei Wang, Shihao Liu, Xin Cheng, Zhenguo Cui, Yabo Jiang, Xianbo Zheng, Bin Tan, Jun Cheng, Xia Ye, Jidong Li, Zhiqian Li, Langlang Zhang, Xiaobei Wang, Haipeng Zhang, Xiaodong Lian, Jiancan Feng
Summary: Ethylene promotes the catabolism of polyamines (PAs) by regulating the expression of the PA oxidase gene PpePAO1, accelerating fruit ripening. The study provides new insights into the crosstalk between ethylene and PAs during fruit ripening.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaodong Lian, Qiuping Wang, Tianhao Li, Hongzhu Gao, Huannan Li, Xianbo Zheng, Xiaobei Wang, Haipeng Zhang, Jun Cheng, Wei Wang, Xia Ye, Jidong Li, Bin Tan, Jiancan Feng
Summary: Heat shock protein 20 (HSP20) is an ancient, diverse, and crucial protein family. This study identified 42 PpHSP20 genes in the peach genome, which were duplicated through dispersed gene duplication and tandem duplication. Phylogenetic analysis classified PpHSP20s into 11 subclasses, and cis-elements related to stress and hormone responses were detected in their promoter regions. Gene expression analysis revealed that PpHSP20-32 showed consistent expression pattern with shoot length changes, and overexpression of PpHSP20-32 enhanced thermotolerance in Arabidopsis seeds.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yun Chen, Mengmeng Zhang, Yingcong Wang, Xianbo Zheng, Haipeng Zhang, Langlang Zhang, Bin Tan, Xia Ye, Wei Wang, Jidong Li, Ming Li, Jun Cheng, Jiancan Feng
Summary: The rapid growth of peach tree branches affects light penetration and air ventilation in orchards, leading to lower fruit quality and increased risk of diseases and insects. This study identified PpPIF8 as an interacting protein with PpDELLA2, which plays a role in repressing shoot growth. Overexpression of PpPIF8 promotes plant height and branch numbers in Arabidopsis and enhances hypocotyl elongation under weak light intensity. PpPIF4 and PpPIF8 are significantly induced by weak light. Phylogenetic analysis suggests two groups of PIFs with different evolutionary origins. These findings provide a foundation for further research on the inhibition of shoot growth by PpDELLA2 through protein interaction with PpPIF8 in peach.
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Horticulture
Zhiqian Li, Jingwen Li, Xia Ye, Xianbo Zheng, Bin Tan, Jidong Li, Jun Cheng, Wei Wang, Langlang Zhang, Xiaobei Wang, Jiancan Feng
Summary: The study revealed that increased ethylene levels lead to grape rachis degreening and reduced chlorophyll content, with the transcription factor VvERF95 playing a key role in regulating this process. VvERF95 was found to upregulate the expression of genes involved in chlorophyll degradation, such as VvPAO1, under the induction of ethylene, shedding light on the mechanism of ethylene-enhanced chlorophyll degradation in grapes.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yun Chen, Mengmeng Zhang, Xiaofei Wang, Yun Shao, Xinyue Hu, Jun Cheng, Xianbo Zheng, Bin Tan, Xia Ye, Wei Wang, Jidong Li, Ming Li, Langlang Zhang, Jiancan Feng
Summary: Controlling the tree size of fruit species such as peach can reduce orchard management labor and input. In this study, a DELLA family member called PpeDGYLA was found to have amino acid changes in the DELLA domain, leading to severe dwarf phenotype in peach and Arabidopsis transgenic plants. PpeDGYLA failed to interact with the GA receptor GID1 and exhibited insensitivity to GA(3) treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jian Jiao, Yiqi Liu, Mengli Yang, Jingcheng Zheng, Chonghuai Liu, Wenxiu Ye, Shangwei Song, Tuanhui Bai, Chunhui Song, Miaomiao Wang, Jiangli Shi, Ran Wan, Kunxi Zhang, Pengbo Hao, Jiancan Feng, Xianbo Zheng
Summary: The study found that Mb2Cas12a enzyme has stronger trans-cleavage activity, especially at lower temperatures. By designing a reaction vessel that physically separates different steps while maintaining a closed system, the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnosis can be improved, and contamination can be effectively prevented. By improving the CRISPR genome editing technology, highly sensitive and specific detection of multiple sample types can be achieved.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
