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Horticulture
Qinghao Wang, Luyang Jing, Yue Xu, Weiwei Zheng, Wangshu Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the different pigments and the regulatory mechanisms of differential gene expression between red and yellow fruits in sweet cherry. It was found that the expression levels of anthocyanin genes were significantly higher in red fruits than in yellow fruits, while the expression of carotenoid genes showed more stability in yellow fruits. Therefore, the coloration of sweet cherry is primarily attributed to differential expression of anthocyanin-related genes.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniel Clayton-Cuch, Long Yu, Neil Shirley, David Bradley, Vincent Bulone, Christine Bottcher
Summary: NAA treatment affects hormone concentration and gene expression in cherry fruits, leading to increased ethylene production, fruit ripening, and anthocyanin production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haiying Yang, Changping Tian, Shujun Ji, Fengzhu Ni, Xinguang Fan, Yanqing Yang, Chanchan Sun, Hansheng Gong, Aidi Zhang
Summary: Through widely targeted LC-MS/MS based metabolomics, metabolic changes during 'Black Pearl' sweet cherry development and ripening were studied. Significant differences were found in the composition and content of compounds, especially sugars, organic acids, and flavonoids, across the four development stages. Transcriptome analysis revealed key genes involved in sugar, organic acid, and flavonoid metabolism, providing insights for improving fruit quality traits at molecular and metabolic levels.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nathalie Kuhn, Jonathan Maldonado, Claudio Ponce, Macarena Arellano, Alson Time, Salvatore Multari, Stefan Martens, Esther Carrera, Jose Manuel Donoso, Boris Sagredo, Lee A. Meisel
Summary: Gibberellin (GA) has contrasting effects on two different sweet cherry varieties during fruit ripening, leading to differential modulation of gene expression and resulting in distinct characteristics at maturity.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Matej Vosnjak, Helena Sircelj, Dominik Vodnik, Valentina Usenik
Summary: The effects of low temperatures on the physiological properties and metabolic status of 'Grace Star' sweet cherry trees were studied. The first exposure at lower temperatures caused more changes compared to the second exposure. These findings reveal the impact of low temperatures on sweet cherry trees and its potential negative effect on yield.
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Plant Sciences
Irfan Ali Sabir, Muhammad Aamir Manzoor, Iftikhar Hussain Shah, Xunju Liu, Songtao Jiu, Jiyuan Wang, Pravej Alam, Muhammad Abdullah, Caixi Zhang
Summary: In this study, 67 GST genes were identified in the sweet cherry genome, classified into seven chief subfamilies according to phylogenetic tree analysis. Most PavGST genes showed relatively well-maintained exon-intron and motif arrangement within the same group, as revealed by gene structure and motif analyses. The findings provide a foundation for future research on LED-induced anthocyanin and antioxidants accumulation in sweet cherries.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Miguel Palma, Alvaro Sepulvedu, Jose Antonio Yuri
Summary: The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of plastic covers (roof and high tunnel) on microclimate, physiological response, vegetative growth, and physicochemical fruit characteristics of 'Santina' sweet cherry trees in a Mediterranean climate in Chile. The results showed that the covers reduced solar radiation, creating a darker environment under the roof compared to the high tunnel. The microclimate under the covers varied at different tree heights and influenced the water stress, fruit quality, and harvest timing, indicating the importance of adequate ventilation.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marc Lahaye, Wafae Tabi, Lucie Le Bot, Mickael Delaire, Mathilde Orsel, Jose Antonio Campoy, Jose Quero Garcia, Sophie Le Gall
Summary: The composition of cell walls in apple and cherry fruits differs significantly during development, with varying pectin sugar composition and hemicellulose fine structure. While apples show changes in pectin domain proportions and HC sugars during fruit expansion, cherries display early peaks in HG content and continuous increase in RGI content. The different glucomannan contents released from cell walls may serve as early markers of apple mealiness and cherry skin-cracking susceptibility.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Djordje Boskov, Dragan Milatovic, Vera Rakonjac, Gordan Zec, Metka Hudina, Robert Veberic, Maja Mikulic-Petkovsek
Summary: This study investigated the influence of three sweet cherry cultivars grafted on six rootstocks on the phenolic profile of the fruits. A total of 54 phenolic compounds were identified, with anthocyanins and hydroxycinnamic acids being the most abundant. 'Kordia' had the highest phenolic content among the cultivars. The choice of rootstock also had a significant impact on the phenolic content, with 'Colt' and 'Gisela 5' promoting the highest values in 'Kordia' and 'Carmen', and 'Oblacinska' and 'M x M 14' inducing the highest values in 'Regina'. The study highlights the importance of cultivar and rootstock selection for improving the phenolic content and nutritional value of sweet cherry fruits.
Article
Horticulture
Congli Liu, Xiliang Qi, Lulu Song, Lei Chen, Yuanxin Dong, Fengrong Pan, Wei Zheng, Yutao Li, Baixia Zhao, Wenwu Guo, Ming Li, Zhiqiang Wang
Summary: We identified the genetic mechanism underlying yellow fruit skin coloration in sweet cherry through BSA-seq, RNA-seq, whole-genome sequencing, and marker-trait association analyses. A nonfunctional allele, PavMYB10.1(Del), caused by a 90 kb deletion on chromosome 3, was found to be responsible for yellow fruit skin color, while two functional alleles, PavMYB10.1a and PavMYB10.1b, resulted in red or blush skin color. The co-segregation of fruit skin color phenotypes and the EFC marker specific to PavMYB10.1a/b and PavMYB10.1(Del) separately was observed in F1 populations and a set of advanced breeding selections.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Seanna Hewitt, Benjamin Kilian, Tyson Koepke, Jonathan Abarca, Matthew Whiting, Amit Dhingra
Summary: The study investigated the activation of pedicel-fruit abscission zone (PFAZ) in different sweet cherry cultivars, revealing significant variation in response among cultivars. The results provide genetic targets for manipulating PFAZ activation to facilitate mechanical harvesting and inform future cultivar development.
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Plant Sciences
Yue Tan, Binbin Wen, Li Xu, Xiaojuan Zong, Yugang Sun, Guoqin Wei, Hairong Wei
Summary: High temperature inhibits the accumulation of anthocyanin in sweet cherry fruit peel and slows down the coloring process. It also affects the levels of sugars and plant hormones. ABA may be a key regulator in the high-temperature-inhibited fruit coloring of sweet cherry.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ana R. Nunes, Jose D. Flores-Felix, Ana C. Goncalves, Amilcar Falcao, Gilberto Alves, Luis R. Silva
Summary: This study explored the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial potential of different extracts from Portuguese cherries. The cherry by-products had no cytotoxic effect on cells, inhibited nitrite production, and exhibited good antioxidant activity. Leaf extracts showed the best antimicrobial activity.
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Plant Sciences
Boris Basile, Natalie Brown, Jose Miguel Valdes, Mariateresa Cardarelli, Pasquale Scognamiglio, Alessandro Mataffo, Youssef Rouphael, Paolo Bonini, Giuseppe Colla
Summary: The study investigated the impact of foliar application of a novel tropical-plant extract as a biostimulant on the yield and fruit quality of Kordia and Regina, two important commercial sweet cherry cultivars. Results showed significant increases in fruit yield in both cultivars and improvements in fruit quality attributes, suggesting the tropical-plant extract as a sustainable and effective alternative to synthetic hormones for sweet cherry cultivation.
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Chemistry, Applied
Marinella De Leo, Anna Maria Iannuzzi, Maria Paola Germano, Valeria D'Angelo, Fabiano Camangi, Filippo Sevi, Gianfranco Diretto, Nunziatina De Tommasi, Alessandra Braca
Summary: This study compared the chemical composition and antiangiogenic activity of cherry fruits and petioles from six ancient Italian Prunus avium L. varieties. It was found that high levels of phenolic compounds were present in both fruits and petioles, with petiole extracts showing stronger radical scavenging activity due to their higher polyphenolic content. Certain varieties exhibited the best antiangiogenic response, with rutin and cyanidin 3-O-rutinoside identified as the most promising bioactive compounds through bioinformatic studies. Sweet cherry varieties were confirmed as valuable sources of phenols with potential angiomodulator properties.