Article
Plant Sciences
Chaim Engelen, Tahel Wechsler, Ortal Bakhshian, Ilan Smoly, Idan Flaks, Tamar Friedlander, Giora Ben-Ari, Alon Samach
Summary: With global warming, it is crucial to understand how warmer winters will affect olive flower induction for predicting future olive oil production sustainability. This study investigated the impact of fruit load, winter drought, and different temperature regimes on olive flower induction. The findings highlighted the importance of studying trees without previous fruit load and showed that soil water content during winter does not significantly affect flower induction. Additionally, the study proposed an efficient method to calculate accumulated chill units correlated with flower induction.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sihao Hou, Tiantian Zhao, Zhen Yang, Lisong Liang, Wenxu Ma, Guixi Wang, Qinghua Ma
Summary: This study elucidated the mechanism of self-incompatibility and pollen-stigma interactions in Corylus plants through transcriptomic analysis, and identified key genes potentially involved in self-incompatibility. Additionally, the S-locus region was identified, laying the foundation for further analyses.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Catherine Marie Breton, Daniela Farinelli, Georgios Koubouris, Franco Famiani, Michel Raymond, Andre Berville
Summary: The study on self-incompatibility (SI) in Olea europaea L. suggests that the dual-successive-screen model (DSSM) controls the expression of SI in pollen/stigma, while instability of certain determinants leads to degradation of pollen tubes and stigma, increasing the possibility of selfing in olive trees.
Article
Plant Sciences
Amnon Haberman, Arnon Dag, Ran Erel, Isaac Zipori, Nerya Shtern, Alon Ben-Gal, Uri Yermiyahu
Summary: Phosphorus fertilization significantly impacts olive tree reproductive development and fruit production, with deficiency leading to reduced soil P quantity and availability, and long-term impairment of fruit production. Routine P fertilization is necessary in intensive olive cultivation to prevent negative impacts on productivity.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Amelia Salimonti, Ivano Forgione, Tiziana Maria Sirangelo, Guglielmo Puccio, Antonio Mauceri, Francesco Mercati, Francesco Sunseri, Fabrizio Carbone
Summary: The olive tree, a typical Mediterranean crop, is important for olive and oil production, but the high tendency to bear fruits in an irregular manner leads to significant economic losses. Genes related to hormonal, sugar, and phenylpropanoid pathways play a key role in regulating the transition of olive tree lateral buds to flowering stage. Additionally, over-expressed genes related to the flowering process in buds collected from March 'OFF' branches provide insights for addressing buds towards flower differentiation.
Article
Agronomy
L. Martin Agueero Alcaras, M. Cecilia Rousseaux, Peter S. Searles
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of different post-harvest irrigation levels on yield determinants, crop water productivity, and vegetative growth of olive trees in northwestern Argentina. Results indicated that post-harvest deficit irrigation strategies can significantly impact olive yield, crop water productivity, and vegetative growth, suggesting the need for alternative irrigation strategies in non-Mediterranean climates.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gabriela Vuletin Selak, Alenka Baruca Arbeiter, Julian Cuevas, Slavko Perica, Petar Pujic, Marina Raboteg Bozikovic, Dunja Bandelj
Summary: The study conducted seed paternity analysis of olive trees using simple sequence repeats (SSRs) and found no cases of self-fertilization among the embryos analyzed. It also revealed that cross-compatibility may play a key role in determining pollen donor success in the olive orchard.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sukanya Chakraborty, Prasun Biswas, Smritikana Dutta, Mridushree Basak, Suman Guha, Uday Chatterjee, Malay Das
Summary: Compared to other grasses, bamboo flowering exhibits significant differences in terms of timing, quantity, morphology, biology, and genetics. This study provides a comprehensive observation and analysis of the reproductive behavior of Bambusa tulda over a period of seven years.
Article
Plant Sciences
Meagan van Dyk, Christoffel F. J. Spies, Lizel Mostert, Marieta van der Rijst, Ihan L. du Plessis, Providence Moyo, Wynand J. van Jaarsveld, Francois Halleen
Summary: A recent survey in South Africa identified several fungi associated with olive trunk disease symptoms, some of which had not been reported before. Pathogenicity tests were conducted to determine the virulence of these species, with some showing significant lesions on olive branches. Pseudophaeomoniella globosa was identified as one of the main olive trunk pathogens due to its high incidence and virulence in trials.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ichrak Ben-Amor, Bochra Gargouri, Hamadi Attia, Khaoula Tlili, Imen Kallel, Maria Musarra-Pizzo, Maria Teresa Sciortino, Rosamaria Pennisi
Summary: The research demonstrates that olive extracts derived from Olea europaea L. var. sativa have significant antioxidant activity, capable of effectively scavenging free radicals and playing a positive role in preventing and treating various diseases.
Article
Plant Sciences
Tahel Wechsler, Ortal Bakhshian, Chaim Engelen, Arnon Dag, Giora Ben-Ari, Alon Samach
Summary: Although high-density plantations initially have higher yields, there is no consistent reduction in productivity in older olive groves, and differences in productivity between irrigated cultivars are mostly due to variation in the percentage of inflorescences that formed fruit.
Article
Agronomy
Antonio Ferrandez-Garcia, Maria Teresa Ferrandez-Garcia, Teresa Garcia Ortuno, Francisco Mata-Cabrera, Manuel Ferrandez-Villena
Summary: The leaves of olive tree pruning waste can be used to manufacture ecological boards through hot pressing, which exhibit good physical and thermal properties and can serve as an alternative for manufacturing thermal insulation boards.
Article
Microbiology
Houda Gharsallah, Ines Ksentini, Olfa Frikha-Gargouri, Karama Hadj Taieb, Haifa Ben Gharsa, Christina Schuster, Amel Chatti-kolsi, Mohamed Ali Triki, Mohieddine Ksantini, Andreas Leclerque
Summary: This study investigated the microbial diversity in Tunisian olive orchards to understand the microbial interactions causing olive diseases and explore the potential of microbial biocontrol agents for olive pests in the Mediterranean area. Bacterial and fungal strains were isolated from soil and olive tree pests, with a total of 215 strains identified. The most common bacteria included Staphylococcus, Bacillus, Alcaligenes, and Providencia, while the dominant fungi were Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Cladosporium. Different olive orchards exhibited distinct microbial communities, indicating their potential as resources for biological control.
Article
Horticulture
Jinhua Li, Xinyue Ji, Zhaoshan Wang, Yanfei Zeng, Jianguo Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the morphological and molecular characteristics of two inter-subspecific F-1 hybrids obtained by crossing olive cultivars with pollen donors from olive subspecies. The study identified significant differences in morphological traits between genotypes and confirmed the inter-specific hybrid nature of the two hybrids through molecular analysis.
Article
Plant Sciences
Erli Niu, Song Gao, Xiaomin Yu, Ali Soleimani, Shenlong Zhu
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of the response of the olive tree to aluminum stress at the germplasm, metabolome, and transcriptome levels. It identifies different groups of germplasm with diverse responses to aluminum stress and reveals the pathways and related metabolites/genes involved in regulating the response to aluminum stress in olive. This research offers valuable insights for further genetic improvement of aluminum tolerance in the olive tree.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
David Eyland, Catherine Breton, Julie Sardos, Simon Kallow, Bart Panis, Rony Swennen, Janet Paofa, Francois Tardieu, Claude Welcker, Steven B. Janssens, Sebastien C. Carpentier
Summary: The study reports on a collection mission in Papua New Guinea to develop a wild banana seed bank, focusing on M. acuminata ssp. banksii. The genomic dissimilarity of M. acuminata ssp. banksii was calculated to be 4%, differing at least 5% from accessions in the International Transit Centre. High-throughput phenotyping revealed significant differences in drought avoidance strategies.
Review
Plant Sciences
Catherine Marie Breton, Daniela Farinelli, Georgios Koubouris, Franco Famiani, Michel Raymond, Andre Berville
Summary: The study on self-incompatibility (SI) in Olea europaea L. suggests that the dual-successive-screen model (DSSM) controls the expression of SI in pollen/stigma, while instability of certain determinants leads to degradation of pollen tubes and stigma, increasing the possibility of selfing in olive trees.
Editorial Material
Biochemical Research Methods
Valentin Guignon, Catherine Breton, Jerome Mariette, Francois Sabot, Julien Fumey, Vincent Lefort, Anna-Sophie Fiston-Lavier
Summary: In 2020, the world faced the challenge of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, changing people's lives and forcing many conferences to switch to remote formats. Despite the crisis, the committee successfully transformed the JOBIM conference into a remote event, proposing 10 simple rules for modifying conference formats and highlighting the unexpected benefit of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from scientific conference travel.
PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Blagoja Boshkovski, Georgios Doupis, Anhelina Zapolska, Chariton Kalaitzidis, Georgios Koubouris
Summary: This study assessed the relationship between spectral characteristics and physiological measurements in Greek olive cultivars under drought and salinity stresses. It was found that 'Amfisis' exhibited higher resistance to these stresses compared to 'Mastoidis' and 'Lefkolia Serron'. Hyperspectral imagery correlated with photosynthetic rate and antioxidant enzyme activities, providing a basis for high-throughput plant phenotyping through a drone with a hyperspectral camera. This progress could enable early stress detection and optimize crop management in large olive groves.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yasser M. Zakarya, Mohamed M. Metwaly, Mohamed A. E. AbdelRahman, Mohamed R. Metwalli, Georgios Koubouris
Summary: This study evaluated land suitability for cultivating major crops in West El-Minia, Egypt using GIS. Results showed that crop rotation and integrated agricultural management can maintain land quality and fertility. The study highlights the importance of using GIS for optimizing land use planning and preventing soil degradation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Aureliano Bombarely, Andreas G. Doulis, Katerina K. Lambrou, Christos Zioutis, Evi Margaritis, Georgios Koubouris
Summary: The study investigated the genetic relation of the ancient olive tree of Vouves in Crete with other olive cultivars, finding different genetic origins for samples from the bottom and top of the tree. The sample from the top showed relation to the modern Greek cultivar 'Mastoidis', while the bottom sample clustered with the 'Megaritiki' Greek cultivar. The study also identified an enrichment of genes associated with carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism in the tree's gene space, suggesting potential for domestication studies.
Editorial Material
Ecology
Giulio Formenti, Kathrin Theissinger, Carlos Fernandes, Iliana Bista, Aureliano Bombarely, Christoph Bleidorn, Claudio Ciofi, Angelica Crottini, Jose A. Godoy, Jacob Hoglund, Joanna Malukiewicz, Alice Mouton, Rebekah A. Oomen, Sadye Paez, Per J. Palsboll, Christophe Pampoulie, Maria J. Ruiz-Lopez, Hannes Svardal, Constantina Theofanopoulou, Jan de Vries, Ann-Marie Waldvogel, Guojie Zhang, Camila J. Mazzoni, Erich D. Jarvis, Miklos Balint
Summary: Progress in genome sequencing has enabled the generation of large-scale reference genomes, representing global biodiversity. These genomes provide unique insights into genomic diversity and architecture, allowing comprehensive analyses in population and functional genomics, and are expected to revolutionize conservation genomics.
TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ioanna Manolikaki, Chrysi Sergentani, Safiye Tul, Georgios Koubouris
Summary: This study compared two- and three-dimensional imaging systems for phenotyping olive varieties, and found significant positive correlations between the two methods for several morphological traits. The study also identified novel morphological indicators using 3D scanning.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Emmanouil A. Markakis, Nikolaos Krasagakis, Ioanna Manolikaki, Anastasia A. Papadaki, Georgios Kostelenos, Georgios Koubouris
Summary: This study evaluated the resistance of Greek olive varieties to V. dahliae, with 'Koroneiki', 'Tragolia', and 'Atsiholou' showing the highest resistance. Interestingly, most tested varieties exhibited low resistance, suggesting an increased risk for the Greek olive industry due to V. dahliae.
Article
Microbiology
Ana M. Leiva, Mathieu Rouard, Diana Lopez-Alvarez, Alberto Cenci, Catherine Breton, Rosalyn Acuna, Juan Carlos Rojas, Miguel Dita, Wilmer J. Cuellar
Summary: Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (Foc TR4) is a major threat to the banana industry worldwide. The genome of a Foc TR4 strain from Peru was sequenced using a combination of Illumina and Oxford Nanopore Technologies.
MICROBIOLOGY RESOURCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Julie Sardos, Catherine Breton, Xavier Perrier, Ines van den Houwe, Sebastien Carpentier, Janet Paofa, Mathieu Rouard, Nicolas Roux
Summary: Hybridization and introgressions play important roles in plant evolution, particularly in the domestication of clonal crops like banana. Through genome-wide SNP analysis of banana cultivars and wild samples, we found high levels of admixture in many cultivated varieties and confirmed the existence of unknown wild ancestors with unequal contributions. In New Guinea, cultivated accessions had higher diversity compared to their direct wild ancestor, indicating a recovery from a bottleneck. Introgressions, balancing selection, and positive selection were identified as important mechanisms for banana domestication. These findings provide new insights into the divergence of M. acuminata subspecies and its impact on banana domestication, and have implications for conservation, collection, and breeding.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gaetan Droc, Guillaume Martin, Valentin Guignon, Marilyne Summo, Guilhem Sempere, Eloi Durant, Alexandre Soriano, Franc-Christophe Baurens, Alberto Cenci, Catherine Breton, Trushar Shah, Jean-Marc Aury, Xue-Jun Ge, Pat Heslop Harrison, Nabila Yahiaoui, Angelique D'Hont, Mathieu Rouard
Summary: The Banana Genome Hub provides centralized access for genome assemblies, annotations, and various omics resources related to bananas and their relatives. It offers a range of tools and interfaces for comparative analysis, gene search, gene family analysis, and genome structure comparison. It aims to support basic, translational, and applied research in the banana scientific community.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Ioannis Lycoskoufis, Angeliki Kavga, Georgios Koubouris, Dimitrios Karamousantas
Summary: The study found that covering greenhouses with polyethene untransparent to UV radiation can increase the yield of red lettuce, but may affect plant growth and antioxidant content. Moreover, applying supplemental UV lighting before harvest can mitigate the negative effects on the quality of red lettuce grown in UV-block greenhouses, leading to a 30% increase in yield without compromising product quality.
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Kathrin Theissinger, Carlos Fernandes, Giulio Formenti, Iliana Bista, Paul R. Berg, Christoph Bleidorn, Aureliano Bombarely, Angelica Crottini, Guido R. Gallo, Jose A. Godoy, Sissel Jentoft, Joanna Malukiewicz, Alice Mouton, Rebekah A. Oomen, Sadye Paez, Per J. Palsboll, Christophe Pampoulie, Maria J. Ruiz-Lopez, Simona Secomandi, Hannes Svardal, Constantina Theofanopoulou, Jan de Vries, Ann-Marie Waldvogel, Guojie Zhang, Erich D. Jarvis, Miklos Balint, Claudio Ciofi, Robert M. Waterhouse, Camila J. Mazzoni, Jacob Hoglund
Summary: The availability of public genomic resources can greatly assist biodiversity assessment, conservation, and restoration efforts. Reference genomes play a key role in facilitating biodiversity research and conservation. Integrating the use of reference genomes as a best practice in conservation genomics is essential.
TRENDS IN GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mathieu Rouard, Julie Sardos, Guilhem Sempere, Catherine Breton, Valentin Guignon, Ines van den Houwe, Sebastien C. Carpentier, Nicolas Roux
Summary: This research introduces a digital catalog of high-density markers for banana germplasm to facilitate access to genetic diversity information, aim at maximizing conservation and use of climate-ready varieties.
PLANTS PEOPLE PLANET
(2022)
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)
