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Plant Sciences
Longna Li, Qianlan Yin, Tong Zhang, Pengfei Cheng, Sheng Xu, Wenbiao Shen
Summary: The study found that the use of hydrogen nanobubble water significantly prolonged the vase life of cut carnation flowers, reduced flower loss, and inhibited the activity of senescence-associated enzymes, thereby delaying the aging process of petals.
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Horticulture
Andrea Griselena Lopez-Guerrero, Tania Zenteno-Savin, Fernando Rivera-Cabrera, Humberto Izquierdo-Oviedo, Lluvia de Abril Alexandra Soriano Melgar
Summary: The synergy of oligosaccharins and sucrose in vase solutions can enhance bud opening and flower coloration in lisianthus, prolonging vase life and improving appearance. This combination also leads to increased flower size and modifies antioxidant compounds content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Mohammad Darvish, Habib Shirzad, Mohammadreza Asghari, Parviz Noruzi, Abolfazl Alirezalu, Mirian Pateiro, Aseel Takshe, Jose Manuel Lorenzo
Summary: Brassinosteroids can affect ethylene production and physiology of lisianthus cut flowers, and the effects are highly dose dependent. Low concentrations of EBL significantly improve the vase life of lisianthus cut flowers, while high concentrations may have negative impacts.
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Horticulture
Esmat Atefepour, Mohammad Saadatian, Moazzam Hassanpour Asil, Babak Rabiei
Summary: The use of silver nanoparticles and 8-hydroxyquinoline citrate as pulse treatment, combined with sucrose, significantly increased the vase life and quality of cut Gerbera flowers.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Liwei Jiang, Kun Liu, Tao Zhang, Jin Chen, Siqi Zhao, Yusen Cui, Wentong Zhou, Yi Yu, Siyu Chen, Caiyuan Wang, Changqing Zhang
Summary: Redox homeostasis is crucial for plant growth and development. However, the regulation of redox homeostasis during senescence is not well understood. In this study, a PLATZ protein called RhPLATZ9 was identified and found to function as a transcriptional repressor during senescence in cut roses. The expression of RhPLATZ9 is regulated by RhWRKY33a, and their overexpression delays senescence and reduces ROS accumulation. Furthermore, RhPLATZ9 was found to directly target the RhRbohD gene, which is involved in ROS production. These findings reveal a regulatory module that helps maintain ROS homeostasis and counteract precocious senescence in roses.
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Horticulture
Hyun Kyung Kim, Ae Kyung Lee
Summary: This study compared the quality of cut Phalaenopsis V3 flowers from Korea and China across different seasons, finding that Chinese flowers had longer vase life, larger flower diameter, and lower ethylene production. Additionally, Korean flowers showed poorer performance in water uptake, fresh weight, and flower diameter.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Seyedeh Farzaneh Mousavi, Zeynab Roein, Seyedeh Hoda Hekmatara
Summary: This study investigated the effect of a composite of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) on the longevity of cut Alstroemeria flowers. The results showed that adding 3 mg L-1 MWCNTs/PVP significantly extended the vase life of cut Alstroemeria flowers and reduced leaf yellowing symptoms.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Agronomy
Pinyue Li, Weiming Zhang, Jun Tao, Daqiu Zhao
Summary: Herbaceous peony polyphenols can extend the vase life of cut flowers by increasing enzyme activities, protein content, and water balance, reducing MDA content, preventing blockage and inhibiting the growth of Aspergillus spp. The study also identified several aquaporin genes related to water balance. These results provide a theoretical reference for the use of herbaceous peony polyphenols in extending the vase life of cut flowers.
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Horticulture
Alberto Garcia-Gonzalez, Lluvia de Abril Alexandra Soriano-Melgar, Maria Luisa Cid-Lopez, Gladis Yakeline Cortez-Mazatan, Esmeralda Mendoza-Mendoza, Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar, Rene Dario Peralta-Rodriguez
Summary: Research shows that vase solutions based on calcium oxide nanoparticles have positive effects on stem firmness and reducing stem bending, weight loss, and preserving the diameter of gerbera flowers. Furthermore, gerberas treated with calcium oxide nanoparticles maintained their visual quality and chlorophyll content. The application of calcium oxide nanoparticles is considered an efficient alternative solution for preserving gerbera flowers during postharvest.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Siddhartha Sankar Biswas, N. S. Kalaivanan, Ram Pal
Summary: This study estimated the metabolic activity of orchid cut flowers using the modified alkali trap method and investigated the effects of metabolic inhibitors and darkness on the vase life of the flowers. The results showed that the Carbendazim + darkness treatment significantly increased the vase life of the orchid cut flowers.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Guiping Cheng, Ling Wang, Hairong Wu, Xinfan Yu, Nan Zhang, Xiaorong Wan, Lihong He, Hua Huang
Summary: The cuticular transpiration rate and wax composition of lily cultivars varied between cultivars and organs, indicating that different wax coverage may affect the shelf life of cut flowers. The main wax constituents were very-long-chain aliphatics dominated by n-alkanes, with differences in chain-length distributions between organs.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Agronomy
Ewa Skutnik, Aleksandra Lukaszewska, Julita Rabiza-swider
Summary: The experiments showed that the nanosilver (NS) preservative with sucrose extended the vase life of lisianthus flowers more effectively than the standard preservative containing 8-hydroxyquinoline citrate (8-HQC) and sucrose (S). Conditioning did not have a significant effect on flower longevity, but NS + S solution had the highest water uptake intensity and transpiration rate. Conditioning reduced the fresh weight of the flowers, but did not induce the accumulation of soluble or reducing sugars in petals.
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Agronomy
Melada Wongjunta, Chalermchai Wongs-Aree, Shoshana Salim, Shimon Meir, Sonia Philosoph-Hadas, Mantana Buanong
Summary: This study investigates the postharvest performance and physiology of Mokara orchid cut flowers, specifically focusing on the effects of ethylene on flower senescence and vase life longevity. The results demonstrate that ethylene plays a significant role in regulating the senescence of Mokara flowers, and the use of ethylene inhibitors can effectively improve their vase life duration. This research provides valuable insights for developing postharvest treatments for Mokara hybrids.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinnan Song, Jingli Yang, Byoung Ryong Jeong
Summary: The study revealed that the individual or combined application of silicon and preservative can significantly improve the vase life and water retention capacity of cut flowers, while also increasing the flower diameter and enhancing the antioxidant defense system.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Horticulture
Morteza Soleimani Aghdam, Amin Ebrahimi, Morteza Sheikh-Assadi, Roohangiz Naderi
Summary: The study found that endogenous PSK alpha signaling affects the physiological activities of rose petals during flower opening by regulating PSKR1 and cGMP accumulation, delaying senescence. On the other hand, during flower senescence, PDE expression inhibits cGMP signaling, accelerating petal aging.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
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Agronomy
Zeyang Bao, Qihang Zhou, Yan Yu, Wei Chen, Zhenfeng Yang, Shifeng Cao, Liyu Shi
Summary: Exogenous melatonin treatment can alleviate the chilling-induced browning in cold-stored peaches by upregulating gene expression and affecting DNA methylation levels to increase phenolic accumulation.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Guolong Li, Zhishu Tang, Zhongxing Song, Xinbo Shi, Changle Liu, Qiang Chen, Hongbo Liu
Summary: This study investigated the accumulation of flavonoids in Chinese sour jujube fruits from five different harvest times using a combined metabolomics and transcriptomics approach. A total of 1539 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) and 11592 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified. The biosynthetic pathways for flavonoids, flavones, and flavanols were significantly enriched. A regulatory network for flavonoids biosynthesis was built and key genes related to flavonoid biosynthesis were identified.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Xuejiao Zhang, Xiaoyuan Zheng, Ruirui Yang, Qihui Wang, Lu Bai, Di Gong, Ye Han, Dov Prusky, Yang Bi
Summary: UV-C radiation promotes flavonoid synthesis in potato tuber wounds during early healing by upregulating the expression and activities of key enzymes and transcription factors involved in the flavonoid synthesis pathway, as well as increasing ABA levels and signaling.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Jiaqi Xiao, Yunyun Xie, Xiangjin Kong, Kuan Peng, Hong Zhu, Yueming Jiang, Hongxia Qu
Summary: The study reveals the positive role of Ca2+ ATPase in litchi energy metabolism and senescence. Higher expression of LcACAs is associated with better storability in litchi cultivars. Additionally, LcACA2 is identified as a target of LcmiR482e and ATP application can downregulate the expression of LcmiR482e, contributing to delayed senescence in litchi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Asunta Mukami, Bicko Steve Juma, Cecilia Mweu, Richard Oduor, Wilton Mbinda
Summary: This study employed the CRISPR-Cas9 system to mutate genes in cassava, resulting in an extended shelf life of cassava roots and improved yield stability and farmers' income.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Paulo Sergio Gularte, Samara Martins Zanella, Cristiano Andre Steffens, Marceli Buss, Janaiana Catarina da Silva, Willian Coser, Aquidauana Miqueloto, Cassandro Vidal Talamini do Amarante
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of nitric oxide application on fruit quality and anaerobic metabolism products. The results showed that nitric oxide at appropriate concentrations can reduce respiration and ethylene evolution rates, preserve firmness, and reduce metabolite production and decay incidence.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Yiting Li, Sicong You, Shasha Wu, Mengyao Wang, Jin Song, Weijie Lan, Kang Tu, Leiqing Pan
Summary: This study aimed to compare the discrimination ability and detection limit of visible and short-wave near-infrared hyperspectral imaging features and spectral information on early implicit bruised pears. Physical characteristics were more sensitive than chemical parameters for bruised pears during postharvest storage. The changes in spectral variations at specific wavelengths could explain the bruising changes in pears. Discrimination models based on selected spectral variables could effectively identify bruised pear areas, and the combination of imaging features and spectral variables achieved higher discrimination rates.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Yu Du, Mengyue Wang, Mengting Tong, Dengyun Wu, Jianzhou Chu, Xiaoqin Yao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of sucrose, brassinolide (BR), and their combination on the storage quality of kale sprouts. The results showed that the combined treatment improved the growth and development of sprouts, reduced oxidative stress, and inhibited nutrient loss. Furthermore, the combination treatment maintained the antioxidant capacity and nutrient content of kale sprouts.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Zhiwen Hu, Jing Wei, Weimin Zhang, Long Wu, Di Gong, Yue Xiang, Jialiang Liu, Zhengke Zhang
Summary: In this study, the researchers investigated the effect of melatonin (Mel) on the phytotoxicity and residues of the fungicide prochloraz (Pcz) in mango fruit during storage. The results showed that pretreatment with Mel reduced Pcz residues and alleviated phytotoxicity in the fruit. Mel also suppressed Pcz-induced oxidative stress and enhanced the detoxification capacity of the fruit.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Bin Duan, Okwong Oketch Reymick, Zhaoguo Liu, Yun Zhou, Xin Wang, Zhao Feng, Nengguo Tao
Summary: The monoterpene citral can enhance disease resistance and reduce fruit decay in postharvest citrus fruit. It increases the activity of certain enzymes and the content of specific compounds, as well as triggers the accumulation of plant hormones and metabolites. Gene expression analysis reveals that citral upregulates genes involved in the jasmonic acid pathway and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Meiqi Li, Xinhua Zhang, Jiaoqi Li, Maratab Ali, Yuting Wang, Xiuling Liu, Fujun Li, Xiaoan Li
Summary: This research aimed to investigate the potential action mechanism of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in controlling Botrytis cinerea (B. cinerea) in tomato fruit. The findings showed that GABA treatment effectively reduced the disease incidence and lesion diameter of tomato fruit caused by B. cinerea. GABA triggered defense responses and up-regulated the expression of pathogenesis-related genes, while also inhibiting the expression of ethylene synthesis genes.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Heeduk Oh, Marti Pottorff, Lara Giongo, Charles M. Mainland, Massimo Iorizzo, Penelope Perkins-Veazie
Summary: This study evaluated a large set of blueberry cultivars to understand the relationship between mechanical texture and appearance characteristics at harvest and after storage, and tested multiple statistical models to predict shelf-life. The results showed that fruit characteristics measured at harvest or two weeks post-harvest can predict weight loss, texture change, and fruit wrinkling. These findings provide empirical data that blueberry breeders can use to select cultivars with extended shelf-life.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Haitao Yu, Liuli Song, Jingjing Han, Xiaoyu Yu, Yuzhen Wu, Zhifang Yu
Summary: This study found that H2S treatment can delay the senescence process of postharvest pakchoi by regulating antioxidant system, endogenous H2S and NO metabolism. H2S increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes by up-regulating the expression of enzyme genes, reducing the accumulation of harmful substances. Furthermore, H2S increased the content of cysteine and nitrate in pakchoi by regulating the expression of related genes and enzyme activities, thus slowing down the senescence of pakchoi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Jasna Mastilovic, Zarko Kevresan, Dragan Kukolj, Renata Kovac, Dragana Ubiparip Samek, Stevan Stankovski, Gordana Ostojic, Marina Deric
Summary: This study analyzes the patent portfolio and trends of sensors in postharvest of fresh produce, providing insights into the development of sensing technologies in this area. China is the leading country in patent applications, and the patent themes include produce sorting and packaging, produce storage, and the development and application of sensors. The findings highlight the significant impact of these technologies on postharvest processes, particularly in quality and safety monitoring. Moreover, they are expected to facilitate the integration of artificial intelligence into postharvest processes, enhancing the coherence and efficiency of supply chains.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Gal Nomberg, Gulab Chand Arya, Ekaterina Manasherova, Ofir Marinov, Oded Yarden, Hagai Cohen
Summary: Certain fleshy fruit species form a polyphenolic suberized peridermal skin to seal wounded skin and prevent invasion by pathogenic fungi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)