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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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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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Agronomy
Macarena Farcuh, Helene Hopfer
Summary: Cold storage is used to extend the marketability of peaches, but it can cause chilling injury. This research aimed to determine the incidence of chilling injury in peaches stored at different temperatures, and to identify key aroma volatile compounds that could predict early stage CI development. The study found that fruit stored at 5 degrees C were sensitive to chilling injury, displaying impaired ethylene production and alterations in fruit texture and aroma profiles.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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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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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
Xuelian Wu, Anqi Du, Shuhui Zhang, Wenru Wang, Jiahui Liang, Futian Peng, Yuansong Xiao
Summary: Exogenous application of H2S increased endogenous auxin concentration by 44.50% and regulated root growth in peach seedlings by affecting the expression of 26 auxin-related genes. Additionally, overexpression of the LATERAL ORGAN BOUNDARIES DOMAIN 16 (PpLBD16) gene significantly increased the number of lateral roots in peach.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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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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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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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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Chemistry, Applied
Xianan Zhang, Mingshen Su, Jihong Du, Huijuan Zhou, Xiongwei Li, Minghao Zhang, Yang Hu, Zhengwen Ye
Summary: The study focused on the variability in the free amino acid composition of peaches and its potential impact on peach breeding programs. The results could provide valuable insights for enhancing peach germplasm resources.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Yifeng Ding, Wenfang Zeng, Xiaobei Wang, Yan Wang, Liang Niu, Lei Pan, Zhenhua Lu, Guochao Cui, Guohuai Li, Zhiqiang Wang
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2019)
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Plant Sciences
Xiaobei Wang, Wenfang Zeng, Yifeng Ding, Yan Wang, Liang Niu, Jia-Long Yao, Lei Pan, Zhenhua Lu, Guochao Cui, Guohuai Li, Zhiqiang Wang
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2019)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaobei Wang, Wenfang Zeng, Yifeng Ding, Yan Wang, Liang Niu, Jia-Long Yao, Lei Pan, Zhenhua Lu, Guochao Cui, Guohuai Li, Zhiqiang Wang
Article
Horticulture
Muhammad Muzammal Aslam, Li Deng, Xiaobei Wang, Yan Wang, Lei Pan, Hui Liu, Liang Niu, Zhenhua Lu, Guochao Cui, Wenfang Zeng, Zhiqiang Wang
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wenfang Zeng, Liang Niu, Zhaohui Wang, Xiaobei Wang, Yan Wang, Lei Pan, Zhenhua Lu, Guochao Cui, Weining Weng, Mingqiao Wang, Xun Meng, Zhiqiang Wang
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2020)
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Plant Sciences
Zhenhua Lu, Huihui Cao, Lei Pan, Liang Niu, Bin Wei, GuoChao Cui, Luwei Wang, Jia-Long Yao, Wenfang Zeng, Zhiqiang Wang
Summary: The study identified a genetic locus responsible for white flower color in peach, which shows pleiotropic effects with non-white-flowered types. The locus was mapped on chromosome 3 using bulked segregant analysis and further fine-mapped using F-2 individuals and BC1S1 population. A GST gene, Pp3G013600, was found to be associated with white flower color due to loss-of-function alleles, which was validated in 128 peach accessions. Silencing of Pp3G013600 confirmed its role in reducing anthocyanin accumulation in peach fruit, providing valuable information for peach breeding programs.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhenhua Lu, Lei Pan, Bin Wei, Liang Niu, Guochao Cui, Luwei Wang, Wenfang Zeng, Zhiqiang Wang
Summary: In this study, the fruit skin trichome trait locus of peach was mapped and identified on chromosome 5, with the G locus being first identified. A SNP marker was designed for this locus, which showed co-segregation with the peach/nectarine phenotype with 100% accuracy, providing a valuable tool for molecular marker-assisted selection in peach/nectarine breeding.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yan Wang, Li Deng, Junren Meng, Liang Niu, Lei Pan, Zhenhua Lu, Guochao Cui, Zhiqiang Wang, Wenfang Zeng
Summary: During cold storage of stony hard (SH) peach fruit, ethylene production is influenced by phytohormones and lipid composition, leading to fruit softening. The regulation of ABA and cell wall metabolic enzymes plays a key role in ethylene production, causing the fruit to soften under low temperature conditions. ERF transcription factors also play an important role in regulating lipid, hormone, and cell wall metabolism during long-term cold storage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lei Pan, Zhenhua Lu, Lele Yan, Wenfang Zeng, Zhijun Shen, Mingliang Yu, Lulu Bu, Guochao Cui, Liang Niu, Zhiqiang Wang
Summary: NLR1 gene has been identified as a strong candidate for the Rm3 locus, which confers resistance to green peach aphids in peach. Through genetic analysis and gene sequencing, several potential genes related to aphid resistance have been found. The discovery of a molecular marker linked to the Rm3 locus can aid in breeding programs for green peach aphid resistance in peach.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
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.
Article
Plant Sciences
Luwei Wang, Lei Pan, Liang Niu, Guochao Cui, Bin Wei, Wenfang Zeng, Zhiqiang Wang, Zhenhua Lu
Summary: This study successfully established a molecular marker closely linked to the weeping trait of peach trees, which can guide the selection of parents and screening of hybrid offspring in breeding. Additionally, the study also explored the histological differences between different growth types, laying the foundation for a better understanding of the weeping growth habit of peach trees.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Muhammad Muzammal Aslam, Li Deng, Junren Meng, Yan Wang, Lei Pan, Liang Niu, Zhenhua Lu, Guochao Cui, Wenfang Zeng, Zhiqiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed the changes of ABA and ethylene in peach fruits during cold storage, and identified bZIP transcription factors that may regulate chilling injury through an ABA-dependent cold induction pathway.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(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)
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)
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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)
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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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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)
