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Forestry
Noemie Vimont, Adrian Schwarzenberg, Mirela Domijan, Armel S. L. Donkpegan, Remi Beauvieux, Loick le Dantec, Mustapha Arkoun, Frank Jamois, Jean-Claude Yvin, Philip A. Wigge, Elisabeth Dirlewanger, Sandra Cortijo, Benedicte Wenden
Summary: It has been shown that hormones play a key role in the establishment, maintenance, and release of bud dormancy in temperate trees. The ABA pathway plays a central role in controlling dormancy progression.
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Zhuang Wen, Xuejiao Cao, Qiandong Hou, Xiaowei Cai, Yi Hong, Kun Yang, Guang Qiao, Xiaopeng Wen
Summary: This study investigated the role of TCP genes in regulating flower bud dormancy in sweet cherry and found that PavTCP17 gene is significantly correlated with hormone synthesis and related gene expression. Transgenic Arabidopsis overexpressing PavTCP17 showed reduced main branches and inhibited lateral bud outgrowth, indicating the promotion of bud dormancy. Moreover, PavTCP17 was found to directly bind to the PavNCED3 promoter, suggesting its involvement in promoting ABA synthesis.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
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Matej Vosnjak, Davor Mrzlic, Valentina Usenik
Summary: The timing of pruning significantly affects the sugar content in flower buds, leaves, and fruit. Summer pruning leads to higher glucose, fructose, sorbitol, and sucrose content in flower buds, higher glucose and fructose contents in leaves, and lower fructose, sorbitol, and total sugar content in fruit. Summer pruning also results in higher average PPFD and lower SPAD values in the inner canopy.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Matej Vosnjak, Davor Mrzlic, Metka Hudina, Valentina Usenik
Summary: The study showed that irrigation promoted the content of organic acids in sweet cherry fruits, but led to a decrease in hydroxycinnamic acids, flavonols, and flavanols in the leaves and fruits. The composition of phytochemicals in fruits, shoot length, and yield efficiency were influenced by rootstock and the presence of fruits.
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Plant Sciences
Michail Michailidis, Christos Bazakos, Marios Kollaros, Ioannis-Dimosthenis S. Adamakis, Ioannis Ganopoulos, Athanassios Molassiotis, Georgia Tanou
Summary: This study reveals the physiological, anatomical, metabolic, and transcriptomic impact of boron on early fruit growth and development in sweet cherry. Boron application during pre-flowering stage increased endogenous boron content, promoted fruit set and mesocarp cell enlargement, and led to accumulation of various sugars, alcohols, organic acids, and amino acids at different developmental stages. Transcriptomic analysis identified boron-responsive genes mainly involved in secondary metabolism, amino acid metabolism, calcium-binding, ribosome biogenesis, sugar homeostasis, and photosynthesis.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hong-Xia Xu, Dong Meng, Qing Yang, Ting Chen, Meng Qi, Xiao-Ying Li, Hang Ge, Jun-Wei Chen
Summary: We observed an increase in sorbitol concentration during flower bud differentiation in loquat trees. The expression of the MADS-box transcription factor gene EjCAL was associated with bud formation. EjCAL was enriched in flower primordia and its heterologous expression in Nicotiana benthamiana plants led to early bud differentiation. The transcription factor ERF12 was identified as a binding partner of the EjCAL promoter and was found to regulate its expression. Spraying loquat trees with sorbitol promoted bud formation and increased expression of EjERF12 and EjCAL. Additionally, we found that EjCAL regulates the biosynthesis of the flavonoid hyperoside, which is involved in bud formation.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Camille Branchereau, Craig Hardner, Elisabeth Dirlewanger, Benedicte Wenden, Loick Le Dantec, David Alletru, Julien Parmentier, Anton Ivancic, Daniela Giovannini, Federica Brandi, Gregorio Lopez-Ortega, Federico Garcia-Montiel, Benedicte Quilot-Turion, Jose Quero-Garcia
Summary: Flowering date in sweet cherry is strongly influenced by environmental conditions and can be impacted by genotype-by-environment interaction (GxE) and QTL-by-environment interaction (QTLxE). This study conducted a multi-environment trial to explore the effects of environment on flowering date in sweet cherry and identified significant QTLxE. The findings provide valuable insights into the genetic control of flowering date and offer a strategy for marker-assisted selection in sweet cherry breeding.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Agronomy
Hellen Wairimu Gitonga, Samuel Kyamanywa, Perpetua Arusei, Musondolya Mathe Lukanda, Richard Edema, Isaac O. Dramadri
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effect of genotype x environment interaction on the production of secondary metabolites and flower bud thrips resistance in cowpea. The results showed that both genotype and environmental conditions significantly influenced the secondary metabolite production and the resistance of cowpea to flower bud thrips. Different genotypes exhibited varying performances under different environmental conditions.
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Agronomy
Sally A. Bound, Eloise Foo, Ariane Gelinas-Marion, David S. Nichols, Robert Nissen
Summary: Chemical dormancy breakers are used to manipulate floral bud break in sweet cherry production due to unpredictable climate effects. By monitoring changes in endogenous hormone levels, key hormonal regulators of floral bud break and their effects on fruit growth and quality can be identified.
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Agronomy
P. Bondarenko, I. Yudytska, O. Alekseeva
Summary: Precision crop load and canopy management techniques during limb renewal are important for maintaining high yields and fruit quality in sweet cherry production. Wood age is one of the main drivers of productivity formation in cherry, with the highest flower density and largest fruits observed on 3-year-old branch sections. Regularly renewing lateral branches older than 3 years is advised for maintaining high yield efficiency and fruit quality.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Sampson Li, Renaud Travadon, Florent P. Trouillas
Summary: Fungal canker pathogens commonly infect pruning wounds of sweet cherry trees, leading to branch dieback and productivity loss. This study found that infections by Cal. pulchella are more likely to occur during warm periods such as late spring and early summer, while infections by Cyt. sorbicola and E. lata can occur year-round. The emergence of Cal. pulchella as a major canker pathogen in sweet cherry orchards may be due to a shift in pruning timing.
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Plant Sciences
Jiyuan Wang, Wanxia Sun, Li Wang, Xunju Liu, Yan Xu, Irfan Ali Sabir, Songtao Jiu, Shiping Wang, Caixi Zhang
Summary: This study characterizes the spatial and temporal variability of high temperature in the main sweet cherry growing regions of China and its impact on double pistil formation. It also explores the molecular mechanism of high temperature-mediated double fruit formation by investigating the regulation of the FUL gene and other MADS-box genes in sweet cherry. The findings provide insights into the potential impact of high temperature on tree fruit species at the molecular level.
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(2022)
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Huimin Zhang, Hongguang Yan, Quan Li, Hui Lin, Xiaopeng Wen
Summary: This study successfully determined the optimal extraction process conditions for sweet cherry flower essential oil of the Brooks cultivar using ultrasound- and microwave-assisted extraction, achieving the maximum yield. The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of sweet cherry flowers from four cultivars were identified, showing both similarities and differences in relative content among the cultivars.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Cafer Kose, Ozkan Kaya
Summary: This study investigated the freezing resistance of flower organs in sweet cherry cultivars during the deacclimation stage and found that petal and stamen organs exhibited higher freezing resistance. There were significant differences in frost tolerance among different cultivars, and the resistance increased with budburst.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY
(2022)
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Horticulture
Youyin Zhu, Xianglei Liu, Yudi Gao, Ke Li, Weidong Guo
Summary: The study revealed that the release of cherry flower bud dormancy is closely related to the expression of the AP2/ERF gene family, which is involved in hormone signaling pathways and is upregulated under cold conditions.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
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Horticulture
Anita Sonsteby, Knut A. Solhaug, Ola M. Heide
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(2016)
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Horticulture
Tomasz L. Woznicki, Ola M. Heide, Anita Sonsteby, Finn Mage, Siv F. Remberg
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Anita Sonsteby, Ola M. Heide
Summary: The regulation of dormancy and flowering in strawberry plants is closely related. Exposure to short-day conditions at higher temperatures induces a semi-dormant state in 'Sonata' strawberries, while long-day conditions keep the plants in a vegetative state. Chilling in darkness at near-freezing temperatures can enhance flowering in marginally induced strawberry plants.
CABI AGRICULTURE & BIOSCIENCE
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ola M. M. Heide, Rodmar Rivero, Anita Sonsteby
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(2020)
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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)
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)
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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)
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)
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Horticulture
Sang-Mo Kang, Shifa Shaffique, Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Yong-Sung Park, In-Jung Lee
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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)
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)
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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)
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)