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Plant Sciences
Jing Luo, Sijia Chen, Shenghai Cao, Tong Zhang, Ruirui Li, Zhu Long Chan, Caiyun Wang
Summary: In this study, we focused on the ethylene-responsive factor RhERF3 identified in ethylene-treated rose flowers, and found that RhERF3 expression is strongly induced by ethylene during rose flower senescence. Transient silencing and overexpression of RhERF3 revealed its role in regulating the process of rose flower senescence. RNA sequencing analysis showed that RhERF3 is mainly related to metabolic processes and plant hormone signal transduction pathways.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sedigheh Rezaei, Hossein Zarei, Ali Nikbakht, Mohammad R. Sabzalian
Summary: The study found that greenhouse-grown roses require more supplemental lighting to enhance marketability and postharvest quality. LED light exposure positively affected the physiological and biochemical responses of the roses, improving plant height, leaf area, and chlorophyll content, as well as postharvest longevity.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chengpeng Wang, Yang Li, Na Wang, Qin Yu, Yonghong Li, Junping Gao, Xiaofeng Zhou, Nan Ma
Summary: We established a platform for CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing in rose using suspension cells, and successfully edited a gene involved in the ethylene signaling pathway. Our optimized CRISPR/Cas9 system provides a powerful tool for functional genomics, molecular breeding, and synthetic biology in rose.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Haiying Yang, Jianzhao Li, Xiaohe Li, Rui Wu, Xueli Zhang, Xinguang Fan, Guotian Li, Hansheng Gong, Xueren Yin, Aidi Zhang
Summary: Gibberellins (GAs) can delay kiwifruit ripening by affecting various physiological traits such as firmness, starch/total soluble solid content, cell-wall components, ethylene and ester production, and ascorbic acid concentration. Transcriptome analysis revealed the molecular basis for the inhibiting mechanism of GA3 and metabolic variations during kiwifruit ripening. These GA-responsive genes play important roles in controlling kiwifruit ripening.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Poonam Kumari, D. V. S. Raju, K. Prasad, Supradip Saha, Sapna Panwar, Surinder Paul, Namita Banyal, Aarti Bains, Prince Chawla, Melinda Fogarasi, Szabolcs Fogarasi
Summary: This study explores the anthocyanin profile and antioxidant activities in Indian rose varieties and finds a significant positive correlation between total anthocyanin content, total phenolic content, and antioxidant activities. Rose varieties with high anthocyanin content and antioxidant activity can be potential sources of nutraceuticals in the food industry.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xintong Liu, Jie Wu, Fangfang Ji, Xiaoqian Cao, Qingcui Zhao, Chenxia Cheng, Nan Ma, Xiaofeng Zhou, Zhao Zhang
Summary: Rose is a significant ornamental plant that holds a third of the global fresh cut flower market. Studies have shown the impact of plant hormones on the vase life and appearance of cut flowers, but the research on rose genes related to plant hormone response is still lacking.
Article
Plant Sciences
Guoqin Liu, Yuan Yuan, Hui Jiang, Ying Bao, Guogui Ning, Liangjun Zhao, Xiaofeng Zhou, Hougao Zhou, Junping Gao, Nan Ma
Summary: An efficient transformation method for rose using Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation has been established, with a transformation efficiency of up to 6%. Integration of GFP transgenes into the rose genome was confirmed by PCR, RT-PCR, Southern and Western blotting, as well as fluorescence microscopy analysis.
HORTICULTURAL PLANT JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Davood Hashemabadi, Behzad Kaviani, Neda Nekouyar, Sama Ezzatpazhoh, Fatemeh Zaredoost
Summary: The study found that treating cut Rosa hybrida L. flowers with 52 degrees C water for 15 minutes extended vase life, increased water absorption, anthocyanin content in petals, and chlorophyll content in leaves, and reduced ethylene production.
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE-REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE HORTICULTURA ORNAMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Su Young Lee, Ju Young Shin, Deok Ho Kwon, Junping Xu, Jeong Ho Kim, Chang Ho Ahn, Seonghoe Jang, O. Hyeon Kwon, Hye Jin Lee, Won Hee Kim
Summary: In this study, we successfully obtained transgenic rose plants resistant to Tetranychus urticae by introducing the dsCOPB2 gene from the pest into the rose plants using an Agrobacterium-mediated transformation method. The transgenic plants showed a negative effect on the survival of T. urticae due to the high accumulation of dsCOPB2 gene, suggesting that they have potential to serve as an alternative to conventional pest control methods.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Biljana Bozanic Tanjga, Biljana Loncar, Milica Acimovic, Biljana Kiprovski, Olja Sovljanski, Ana Tomic, Vanja Travicic, Mirjana Cvetkovic, Vidak Raicevic, Tijana Zeremski
Summary: This study determined the chemical composition of garden rose hydrosols and evaluated their biological properties. The results showed that garden rose hydrosol could be used as an alternative to Damascus rose hydrosol, but it had low total phenolic content and poor antioxidant activity. It also did not exhibit antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory activity, and no antihyperglycemic activity was detected. Therefore, the potential therapeutic application of rose hydrosol beyond aromatherapy is not evident.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yan Feng, Xi Cheng, Yao Lu, Hongli Wang, Dongliang Chen, Chang Luo, Hua Liu, Suping Gao, Ting Lei, Conglin Huang, Xiaofang Yu
Summary: This study analyzed and classified the floral aroma compounds of different scented rose varieties. It developed a method based on analytical hierarchy process to identify the most suitable essential oil resources, aromatherapy resources, and healthcare resources. A comprehensive evaluation model for the scented rose varieties was established. The results provide a theoretical basis for the classification of rose flower aromas and the rational use of diverse rose varieties to further develop the rose industry.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hua Wang, Maofu Li, Yuan Yang, Pei Sun, Shuting Zhou, Yanhui Kang, Yansen Xu, Xiangyang Yuan, Zhaozhong Feng, Wanmei Jin
Summary: This study focused on the response of four rose cultivars to ground-level O-3 pollution. Only the cultivar Schloss Mannheim showed significant effects, including foliar injury and reduced photosynthetic capacity. The upregulation of HSF, WRKY, and MYB transcription factors, along with genes related to ABA biosynthesis and signaling, suggests their importance in the plant response to O-3 stress, providing a potential strategy for cultivating O-3-tolerant rose varieties.
Article
Horticulture
Mansoreh Hasanzadeh Naeemi, Sepideh Kalateh Jari, Vahid Zarinnia, Foad Fatehi
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of different concentrations of BR, MeJA, and fungal elicitor on rose flowers. The results showed that 1000 and 800 mg/l of fungal elicitor were the most effective treatments, improving the physiological traits and vase life of the flowers. Additionally, 0.1 and 0.2 mM MeJA and 1 μM BR significantly improved the quality of cut rose flowers.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
F. Khatami, F. Najafi, F. Yari, R. A. Khavari-Nejad
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between phytohormones and physiological responses to oxidative stress in transgenic and wild type roses. The results showed that gibberellin treatment significantly alleviated the postharvest-associated oxidative stress in roses, resulting in higher levels of total protein, soluble carbohydrates, proline, and DPPH scavenging capacity, as well as lower levels of MDA and antioxidant enzyme activities.
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Akram Vatankhah, Saeed Reezi, Zahra Izadi, Mahdi Ghasemi-Varnamkhasti, Abdorrahman Motamedi
Summary: A DNA-based biosensor was developed for detecting crown gall disease caused by Agrobacterium tumefaciens in Rosa hybrida L. The biosensor showed a wide linear range and low detection limit, with high efficiency, specificity, reproducibility, and stability.
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)