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Plant Sciences
Arnau Fiol, Sergio Garcia, Christian Dujak, Igor Pacheco, Rodrigo Infante, Maria Jose Aranzana
Summary: This study identified a gene, PsMYB10.2, which is associated with flesh color variation in Japanese plums. The expression of PsMYB10.2 is correlated with red flesh fruits, and it plays a role in promoting the biosynthesis of anthocyanins. The discovery of PsMYB10.2 gene and the development of a molecular marker for marker-assisted selection provide insights for understanding fruit color diversity and breeding.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Tirthartha Chattopadhyay, Pranab Hazra, Shirin Akhtar, Deepak Maurya, Arnab Mukherjee, Sheuli Roy
Summary: Genetics underlying fruit color variation in tomatoes is a significant area of research, focusing on skin pigmentation, carotenoid biosynthesis, and chlorophyll degradation. Exploring the interaction of mutant alleles of different genes can lead to novel tomato genotypes with unique fruit color and beneficial phytonutrient composition. This research is valuable for genetic characterization of fruit color variants and molecular breeding for fruit color improvement in tomatoes.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Miguel Palma, Alvaro Sepulvedu, Jose Antonio Yuri
Summary: The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of plastic covers (roof and high tunnel) on microclimate, physiological response, vegetative growth, and physicochemical fruit characteristics of 'Santina' sweet cherry trees in a Mediterranean climate in Chile. The results showed that the covers reduced solar radiation, creating a darker environment under the roof compared to the high tunnel. The microclimate under the covers varied at different tree heights and influenced the water stress, fruit quality, and harvest timing, indicating the importance of adequate ventilation.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Valter Martins, Vania Silva, Sandra Pereira, Silvia Afonso, Ivo Oliveira, Marlene Santos, Carlos Ribeiro, Alice Vilela, Eunice Bacelar, Ana Paula Silva, Berta Goncalves
Summary: The cherry rootstock has a significant impact on the quality of cherry fruits, with Saint Lucie 64 and Maxma 60 rootstocks affecting fruit firmness and sweetness differently. Trees on Saint Lucie 64 produced firmer cherries, while those on Maxma 60 produced sweeter and darker fruits.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ranran Xu, Yubei Wang, Limin Wang, Zhilei Zhao, Jiankang Cao, Daqi Fu, Weibo Jiang
Summary: Flesh-reddening occurs in amber-fleshed plum during cold storage, and this study investigated the underlying mechanism of this postharvest alteration. Results showed that anthocyanins accumulated and ethylene was produced during cold storage, with stimulated expression of genes associated with anthocyanin biosynthesis. Suppression of ethylene significantly reduced flesh-reddening and downregulated gene expression. PsMYB10.1 was identified as a positive regulator of anthocyanin accumulation, and PsERF1B was found to directly interact with PsMYB10.1. PsERF1B and PsMYB10.1 enhanced the activity of the promoter of PsUFGT individually and cooperatively. Overall, the PsERF1B-PsMYB10.1-PsbHLH3 module played a role in regulating anthocyanin biosynthesis during cold storage in 'Friar' plums.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Boris Basile, Natalie Brown, Jose Miguel Valdes, Mariateresa Cardarelli, Pasquale Scognamiglio, Alessandro Mataffo, Youssef Rouphael, Paolo Bonini, Giuseppe Colla
Summary: The study investigated the impact of foliar application of a novel tropical-plant extract as a biostimulant on the yield and fruit quality of Kordia and Regina, two important commercial sweet cherry cultivars. Results showed significant increases in fruit yield in both cultivars and improvements in fruit quality attributes, suggesting the tropical-plant extract as a sustainable and effective alternative to synthetic hormones for sweet cherry cultivation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Katerina Holusova, Jana Cmejlova, Pavol Suran, Radek Cmejla, Jiri Sedlak, Lubor Zeleny, Jan Bartos
Summary: A genome-wide association study was conducted on sweet cherry, identifying single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with fruit traits such as maturity, color, firmness, and size. The study confirmed known quantitative trait loci and identified novel associations, providing a framework for developing molecular markers and characterizing important agronomic genes.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Karpagam Veerappan, Sathishkumar Natarajan, Hoyong Chung, Junhyung Park
Summary: Fleshy fruits, particularly those from the genus Prunus, are highly demanded due to their diverse stone/drupe fruit varieties. Peach varieties have unique palatable qualities, but shorter post-harvest life due to excessive softening, which has led to studies focusing on the molecular mechanisms and genetic basis of the softening process.
Article
Agronomy
Kanae Masuda, Rika Uchida, Naoko Fujita, Yoshiaki Miyamoto, Takahiro Yasue, Yasutaka Kubo, Koichiro Ushijima, Seiichi Uchida, Takashi Akagi
Summary: This study aims to apply deep learning technology to evaluate multiple peach fruit traits using simple RGB images for practical applications. Binary classification and regression analysis were performed using convolutional neural networks (CNNs). Results showed that CNNs can successfully diagnose multiple fruit traits and predict quantitative values from RGB images. Additionally, an explainable AI technique was applied to spot hypothetical symptoms for each trait on a fruit image, providing novel interpretations for physiological reactions associated with each fruit trait.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
S. Szilagyi, T. Horvath-Kupi, F. Desiderio, Z. Bekefi
Summary: Different cherry cultivars exhibit varying fruit sizes due to different genetic loci, with some cultivars carrying genetic traits associated with large fruits while others carrying traits associated with small fruits. Utilizing genotype data can effectively predict cherry fruit sizes and play a critical role in breeding programs.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ines Toumi, Olfa Zarrouk, Mohamed Ghrab, Kamel Nagaz
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of sustained deficit irrigation and partial root-zone drying on peach fruit in southern Tunisia. The results showed that deficit irrigation can improve the dry-matter content and firmness of the fruit, as well as increase the content of certain beneficial substances. These findings contribute to improved water resource utilization and increased commercial value of the fruit.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jing Zhang, Zi-Yu Liu, Yi-Fan Zhang, Chen Zhang, Xi Li, Xiao Liu, Chun-Lei Wang
Summary: The research reveals that PpyMYB144 directly activates the promoter of PpyCYP86B1, promoting the synthesis of alpha, omega-diacids and contributing to pear fruit skin russeting. This finding is significant for understanding the mechanisms of russeting in pear fruit.
Article
Agronomy
Juan D. Villavicencio, Juan P. Zoffoli, Anne Plotto, Carolina Contreras
Summary: The study found that the occurrence of herbaceous flavor in Regina sweet cherries is mainly related to delayed ripening of cherries, the quantity and odor condition of volatile compounds, rainfall, and the elevation of orchards. To reduce the incidence of herbaceous flavor, preharvest practices that promote fruit ripening and avoiding early harvests are recommended.
Article
Horticulture
Simon Pino, Miguel Palma, Alvaro Sepulveda, Javier Sanchez-Contreras, Mariana Moya, Jose Antonio Yuri
Summary: A study was conducted in a commercial sweet cherry orchard in central Chile to evaluate the effect of rain cover on various aspects of sweet cherry trees. The study found that the rain cover reduced solar radiation and increased air temperature and decreased relative humidity in the upper canopy zone. The trees under rain cover showed increased shoot length and leaf area, but negative effects on fruit firmness and sugar content were observed.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Songtao Jiu, Le Guan, Xiangpeng Leng, Kekun Zhang, Muhammad Salman Haider, Xiang Yu, Xudong Zhu, Ting Zheng, Mengqing Ge, Chen Wang, Haifeng Jia, Lingfei Shangguan, Caixi Zhang, Xiaoping Tang, Muhammad Abdullah, Hafiz Umer Javed, Jian Han, Zhigang Dong, Jinggui Fang
Summary: This study elucidates the roles of VvMYBA2r and VvMYBA2w alleles in grape skin coloration, with VvMYBA2r positively regulating anthocyanin biosynthesis while VvMYBA2w showing limited efficacy. Different MYB haplotypes and ploidy levels also influence the grape skin color.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xue-Mei Yang, Jing-Hao Zhao, Xiao-Yu Xiong, Zhang-Wei Hu, Ji-Fen Sun, Hao Su, Yan-Jing Liu, Ling Xiang, Yong Zhu, Jin-Lu Li, Sadam Hussain Bhutto, Guo-Bang Li, Shi-Xin Zhou, Chi Li, Mei Pu, He Wang, Zhi-Xue Zhao, Ji-Wei Zhang, Yan-Yan Huang, Jing Fan, Wen-Ming Wang, Yan Li
Summary: The Arabidopsis RPW8.1 gene enhances disease resistance but compromises plant growth. It has been found that RPW8.1 constitutively enhances the expression of WRKY51 transcription factor and activates salicylic acid and ethylene signaling pathways. WRKY51, in turn, suppresses RPW8.1 expression, forming a feedback regulation loop.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hannes Claeys, Eveline Neyrinck, Lies Dumoulin, Anne Pharazyn, Arne Verstichele, Laurens Pauwels, Michael L. Nuccio, Frederic Van Ex
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Melanie Ormancey, Bruno Guillotin, Camille Ribeyre, Clemence Medina, Nathanael Jariais, Helene San Clemente, Patrice Thuleau, Serge Plaza, Martina Beck, Jean-Philippe Combier
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Edgar Perez-Matas, Diego Hidalgo-Martinez, Elisabeth Moyano, Javier Palazon, Mercedes Bonfill
Summary: In this study, the production of paclitaxel was enhanced by overexpressing the bottleneck genes BAPT and DBTNBT in Taxus baccata cells. The transgenic cells showed significantly higher expression of these genes and improved taxane production compared to the wild type. Transcriptional profiling revealed that the GGPPS, TXS, and DBAT genes were most responsive to DBTNBT overexpression and the dual elicitation treatment.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Biying Dong, Dong Meng, Zhihua Song, Hongyan Cao, Tingting Du, Meng Qi, Shengjie Wang, Jingyi Xue, Qing Yang, Yujie Fu
Summary: This study identified the involvement of the citrate transporter CcMATE35 and the long noncoding RNA CcLTCS in aluminum stress response in pigeon pea. These findings suggest that the modules CcNFYB3-CcMATE35 and CcLTCS-CcCS jointly regulate the efflux and synthesis of citrate to enhance the resistance of pigeon pea under aluminum stress.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tien V. Vu, Ngan Thi Nguyen, Jihae Kim, Jong Chan Hong, Jae-Yean Kim
Summary: Prime editing technology uses an extended guide RNA to direct a fusion peptide to a specific location in the genome, enabling precise gene editing. This groundbreaking tool has potential in improving crop varieties, but efficiency limitations exist in certain plants.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yan Xu, Jinyi Tan, Junxing Lu, Yuelin Zhang, Xin Li
Summary: Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causes white mold in economically important plants, and the discovery of SsGAP1 and SsRAS1/SsRAS2 genes as essential regulators of fungal development and virulence provides potential targets for controlling the disease.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaoyang Chen, Chen Liu, Hailin Wang, Qi Liu, Yaping Yue, Yuhang Duan, Zhaoyun Wang, Lu Zheng, Xiaolin Chen, Yaohui Wang, Junbin Huang, Qiutao Xu, Yuemin Pan
Summary: This study identified a secreted protein, Uv1809, as a key virulence factor in Ustilaginoidea virens-rice interactions. Uv1809 inhibits rice immunity and promotes infection by targeting and enhancing rice histone deacetylase OsSRT2-mediated histone deacetylation. CRISPR-Cas9 edited ossrt2 mutants showed broad-spectrum resistance to rice pathogens, indicating its potential as a genetic resource for breeding disease resistance.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Weishuai Bi, Jing Liu, Yuanyuan Li, Ziwei He, Yongming Chen, Tingting Zhao, Xiangxiu Liang, Xiaodan Wang, Xiangzong Meng, Daolong Dou, Guangyuan Xu
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shengjie You, Yu Wu, Wen Li, Xiaofeng Liu, Qinlan Tang, Fengkun Huang, Yan Li, Hsihua Wang, Mingchun Liu, Yang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a transcription factor called SlERF.G3-Like in tomato was found to play a role in regulating ethylene synthesis, cell wall degradation, and the flavonoid pathway. The researchers also discovered the interaction between SlERF.G3-Like and the master ripening regulator SlRIN, and increased the production of resveratrol derivatives through genetic manipulation. These findings provide insights into the coordination of fruit maturation and metabolic changes in tomatoes, and have implications for metabolic engineering.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Thomas R. Aalders, Mara de Sain, Fleur Gawehns, Nina Oudejans, Yoran D. Jak, Henk L. Dekker, Martijn Rep, Harrold A. van den Burg, Frank L. W. Takken
Summary: The TPL1 and TPL2 genes in tomato are closely associated with susceptibility to Fusarium wilt disease, and mutating these genes can enhance plant resistance to the disease.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2024)