Review Reports
- Mariarosaria De Pascali1,2,
- Davide Greco1 and
- Marzia Vergine1,*
- et al.
Reviewer 1: Juan Carlos Caicedo Reviewer 2: Anonymous Reviewer 3: Swarnalatha Moparthi
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsDe Pascali et al., present a pretty interesting manuscript in which unveil relevant molecular features about resistance to Xf subsp.pauca as well as drought in almond tree cultivar "Filipo Ceo". In my criteria, the study is relevant and timely for almond producers In my criteria, the study is relevant and timely for producers, since it becomes a sustainable alternative for the control of the spread of an important phytopathogen bacteria. Molecular features enrolled in resistance response are unveiled. However there are a minor aspect that must be addressed in order to make the article more enriching.
Introduction section:
1. line 67 the expression " for example" Please replace or modify the writing of the paragraph.
2.lines 102-104 .please introduce some importan information about why the almond tree is able to grow in conditions of water shortage without requiring irrigation
Material and methods
subheading: Total RNA Isolation, cDNA Synthesis, and Real-Time PCR Analysis. Despite that the used techniques are effectively referenced, In order to facilitate the use and reproducibility of these techniques, it is pertinent to introduce a general description on the conditions of Total RNA Isolation, cDNA Synthesis, and Real-Time PCR Analysis
Comments on the Quality of English Language
The quality of English is good of easy understanding, however there are minor grammar errors that could be remedied
Author Response
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Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsAll scientific names should have the authority included when first cited in the text
line 62 The sentence needs to be rephrased, Something is missing.
line 72 The authors can be deleted.
lines 122, 143, 180, 207, 252, 253 Scientific names should be in italics
line 302 Change to Lee et al.
Author Response
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Reviewer 3 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsMy comments can be found in the attached document.
Comments for author File: Comments.pdf
Please correct the grammar in most areas of the manuscript, it is hard to follow due to grammatical errors. In addition, I recommend focusing on a more formal and objective presentation of the findings. My comments can be found in the MS.
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