2024 December - 148 articles
In the past, the Silk Road was a vital trade route that spanned Eurasia, connecting East Asia to the Mediterranean Sea. The genus Prunus, belonging to the Rosaceae family and encompassing plums, peaches, apricots, cherries, and almonds, thrived as hu...
In this study, we address the question of the most important factors influencing yield and fruit quality in highbush blueberries. An experiment was carried out to investigate the relationship between yield components and (i) plant yield, (ii) fruit q...
Kalanchoe beharensis, a vulnerable species according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, is highly prized for its ornamental value and medicinal properties. Therefore, an efficient methodology to propagate this ecologically signifi...
This study evaluates the impact of different irrigation scenarios on the yield of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) in the Chilean Altiplano. The research was conducted in Ancovinto, Tarapacá, Chile, using “Pandela” quinoa seeds. Four ir...
Applying nitrogen fertilizers in agriculture can cause uncontrolled gas emissions, such as N2O and CO2, leading to global warming and serious climate changes. In this study, we evaluated the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) that are concomitant with a...
This study evaluates the mycoremediation potential of wild mushroom species from Chiapas, Mexico, specifically for high copper concentrations. Nine fungal carpophores were collected from tropical forests near coffee plantations. The morphological cha...
The Sapotaceae family comprises 65–70 genera and over 1250 species, holding significant ecological and economic value. Although previous studies have made some progress in the phylogenetic relationships and classification of Sapotaceae, many is...
The potential role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is studied in the male gametophytes of petunia (Petunia hybrida E. Vilm.) grown in vivo with a focus on its germination, growth support in the progamic stage of fertilization, and the function of th...
The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of CA and DCA on sugars, tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA), anaerobic metabolism and some volatile compounds of ‘Elstar’ and ‘Nicoter’ apples. This study also aimed to evaluate the...
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped various aspects of life, influencing consumer behaviors and economic activities worldwide. This paper delves into the shifts in consumer preferences and shopping patterns for gardening products and services during a...
Zanthoxylum armatum (Z. armatum) is a significant economic tree species known for its medicinal and edible properties. However, the presence of prickles on Z. armatum poses a considerable challenge to the advancement of its industry. Numerous studies...
Symbiotic relationships between plants and bacteria play a pivotal role in both natural and agricultural ecosystems, particularly through endophytic colonization or rhizospheric interactions. This study evaluated the plant growth-promoting potential...
The growth and development of plants are closely tied to growth stages, such as germination, flower bud differentiation, photosynthesis, water and fertilizer use efficiency, stress resistance, etc. Previous studies on the stress resistance of plants...
The objective of this systematic review (SR) was to select studies on the activity of glycerol as a molecule that induces disease resistance in plants. We sought to evaluate articles deposited in five electronic databases using a search string and pr...
The aim of this paper was to find out if PAW (plasma-activated water) irrigation treatment might have a positive influence on morphological parameters (number of leaves, head mass, rosette height, rosette width, and dry matter), microelements and mac...
Urbanization has long been recognized as a significant challenge to achieving sustainable urban development [...]
Actinomycetes are a group of bacteria that have been reported as potential controllers of several plant pathogens and plant growth-promoting agents. This study focused on the isolation of 60 actinobacterial strains from the Cuatro Cienegas Basin, Coa...
The red-flowered strawberry is a novel ornamental plant. This study aimed to assess the genetic diversity among ornamental strawberry germplasm resources. In this investigation, 17 red-flowered strawberry germplasms and 1 white-flowered strawberry ge...
Phytopathogens pose a serious threat to agriculture, causing a decrease in yield and product quality. This necessitates the development of methods for early detection of phytopathogens, which will reduce losses and improve product quality by using lo...
This research examined the viability of Japanese quince juice concentrate (JQJC) as an innovative alternative to lemon juice concentrate (LJC). Given the rising consumer demand for natural food ingredients, this study focused on a thorough analysis o...
Papaya is a tropical fruit that is highly appreciated worldwide for its organoleptic properties and its nutritional and medicinal value. The optimal fruit quality for market requirements is determined by genotype, environmental conditions, and crop m...
Lipoxygenase (LOX) is involved in the oxidation of fatty acids in plants and is a ubiquitous oxygenase that plays an important role in the process of plant resistance to adversity. In this study, the LOX gene family in the sweet cherry genome was ide...
The susceptibility of apples to post-harvest decay by the fungus Botrytis cinerea has prompted innovative research into alternative preservation methods. In this regard, essential oils (EOs) have emerged as promising candidates due to their natural o...
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) is a dioecious, wind-pollinated, and important green leafy vegetable that is widely cultivated worldwide. The characteristics of spinach pollen remain unclear. Herein, we investigated the pollen microscopic morphology o...
Nitrogen (N) derived from the decomposition of litter from cover crops can contribute to the mineral nutrition of citrus trees. This study aimed to assess the prior contribution of N derived from the decomposition of forage radish (Raphanus sativus)...
Salinity stress is a significant abiotic factor that limits plant growth and productivity by causing ionic imbalances and oxidative damage. Chelated zinc (Zn) has gained attention as an effective micronutrient to mitigate salinity-induced stress by e...
Searching for a low-cost soil amendment that can reduce the reliance on chemical fertilizers while maintaining crop yields is a vital issue to sustainable agricultural development. In this study, bio-organic matter derived from harmless disposal of l...
Korean melons (Cucumis melo var. makuwa), which have a short shelf life and are prone to browning, face challenges when exported over long-distance via maritime shipping. However, the high firmness and low suture browning rate of the ‘Eliteggul...
Although the bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is sensitive to water stress, little information is available on proper irrigation management methods for bell pepper cultivation in the northern South Korean climate. We compared the effects of different...
The herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.) flower is one of the most important ornamental plants in current international flower markets and is widely used for festive occasions because of its bright colors, large flowers, pleasant scent, and pl...
This study investigates the effects of varying durations of aerated irrigation, administered at a consistent frequency, on the growth of greenhouse grape seedlings and the structure of the rhizosphere soil microbial community. Using two-year-old &lsq...
The proliferation and differentiation of callus is the foundation for plant regeneration and propagation. The type of carbon sources in the medium significantly influences the efficacy of callus proliferation and differentiation in plants in vitro. O...
The Mediterranean basin is the leading worldwide region for olive production. Extreme weather is increasingly frequent in this region, and how these climate extremes will affect olive products and quality remains unknown. We aim to study the effects...
The branching characteristics of plants represent crucial agronomic traits that significantly influence both yield and economic value. The formation of branches involves several stages, including the initiation of axillary meristems and the activatio...
To facilitate the realization of automated tea picking and enhance the speed and accuracy of tea leaf grading detection, this study proposes an improved YOLOv8 network for fresh tea leaf grading recognition. This approach integrates a Hierarchical Vi...
Timing insecticide applications with insect emergence is critical for the management of cranberry pests like Sparganothis fruitworm (Sparganothis sulfureana, Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). The annual peak flight of S. sulfureana has previously been predi...
Objective: This study aimed to clarify the variation law of phenotypic traits such as the stem, leaf, flower, main branch ear and seed of Prunella vulgaris Linnaeus. (P. vulgaris), providing provide basic data support for protecting its wild germplas...
The genus Vaccinium, which includes approximately 450 species, features economically significant berries such as bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) and blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum). Bilberries flourish in acidic, well-drained soils, typically fou...
In strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) breeding programs, seed dormancy adversely affects germination, resulting in delayed seedling emergence and low germination rates. This study investigated the best solution to enhance strawberry seed ge...
Sticky nightshade (Solanum sisymbriifolium Lam.) is a spiny species with a variety of disease resistance characteristics found worldwide within the Solanum genus. However, its low germination rate and long germination period pose obstacles to the eff...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of scion/rootstock genotypes on ionic toxicity, oxidative damage, and photosynthesis in cashew plants subjected to salt stress. Scion/rootstock combinations (CCP 76/CCP 76, CCP 76/CCP 09, CCP 09/CCP...
Biostimulants such as seaweed extracts are emerging as crop management products that can enhance crop productivity and nutritional quality under abiotic stress conditions. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a seaweed-derived b...
Environmental conditions during olive fruit development and genotype have shown to be important sources of variability in final fruit weight and oil concentration. There are fewer studies concerning how the environment and genotype modulate growth dy...
Soil contamination by trace metal elements, such as aluminum and barium, presents specific environmental risks, particularly to plant health and agricultural productivity. Excessive accumulation of these toxic elements in plant tissues can alter redo...
Tomato is an important crop worldwide. Commonly, the production process is initiated in nurseries that provide seedlings to greenhouse growers. Many factors influence crop production, one of which is the seedlings’ quality. Light has an enormou...
Fluorescence imaging has emerged as a powerful tool for detecting surface damage in fruits, yet its application to vegetables such as green bell peppers remains underexplored. This study investigates the fluorescent characteristics of minor mechanica...
Actinidia kolomikta (Maxim) Maxim. is a winter-hardy species of the genus Actinidia Lindl., whose fruits are valued for their high content of vitamin C and other bioactive compounds. The use of biotechnological propagation methods significantly accel...
The content and composition of phenolic compounds and mineral elements in olive leaves are susceptible to variation influenced by various factors, such as genotype, environment, and agricultural practices. The aim of this study was to investigate and...
The grapevine (Vitis vinifera) is a major fruit crop of economic importance worldwide. Commercial grapevine cultivars are susceptible to infection by pathogenic microorganisms that cause diseases both in leaves and fruits, and it is known that the le...
Time to maturity and yield are important traits for highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) breeding. Proper determination of the time to maturity of blueberry varieties and breeding lines informs the harvest window, ensuring that the fruits are ha...
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