2024 September - 118 articles
Yellow sticky traps (YSTs) are common tools for monitoring the greenhouse whitefly (GWF), Trialeurodes vaporariorum Westwood (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), which can cause significant yield reduction in different greenhouse crops such as cucumber and...
Rhododendron, a globally popular ornamental flower, is nevertheless limited in our understanding of the mechanisms underlying its fragrance formation. Notably, terpenoids are the most prevalent volatile metabolite produced by plants. In this study, g...
GOLDEN2-like (GLK) transcription factor genes are involved in chloroplast biogenesis during all stages of plant growth and development, as well as in the response to biotic and abiotic stresses. However, little is known about this transcription facto...
Soilless vegetable production in the Atacama Desert of Northern Chile is spreading since it is perceived as an alternative that requires much less water than open field soil production. However, strong competition between mining and urban use for hum...
The cutting operation significantly affects the shelf-life of fresh-cut produce due to the mechanical damage impacting molecular, physiological, and sensory responses, depending on tissue type and tool characteristics. The degree of sharpness (DoS),...
Sustainable agricultural practices need to be continuously sought after so that a greater number of producers can adopt them, taking into account, above all, the food security scenario, land use efficiency, and climate change. Intercropping—a c...
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) is a valuable crop with diverse applications, but its in vitro rooting can be hindered by its sensitivity to natural auxins and it often fails to root due to callus formation. The current study investigates the...
The precise and automated diagnosis of apple leaf diseases is essential for maximizing apple yield and advancing agricultural development. Despite the widespread utilization of deep learning techniques, several challenges persist: (1) the presence of...
Water is crucial for enduring horticultural productivity, but high water-use requirements and declining water supplies with the changing climate challenge economic viability, environmental sustainability, and social justice. While the scholarly liter...
Hedgerow cultivation systems have revolutionized olive growing in recent years because of the mechanization of harvesting. Initially applied under irrigated conditions, its use has now extended to rainfed cultivation. However, there is limited inform...
The genus Curcuma L. (Zingiberaceae) is highly diverse and often exhibits similar morphological appearances, leading to frequent misidentifications that impact botanical practices, horticultural activities, and conservation efforts. This study addres...
In modern orchard systems, the tree canopy is designed to ensure homogeneity in fruit quality. However, even in those crops there are some variables that affect the fruit maturation process and fruit quality properties. The aim of this work was to de...
Phaseolus lunatus L. is a species of landrace bean widely cultivated in Northeast Brazil. The integration of new technologies in the agricultural sector has highlighted the significance of seed images analysis as a valuable asset in the characterizat...
The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of nutrient starvation on the growth, biochemical, metabolomic, and biological traits of Lavandula viridis L’Hér and Thymus lotocephalus G. López and R. Morales in vitro cultures. In both spec...
As one of the most important members of the palm family, coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) currently faces a substantial gap between demand and production. Current plantings of this crop are aging, and these traditional varieties are susceptible to several...
Tiger nut is the tuber of the perennial herbaceous plant Cyperus esculentus L., whose unique underground tubers are not only the main reproductive organ but also an important oil storage site. Oleosin is the most abundant structural protein in the oi...
Several studies have demonstrated that ultraviolet-band-C (UV-C) irradiation can enhance plants’ natural resistance to pathogens and diseases. A suitable dose of UV-C radiation induces the production of metabolites that strengthen plant defense...
Allium microdictyon Prokh. is a rare, endemic species possessing good taste qualities and listed in the Red Book of Kazakhstan; therefore, it is subject to anthropogenic impact (food gathering, grazing, logging, fires, etc.), which leads to a substan...
The symptoms of huanglongbing (HLB), a disease caused by the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), are visible on the canopy of citrus plants. They include mottling of leaves followed by dropping and lopsided fruits with premature dropp...
Carbon dioxide enrichment inside a greenhouse is a sustainable approach to increasing crop production worldwide. Recently, the F1 hybrid strawberry became an alternative to runner-propagated cultivation as an innovative method to shorten the producti...
Camellia oleifera C. Abel is a woody oil crop with multiple purposes. This study aims to investigate the mutagenic effects of 60Co-γ radiation on C. oleifera seedlings and to screen anthracnose-resistant mutants. Two C. oleifera varieties were...
Citrus depressa Hayata is a citrus cultivar grown in Japan and Taiwan. To assess the differences in genetic characteristics and volatile organic components (VOCs) in the leaves and edible parts of the fruits of 23 C. depressa accessions from differen...
With the global population projected to reach 8.6 billion by 2050 and urbanization on the rise, sustainable food production in cities becomes imperative. Vertical farming presents a promising solution to meet this challenge by utilizing space-efficie...
Increasing the planting density of mango orchards appears promising for obtaining higher yields, particularly during the first productive years. However, the challenge is to maintain a good balance between vegetative growth and fruit production in th...
Serendipita indica is a very promising root-associated endophytic fungus that is widely used on various plants; however, whether it affects the growth and physiological activity of an oilseed crop (Camellia oleifera) under field conditions remains un...
The dry leaf of Turpinia arguta (Lindl.) Seem. is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a quick-acting product for sore throat and pharyngitis relief. Samples of T. arguta were collected from 40 different habitats mostly located in Jiangxi Province...
This research investigates the Zingiberaceae family in Saraburi Province, Thailand, aiming to understand its biodiversity, distribution, ecology, conservation status, and traditional uses. Through systematic exploration, 103 species are identified, i...
Low temperatures are the most significant abiotic stressor for the conservation and production of Phalaenopsis in non-tropical areas. CBF/DREB1 transcription factors play an important role in the plant abiotic stress response. In this study, 31 DREB...
Papilionoideae is the most species-rich subfamily of the third largest angiosperm family Fabaceae. One constituent large group, the inverted-repeat-lacking clade (IRLC), is well-known for the broad loss of one IR copy. Accumulating observations of ma...
Agriculture in controlled environments has gained popularity over time. Compared to traditional agriculture, controlled environments emerge as an alternative to mitigate the negative impacts of conventional farming methods. However, controlled enviro...
The quality of okra is crucial in satisfying consumer expectations, and the tenderness of okra is an essential parameter in estimating its condition. However, the current methods for assessing okra tenderness are slow and prone to errors, necessitati...
An urgent challenge posed by climate change in warm grapevine-growing areas is accelerated ripening, which leads to rapid sugar accumulation while phenolics and aroma traits lag behind. Techniques that enable selectively delaying the sugar accumulati...
Herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall) is resistant to drought but not waterlogging. The main production areas of peony are prone to waterlogging, seriously affecting the growth and development of herbaceous peony. Polyamines have been observed t...
White haze, an emerging disorder caused by extensive fungal growth on the apple surface, results in a compromised fruit quality and decreased marketability. The use of biological control agents could be an interesting tool to reduce its development....
Anthocyanins, constituents of flavonoid compounds prevalent in plants, possess significant value in both plant development and human nutrition. The regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis primarily involves the orchestration of MYB, bHLH, and WD40 tra...
For the first time, this work reports the seasonal influence on the chemical composition and antiradical capacity of Acmella oleracea floral essential oil, produced from a perennial herb of great nutritional and pharmacological importance in the Amaz...
This study aimed to assess the cold storage preservation of ‘BRS Vitoria’ seedless grape by combining SO2-generating pads. ‘BRS Vitoria’ grapes were freshly harvested from a commercial vineyard in Marialva, PR, Brazil. The tri...
The recent global trend aims to limit the use of chemicals in all aspects of our lives, necessitating research into the use of plant extracts and ultraviolet light as eco-friendly treatments to improve mango fruit storage. The literature did not intr...
During retail storage, potato tubers are exposed to light that results in tuber greening. Green tubers are toxic and rejected by consumers. In the present study, the effect of Citrashine® natural wax on the postharvest tuber greening of two potat...
The utilization of treated wastewater can enhance the crops’ irrigation efficacy by offering an extra source of water and nutrients for agricultural purposes. This methodology helps alleviate the pressure on conventional water resources and can...
The consumption of blueberries has increased in recent years due to their excellent flavor and high antioxidant activity, which promote human well-being and health. Several sustainable cultural practices, such as biostimulants, have been applied to i...
Selecting uniform and healthy seedlings is important to ensure that a certain level of production can be reliably achieved in a plant factory. The objectives of this study were to investigate the potential of non-destructive image analysis for predic...
Jackfruit, primarily cultivated in Nayarit, Mexico, has four notable genotypes: “Agüitada”, “Rumina”, “Licenciada”, and “Karlita”, which require thorough characterization. This study aimed to provi...
Based on an examination of the outlooks and practices held by past and present Negev desert viticulturists vis-à-vis their environs, the article offers insights into how the wine sector can bolster its response to current climate adversity. Th...
Plant genetic resources are the biological basis of food security [...]
Plants use a variety of physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms to mitigate salt stress impacts. Many techniques, including the application of nanoparticles (NPs), are being used to increase plant stress tolerance. To assess the growth a...
Camellia drupifera is mainly used in forestry for its high-value industrial products; however, limited information is available on its transcriptome. This study aimed to construct a full-length transcriptome sequence based on the PacBio sequencing pl...
Husk tomatoes are used in salsa and traditional medicine to alleviate illnesses. Market demand requires husk tomato varieties with improved agronomic and physicochemical health benefits. Mutagen application alters plant genomes, creating new traits a...
Petunia hybrida is an economically important ornamental plant species. Branching in ornamental plants is closely associated with their ornamental traits, and branching is a significant agronomic trait in petunia, which shapes plant architecture and p...
Ginger, valued for its medicinal properties and economic significance, is vulnerable to environmental stressors such as intense light and high temperatures, which can hinder its growth and development. Class III peroxidases (PRXs) are plant-specific...
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