Forest certification is an efficient tool for the utilization of important and economically viable forest products and linking them to sustainable forest management practices ensuring their sustainable utilization. It includes social, economic, and e...
Rhododendron resources are abundant in China, and hybridization breeding technology is the primary method for cultivating Rhododendron varieties. In order to optimize the utilization of wild Rhododendron resources for distant hybridization, this stud...
The petal blight disease of alpine Rhododendron severely impacts the ornamental and economic values of Rhododendron. Plant secondary metabolites play a crucial role in resisting pathogenic fungi, yet research on metabolites in alpine Rhododendron pet...
To explore the population structures and dynamics of Rhododendron shrub communities at different stages of succession in northwest Guizhou, China, this study examined the populations of Rhododendron annae and Rhododendron irroratum shrub with tw...
Superoxide dismutases (SODs) are the first line of defense in the antioxidant defense system, and they play an essential role in various adversity stress adaptations in Rhododendron. In this study, 9 Rhododendron simsii SODs (RsSODs) and 11 Rhododend...
Fragrant rhododendron varieties remain relatively limited in current germplasm resources, constraining the enhancement of ornamental and aromatic characteristics in rhododendron breeding—this limitation has emerged as a critical bottleneck in t...
Qinting Lake Park has effectively imported Rhododendron varieties from Zhejiang Province. The analytic hierarchy process was employed to devise an evaluation framework to evaluate the ornamental and adaptive features of these species. Subsequently, w...
Himalayan forests are an important component of the global biodiversity and play a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem balance. The genera of Rhododendron belongs to the Ericaceae family and are found at an altitudinal range of 1500–3000 m in t...
Four evergreen broadleaf Rhododendron spp. (Rhododendrons), namely, Rhododendron aganniphum, R. nyingchiense, R. wardii, and R. triflorum, occur in harsh subalpine habitats in the southwest Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP), China. Considering that the fou...
Rhododendron purdomii Rehder & E. H. Wilson (Ericaceae) is a threatened ornamental and medicinal shrub or small tree species primarily distributed in the Qinling-Daba Mountains of Central China. To facilitate its conservation and utilization, the...
The species belonging to the Rhododendron genus are well-known for their colorful corolla. Molecular marker systems have the potential to elucidate genetic diversity as well as to assess genetic fidelity in rhododendrons. In the present study, the re...
Rhododendron sichotense Pojark. and Rhododendron adamsii Rheder have been actively used in ethnomedicine in Mongolia, China and Buryatia (Russia) for centuries, as an antioxidant, immunomodulating, anti-inflammatory, vitality-restoring agent. These p...
In the current investigation, we studied role of Rhododendron leaf extract in Vigna radiata grown under chromium metal stress. We observed that seed treatment with Rhododendron leaf extract resulted in the recuperation of seedling growth under chromi...
In recent years, petal blight disease caused by pathogens has become increasingly epidemic in Rhododendron. Breeding disease-resistant rhododendron is considered to be a more environmentally friendly strategy than is the use of chemical reagents. In...
Rhododendron plants have ornamental, commercial, and medicinal value to people. Flavonoids are one of the components used in traditional remedies, and Rhododendron plants are found to be rich in flavonoids. Flavonoids can reduce the risk of human dis...
In the context of climate change, Rhododendron species are pivotal in sustaining the stability of alpine ecosystems. Within alpine tundra (elevation > 2200 m) and timberline (elevation ~ 2000 m) regions of Changbai Mountain, the three studied Rhod...
Rapid temperature changes in mountain ecosystems pose a great threat to alpine plant species and communities. Rhododendron species, as the major component of alpine and sub-alpine vegetation, have been demonstrated to be sensitive to climate changes....
The world-wide-dispersed Rhododendron is a tiny, evergreen plant with vivid red or pale pink blossoms that is a member of the Ericaceae family and is well-known for its stunning flowers. To improve yogurt’s nutritional profile and sensory quali...
The AP2/ERF gene family is one of the most conserved and important transcription factor families mainly occurring in plants with various functions in regulating plant biological and physiological processes. However, little comprehensive research has...
Rhododendron chrysanthum (Rhododendron chrysanthum Pall.), an alpine plant, has developed UV-B resistance mechanisms and has grown to be an important plant resource with the responsive capacity of UV-B stress. Our study uses acetylated proteomics and...
Alpine tundra’s harsh conditions challenge plants, but Rhododendron’s adaptive mechanisms remain unclear. This study explored phenotypic/transcriptomic adaptations of three Rhododendron species (R. aureum, R. lapponicum, R. redowskianum)...
To investigate interspecific variation in heat tolerance and underlying adaptation mechanisms in Rhododendron, three-year-old potted seedlings of eight taxa, representing four subgenera within the genus Rhododendron, were subjected to 40 °C high-...
Aroma is a crucial quality trait in ornamental flowers; however, the molecular mechanisms by which hormones regulate fragrance in Rhododendron remain poorly understood. In this study, Gibberellin (GA3)-treated petals of Rhododendron fortunei Lindl we...
Rhododendron spp., valuable ornamental plants, frequently suffer from infestations of the azalea lace bug (Stephanitis pyrioides Scott, ALB). However, the hormonal regulatory mechanisms underlying Rhododendron defense against ALB are not well underst...
Rhododendron subsect. Ledum is a distinct taxonomic subdivision within the genus Rhododendron, comprising a group of evergreen shrubs and small trees. This review will comprehensively analyse the phytochemical profiles and biological properties of th...
(1) Rhododendron is one of the top ten traditional flowers in China, with both high ornamental and economic values. However, with the change of the environment, Rhododendron suffers from various biological stresses. The WRKY transcription factor is a...
The Rhododendron spp. (R. yedoense and R. mucronulatum) at high elevations of Mt. Halla in Jeju Island are the dominant species in the shrubland. Despite the recent damage to their growth due to climate change and the spread of Sasa spp., these speci...
Background and Objectives: Rhododendron pulchrum Sweet (R. pulchrum) belongs to the genus Rhododendron (Ericaceae), a valuable horticultural and medicinal plant species widely used in Western Europe and the US. Despite its importance, this is the fir...
Volatile compounds in flowers of Rhododendron delavayi, R. agastum, R. annae, and R. irroratum were analyzed using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC×GC) coupled with high-resolution quadrupole time-of-flight...
Rhododendron species are typical calcifuges that do not grow well in calcareous soils characterized by alkaline pH and high concentrations of Ca2+. In this study, we investigated the effects of three pH levels and a Ca2+ treatment on the in vitro ger...
The search for alternative sources of biologically active compounds of plant origin, including phenolic compounds (PCs), is of great importance in medicine and pharmacology. Morphophysiological characteristics, photosynthetic pigments, PCs content, p...
The genus Rhododendron is known for its preference for acidic soils, although some genotypes can tolerate a more neutral or alkaline pH. In this study, a greenhouse experiment was set up for 140 days to examine different parameters to assess pH stres...
Floral development and senescence are a crucial determinant for economic and ornamental value. CircRNAs play an essential role in regulating plant growth and development; however, there is no systematic identification of circRNAs during the lifespan...
Rhododendron, with its high ornamental value and ecological benefits, is severely impacted by the azalea lace bug (Stephanitis pyrioides), one of its primary pests. This study utilized three Rhododendron cultivars, ‘Zihe’, ‘Yanzhimi...
The genus Rhododendron presents significant challenges for systematic classification due to extensive hybridization and adaptive radiation. Here, we employed double-digest restriction site-associated DNA sequencing (ddRAD-seq) to resolve phylogenetic...
Six ionone glycosides (1–3 and 5–7), including three new ones, named capitsesqsides A−C (1–3), together with an eudesmane sesquiterpenoid glycoside (4) and three known triterpenoid saponins (8–10) were isolated from Rhod...
Rhododendron simsii Planchon is an important ornamental species in the northern hemisphere. Flower color is an important objective of Rhododendron breeding programs. However, information on anthocyanin synthesis in R. simsii is limited. In this resea...
Rhododendron is a traditional ornamental and medicinal plant in China, renowned for its aesthetic appeal and therapeutic properties. Regarding Rhododendron decorum Franch., mainly distributed in Yunnan Province, its corolla is regarded as an edible f...
This study aims to evaluate the flowering phenology of selected 95 Elepidote Rhododendron taxa. The flowering period was assessed, distinguishing ten developmental stages. Flowering was observed every three days. The comparative scale prepared indica...
Honeysuckle azalea (Rhododendron luteum) has only a single population occurrence in Greece, on Lesvos Island of the north-eastern Aegean Sea. The genetic diversity of this population was studied in a population of n = 37 individuals randomly sampled...
Rhododendrons naturally inhabit acidic soils where aluminum (Al) toxicity severely restricts plant growth, yet the molecular basis underlying cultivar-dependent differences in Al tolerance remains poorly understood. In this study, we compared the tra...
Climate change has resulted in frequent heavy and prolonged rainfall events that exacerbate waterlogging stress, leading to the death of certain alpine Rhododendron trees. To shed light on the physiological and molecular mechanisms behind waterloggin...
To study the flowering biology of Rhododendron pulchrum, we used scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and paraffin sectioning to observe the microstructures of its floral organs, a methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) colorimetric assay to detect pollen...
The essential oil of Rhododendron anthopogon was investigated by GC-MS, and seventeen compounds (representing approximately 98% of the oil) were identified. The major components of the aerial parts of the oil were the monoterpenes α-pinene, β-pinene,...
Rhododendron L., a renowned ornamental species and one of the ten famous flowers in China, is highly regarded for its aesthetic value and extensive applications in landscaping. However, its growth and quality are significantly compromised by drought...
Rhododendron decorum, a widely distributed Rhododendron species in southwestern China, is recognized not only for its significant ornamental value but also as a culinary resource for local tribes. However, the defense mechanisms underlying the ecolog...
Terpenes are plant secondary metabolites known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. According to ethnobotanical knowledge, Rhododendron luteum Sweet was used in traditional medicine against inflammation. The present study was condu...
Illinoia lambersi is a key aphid pest in Rhododendron cultivation in northwestern Europe, where control measures still heavily rely on chemical insecticides. The present laboratory study assessed the predatory potential of the brown lacewing Micromus...
Rhododendron delavayi Franch. is a famous ornamental plant. However, seasonal drought caused by a monsoon climate seriously limits its growth and flowering performance in urban gardens. Our previous study has found that brassinosteroids (BRs) can imp...
Rhododendronsimsii is one of the top ten famous flowers in China. Due to its historical value and high aesthetic, it is widely popular among Chinese people. Various colors are important breeding objectives in Rhododendron L. The understanding of the...
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