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View article: Higher tensor categories and their extensions: notes from the Scottish Talbot On Algebra and Topology
Higher tensor categories and their extensions: notes from the Scottish Talbot On Algebra and Topology Open
These lecture notes are the product of a week-long learning workshop on the work of Johnson-Freyd and Reutter on the problem of the existence of minimal nondegenerate extensions of braided fusion categories (arXiv:2105.15167). They recount…
View article: Insect visitation patterns in diploid <i>Centaurea aspera</i> and its related allotetraploid and triploid hybrids: Similar rates but distinct assemblages
Insect visitation patterns in diploid <i>Centaurea aspera</i> and its related allotetraploid and triploid hybrids: Similar rates but distinct assemblages Open
Premise Polyploidy is key to plant evolution by contributing to speciation, diversification, and adaptability. However, the minority cytotype exclusion effect can limit the persistence of polyploids, which can be mitigated by reproductive …
View article: Plant Protection Products to Control Alternaria Brown Spot Caused by Alternaria alternata in Citrus: A Systematic Review
Plant Protection Products to Control Alternaria Brown Spot Caused by Alternaria alternata in Citrus: A Systematic Review Open
Alternaria Brown Spot (ABS) is one of the most critical diseases affecting susceptible mandarins worldwide, being a limiting factor in their cultivation. Although there are numerous reports on effective plant protection products against th…
View article: Control of Alternaria Brown Spot (<em>Alternaria alternata</em> (Fr.) Keissler) in Citrus: A Systematic Review
Control of Alternaria Brown Spot (<em>Alternaria alternata</em> (Fr.) Keissler) in Citrus: A Systematic Review Open
Alternaria brown spot is one of the most critical diseases affecting susceptible mandarins worldwide, being a limiting factor for their cultivation. Although there are numerous reports on effective substances against the disease, field con…
View article: Lichen Biodiversity and Near-Infrared Metabolomic Fingerprint as Diagnostic and Prognostic Complementary Tools for Biomonitoring: A Case Study in the Eastern Iberian Peninsula
Lichen Biodiversity and Near-Infrared Metabolomic Fingerprint as Diagnostic and Prognostic Complementary Tools for Biomonitoring: A Case Study in the Eastern Iberian Peninsula Open
In the 1990s, a sampling network for the biomonitoring of forests using epiphytic lichen diversity was established in the eastern Iberian Peninsula. This area registered air pollution impacts by winds from the Andorra thermal power plant, …
View article: Ultrastructural Evidence Elucidates the Mode of Action of Sulfur in Preventing Pollen Tube Development in Stigma of Citrus cv. Nadorcott and Other Horticultural Species
Ultrastructural Evidence Elucidates the Mode of Action of Sulfur in Preventing Pollen Tube Development in Stigma of Citrus cv. Nadorcott and Other Horticultural Species Open
Citrus species have a “wet”-type stigma with abundant exudate, and their style contains numerous canals. For successful seed formation, the process includes pollen grain germination on the stigma, pollen tube development and growth through…
View article: Effect of sulfur on pollen germination of Clemenules mandarin and Nova tangelo
Effect of sulfur on pollen germination of Clemenules mandarin and Nova tangelo Open
This study aims to elucidate whether sulfur can inhibit citrus pollination by affecting pollen grains. For this, four sulfur-based products (inorganic sulfur, water dispersible granular sulfur, ammonium sulfate, copper sulfate) were tested…
View article: Agronomic treatments to avoid presence of seeds in Nadorcott mandarin II. Effect on seed number per fruit and yield
Agronomic treatments to avoid presence of seeds in Nadorcott mandarin II. Effect on seed number per fruit and yield Open
Nadorcott is a well-established and appreciated mandarin by the fresh market. However, it produces seeds due to cross-pollination with other compatible varieties, which is quite frequent in most producing countries. Consumers prefer seedle…
View article: Genotyping-by-Sequencing and Morphology Revealed the Role of Polyploidization and Hybridization in the Diversification of the Centaurea aspera L. Complex of Section Seridia (Juss.) DC. (Asteraceae)
Genotyping-by-Sequencing and Morphology Revealed the Role of Polyploidization and Hybridization in the Diversification of the Centaurea aspera L. Complex of Section Seridia (Juss.) DC. (Asteraceae) Open
Hybridization and polyploidy are major drivers of plant evolution. In Centaurea (Asteraceae), both mechanisms are frequent and lead to reticulate evolutions. However, in the Western Mediterranean section, Seridia studies are scarce. In thi…
View article: Effect of chitosan and silicon oxide treatments on postharvest Valencia Late (Citrus × sinensis) fruits
Effect of chitosan and silicon oxide treatments on postharvest Valencia Late (Citrus × sinensis) fruits Open
The efficacy of chitosan and silicon oxide to prevent postharvest weight loss and fungi infection in 'Valencia Late' oranges was tested. Three silicon oxide concentrations (0.1%, 0.2%, 1%) were applied as preharvest treatments. Chitosan tr…
View article: In Vivo Pollen Tube Growth and Evidence of Self-Pollination and Prefloral Anthesis in cv. Macabeo (Vitis vinifera L.)
In Vivo Pollen Tube Growth and Evidence of Self-Pollination and Prefloral Anthesis in cv. Macabeo (Vitis vinifera L.) Open
Cultivar Macabeo is one of the most planted white grape varieties of northern Spain. A general agreement supports many Vitis vinifera cultivars possibly being self-fertile, although this seems to be a variety-dependent characteristic. No p…
View article: Mating system of <i>Centaurea aspera</i> (<i>asteraceae</i>) polyploid relatives - Short communication
Mating system of <i>Centaurea aspera</i> (<i>asteraceae</i>) polyploid relatives - Short communication Open
[EN] Centaurea aspera polyploid complex represents a comprehensive model. The aim of this short communication was to study the mating system of the three main species. The results showed that allotetraploid C. seridis was self-compatible (…
View article: Morphoagronomic characterization and whole-genome resequencing of eight highly diverse wild and weedy S. pimpinellifolium and S. lycopersicum var. cerasiforme accessions used for the first interspecific tomato MAGIC population
Morphoagronomic characterization and whole-genome resequencing of eight highly diverse wild and weedy S. pimpinellifolium and S. lycopersicum var. cerasiforme accessions used for the first interspecific tomato MAGIC population Open
The wild Solanum pimpinellifolium (SP) and the weedy S. lycopersicum var. cerasiforme (SLC) are largely unexploited genetic reservoirs easily accessible to breeders, as they are fully cross-compatible with cultivated tomato ( S. lycopersic…
View article: Effect of freezing conservation time on loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) pollen germination
Effect of freezing conservation time on loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) pollen germination Open
Aim of study: Several studies point out that storage at -20 ºC is a suitable method for preserving pollen of many species in the long term. Part of those studies indicate the total storage time at which these conditions are optimal. Howeve…
View article: Intra- and Inter-Specific Crosses among Centaurea aspera L. (Asteraceae) Polyploid Relatives—Influences on Distribution and Polyploid Establishment
Intra- and Inter-Specific Crosses among Centaurea aspera L. (Asteraceae) Polyploid Relatives—Influences on Distribution and Polyploid Establishment Open
How polyploids become established is a long-debated question, especially for autopolyploids that seem to have no evolutionary advantage over their progenitors. The Centaurea aspera polyploid complex includes diploid C. aspera and two relat…
View article: Vegetation change over a period of 46 years in a Mediterranean mountain massif (Penyagolosa, Spain)
Vegetation change over a period of 46 years in a Mediterranean mountain massif (Penyagolosa, Spain) Open
Questions The Mediterranean mountain massifs are biodiversity hotspots threatened by climate change and land use transformations, among other factors. Did vegetation composition and α ‐ and β‐diversities change in mid‐ and high‐elevation M…
View article: Evolutionary Trends in the Mitochondrial Genome of Archaeplastida: How Does the GC Bias Affect the Transition from Water to Land?
Evolutionary Trends in the Mitochondrial Genome of Archaeplastida: How Does the GC Bias Affect the Transition from Water to Land? Open
Among the most intriguing mysteries in the evolutionary biology of photosynthetic organisms are the genesis and consequences of the dramatic increase in the mitochondrial and nuclear genome sizes, together with the concomitant evolution of…
View article: Mating system of <i>Centaurea aspera</i> (<i>asteraceae</i>) polyploid relatives - Short communication
Mating system of <i>Centaurea aspera</i> (<i>asteraceae</i>) polyploid relatives - Short communication Open
Centaurea aspera polyploid complex represents a comprehensive model. The aim of this short communication was to study the mating system of the three main species. The results showed that allotetraploid C. seridis was self-compatible (SC), …
View article: Effect of temperature on pollen germination for several Rosaceae species: influence of freezing conservation time on germination patterns
Effect of temperature on pollen germination for several Rosaceae species: influence of freezing conservation time on germination patterns Open
Between February 2018 and April 2018, flowers were collected from eight Rosaceae species. Flowers were kept in a freezer at −20 °C for three freezing times (Treatment 1, two months; Treatment 2, four months; Treatment 3, six months). After…
View article: Peer Review #1 of "Effect of temperature on pollen germination for several Rosaceae species: influence of freezing conservation time on germination patterns (v0.2)"
Peer Review #1 of "Effect of temperature on pollen germination for several Rosaceae species: influence of freezing conservation time on germination patterns (v0.2)" Open
Between February 2018 and April 2018, flowers were collected from eight Rosaceae species.Flowers were kept in a freezer at -20 ºC for three freezing times (Treatment 1, two months; Treatment 2, four months; Treatment 3, six months).After e…
View article: Peer Review #1 of "Effect of temperature on pollen germination for several Rosaceae species: influence of freezing conservation time on germination patterns (v0.1)"
Peer Review #1 of "Effect of temperature on pollen germination for several Rosaceae species: influence of freezing conservation time on germination patterns (v0.1)" Open
Between February 2018 and April 2018, flowers were collected from eight Rosaceae species.Flowers were kept in a freezer at -20 ºC for three freezing times (Treatment 1, two months; Treatment 2, four months; Treatment 3, six months).After e…
View article: Gibberellic acid in Citrus spp. flowering and fruiting: A systematic review
Gibberellic acid in Citrus spp. flowering and fruiting: A systematic review Open
Despite some limitations, the action of GA related to cell division and growth, stimulating the sink ability of the organ and discouraging its abscission, has been clearly established through reviewed studies. GA applications before flower…
View article: Forced Flowering in Mandarin Trees under Phytotron Conditions
Forced Flowering in Mandarin Trees under Phytotron Conditions Open
Phytotron has been widely used to assess the effect of numerous parameters on the development of many species. However, less information is available on how to achieve fast profuse flowering in young fruit trees with this plant growth cham…
View article: Insect repellent and chemical agronomic treatments to reduce seed number in ‘Afourer’ mandarin. Effect on yield and fruit diameter
Insect repellent and chemical agronomic treatments to reduce seed number in ‘Afourer’ mandarin. Effect on yield and fruit diameter Open
[EN] Obtaining citrus fruits without seeds is a recurrent objective for farmers as it is one of the most valued characteristics, especially in mandarins. "Afourer" tangor is a highly valuable well-established mandarin, and a high percentag…
View article: Peer Review #1 of "Distribution and ecological segregation on regional and microgeographic scales of the diploid Centaurea aspera L., the tetraploid C. seridis L., and their triploid hybrids (Compositae) (v0.1)"
Peer Review #1 of "Distribution and ecological segregation on regional and microgeographic scales of the diploid Centaurea aspera L., the tetraploid C. seridis L., and their triploid hybrids (Compositae) (v0.1)" Open
Although polyploidy is considered a ubiquitous process in plants, the establishment of new polyploid species may be hindered by ecological competition with parental diploid taxa.In such cases, the adaptive processes that result in the ecol…
View article: Distribution and ecological segregation on regional and microgeographic scales of the diploid <i>Centaurea aspera</i> L., the tetraploid <i>C. seridis</i> L., and their triploid hybrids (Compositae)
Distribution and ecological segregation on regional and microgeographic scales of the diploid <i>Centaurea aspera</i> L., the tetraploid <i>C. seridis</i> L., and their triploid hybrids (Compositae) Open
Although polyploidy is considered a ubiquitous process in plants, the establishment of new polyploid species may be hindered by ecological competition with parental diploid taxa. In such cases, the adaptive processes that result in the eco…
View article: Peer Review #2 of "Distribution and ecological segregation on regional and microgeographic scales of the diploid Centaurea aspera L., the tetraploid C. seridis L., and their triploid hybrids (Compositae) (v0.1)"
Peer Review #2 of "Distribution and ecological segregation on regional and microgeographic scales of the diploid Centaurea aspera L., the tetraploid C. seridis L., and their triploid hybrids (Compositae) (v0.1)" Open
Although polyploidy is considered a ubiquitous process in plants, the establishment of new polyploid species may be hindered by ecological competition with parental diploid taxa.In such cases, the adaptive processes that result in the ecol…