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View article: Beyond dormancy: organ-specific gene regulatory netw orks control winter development in peach buds
Beyond dormancy: organ-specific gene regulatory netw orks control winter development in peach buds Open
Bud dormancy in temperate perennials is often described as a stereotyped state of developmental repression triggered by environmental signals. Here, we investigate the development of vegetative buds in Prunus persica during the cold season…
View article: A rootstock-centered perspective on the regulation of alternate bearing in fruit trees
A rootstock-centered perspective on the regulation of alternate bearing in fruit trees Open
Alternate bearing in most perennial fruit tree species refers to the phenomenon whereby high-yielding on-years are followed by low or nearly no fruiting off-years. This variability complicates orchard management, especially under unpredict…
View article: The Role of Naphthaleneacetic Acid and 1-Methylcyclopropene in Preventing Preharvest Berry Dropping in Vitis vinifera L.
The Role of Naphthaleneacetic Acid and 1-Methylcyclopropene in Preventing Preharvest Berry Dropping in Vitis vinifera L. Open
Fruit dropping represents a concern in many fruit species, including Vitis vinifera L. This research investigated the role of two plant growth regulators (PGRs), naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) and 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), in mitigating …
View article: Impact of postponed harvests and withering on the aromas development of Yellow Muscat “fiori d'arancio” berries
Impact of postponed harvests and withering on the aromas development of Yellow Muscat “fiori d'arancio” berries Open
The composition of grape berries, and consequently wine characteristics, can be deeply modified by late harvest (LH) or withering (W). Alternatively, a practice called "Poly Double Maturation Reasoned" (PDMR) has been developed, consisting…
View article: Exploring the inner secrets of grapevine: a journey through plant-microbe interactions
Exploring the inner secrets of grapevine: a journey through plant-microbe interactions Open
Throughout centuries of anthropocentric breeding, plants have been selectively bred to enhance their quality traits and yield, often overlooking the importance of neglected attributes, like those involved in the interactions with beneficia…
View article: Dissecting postharvest chilling injuries in pome and stone fruit through integrated omics
Dissecting postharvest chilling injuries in pome and stone fruit through integrated omics Open
Lowering the storage temperature is an effective method to extend the postharvest and shelf life of fruits. Nevertheless, this technique often leads to physiological disorders, commonly known as chilling injuries. Apples and pears are susc…
View article: Metabolic and Molecular Rearrangements of Sauvignon Blanc (Vitis vinifera L.) Berries in Response to Foliar Applications of Specific Dry Yeast
Metabolic and Molecular Rearrangements of Sauvignon Blanc (Vitis vinifera L.) Berries in Response to Foliar Applications of Specific Dry Yeast Open
Dry yeast extracts (DYE) are applied to vineyards to improve aromatic and secondary metabolic compound content and wine quality; however, systematic information on the underpinning molecular mechanisms is lacking. This work aimed to unrave…
View article: The impact of PGRs applied in the field on the postharvest behavior of fruit crops
The impact of PGRs applied in the field on the postharvest behavior of fruit crops Open
In horticulture, Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) are applied during cultivation in the field to control and regulate different processes with positive effects on stress responses and general performance, including yield, compo-sition, and q…
View article: Evidence of chromatin and transcriptional dynamics for cold development in peach flower bud
Evidence of chromatin and transcriptional dynamics for cold development in peach flower bud Open
Summary In temperate zones, fruit trees regulate their annual growth cycle to seasonal environmental changes. During the cold season, growth is limited by both environmental and genetic factors. After the exposure to low temperature and fu…
View article: An Efficient Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) Protocol for Studying Histone Modifications in Peach Reproductive Tissues
An Efficient Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) Protocol for Studying Histone Modifications in Peach Reproductive Tissues Open
Background Perennial fruit trees display a perennial growth behaviour characterized by an annual cycling between growth and dormancy, with complex physiological features. Rosaceae fruit trees represent excellent models for studying not onl…
View article: Transcriptomic Insights on the Preventive Action of Apple (cv Granny Smith) Skin Wounding on Superficial Scald Development
Transcriptomic Insights on the Preventive Action of Apple (cv Granny Smith) Skin Wounding on Superficial Scald Development Open
Superficial scald is a post-harvest chilling storage injury leading to browning of the surface of the susceptible cv Granny Smith apples. Wounding of skins has been reported to play a preventive role on scald development however its underl…
View article: Modifications of Grapevine Berry Composition Induced by Main Viral and Fungal Pathogens in a Climate Change Scenario
Modifications of Grapevine Berry Composition Induced by Main Viral and Fungal Pathogens in a Climate Change Scenario Open
The grapevine is subject to high number of fungal and viral diseases, which are responsible for important economic losses in the global wine sector every year. These pathogens deteriorate grapevine berry quality either directly via the mod…
View article: Sucrose Metabolism and Transport in Grapevines, with Emphasis on Berries and Leaves, and Insights Gained from a Cross-Species Comparison
Sucrose Metabolism and Transport in Grapevines, with Emphasis on Berries and Leaves, and Insights Gained from a Cross-Species Comparison Open
In grapevines, as in other plants, sucrose and its constituents glucose and fructose are fundamentally important and carry out a multitude of roles. The aims of this review are three-fold. First, to provide a summary of the metabolism and …
View article: Regulation of Fruit Growth in a Peach Slow Ripening Phenotype
Regulation of Fruit Growth in a Peach Slow Ripening Phenotype Open
Consumers’ choices are mainly based on fruit external characteristics such as the final size, weight, and shape. The majority of edible fruit are by tree fruit species, among which peach is the genomic and genetic reference for Prunus. In …
View article: Grape Berry Secondary Metabolites and Their Modulation by Abiotic Factors in a Climate Change Scenario–A Review
Grape Berry Secondary Metabolites and Their Modulation by Abiotic Factors in a Climate Change Scenario–A Review Open
Temperature, water, solar radiation, and atmospheric CO 2 concentration are the main abiotic factors that are changing in the course of global warming. These abiotic factors govern the synthesis and degradation of primary (sugars, amino ac…
View article: Biosynthesis and Cellular Functions of Tartaric Acid in Grapevines
Biosynthesis and Cellular Functions of Tartaric Acid in Grapevines Open
Tartaric acid (TA) is an obscure end point to the catabolism of ascorbic acid (Asc). Here, it is proposed as a “specialized primary metabolite”, originating from carbohydrate metabolism but with restricted distribution within the plant kin…
View article: Meta-Analysis of RNA-Seq Studies Reveals Genes With Dominant Functions During Flower Bud Endo- To Eco-Dormancy Transition in Prunus Species
Meta-Analysis of RNA-Seq Studies Reveals Genes With Dominant Functions During Flower Bud Endo- To Eco-Dormancy Transition in Prunus Species Open
In deciduous fruit trees, entrance into dormancy occurs in later summer/fall, concomitantly with the shortening of day length and decrease in temperature. Dormancy can be divided into endodormancy, ecodormancy and paradormancy. In Prunus s…
View article: Sugar Metabolism in Stone Fruit: Source-Sink Relationships and Environmental and Agronomical Effects
Sugar Metabolism in Stone Fruit: Source-Sink Relationships and Environmental and Agronomical Effects Open
The partitioning of assimilates in fruits, which are economically important sink organs, is ruled by different physiological processes and affected by both environmental and agronomical factors. The bulk of the water and solutes, required …
View article: Non-structural Carbohydrate Metabolism in the Flesh of Stone Fruits of the Genus Prunus (Rosaceae) – A Review
Non-structural Carbohydrate Metabolism in the Flesh of Stone Fruits of the Genus Prunus (Rosaceae) – A Review Open
Non-structural carbohydrates are abundant constituents of the ripe flesh of all stone fruits. The bulk of their content comprises sucrose, glucose, fructose and sorbitol. However, the abundance of each of these carbohydrates in the flesh d…
View article: Stone Fruits: Growth and Nitrogen and Organic Acid Metabolism in the Fruits and Seeds—A Review
Stone Fruits: Growth and Nitrogen and Organic Acid Metabolism in the Fruits and Seeds—A Review Open
Stone fruits of the Rosaceae family consist of several distinct parts, and these include the flesh, woody endocarp, and seed. To understand the metabolism of these fruits, it is necessary to have knowledge of both their structure and growt…
View article: Stone Fruit as Biofactories of Phytochemicals With Potential Roles in Human Nutrition and Health
Stone Fruit as Biofactories of Phytochemicals With Potential Roles in Human Nutrition and Health Open
Phytochemicals or secondary metabolites present in fruit are key components contributing to sensory attributes like aroma, taste, and color. In addition, these compounds improve human nutrition and health. Stone fruits are an important sou…
View article: Metabolism of Stone Fruits: Reciprocal Contribution Between Primary Metabolism and Cell Wall
Metabolism of Stone Fruits: Reciprocal Contribution Between Primary Metabolism and Cell Wall Open
Cell wall turnover and modification in its composition are key factors during stone fruit development and patterning. Changes in cell wall disassembly and reassembly are essential for fruit growth and ripening. Modifications in cell wall c…
View article: Rosaceae Fruit Development, Ripening and Post-harvest: An Epigenetic Perspective
Rosaceae Fruit Development, Ripening and Post-harvest: An Epigenetic Perspective Open
Rosaceae is a family with an extraordinary spectrum of fruit types, including fleshy peach, apple, and strawberry that provide unique contributions to a healthy diet for consumers, and represent an excellent model for studying fruit patter…
View article: Transcriptional Characterization of a Widely-Used Grapevine Rootstock Genotype under Different Iron-Limited Conditions
Transcriptional Characterization of a Widely-Used Grapevine Rootstock Genotype under Different Iron-Limited Conditions Open
Iron chlorosis is a serious deficiency that affects orchards and vineyards reducing quality and yield production. Chlorotic plants show abnormal photosynthesis and yellowing shoots. In grapevine iron uptake and homeostasis are most likely …
View article: Transcriptome pathways in leaf and root of grapevine genotypes with contrasting drought tolerance
Transcriptome pathways in leaf and root of grapevine genotypes with contrasting drought tolerance Open
Most of the world's wine-producing regions are subjected to seasonal drought, and, in the light of the dramatic climate-change events occurring in recent years, the selection of resistant rootstocks is becoming a crucial factor for the dev…
View article: Grapevine Rootstocks Differentially Affect the Rate of Ripening and Modulate Auxin-Related Genes in Cabernet Sauvignon Berries
Grapevine Rootstocks Differentially Affect the Rate of Ripening and Modulate Auxin-Related Genes in Cabernet Sauvignon Berries Open
In modern viticulture, grafting commercial grapevine varieties on interspecific rootstocks is a common practice required for conferring resistance to many biotic and abiotic stresses. Nevertheless, the use of rootstocks to gain these essen…