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View article: Agronomic Characteristics of Several Italian Olive Cultivars and Evaluation for High-Density Cultivation in Central Italy
Agronomic Characteristics of Several Italian Olive Cultivars and Evaluation for High-Density Cultivation in Central Italy Open
The adaptability of several Italian olive cultivars to high-density cultivation was evaluated from 2020 to 2024 in central Italy by assessing their agronomic behavior, with the aim of identifying which Italian olive cultivars can combine h…
View article: Drought response strategies of Arbequina, Arbosana and Koroneiki olive cultivars revealed by ring growth, wood anatomy and δ¹³C dynamics
Drought response strategies of Arbequina, Arbosana and Koroneiki olive cultivars revealed by ring growth, wood anatomy and δ¹³C dynamics Open
The olive tree ( Olea europaea L.), a key crop in Mediterranean climates, is increasingly affected by climate variability. Over the last several decades, the Umbria region of central Italy, with its long-standing olive-growing tradition, h…
View article: Nitrogen Foliar Treatments as a Tool to Improve In Vitro Shoot Regeneration in Olive
Nitrogen Foliar Treatments as a Tool to Improve In Vitro Shoot Regeneration in Olive Open
An investigation to evaluate the effects of foliar treatments of different concentrations of urea (0.00 control, 0.20, 0.29, 0.58, 0.84, and 1.16 g·L −1 ) on the in vitro multiplication of explants of olive was conducted in 2020. Uninodal …
View article: The Efficiency of Artificial Pollination on the Hazelnut ‘Tonda Francescana®’ Cultivar and the Xenia Effects of Different Pollinizers
The Efficiency of Artificial Pollination on the Hazelnut ‘Tonda Francescana®’ Cultivar and the Xenia Effects of Different Pollinizers Open
Pollination is a determining factor in achieving economic yield in hazelnut cultivation, and together with variable climate conditions, this requires the use of artificial pollination. This study evaluated the efficiency of artificial poll…
View article: Laser Scanning for Canopy Characterization in Hazelnut Trees: A Preliminary Approach to Define Growth Habitus Descriptor
Laser Scanning for Canopy Characterization in Hazelnut Trees: A Preliminary Approach to Define Growth Habitus Descriptor Open
The accurate definition of tree growth descriptors is a crucial step in enhancing orchard management, allowing cultivar identification within an orchard and in new genotype selection for breeding programs. In apple, almond, and olive orcha…
View article: Application of Azospirillum brasilense and Humic Substances Improves the Nursery Quality of Olive Seedlings in Pots
Application of Azospirillum brasilense and Humic Substances Improves the Nursery Quality of Olive Seedlings in Pots Open
In Brazil due to the establishment of new orchards, olive seedling production is growing strongly, while the use of biostimulants in agriculture has been gaining attention due to their benefits in root formation and nutrient absorption. Th…
View article: Effect of Tree Density on Yield and Fruit Quality of the Grafted Hazelnut Cultivar ‘Tonda Francescana®’
Effect of Tree Density on Yield and Fruit Quality of the Grafted Hazelnut Cultivar ‘Tonda Francescana®’ Open
Optimizing planting density is crucial for balancing resource competition, light penetration, and tree productivity in orchard systems. This study investigateed the impact of planting density on the yield and fruit quality of the hazelnut …
View article: Field performance of grafted, micropropagated, and own-rooted plants of three Italian hazelnut cultivars during the initial four seasons of development
Field performance of grafted, micropropagated, and own-rooted plants of three Italian hazelnut cultivars during the initial four seasons of development Open
Introduction Over the course of four consecutive years, a comparative study, for the first time, was carried out to assess their growth characteristics, vegetative and productive performances. Material Micropropagated, grafted on not sucke…
View article: Use of Drones with Multispectral and Thermal Cameras to Assess the Biometric Characteristics and Water Status of Different Hazelnut Cultivars
Use of Drones with Multispectral and Thermal Cameras to Assess the Biometric Characteristics and Water Status of Different Hazelnut Cultivars Open
Comprehensive understanding of tree characteristics and conditions holds paramount importance for the precise management of hazelnut orchards. It facilitates the determination of tree vigor, pruning requirements, phytosanitary intervention…
View article: Dodine an effective alternative to copper for controlling Venturia oleaginea, the causal agent of pea-cock eye disease, in highly infected olive trees
Dodine an effective alternative to copper for controlling Venturia oleaginea, the causal agent of pea-cock eye disease, in highly infected olive trees Open
A trial was carried out in central Italy in an olive orchard of cultivar Moraiolo, highly infected by Venturia oleaginea . The aim of the investigation was to evaluate the effects of autumn and spring applications of copper oxychloride or …
View article: Differential tolerance to summer stress conditions in two olive cultivars using the dendro-isotopic approach
Differential tolerance to summer stress conditions in two olive cultivars using the dendro-isotopic approach Open
In this study the interannual and seasonal dynamics of carbon and oxygen stable isotope composition (δ13C, δ18O), and the resulting intrinsic water use efficiency (iWUE) in xylem rings of Olea europaea L. were investigated. The study was c…
View article: Modelling the architecture of hazelnut (<i>Corylus avellana</i>) Tonda di Giffoni over two successive years
Modelling the architecture of hazelnut (<i>Corylus avellana</i>) Tonda di Giffoni over two successive years Open
Hazelnut (Corylus avellana) cultivation is increasing worldwide. A 3D model of its structure could improve managerial techniques such as pruning. This study aims to analyse, over two successive years, hazelnut architectural development to …
View article: Analysis of bud and sylleptic shoot distribution along one-year-old shoots of hazelnut (<i>Corylus avellana</i>)
Analysis of bud and sylleptic shoot distribution along one-year-old shoots of hazelnut (<i>Corylus avellana</i>) Open
The comprehension of one-year-old-shoot architecture provides useful information for improving crop management, such as pruning or vegetative/reproductive equilibrium. This work aimed to investigate one-year-old hazelnut shoot structures, …
View article: Trend Analysis of Different Climate Parameters and Watering Requirements for Hazelnut in Central Italy Related to Climate Change
Trend Analysis of Different Climate Parameters and Watering Requirements for Hazelnut in Central Italy Related to Climate Change Open
In this study, the effects of climate change on the irrigation water requirement of hazelnut trees were investigated in Central Italy. The meteorological variables considered were precipitation, temperature, chilling units, and the Standar…
View article: Assessment of the Midseason Crop Coefficient for the Evaluation of the Water Demand of Young, Grafted Hazelnut Trees in High-Density Orchards
Assessment of the Midseason Crop Coefficient for the Evaluation of the Water Demand of Young, Grafted Hazelnut Trees in High-Density Orchards Open
Knowledge of crop water requirements is important in supporting irrigation management. Evapotranspiration (ET) is commonly measured with a variety of instruments and field procedures, but it is also typically computed or modeled using the …
View article: Architecture and yield relationship in hazelnut tree
Architecture and yield relationship in hazelnut tree Open
Yield reduction over the years is a phenomenon that affects many fruit tree species, including hazel (Corylus avellana). Studying plant architecture could provide useful information for improving crop management, such as pruning, to reduce…
View article: Geometrical Characterization of Hazelnut Trees in an Intensive Orchard by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Precision Agriculture Applications
Geometrical Characterization of Hazelnut Trees in an Intensive Orchard by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Precision Agriculture Applications Open
Knowledge of tree size is of great importance for the precision management of a hazelnut orchard. In fact, it has been shown that site-specific crop management allows for the best possible management and efficiency of the use of inputs. Ge…
View article: Use of Portable Devices and an Innovative and Non-Destructive Index for In-Field Monitoring of Olive Fruit Ripeness
Use of Portable Devices and an Innovative and Non-Destructive Index for In-Field Monitoring of Olive Fruit Ripeness Open
A new non-destructive index of absorbance difference (IAD), calculated with different wavelengths as references, near the chlorophyll absorbance peak or that for anthocyanin, has been used to determine the fruit ripening of several fruit s…
View article: Analysing the architecture of Corylus avellana and parametrizing L-HAZELNUT FSPM
Analysing the architecture of Corylus avellana and parametrizing L-HAZELNUT FSPM Open
Introduction - Tree architecture is a fundamental part of a functional structural plant model. This is particularly evident in perennial tree crops where the structure of the plant influences the position of source and sink organs, as well…
View article: Deflowering as a Tool to Accelerate Growth of Young Trees in Both Intensive and Super-High-Density Olive Orchards
Deflowering as a Tool to Accelerate Growth of Young Trees in Both Intensive and Super-High-Density Olive Orchards Open
In 2019–2020, trials were carried out in both intensive (cultivar Moraiolo) and super-high-density (cultivar Sikitita) young olive orchards to drastically reduce early production and, consequently, accelerate tree growth. Different concent…
View article: Climatic Suitability of Different Areas in Abruzzo, Central Italy, for the Cultivation of Hazelnut
Climatic Suitability of Different Areas in Abruzzo, Central Italy, for the Cultivation of Hazelnut Open
The demand for nuts has prompted the need to identify additional zones for hazelnut cultivation in Italy. There is great interest in the Abruzzo Region, in the central–eastern part of the country. The relationships between climate and envi…
View article: Variability of Fruit Quality among 103 Acerola (Malpighia emarginata D. C.) Phenotypes from the Subtropical Region of Brazil
Variability of Fruit Quality among 103 Acerola (Malpighia emarginata D. C.) Phenotypes from the Subtropical Region of Brazil Open
Acerola fruit is one of the richest natural sources of ascorbic acid. As a consequence, acerola fruit and its products are in demand worldwide for the production of health supplements and for the development of functional products. Acerola…
View article: Variability of fruit quality among 103 acerola (Malpighia emarginata D. C.) phenotypes from the subtropical region of Brazil
Variability of fruit quality among 103 acerola (Malpighia emarginata D. C.) phenotypes from the subtropical region of Brazil Open
Table S1. Fruit characteristics and color parameters (mean ± s.e.) of 103 acerola phenotypes. Table S2. Chemical characteristics of the fruits (mean ± s.e.) of 103 acerola phenotypes. Table S3. Ranges of the principal physical characterist…
View article: A Dual-Successive-Screen Model at Pollen/Stigma and Pollen Tube/Ovary Explaining Paradoxical Self-Incompatibility Diagnosis in the Olive Tree—An Interpretative Update of the Literature
A Dual-Successive-Screen Model at Pollen/Stigma and Pollen Tube/Ovary Explaining Paradoxical Self-Incompatibility Diagnosis in the Olive Tree—An Interpretative Update of the Literature Open
The ‘pollen test’ and ‘fruit set test’ following controlled crossing combinations of parents are the most commonly used methods for pollination incompatibility studies in Olea europaea L. Self-incompatibility (SI), with diagnoses based on …
View article: Fruit Evaluation of 103 Acerola (Malpighia Emarginata D. C.) Phenotypes from the Subtropical Region of Brazil
Fruit Evaluation of 103 Acerola (Malpighia Emarginata D. C.) Phenotypes from the Subtropical Region of Brazil Open
Acerola fruit is one of the richest natural sources of ascorbic acid ever known. As a consequence, acerola fruit and its products are demanded worldwide for the production of health supplements and for the development of functional product…
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: Effects of a new arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (<i>Glomus iranicum</i>) on grapevine development
Effects of a new arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (<i>Glomus iranicum</i>) on grapevine development Open
During the spring of 2016, one-year-old own-rooted and 3-year-old grafted vines of cv. Sangiovese were treated with MycoUp, a formulation based on a recently identified mycorrhizal fungus, Glomus iranicum var. tenuihypharum sp. nova. The r…
View article: Neem Oil Used as a “Complex Mixture” to Improve In Vitro Shoot Proliferation in Olive
Neem Oil Used as a “Complex Mixture” to Improve In Vitro Shoot Proliferation in Olive Open
Shoots of the olive cultivar Moraiolo were previously cultured in aseptic conditions on Olive Medium (OM), with the addition of 4 mg·L −1 of zeatin, 30 g·L −1 of sucrose, and 7 g·L −1 of agar. Then, 1-cm long uninodal explants with two lea…
View article: Reply to Saumitou‐Laprade et al. (2017) “Controlling for genetic identity of varieties, pollen contamination and stigma receptivity is essential to characterize the self‐incompatibility system of <i>Olea europaea</i> L.”. Eva:https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12498
Reply to Saumitou‐Laprade et al. (2017) “Controlling for genetic identity of varieties, pollen contamination and stigma receptivity is essential to characterize the self‐incompatibility system of <i>Olea europaea</i> L.”. Eva:https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12498 Open
This study was carried out to examine the validity of previous studies on the intercompatibility of olive and to compare the approach and techniques used for proposing the diallelic self‐incompatibility system and the sporophytic self‐inco…
View article: Olive fruit detachment force against pulling and torsional stress
Olive fruit detachment force against pulling and torsional stress Open
Olive harvesting often requires high hand labour, considering that workers, with long poles or hand held devices, aid trunk shaker due to low harvesting efficiency. Currently, fruit detachment force (FDF) and fruit fresh weight were used t…