Journal Horticultural Science & Biotechnology

Postharvest chlorine dioxide spray as a strategy to maintain quality in ‘Monterrey’ strawberry fruits Commercial strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is valued for its quality attributes and its antioxidant content; however, its rapid softening and microbial susceptibility limit their postharvest quality. This study evaluated chlorine dioxide (ClO2) spray at 3 and 5 ppm on the postharvest physiology...

#Postharvest chlorine dioxide spray as a strategy to preserve #strawberry quality by maintaining #phenolic compounds, #flavonoids, #anthocyanins, & #antioxidants during #storage.
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#ShelfLife #fruit #Fragaria #ClO2

Effects of light intensity on the betacyanin synthesis and lignification in Salicornia europaea L Salicornia europaea, a green, salty and crunchy succulent vegetable, turns red during senescence because of betacyanin accumulation. However, eating the reddish S. europaea is challenging because o...

#OpenAccess - Effects of #light intensity on the #betacyanin synthesis and #lignification in #Salicornia europaea: creating fresh reddish #samphire offering aesthetic and #nutritional benefits.
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#glasswort

Treated and untreated wastewater irrigation for roses: impacts on plant roots, antioxidant enzymes, oxidative stress markers, and carbohydrate metabolism Freshwater scarcity is a growing concern worldwide, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, creating an urgent need for alternative irrigation resources. This study aimed to evaluate the potent...

Treated and untreated #wastewater #irrigation for #roses: impacts on plant #roots, antioxidant enzymes, oxidative stress markers, and carbohydrate metabolism.
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#water #floriculture

Supplementation with molybdenum optimises nitrate reductase activity during floral induction in mango trees Floral induction in mango trees depends on nitrate to stimulate flowering, a process mediated by the enzyme nitrate reductase, whose activity is influenced by molybdenum (Mo). However, the interact...

Supplementation with #molybdenum optimises #nitrate reductase activity during floral induction, improving the #flowering & productivity of #mango trees.
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Selenium as an exogenous supply factor enhancing the physio-metabolic behaviour of pepper (Capsicum annuum) under saline conditions The effect of foliar Se application on salt-stressed peppers was investigated. The two-year field experiment consisted of the T0: 3 g NaCl L−1, T1: 6 g NaCl L−1 and T2: 9 g NaCl L−1 saline treatments and two Se doses (Se-: 0 mg L−1 vs Se+:2 mg L−1), exogenously applied from leaf development until fruit maturation.

Foliar application of #selenium can enhance growth and photosynthetic capacity of salt-stressed #peppers.
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#Capsicum #SaltStress #Se #photosynthesis #Antioxidants

Optimal conditions for anther dehiscence and long-term storage of the pollen of Capsicum annuum L. ‘Amato-bijin’ Pollen collection and storage conditions are important aspects to consider for horticulturally important crops. This study aimed to determine the optimal temperature under both dry and wet conditions for in vitro anther dehiscence and the optimal temperature under vacuum, nitrogen or carbon dioxide for long-term pollen storage of ‘Amato-bijin’.

Optimal conditions for anther dehiscence and long-term storage of the #pollen of the sweet #pepper ‘Amato-bijin’ (#Capsicum annuum).
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#CarbonDioxide #CO2 #Nitrogen #Vacuum

Growth of maize and monstera following root exposure to red or blue light from light-emitting diodes Light is known to be an essential stimulus for root development. Considering that the interactions among root illumination, root growth, and whole-plant biomass remain unclear, we evaluated the eff...

Growth of #maize and #monstera following #root exposure to #red or #blue light from #LEDs shows potential for boosting productivity of #crops in #hydroponic cultures.
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#Zea #Corn

Effects of drone-assisted artificial pollination on fruit set and characteristics in Asian pear The ‘Niitaka’ pear relies heavily on artificial pollination, owing to its lack of viable pollen; however, drone-based approaches remain underexplored. This study compared drone-assisted pollen dusting and suspension methods with conventional artificial and natural pollination...

Effects of drone-assisted artificial #pollination on #fruit set and characteristics in Asian pear.
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#AsianPear #Drones #Niitaka #Pollen #Pyrus

Identification of the Na+ transporter gene MdNCL4 in response to high salinity stress in apple rootstock (Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh.) Sodium ion (Na+) transport in plants directly affects salt tolerance. Therefore, identifying key Na+ transport genes is important for breeding salt-tolerant plants. In this study, a total of 97 genes were identified in six transporter families in apple...

Identification of the #sodium ion transporter #gene MdNCL4 in response to high #salinity stress in #apple #rootstock.
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#Na #Malus #salt

An overview of essential methods for preservation of sweet potato roots: a mini-review Sweet potato is an essential and nutritious staple root crop in many parts of the world. This crop is multipurpose, humans consume the storage roots, while above-ground biomass is used for livestock feed. However, the roots are susceptible to sprouting during postharvest storage.

#OpenAccess - An overview of the key #postharvest techniques and challenges for preservation of sweet potato #roots.
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#SweetPotato #Ipomoea

A review of time of planting in strawberry: yields are higher with early to intermediate plantings Time of planting affects the productivity of crops. A review was conducted to determine the effect of time of planting on the performance of strawberry plants in warm locations (n = 42 experiments)...

A #review of time of planting on the performance of #strawberry plants in warm locations: yields are higher with early to intermediate plantings
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#Fragaria #Carbohydrates #fruit #temperature

The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology Volume 101, Issue 2 of The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

The second issue of volume 101 of The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology is now online!
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#plantsci #HortSci #CropSci #Biotech

Height and number of leaves in avocado rootstocks (Persea americana Mill.) as predictors of grafting readiness: a mixed-effects model and logistic regression approach Grafting is the main propagation method used in avocado (Persea americana Mill.) seedling production, and accurate determination of rootstock maturity is essential for its success. While stem diameter measured at 15 cm above the soil (D15) is traditionally used as the maturity indicator, this study explores indirect traits of plant height (PH) and number of leaves (NL) as potential alternatives.

Plant height and number of leaves in #avocado #rootstocks (#Persea americana) as predictors of #grafting readiness: a mixed-effects #model and logistic regression approach.
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Chitosan mediated organogenesis in hybrid Dendrobium (Dendrobium Enopi x Dendrobium Pink Lady) through protocorm-like bodies Orchids are regarded as some of the most attractive ornamental plants owing to their diverse floral morphology and striking colours. The regeneration of orchid plantlets via micropropagation serves as a cutting edge approach for the production of orchid plants in large scale.

#Chitosan mediated #organogenesis in hybrid #Dendrobium (Dendrobium Enopi x Dendrobium Pink Lady) through protocorm-like bodies.
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#orchid #elicitor #micropropagation

Average daily temperature controls floral bud formation rate, callose deposition and flower development of Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Early Blue’ Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Early Blue’ was exposed to six different day (DT) and night (NT) and average daily temperatures (ADT) during flower bud formation (DT/NT°C: 12/12, 17/12, 17/17, 22/12, 22/17, 22/22).

#OpenAccess - Average daily #temperature controls floral bud formation rate, #callose deposition and #flower development of #Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Early Blue’.
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Development of alloplasmic male sterile lines and their assessment for heterotic potential in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) The use of Solanum aethiopicum as the female parent with S. melongena led to the development of a cytoplasmic-genic male sterility system (CGMS) in eggplant. The male sterility was complete and exp...

Development of #alloplasmic male sterile lines and their assessment for heterotic potential in #eggplant (#Solanum melongena).
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#Aubergine #Brinjal #Heterosis #CGMS

Physicochemical properties of peach fruit assessed by non-destructive methodology related to the development of Monilinia fructicola during postharvest The concomitant evaluation of physicochemical properties and development of important diseases, such as brown rot in peaches postharvest, is hampered by the use of destructive methods for physicoch...

Physicochemical properties of #peach #fruit assessed by non-destructive methodology related to the development of brown rot (#Monilinia fructicola) during #postharvest.
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Identification, 3D modelling, and expression analysis of protopanaxadiol and protopanaxatriol synthases in Vietnamese ginseng under vanadium elicitation Vietnamese ginseng (Panax vietnamensis Ha & Grushv.) is one of the most precious herbs in Vietnam because it contains many valuable bioactive compounds, especially ginsenosides. The protopanaxadiol...

Identification, 3D #modelling, and expression analysis of #protopanaxadiol and #protopanaxatriol synthases in Vietnamese #ginseng (#Panax vietnamensis) under #vanadium elicitation.
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The adoption of robotics in pack houses for fresh produce handling Fresh produce handling, particularly in final inspection and pack, is highly dependent on dextrous human labour. As part of a relatively low-profit margin industry, rising wage costs and labour sho...

#OpenAccess - The adoption of #robotics in pack houses for fresh produce handling.
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#automation #agriculture #horticulture

Domestication of wild pears in Europe, with specific emphasis on the Caucasian endemic pear Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica (Fed.) Browicz Cultivated pears are economically one of the most important fruits in temperate regions. Two separate taxonomic groups are distinguished, a European and Southwest Asian group, and an East Asian gro...

#Domestication of #wild pears in Europe, with specific emphasis on the Caucasian endemic #pear #Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica.
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#breeding #conservation #Caucasus #landraces

Vase performance and bacterial colony dynamics at the stem-ends of cut ‘Master’ carnations pretreated with nanosilver Vascular occlusion caused by bacterial proliferation is the primary determinant of postharvest quality deterioration in cut flowers. This study investigated the efficacy of nanosilver pretreatment ...

Pretreatment with #nanosilver extends vase life of cut #carnations by suppressing #bacterial colonisation and biofilm formation, as well as altering the proportion of bacterial species at the stem ends.
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#Dianthus #VaseLife #Flower

Rooting of aerial offshoots of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) “Braim” by air layering method Along with rooted ground offshoots, the date palm during the juvenile phase produces aerial offshoots, which are rootless and die after culturing. This study examined the stimulating effect of indo...

#Rooting of aerial offshoots of date palm (#Phoenix dactylifera) by an air layering method that combines #IBA with pyrogallol and captan, and its potential for commercial #datepalm propagation.
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#Auxins #roots

The effect of supplementary LED illumination of Romaine lettuce on midribs pinking after harvest Pinking of midribs is a major postharvest issue in cut lettuce. Here, the effects of cultivar, light intensity and time of storage on pinking discolouration and related metabolites were elucidated. Two cultivars of Romance lettuce...

#OpenAccess - The effect of supplementary #LED illumination of #Romaine #lettuce on midribs pinking after #harvest.
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#Light #Lactuca #Cos

Light, temperature, and floral preservative effects on postharvest longevity of perennial flax (Linum spp.) cut flowers Flower longevity and vase life/stem were measured to determine maximum vase life of perennial flax cut flower (CF) genotypes within a breeding programme. These traits were of interest as maximum st...

Light, temperature, and floral preservative effects on #postharvest longevity of perennial #flax cut #flowers.
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#Linum #VaseLife

Influence of hydroponic cultivation subsystems on vegetative growth, vigour, and metabolite profiles in vanilla Vanilla, a high-value crop, faces numerous cultivation challenges, with global demand far outpacing supply. The absence of standardised cultivation practices underscores the need for innovative solutions.

#OpenAccess - Influence of #hydroponic cultivation subsystems on vegetative growth, vigour, and metabolite profiles in #vanilla.
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#chromatography #Fusarium #metabolomics #orchid

Impact of pre-cooling on fruit quality attributes during storage of apple cv. ‘Jeromine’ The study aimed to provide research-based knowledge for apple growers about the application of pre-cooling and its impact on fruit quality characteristics of a newly introduced ‘Delicious’ group cv...

Impact of pre-cooling on #fruit quality attributes during #storage of new #apple cultivar 'Jeromine'.
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#Malus #PostHarvest

Sucrose regulates germination efficiency, photosynthetic performance and biomass allocation in Capsicum spp. under in vitro conditions The cultivation of mature zygotic embryos in vitro is crucial for species exhibiting genetic incompatibility, as their seeds do not germinate naturally. This study aimed to evaluate the germination...

#Sucrose regulates #germination efficiency, photosynthetic performance and biomass allocation in #Capsicum spp. under in vitro conditions.
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#photosynthesis #InVitro #Peppers #Chillies

A natural approach to guava (Psidium guajava L.) preservation: chia seed and saffron corm extract coatings Guava is a highly perishable fruit due to its rapid metabolic rate and susceptibility to water loss, leading to a short shelf life. This investigation assesses the potential of an edible coating co...

Preserving quality & extending shelf-life of #guava #fruits using a #chia coating enriched with #saffron corm extract.
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#ShelfLife #antioxidant #natural #Psidium

Analysis of self-pollination and interspecific hybridisation affinity of Rhododendron and parental selection Rhododendron simsii Planch. are one of the top ten traditional famous flowers in China, with high ornamental value. In order to explore the affinity of different combinations and screen out high-qu...

Analysis of self-pollination and interspecific #hybridisation affinity of #Rhododendron and parental selection.
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#PlantBreeding #azalea #pollination

Optimisation of budding timing and methods for production of quality apricot nursery plants This study aimed to assess the effects of budding timing and methods on producing high-quality nursery plants using wild apricot (Chuli) seedling rootstocks and the scion of ‘Early Maturing Apricot...

Optimisation of #budding timing and methods for production of quality #apricot (#Prunus armeniaca) nursery plants.
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