Visually Asymptomatic Leaf Loss in Xylella fastidiosa-Infected Blueberry Plants [PDF]
PathogensXylella fastidiosa (Xf), a gram-negative bacterium, is a notorious, world-wide plant pathogen with an extended latent period that presents a challenge for early disease detection and control interventions.
Paul M. Severns, Jonathan E. Oliver
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Transcript Profile of Flowering Regulatory Genes in VcFT-Overexpressing Blueberry Plants. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 In order to identify genetic components in flowering pathways of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.), a transcriptome reference composed of 254,396 transcripts and 179,853 gene contigs was developed by assembly of 72.7 million reads using ...
Aaron E Walworth +2 more
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The Anti-Proliferative and Anti-Invasive Effect of Leaf Extracts of Blueberry Plants Treated with Methyl Jasmonate on Human Gastric Cancer In Vitro Is Related to Their Antioxidant Properties [PDF]
Antioxidants, 2020 Gastric cancer is the third main cause of cancerous tumors in humans in Chile. It is well-accepted that a diet rich in antioxidant plants could help in fighting cancer. Blueberry is a fruit crop with a high content of antioxidants. Methyl jasmonate (MeJA)
Alejandra Ribera-Fonseca +7 more
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HorticulturaeEfficient nitrogen (N) management is crucial for maximizing the growth of young blueberry plants (Vaccinium corymbosum). This study evaluates the effects of the N fertilization form (ammonium, NH4+; nitrate, or NO3−) and application timing on the ...
María Ignacia Arias +4 more
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Calcium Carbonate Can Be Used to Manage Soilless Substrate pH for Blueberry Production
Horticulturae, 2021 Blueberry (Vacciniumcorymbosum interspecific hybrids) production in soilless substrates is becoming increasingly popular. Soilless substrates have low pH buffering capacity.
Michael J. Schreiber, Gerardo H. Nunez
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2016 Florida Blueberry Integrated Pest Management Guide [PDF]
EDIS, 2016 This revised 37-page fact sheet provides extensive information about integrated pest management for growing blueberry plants in Florida. Written by Jeffrey G. Williamson, Philip F. Harmon, Oscar E.
Jeffrey G. Williamson +3 more
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Effects of Soil Properties and Microbiome on Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) Growth
Agronomy, 2022 Blueberry has high nutritional value and is favored by consumers, so the planting area is increasing. However, due to the influence of climate conditions and the edaphic environment, achieving high production and the healthy growth of blueberries has ...
Yujie Zhou +6 more
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Known and New Emerging Viruses Infecting Blueberry
Plants, 2021 Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) plants are exposed to existing and emerging viruses as a result of expanding acreage of blueberry plantations across the world, primarily in North America.
Norsazilawati Saad +4 more
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Pruning Blueberry Plants in Florida
EDIS, 2004 Pruning has long been recognized as a beneficial cultural practice in blueberry growing. Skillful pruning requires experience and growers generally develop their own style which may be slightly different from their neighbor's, but should accomplish the ...
Jeffrey G. Williamson +2 more
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Bacterial Wilt of Southern Highbush Blueberry Caused by Ralstonia solanacearum
EDIS, 2016 Bacterial wilt is a newly discovered disease of blueberry in Florida. Plants with bacterial wilt will show signs of water stress such as wilting and marginal leaf burn. The disease was initially confirmed on three farms in Florida.
Philip F. Harmon +2 more
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