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Gene coexpression network analysis of fruit transcriptomes uncovers a possible mechanistically distinct class of sugar/acid ratio-associated genes in sweet orange

BMC Plant Biology, 2017
Background The ratio of sugars to organic acids, two of the major metabolites in fleshy fruits, has been considered the most important contributor to fruit sweetness. Although accumulation of sugars and acids have been extensively studied, whether plants
Liang Qiao, Minghao Cao, Jian Zheng, Yihong Zhao, Zhi-Liang Zheng   +4 more
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Distribution, Antioxidant Capacity, Bioavailability and Biological Properties of Anthocyanin Pigments in Blood Oranges and Other Citrus Species

Molecules, 2022
Anthocyanins are natural pigments that give a red, purple, and blue color to many plant, flower, fruit, and vegetable species. Their presence within the genus Citrus was first reported in 1916, and it is well-known that the red color of the flesh and ...
Paolo Rapisarda, Margherita Amenta, Gabriele Ballistreri, Simona Fabroni, Nicolina Timpanaro   +4 more
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Disease Resistant Citrus Breeding Using Newly Developed High Resolution Melting and CAPS Protocols for Alternaria Brown Spot Marker Assisted Selection

Agronomy, 2020
Alternaria alternata is a fungus that causes a serious disease in susceptible genotypes of citrus, particularly in mandarins. The Alternaria citri toxin (ACT) produced by the pathogen induces necrotic lesions on young leaves and fruits, defoliation and ...
Carmen Arlotta, Angelo Ciacciulli, Maria Concetta Strano, Valeria Cafaro, Fabrizio Salonia, Paola Caruso, Concetta Licciardello, Giuseppe Russo, Malcolm Wesley Smith, Jose Cuenca, Pablo Aleza, Marco Caruso   +11 more
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An Updated Review of the Genus Humulus: A Valuable Source of Bioactive Compounds for Health and Disease Prevention

Plants, 2022
The medicinal potential of hop (Humulus lupulus L.) is widely cited in ancient literature and is also allowed in several official pharmacopoeias for the treatment of a variety of ailments, mainly related to anxiety states.
Katya Carbone, Fabio Gervasi
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Chitosan Coating: A Postharvest Treatment to Delay Oxidative Stress in Loquat Fruits during Cold Storage

Agronomy, 2018
Loquat is a non-climacteric fruit consumed fresh for its essential nutrients and phytochemical compounds. In this study, the effects of chitosan coating (1% w/v) on changes in the enzymatic antioxidant and membrane damage in three loquat selections ...
Giuseppina Adiletta, Maria Silvia Pasquariello, Luigi Zampella, Francesco Mastrobuoni, Marco Scortichini, Milena Petriccione   +5 more
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Comparing Spanish-Style and Natural Fermentation Methods to Valorise Carolea, Nocellara Messinese and Leccino as Table Olives

Horticulturae, 2023
This paper presents the results of the transformation into table olives of drupes belonging to three Italian cultivars: Carolea, Leccino and Nocellara Messinese, widely used for virgin olive oil production, by using the two most common methods to produce
Nicolina Timpanaro, Chiara A. C. Rutigliano, Cinzia Benincasa, Paola Foti, Solidea Mangiameli, Rosa Nicoletti, Innocenzo Muzzalupo, Flora V. Romeo   +7 more
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Diversification and Soil Management Effects on the Quality of Organic Apricots

Agronomy, 2021
Nutritional and commercial value of the apricot fruits depends on the interaction among several factors, including the management strategies, the environmental conditions, and the genotype.
Roberto Ciccoritti, Roberto Ciorba, Francesco Mitrano, Marcello Cutuli, Tiziana Amoriello, Corrado Ciaccia, Elena Testani, Danilo Ceccarelli   +7 more
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Impact of Different Amounts of Biochar as Growth Media on Macronutrient Transport Systems of Carrizo Citrange Rootstocks and Related Expression Analysis

Agriculture
Citrus nurseries significantly increase production costs due to the application of strictly technical and sanitary protocols. The growth media used are generally based on peat, a limited resource that is becoming increasingly scarce and consequently more
Paola Caruso, Maria Patrizia Russo, Maria Allegra, Biagio Torrisi, Giancarlo Fascella, Giuseppina Las Casas, Concetta Licciardello, Marco Caruso, Alessandra Caruso, Filippo Ferlito   +9 more
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The effect of La Nina on fruits production of three citrus varieties in high land [PDF]

Biotika, 2017
In tropical climates, citrus flowering is controlled primarily by the availability of water (wet-dry). Therefore, the phenomenon of La Nina in 2016 which led to changes in rainfall will definitely affect flowering and fruits production in 2017.
Sutopo, Palupi N.E., Aji T.G.
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Potential therapeutic targeting of BKCa channels in glioblastoma treatment

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
This review summarizes current insights into the role of BKCa and mitoBKCa channels in glioblastoma biology, their potential classification as oncochannels, and the emerging pharmacological strategies targeting these channels, emphasizing the translational challenges in developing BKCa‐directed therapies for glioblastoma treatment.
Kamila Maliszewska‐Olejniczak, Karolina Pytlak, Sandra Jaworowska, Bogusz Kulawiak, Piotr Bednarczyk   +4 more
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