Molecules, 2014 Bagging is a useful method to improve fruit quality by altering its exposure to light, whereas its effect on fruit volatiles production is inconsistent, and the genes responsible for the observed changes remain unknown. In the present study, single-layer
Ji-Yuan Shen +6 more
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Molecules, 2020 Apple (Malus pumila Mill.) is a popular fruit with high economic values and various biological activities that are beneficial to human health. In this study, 35 apple cultivars were collected and were evaluated for their basic quality indexes, phenolic ...
Xiao Liang +7 more
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Genome-Wide Identification, Functional Analysis and Expression Profiling of the Aux/IAA Gene Family in Tomato [PDF]
, 2012 Auxin is a central hormone that exerts pleiotropic effects on plant growth including the development of roots, shoots, flowers and fruit. The perception and signaling of the plant hormone auxin rely on the cooperative action of several components,among
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Label-free visualization of fruit lignification: Raman molecular imaging of loquat lignified cells
Plant Methods, 2018 Background Flesh lignification, leading to increased fruit firmness, has been reported in several kinds of fruit. Understanding the mechanisms underlying fruit lignification is important to optimize the postharvest storage strategies and reduce the ...
Nan Zhu, Di Wu, Kunsong Chen
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Modelling the effects of osmotic stress on tomato fruit development [PDF]
, 2017 Whereas most high-tech tomato greenhouses focus primarily on high production yields, consumers prefer a higher quality product. Dry matter content is one of the key factors determining fruit quality, and is known to be substantially influenced by ...
Hanssens, Jochen +3 more
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Tilting Plant Metabolism for Improved Metabolite Biosynthesis and Enhanced Human Benefit
Molecules, 2015 The immense chemical diversity of plant-derived secondary metabolites coupled with their vast array of biological functions has seen this group of compounds attract considerable research interest across a range of research disciplines.
Bhekumthetho Ncube, Johannes Van Staden
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Fruit and Leaf Sensing for Continuous Detection of Nectarine Water Status [PDF]
, 2019 Continuous assessment of plant water status indicators might provide the most precise information for irrigation management and automation, as plants represent an interface between soil and atmosphere.
Lo Bianco, Riccardo +3 more
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BLISTER-regulated vegetative growth is dependent on the protein kinase domain of ER stress modulator IRE1A in Arabidopsis thaliana [PDF]
, 2019 The unfolded protein response (UPR) is required for protein homeostasis in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) when plants are challenged by adverse environmental conditions.
Hong, Zheng-Hui +4 more
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The Development of Polyamines throughout Brassica rapa over its Lifecycle [PDF]
, 2014 Polyamines are naturally produced chemicals in plants involved in growth, development and stress response. The primary objective of my study is to create a profile of changes in the entire life of the plant, in every organ at all stages of development ...
Larsen, Jon +2 more
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Botanical Fabrication: A research project at the intersection of design, botany and horticulture [PDF]
, 2015 ‘Botanical Fabrication’ is an on-going research initiative which investigates how an understanding of botany and horticultural techniques can challenge the design process and lead to alternative sustainable manufacturing or ‘eco-facturing’ tools.
Collet, Carole, Foissac, Guillaume
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