Fruit crops in the era of genome editing: closing the regulatory gap.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00299-021-02664-x
Abstract: The conventional breeding of fruits and fruit trees has led to the improvement of consumer-driven traits such as fruit size, yield, nutritional properties, aroma and taste, as well as the introduction of agronomic properties such… read more here.
Keywords: genome editing; conventional breeding; fruit; crops era ... See more keywords
Occurrence of exotic whitefly, Paraleyrodes minei Iaccarino (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and other whitefly species on fruit crops in Maharashtra, India
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DOI: 10.1007/s13205-021-02831-7
Abstract: Severe incidence of an exotic whitefly species Paraleyrodes minei Iaccarino (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) was noticed in the Pune region of Maharashtra state, India, on the fruit trees guava (Psidium guajava L.), jamoon (Syzygium cumini L.), mango… read more here.
Keywords: minei iaccarino; paraleyrodes minei; whitefly species; exotic whitefly ... See more keywords
Appraisal of emerging crop management opportunities in fruit trees, grapevines and berry crops facilitated by the application of biostimulants
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2020.109330
Abstract: Abstract The fruit crop industry is continuously seeking for new technologies able to improve the overall sustainability of the production systems together with an enhancement of quality and safety of the products. Over the last… read more here.
Keywords: fruit; berry crops; crop; plant biostimulants ... See more keywords
Desiccation tolerance of Photosystem II in dryland fruit crops
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2021.110295
Abstract: Abstract Dryland fruit crops are highly prone to stresses caused by depleting soil moisture coupled with high ambient temperatures, particularly during summers. This is more conspicuous and seldom deleterious during droughts, which recur periodically. However,… read more here.
Keywords: dryland fruit; tolerance; fruit; fruit crops ... See more keywords
Turbocharging introgression breeding of perennial fruit crops: a case study on apple.
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DOI: 10.1038/s41438-020-0270-z
Abstract: The allelic diversity of primitive germplasm of fruit crops provides a useful resource for introgressing novel genes to meet consumer preferences and environmental challenges. Pre-breeding facilitates the identification of novel genetic variation in the primitive… read more here.
Keywords: fruit; selection; study; introgression breeding ... See more keywords
Integrative taxonomy methods reveal high mealybug (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) diversity in southern Brazilian fruit crops
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-15983-5
Abstract: The Serra Gaúcha region is the most important temperate fruit-producing area in southern Brazil. Despite mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) infesting several host plants in the region, there is a lack of information about the composition of… read more here.
Keywords: mealybug species; diversity; fruit; hemiptera pseudococcidae ... See more keywords
Underutilized Fruit Crops of Indian Arid and Semi-Arid Regions: Importance, Conservation and Utilization Strategies
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DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae8020171
Abstract: Nowadays, there is a large demand for nutrient-dense fruits to promote nutritional and metabolic human health. The production of commercial fruit crops is becoming progressively input-dependent to cope with the losses caused by biotic and… read more here.
Keywords: semi arid; conservation; fruit crops; arid semi ... See more keywords
Impacts of Wildflower Interventions on Beneficial Insects in Fruit Crops: A Review
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13030304
Abstract: Simple Summary Declines in insects, including pollinators, are leading to public pressure for governments and landowners to intervene. Although integrated pest management, used to preserve the natural enemies of pests, has been in place for… read more here.
Keywords: insects; fruit; management; beneficial insects ... See more keywords