Timing of Foliar Calcium Sprays Improves Fruit Firmness and Antioxidants in “Liberty” Blueberries
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DOI: 10.1007/s42729-020-00371-2
Abstract: Highbush blueberries require proper agronomic management in order to produce high quality fruits. Calcium (Ca) has been applied in many fruit crops due to its well-established role in improving fruit quality. Our aim was to… read more here.
Keywords: quality; foliar calcium; fruit; timing foliar ... See more keywords
FIS1 encodes a GA2-oxidase that regulates fruit firmness in tomato
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-19705-w
Abstract: Fruit firmness is a target trait in tomato breeding because it facilitates transportation and storage. However, it is also a complex trait and uncovering the molecular genetic mechanisms controlling fruit firmness has proven challenging. Here,… read more here.
Keywords: fis1 encodes; firmness; tomato; encodes ga2 ... See more keywords
CRISPR/Cas9 editing of the polygalacturonase FaPG1 gene improves strawberry fruit firmness
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DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhad011
Abstract: Abstract Firmness is one of the most important fruit quality traits in strawberries. The postharvest shelf life of this soft fruit is highly limited by the loss of firmness, where cell wall disassembly plays an… read more here.
Keywords: crispr cas9; fruit firmness; fruit; firmness ... See more keywords
Preharvest Applications of Oxalic Acid and Salicylic Acid Increase Fruit Firmness and Polyphenolic Content in Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)
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DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae9060639
Abstract: Blueberry exports that imply transport times of more than 25 d deteriorate their quality. The use of elicitors in preharvest has shown positive effects on the quality of berries such as grapes. The objective of… read more here.
Keywords: acid salicylic; fruit firmness; fruit; preharvest applications ... See more keywords