Flower and fruit colors are of vital importance to the ecology and economic market value of
plants. The mechanisms of flower and fruit coloration have been well studied, especially …

Rapid lignification and high lignin accumulation occur in the endocarps of the dove tree
(Davidia involucrata) during a short developmental phase. Through transcriptome analysis …

The present study is aimed at analyzing the antioxidant activity and texture profile of
mesocarps of two varieties-tender king and young coconut. Antioxidant activity was …

RESUMO A presença dos glicosídeos cianogênicos amigdalina e prunassina, e de ß-
glucosidases as quais hidrolisam estas moléculas, faz com que a amêndoa de pêssego …

The consumption of fruits has been of importance because they have been related to an
improvement of the quality of life of humans by preventing chronic-degenerative disease or …

Os óleos essenciais (OE's) vêm sendo utilizados pelas comunidades mundiais há séculos,
em diversas áreas e para diversos fins como medicinais, aromatizantes, em perfumaria …

It is estimated that roughly 103, 515 tons of peach waste is produced annually in the US. The
majority of the waste is disposed of in landfills, which contributes to climate change as they …

Abstract Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.), which belongs to the large Asteraceae (Compositae)
family, breeds by sexual reproduction and produces seeds. Actually, lettuce seeds are …

Shape and size at harvest are important quality parameters of peaches. After ovule
fertilization, the typical double-sigmoid growth pattern is affected and regulated by both …

The fruit is a vital plant structure that supports seed development and dispersal, and is an
indispensable part of the human diet. The 11 articles within this special research topic focus …