The role of photosynthesis in fruits still challenges scientists. This is especially true in the
case of mature grape berries of red varieties lined by an anthocyanin-enriched exocarp …

Abstract Background Magnolia sprengeri Pamp is one of the most highly valuable medicinal
and ornamental plants of the Magnolia Family. The natural color of M. sprengeri is variable …

An increasing number of field studies that focus on grapevine berry development and
ripening implement systems biology approaches; the results are highlighting not only the …

Adventitious rooting is the most important mechanism underlying vegetative propagation
and an important strategy for plant propagation under environmental stress. The present …

Abstract Background The genus Citrus encompasses major cultivated plants such as sweet
orange, mandarin, lemon and grapefruit, among the world's most economically important …

The moss Physcomitrella patens was engineered to produce the diterpenoid sclareol, an
important precursor for the synthesis of ambergris substitutes for the perfume industry. The …

Inducible plant defences against pathogens are stimulated by infections and comprise
several classes of pathogenesis‐related (PR) proteins. Endo‐β‐1, 3‐glucanases (EGases) …

Background Grape cultivars and wines are distinguishable by their color, flavor and aroma
profiles. Omic analyses (transcripts, proteins and metabolites) are powerful tools for …

Abstract Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) is a non-climacteric tropical fruit whose
ripening could be accompanied by oxidative processes and the concurrent activation of …

Background The objective of this study was to increase understanding about genetic
mechanisms affecting calyx persistence in Korla fragrant pear (Pyrus brestschneideri Rehd) …