Pectin is secreted in a highly methylesterified form and partially de-methylesterified in the
cell wall by pectin methylesterases (PMEs). PME activity is expressed during plant growth …

Grape (Vitis vinifera) is one of the most widely cultivated fruits globally, primarily used for
processing and fresh consumption. Seedless grapes are favored by consumers for their …

Background Seedless grapes are greatly appreciated for fresh and dry fruit consumption.
Parthenocarpy and stenospermocarpy have been described as the main phenomena …

Three Vitis species were used to investigate the effects of sunlight exposure on anthocyanin
accumulation in five developmental stages. The berries of these three grapes were treated …

Previous studies have indicated that hormonal control is essential for plant root growth. The
root of the carrot is an edible vegetable with a high nutritional value. However, molecular …

A double cropping system has been commercially adopted in southern China, where there
is abundant sunshine and heat resources. In this viticulture system, the first growing season …

Fruit set involves the developmental transition of an unfertilized quiescent ovary in the pistil
into a fruit. While fruit set is known to involve the activation of signals (including various plant …

Abstract Background Sorbitol dehydrogenase (SDH, EC 1.1. 1.14) is the key enzyme
involved in sorbitol metabolism in higher plants. SDH genes in some Rosaceae species …

Root restriction improved berry quality by being involved in diverse aspects of grapevine life.
However, the molecular mechanism driving this process is not understood very well. In this …

Grapevine berry development is a complex and genetically controlled process, with many
morphological, biochemical and physiological changes occurring during the maturation …