“Genomics-assisted breeding”, which utilizes genomics-based methods, eg, genome-wide
association study (GWAS) and genomic selection (GS), has been attracting attention …

Tomato fruit phenotypes are important agronomic traits in tomato breeding as a reference
index. The traditional measurement methods based on manual observation, however, limit …

Novel genomics-based approaches such as genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and
genomic selection (GS) are expected to be useful in fruit tree breeding, which requires much …

In this study, series networks (AlexNet and VGG-19) and directed acyclic graph (DAG)
networks (ResNet-18, ResNet-50, and ResNet-101) with transfer learning were employed to …

In the realm of fruit quality assessment, the demand for accurate identification methods has
grown significantly. Traditional measures, such as physical and chemical analyses, prove …

Abstracts Fruit quality is determined by multiple complex traits, which are difficult to diagnose
by simple criteria and often require expert skills with a long experience. Nevertheless …

Breeding for decreased fruit cracking incidence and increased fruit firmness in sweet cherry
creates an attractive alternative to variable results from cultural management practices. DNA …

Fruit cracking is a preharvest physiological rind disorder in citrus, sometimes causing
considerable yield loss. In recent years, reports from Israel and other countries suggest that …

Dragon fruit, known for its rich antioxidant content and low-calorie attributes, has garnered
significant attention as a health-promoting fruit. Its economic value has also surged due to …

Citrus fruits are extensively cultivated fruits with high nutritional value. The identification of
distinct ripeness stages in citrus fruits plays a crucial role in guiding the planning of …