[HTML][HTML] Rate and timing of application of biostimulant substances to enhance fruit tree tolerance toward environmental stresses and fruit quality

C Andreotti, Y Rouphael, G Colla, B Basile - Agronomy, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biostimulants represent an important category of agricultural inputs characterized by
multiple functions. They are used to assist crop growth, yield and to enhance the final quality …

VqWRKY56 interacts with VqbZIPC22 in grapevine to promote proanthocyanidin biosynthesis and increase resistance to powdery mildew

Y Wang, X Wang, J Fang, W Yin, X Yan, M Tu… - New …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Powdery mildew (PM) is a severe fungal disease of cultivated grapevine world‐wide.
Proanthocyanidins (PAs) play an important role in resistance to fungal pathogens; however …

[HTML][HTML] Application of polysaccharide-based edible coatings to improve the quality of zucchini fruit during postharvest cold storage

A Castro-Cegrí, M Ortega-Muñoz, S Sierra… - Scientia …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of edible coatings has surged as a response to the ever-increasing demand for
ecologically-friendly methods for maintaining fruit quality during storage. This study analyses …

The Impacts of Plant Hormones on the Growth and Quality of Sprouts

H Yan, H Chen, M Xia, Q Liao, J Zhao, L Peng… - Food and Bioprocess …, 2023 - Springer
Sprouts, as an edible vegetable with rich nutrients and health care efficacy, have been
increasingly favored by people in recent years. Plant hormones are intrinsic mediators of …

Metabolomic profile combined with transcriptomic analysis reveals the value of UV-C in improving the utilization of waste grape berries

K Zhang, L Chen, M Wei, H Qiao, S Zhang, Z Li, Y Fang… - Food Chemistry, 2021 - Elsevier
Table grape is a popular fruit worldwide. The quality of the appearance of table grapes
directly affects their commercial value. Table grape bunches are usually carefully managed …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of strigolactone and abscisic acid on the quality and antioxidant activity of grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) and wines

B Liu, Y Zhang, S Wang, W Wang, X Xu, J Wu, Y Fang… - Food Chemistry: X, 2022 - Elsevier
This study employed various methods, including recording of phenological phenomena and
analysis of physicochemical indicators, to scrutinize effects of strigolactone and abscisic acid …

Suitable crop loading: An effective method to improve “Shine Muscat” grape quality

J Li, T Ma, S Bao, D Yin, Q Ge, C Li, Y Fang, X Sun - Food Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Berry thinning was applied to control crop load of “Shine Muscat” grape variety. Primary and
secondary metabolites released during berries development were monitored, and the …

[HTML][HTML] Using abandoned unripe grape resources to solve the low-acid problem in the northwest wine region of China

M Wei, Y Tian, K Zhang, L Wang, Q Ge, T Ma, Y Fang… - Food Chemistry: X, 2023 - Elsevier
Low acid is the main defect in the northwest wine region of China in recent years. The
fermentation of unripe grape (UG) and wine grapes with low acid contents was carried out …

Foliar application of pig blood-derived protein hydrolysates improves antioxidant activities in lettuce by regulating phenolic biosynthesis without compromising yield …

W Zhou, W Zheng, H Lv, Q Wang, B Liang, J Li - Scientia Horticulturae, 2022 - Elsevier
The application of natural biostimulants is proposed as an interesting approach to ensure
sustainable yields and product quality in agricultural and horticultural crops. Here, the effects …

Bioeffector Pseudomonas fluorescens ZX Elicits Biosynthesis and Accumulation of Functional Ingredients in Citrus Fruit Peel: A Promising Strategy for a More …

Z Wang, X Chen, T Zhong, B Li, Q Yang… - Journal of Agricultural …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Preharvest application of biocontrol agents is a promising strategy for promoting
biosynthesis and accumulation of functional ingredients in fruit crops. In this study, we …