Highbush blueberry production has expanded worldwide in recent decades. To safeguard
future yields, it is essential to understand if insect pollination is limiting current blueberry …

Blueberry, hailed as an antioxidant superfood, is the fruit of small shrubs in the genus
Vaccinium (family Ericaceae). The fruits are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and …

Domestication of cranberry and blueberry began in the United States in the early 1800s and
1900s, respectively, and in part owing to their flavors and health-promoting benefits are now …

Vaccinium duclouxii, endemic to southwestern China, is a berry-producing shrub or small
tree belonging to the Ericaceae family, with high nutritive, medicinal, and ornamental value …

Abstract The genus Vaccinium L.(Ericaceae) contains premium berryfruit crops, including
blueberry, cranberry, bilberry, and lingonberry. Consumption of Vaccinium berries is strongly …

Synthetic biology creates new metabolic processes and improves existing ones using
engineered or natural enzymes. These enzymes are often sourced from cells that differ from …

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most critical global health concerns, with a fast-growing
prevalence. The incidence of diabetic vascular complications is also rapidly increasing …

Soil salinity is a major environmental factor constraining growth and productivity of highbush
blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). Leaf Na+ content is associated with variation in salt …

The diversification, evolution, domestication, and breeding of many plant species have all
been greatly aided by polyploidization. In this study, we reported a successful induction of …

Anthracnose fruit rot (AFR), caused by the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum fioriniae, is
among the most destructive and widespread fruit disease of blueberry, impacting both yield …