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Zhao Zixuan is a graduate student in fruit tree science at the school of horticulture, Hebei Agricultural University, China. Her research provides an effective material database and basis for studying the molecular mechanism of jujube fruit development regulation. She constructed a cDNA library of jujube fruit yeast. Jujube fruit is rich in nutrients and contains […]10 June 2022 -
My PhD research work focuses on changes in grape (Vitis vinifera) berries upon fungal infection. Many fungi, such as Botrytis cinerea, Erysiphe necator, and Esca complex trunk disease, cause major economic damage for the viticulture economy and wine production industries. Different species of pathogens utilize diverse approaches for infection, leading to specific alterations in the affected host. […]10 June 2022 -
Chian-Chi Lin is an undergraduate student of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, Asia University, Wufeng, Taichung, Taiwan. Her research is addressed to identify a new virus affecting amaryllis (Hippeastrum hybridum Hort.), which is a perennial bulbous plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family very popular as garden flower in Taiwan. The ornamental value of amaryllis plants […]10 June 2022 -
Increasingly, people want to enjoy the advantages of living in a city with the many cultural offerings and recreational opportunities. In addition, work tends to be close to home, and stores and other activities also remain within a short distance. To enjoy these benefits, people have up until now accepted living in a tiny area. […]10 June 2022 -
Elisa Appolloni is a PhD student at the University of Bologna, at the Department of Agri-Food Sciences and Technologies (DISTAL), Italy. Her research interests cover numerous topics in the field of urban agriculture, including soilless cultivation systems, application of artificial LED light for plants cultivation, vertical and indoor farming, building-integrated agriculture, and rooftop agriculture. Under […]10 June 2022 -
Vegetables require high amounts of nitrogen (N) and rather low amounts of phosphorus (P). Therefore, fertilization with farmyard manure often results in nutrient imbalances, commonly seen in P oversupply. Leguminous green manures increase the nutrient supply of the successive vegetable crop by the mineralization of residues and the exclusive N input into the soil by […]10 June 2022 -
Sulphur (S) is a widely used plant protection agent (mainly against apple scab) in organic apple production in temperate regions. Current attempts of reducing the use of copper (Cu) to avoid heavy metal accumulation in the soil lead to an increased application of S. In Germany, the amounts of S range from 30 to 90 […]10 June 2022 -
Tomatoes are a popular horticultural commodity prone to quick postharvest deterioration. In the absence of cold storage and postharvest fungicides to prevent spoilage, other means to preserve the shelf life of fresh tomatoes is sought. Reducing decay and extending the shelf life of such a popular and easily accessible food crop will decrease food waste. […]10 June 2022 -
Paz E. Zuñiga is a candidate for Dr.Sc. in Plant Biology and Biotechnology in the Laboratory of Plant Molecular Physiology (LFMV) of the Institute of Biological Sciences at the University of Talca, Chile, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Carlos R. Figueroa. They are currently interested in studying the transcriptional regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis on […]10 June 2022 -
Over the past decade, South Africa has seen an increase in the plantings of Protea cynaroides as an export cut flower. Producers rely on superior cultivars, such as P. cynaroides (L.) ‘Arctic Ice’, to secure the desired returns. The production volumes of ‘Arctic Ice’ have more than tripled over the past three years. Current cropping distribution for ‘Arctic Ice’ […]10 June 2022