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Risk Evaluation and Molecular Characterisation of AtNPR1 Transgenic Citrus Lines Tolerant to Citrus Greening Disease
- ABSTRACTCitrus greening disease, or Huanglongbing (HLB), has caused devastating losses to citrus production in Florida, with yields declining by over 90% since 2005. Despite extensive efforts, no...
Genome-Wide Identification and Biotic Stress Responses of TLP Gene Family in Citrus sinensis
18/10/2025 - Thaumatin-like proteins (TLPs), a subfamily of pathogenesis-related (PR) proteins, play a vital role in plant defense against pathogens. In this study, 23 CsTLP genes were identified in the Citrus...
High-resolution frequency-domain electromagnetic mapping for the hydrological modeling of an orange orchard
- While aboveground precision agriculture technologies provide spatial and temporal datasets that are ever increasing in terms of density and precision, belowground information lags behind and has...
Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Dots Alleviate Pesticide Toxicity in Tomato by Regulating Antioxidant Systems
12/10/2025 - The overuse of pesticides has raised serious food-safety and environmental concerns. Carbon dots (CDs) can act as biostimulants by enhancing photosynthesis, thereby promoting plant growth and stress...
Impact of Chromium Picolinate on Breast Muscle Metabolomics and Glucose and Lipid Metabolism-Related Genes in Broilers Under Heat Stress
03/10/2025 - The aim of the present study is to evaluate the impact of chromium (Cr) supplementation on glucose and lipid metabolism in breast muscle in broilers under heat stress. A total of 220 day-old broiler...
Citrus-extract synthesized Zn/Ag nanoparticles for sustainable management of rice bacterial leaf blight and soil health
29/09/2025 - Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), the causative agent of bacterial leaf blight (BLB) in rice, poses significant threats to global crop productivity. To develop eco-friendly alternatives to...
Editing the CsRIN4 Gene Confers Resistance to Citrus Canker in Citrus sinensis
- ABSTRACTCuticular waxes can form a hydrophobic barrier on aerial plant surfaces, which is essential for mediating plant?environment interactions by providing protection against both biotic and...
Manganese Deficiency Exacerbates Boron Deficiency-Induced Corky Split Vein in Citrus by Disrupting Photosynthetic Physiology and Enhancing Lignin Metabolism
01/10/2025 - Corky split vein (CSV) is a common physiological disease in citrus that can result from multiple types of stresses. Preliminary field investigation found that more severe CSV in citrus cultivated in...
Evaluation of a Three-Level Cascade Soilless System Under Saline Greenhouse Conditions
01/10/2025 - A three-level cascade hydroponic system was designed to enhance resource efficiency by reusing drainage solutions across sequential crops: tomato (primary-donor crop), herbs (mint, peppermint;...
Genome-Wide Identification and Functional Characterization Under Abiotic Stress of Melatonin Biosynthesis Enzyme Family Genes in Poncirus trifoliata
23/09/2025 - Plant melatonin is widely recognized as a pleiotropic regulator. As a growth-regulating hormone, it extensively participates in various growth and developmental processes and has significant...
Non-Destructive Classification of Sweetness and Firmness in Oranges Using ANFIS and a Novel CCI–GLCM Image Descriptor
26/09/2025 - This study introduces a non-destructive computer vision method for estimating postharvest quality parameters of oranges, including maturity index, soluble solid content (expressed in degrees Brix),...
Silicon as a Tool to Manage Diaphorina citri and Relation Soil and Leaf Chemistry in Tahiti Lime
17/09/2025 - Silicon (Si) is gaining recognition as a sustainable alternative to reduce insecticide use in the management of the Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing (HLB). This study aimed to evaluate the...
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Insecticides on Spotted Lanternfly Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) in Kiwifruit
11/09/2025 - The spotted lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae), has invaded several countries and caused significant losses to agricultural economy, especially in grapes, apples and...
Genomic Characterization of Peruvian Creole Goats: Insights into Population Structure and Runs of Homozygosity
02/09/2025 - Peruvian Creole goats (PCGs) represent a unique genetic resource shaped by adaptation to diverse environments and traditional breeding practices. In this study, we performed a genomic analysis of six...
A Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals QTLs and Candidate Genes Associated with the Carotenoid Content in the Flesh of Cucurbita pepo L. Fruit
05/09/2025 - Considering the importance of carotenoids in the human diet, their enhancement is a key trait in current breeding programs. This study assessed lutein, zeaxanthin, α-carotene, and...
Pathogenicity of Colletotrichum Species Associated With Citrus Diseases in Australia Using a Leaf?Based Bioassay
- Leaf bioassays of seven Colletotrichum species causing anthracnose in citrus showed variation in aggressiveness and in one species pathotype differences between isolates.ABSTRACTThirty?nine...
Genetic Variants in the ATF6 Gene and Their Relationship with Milk-Quality Traits in Yaks
27/08/2025 - Yaks (Bos grunniens) are a predominant livestock species on the Tibetan Plateau, known for their adaptability to the cold and dry climate typical of this region. This study investigates the...
Phytochemical Composition, Sensory Acceptance, and Cultivation Potential of Sanguisorba verrucosa, Eruca vesicaria, and Scorzonera laciniata
01/09/2025 - Three wild edible plant species native to the Mediterranean region, Sanguisorba verrucosa, Eruca vesicaria, and Scorzonera laciniata, were investigated to evaluate their potential for cultivation and...
Exogenous Methyl Jasmonate Effects of Sugar, Acid, and Calcium Accumulation During Fruit Development in Prunus humilis Bunge
25/08/2025 - Prunus humilis is rich in various minerals, organic acids, proteins, and carbohydrates, but its sour taste limits fresh consumption and industry growth. Methyl jasmonate, a plant growth regulator...
First Detection of Encarsia smithi in Italy and Co-Occurrence with Eretmocerus iulii: A Case of Unintentional Introductions and New Associations with the Invasive Species Aleurocanthus spiniferus
27/08/2025 - The occurrence of the invasive Orange Spiny Whitefly (Aleurocanthus spiniferus) has expanded rapidly in Italy, prompting responses from both native and unintentionally introduced natural enemies....
Effects of Replacing Soybean Meal with Enzymatically Fermented Citric Waste Pellets on In Vitro Rumen Fermentation, Degradability, and Gas Production Kinetics
11/08/2025 - This study evaluated the effects of replacing SBM with CWYWEP on in vitro rumen fermentation, nutrient degradability, and gas production kinetics. Citric waste was co-fermented with yeast waste and a...