The role of GRF (Growth-regulating Factor) in regulating plant growth and development has been studied, but its potential role in regulating seed fertility remains unclear. PmGRF7 overexpression in tomatoes altered leaf morphology and pollen activity. Most importantly, genetically modified tomato...

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Xingbei antitussive granules (XB) is a classic Chinese Medicine prescription for treating post-infectious cough(PIC), based on the Sanao Decoction from Formularies of the Bureau of People's Welfare Pharmacies in the Song Dynasty and Jiegeng decoction from Essentials...

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Mahuang-Lianqiao-Chixiaodou decoction (MLCD) is a traditional Chinese medicinal (TCM) formula recorded in the Treatise on Febrile Diseases. It is commonly used for clinical treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). However, the potential mechanisms of MLCD intervention in ...

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease, there is no radical cure. Traditional Chinese medicine has accumulated a lot of clinical experience in the treatment of psoriasis and developed a variety of treatment methods, among which Yinxieling optimization formula...

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Complementary treatment with valuable efficacy and less toxic or side effect is in urgent need for colorectal cancer (CRC) therapy. Yiqi Huayu Jiedu Decoction (YHJD) is a polyherbal formulation which has been applied in clinic to treat CRC for a long period of time....

Apricot is a species that is difficult to propagate and root vegetatively. Thus, it has so far been propagated by grafting on heterogeneous seedling rootstocks. There is currently no clonal rootstock in apricot (Prunus armeniaca) species. This study primarily aimed to develop a P. armeniaca...

In this study, the chemical quality attributes, phenolic compounds, and antioxidant capacity of 37 wild and cultivated apricot accessions were assessed. Apricots were collected from various locations in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Significant variation was recorded among the accessions in terms of...

Rootstocks are commonly used in modern fruit nursery practices due to their distinctive features. In addition to eliminating the limiting factors in fruit growing, rootstocks have benefits such as increasing productivity, fruit quality, dwarfness and increasing the efficiency of nutrients. This...

Apricot is especially sensitive to low temperatures during and after bud breaking, with late spring frost damaging blossoms and causing significant economic losses. The most effective method for preventing frost damage and yield losses is delaying apricot bloom. The present study investigated the...

This bulletin provides information on the location, fruit types and plot plan of the Agroscope Stone Fruit Center in Breitenhof (Switzerland) for the 2023-2024 cropping season. These plots were established for studying the suitability for cultivation of Sharka-hypersensitive plum rootstocks,...