Climate change has a negative effect on the environment in which traditional fruit species are grown and, at the same time, offers the potential for cultivation of new species. Japanese plums derived from P. salicina Lindley are a fruit species that is slowly being introduced to the Czech Republic. ...

In plants, galacturonosyltransferases (GAUTs) were involved in homogalacturonan biosynthesis and functioned in maintaining pollen tube cell wall integrity. However, the feature and evolutionary history of the GAUT gene family in Rosaceae species and candidates in pear pollen tube growth remain...

Phytopathogenic bacteria are causing severe losses in crops, orchards and vegetables. Bacteria isolated from the rhizosphere of plants, acting as biological control agent, play an important role in suppression of disease caused by phytopathogenic bacteria. The purpose of this study is to do the...

The work is aimed to find out the most suitable substitute of CAN fertilizer to assess its effect on fertility, growth and yield of apricot. The experiment constituted 11 treatments replicated thrice in RBD design at the Research Farm of Department of Soil Science and Water Management, Nauni,...

Background: Wumei Wan (WMW) has been used to address digestive disorder for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. Previous studies have demonstrated its anti-colitis efficacy, but the underlying mechanism of its action remains to be further clarified. PurposeTo investigate the underlying...

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Armeniacae Semen Amarum (Prunus armeniaca L. var. ansu Maxim., Ku xingren, bitter almond, ASA) is an important medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is widely used because of its remarkable curative effect in relieving cough and asthma, moistening...

Apricot is one of the most highly consumed fruit in Xingjiang, China, but it is extremely perishable. In this study, the effects of exogenous glucose (Glu) on postharvest energy metabolism and reactive oxygen species (ROS) metabolism in the apricot fruit and its relationship to black rot disease...

The canker disease caused by Leucostoma cinctum is one of the most destructive diseases in fruit trees in Iran. For investigation of mycelial/sexual compatibility in L. cinctum, 64 isolates from 10 different plants, and 11 provinces of Iran were used. Isolates were crossed in all possible...

Although helpful in treating cancer, exposure to ionizing radiation can sometimes cause severe side effects, negating its benefit. In addition to its use in clinics, a nontoxic radioprotective agent can also be beneficial in occupational settings where humans are occupationally exposed for...

Background: One of the major threats to human health is malignancy. Treatment regimens usually followed by either chemo or radiotherapy have a wide range of collateral unwanted side effects. Scientists seek alternatives with less or no adverse consequences. Nutraceuticals possess disease-modifying...