Grafting is an ancient agricultural practice that joins the root system (rootstock) of one plant
to the shoot (scion) of another. It is most commonly employed in woody perennial crops to …

Mast seeding is a widespread and widely studied phenomenon. However, the physiological
mechanisms that mediate masting events and link them to weather and plant resources are …

Background With the globalization of trade, the current fresh fruit supply chain now
incorporates multiple entities, wide distribution, and intricate transactions. This brings about …

As high-throughput genetic marker screening systems are essential for a range of genetics
studies and plant breeding applications, the International RosBREED SNP Consortium …

The floral initiation in angiosperms is a complex process influenced by endogenous and
exogenous signals. With this approach, we aim to provide a comprehensive review to …

In 2010, a major scientific milestone was achieved for tree fruit crops: publication of the first
draft whole genome sequence (WGS) for apple (Malus domestica). This WGS, v1. 0, was …

Background Auxin is an important phytohormone for fleshy fruit development, having been
shown to be involved in the initial signal for fertilisation, fruit size through the control of cell …

Molecular mechanisms regulating the flowering process have been extensively studied in
model annual plants; in perennials, however, understanding of the molecular mechanisms …

In temperate trees, growth resumption in spring time results from chilling and heat
requirements, and is an adaptive trait under global warming. Here, the genetic determinism …

Farmers lack effective methods to achieve and maintain stable production from year to year
in many commercial fruit crops. Annual fruit yield within a region often alternates between …