In tree species native to temperate and boreal regions, the activity‐dormancy cycle is an
important adaptive trait both for survival and growth. We discuss recent research on …

Bud endodormancy is a complex physiological process that is indispensable for the survival,
growth, and development of deciduous perennial plants. The timely release of …

Dormancy-associated MADS-box (DAM) genes serve as crucial regulators of the
endodormancy cycle in rosaceous plants. Although pear DAM genes have been identified …

The chestnut tree (Castanea spp.) is an important resource worldwide. It is cultivated due to
the high value of its fruits and wood. The evolution between Castanea biodiversity and …

Forests are not only the most predominant of the Earth's terrestrial ecosystems, but are also
the core supply for essential products for human use. However, global climate change and …

Background Bud dormancy is a critical developmental process that allows perennial plants
to survive unfavorable environmental conditions. Pear is one of the most important …

Release of bud dormancy in perennial plants resembles vernalization in Arabidopsis
thaliana and cereals. In both cases, a certain period of chilling is required for accomplishing …

Winter dormancy is a well known mechanism adopted by temperate plants, to mitigate the
chilling temperature of winters. However, acquisition of sufficient chilling during winter …

Bud dormancy is an important physiological process during winter. Its release requires a
certain period of chilling. In pear (Pyrus pyrifolia), the abscisic acid (ABA)-induced …

Temperate woody perennials enter into a dormant status during winter in order to survive
low temperatures. However, dormancy is not just a survival strategy, since cold winter …