Browsing Norsk institutt for bioøkonomi by Journals "Plants"
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Analysis of phenolic compounds for the determination of grafts (In) compatibility using in vitro callus cultures of Sato-zakura cherries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-20)The aim of this study was to prove that under in vitro conditions, the adhesiveness of the callus between rootstock and scion, the development of callus cells at the points of fusion, and the presence of phenolic components ... -
Apple Fruit Growth and Quality Depend on the Position in Tree Canopy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-01-12)Modern apple orchard systems should guarantee homogeneity of fruit internal and external qualities and fruit maturity parameters. However, when orchards reach productive age, a variation of these parameters takes place and ... -
Challenges and prospects of plant-derived oral vaccines against hepatitis b and c viruses
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-09-28)Hepatitis B and C viruses chronically affect approximately 3.5% of the global population, causing more than 800,000 deaths yearly due to severe liver pathogenesis. Current HBV vaccines have significantly contributed to the ... -
Comparison of Sugar Profile between Leaves and Fruits of Blueberry and Strawberry Cultivars Grown in Organic and Integrated Production System
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-04)The objective of this study was to determine and compare the sugar profile, distribution in fruits and leaves and sink-source relationship in three strawberry (‘Favette’, ‘Alba’ and ‘Clery’) and three blueberry cultivars ... -
Defoliation Change of European Beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) Depends on Previous Year Drought
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-09)European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) forests provide multiple essential ecosystem goods and services. The projected climatic conditions for the current century will significantly affect the vitality of European beech. The ... -
Development of a Decision Support System for the Management of Mummy Berry Disease in Northwestern Washington
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-08-04)Mummy berry, caused by Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi, is the most important disease of the northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) in North America and can cause up to 70% yield losses in affected fields. A ... -
Distribution of biodiversity of wild beet species (Genus Beta L.) in Armenia under ongoing climate change conditions
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-09-24)The reported annual temperature increase and significant precipitation drop in Armenia impact the country’s ecosystems and biodiversity. The present study surveyed the geographical distribution of the local wild beet species ... -
Does Shoot Age Influence Biological and Chemical Properties in Black Currant (Ribes nigrum L.) Cultivars?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-24)The aim of this study was to examine the influence of shoot age on the biological and chemical properties of 13 black currant cultivars with different origins and ripening times. Phenological observations together with ... -
The Effect of Combined Drought and Temperature Stress on the Physiological Status of Calcareous Grassland Species as Potential Candidates for Urban Green Infrastructure
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-05-16)Nature-based solutions are promising for climate adaptation and environmental management in urban areas, but urban conditions are stressful for vegetation. In particular, the interaction of drought and high temperatures ... -
The Effect of Environmental Factors on the Nutrition of European Beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) Varies with Defoliation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-12-30)Despite being adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions, the vitality of European beech is expected to be significantly affected by the projected effects of climate change, which we attempted to assess with foliar ... -
Epigenetic and Genetic Integrity, Metabolic Stability, and Field Performance of Cryopreserved Plants
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-09-13)Cryopreservation is considered an ideal strategy for the long-term preservation of plant genetic resources. Significant progress was achieved over the past several decades, resulting in the successful cryopreservation of ... -
Functional diversity and invasive species influence soil fertility in experimental grasslands
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-01-01)Ecosystem properties can be positively affected by plant functional diversity and compromised by invasive alien plants. We performed a community assembly study in mesocosms manipulating different functional diversity levels ... -
Functionality of Embryo Sacs in Pear Cultivars ‘Ingeborg’ and ‘Celina’ as Related to Fruit Set under Nordic Climate
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-12-05)Since the European pear (Pyrus communis L.) is a self-incompatible fruit species, synchrony and compatibility between female parts of the mother plant and male gametes from the pollen donor must be fulfilled. Besides ... -
Nitrogen Deficiency and Synergism between Continuous Light and Root Ammonium Supply Modulate Distinct but Overlapping Patterns of Phytohormone Composition in Xylem Sap of Tomato Plants
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-03-18)Continuous light (CL) or a predominant nitrogen supply as ammonium (NH4+) can induce leaf chlorosis and inhibit plant growth. The similarity in injuries caused by CL and NH4+ suggests involvement of overlapping mechanisms ... -
Performance of Sweet Cherry Cultivars and Advanced Selections on Gisela 5 Rootstock in Young Orchards
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-01-30)Six sweet cherry cultivars and two advanced selections of Gisela 5 rootstock were tested in 2015–2021 at the Institute of Horticulture, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry. Fruit trees were planted at ... -
Secondary Metabolites and Their Role in Strawberry Defense
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-09-12)Strawberry is a high-value commercial crop and a model for the economically important Rosaceae family. Strawberry is vulnerable to attack by many pathogens that can affect different parts of the plant, including the shoot, ... -
Seed germination after 30 years storage in permafrost
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-05-02)More than 30 years ago, the Nordic Gene Bank established a long-term experiment on seeds stored under permafrost conditions in an abandoned mine corridor in Svalbard, as a tool to monitor storage life under these conditions. ... -
Silverleaf (Chondrostereum purpureum) Effects on Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-16)Silverleaf is an important fungal trunk disease of fruit crops, such as Japanese plum (Prunus salicina). It is known that infection by Chondrostereum purpureum results in discolored wood, “silvered” foliage, and tree ... -
Specific PP2A catalytic subunits are a prerequisite for positive growth effects in arabidopsis co-cultivated with Azospirillum brasilense and pseudomonas simiae
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-12-30)Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) stimulate plant growth, but the underlying mechanism is poorly understood. In this study, we asked whether PROTEIN PHOSPHATASE 2A (PP2A), a regulatory molecular component of ... -
SSR-based analysis of genetic diversity and structure of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) from 19 countries in Europe
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-09-23)Sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) is a temperate fruit species whose production might be highly impacted by climate change in the near future. Diversity of plant material could be an option to mitigate these climate risks by ...