Publications

protective effect of apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) on hepatic steatosis and damage induced by carbon tetrachloride in wistar rats.	the present study was planned to investigate the protective effect of 10 % and 20 % apricot-containing feed on carbon tetrachloride (ccl4)-induced hepatic steatosis and damage. adult male wistar rats (n 42) were divided into six groups of seven each, as follows: control group; ccl4 group; ccl4+10 % apricot group; ccl4+20 % apricot group; 10 % apricot group; 20 % apricot group. all apricot groups were fed with 10 % or 20 % apricot-containing feed for 5 months. ccl4 injections were applied to the ...	2009	19822030
evaluation of dietary status with respect to trace element intake from dry fruits consumed in pakistan: a study using instrumental neutron activation analysis.	instrumental neutron activation analysis has been utilized for the quantification of 24 major, minor and trace elements in dried apricots (prunus armeniaca), dates (phoenix dectylifera), figs (ficus carica) and raisins (vitis vinifera) using a low-power reactor as the neutron source. the weekly intakes of aluminium, arsenic, boron, calcium, chlorine, cobalt, chromium, iron, mercury, potassium, sodium, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, antimony, selenium and zinc have been calculated and compared ...	2009	19306223
[effects of vegetation restoration on soil microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen in hilly areas of loess plateau].	aimed to explore the effects of different vegetations and of the years of vegetation restoration on soil microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen, a comparative study was conducted, with the 5 year old robinia pseudoacacia, hippophae reamnoide and prunus armeniaca plantations and the 5, 15 and 25 years old r. pseudoacacia plantation in the yangjuangou catchment of yanan city of shaanxi province, a typical hilly area of the loess plateau, as test objects. the results showed that among the three 5-ye ...	2009	19449564
differential expression levels of aroma-related genes during ripening of apricot (prunus armeniaca l.).	fruit aroma is a complex trait, particularly in terms of the number of different biosynthetic pathways involved, the complexity of the final metabolites, and their regulation. in order to understand the underlying biochemical processes involved in apricot aroma, four cdnas (pa-aat, eu784138; pa-adheu395433; pa-pdceu395434; and pa-loxeu439430) encoding an alcohol acyl transferase (aat), alcohol dehydrogenase (adh), pyruvate decarboxylase (pdc), and lipoxygenase (lox), respectively, were isolated ...	2009	19233665
genetic linkage mapping for molecular dissection of chilling requirement and budbreak in apricot (prunus armeniaca l.).	commercial production of apricot is severely affected by sensitivity to climatic conditions, an adaptive feature essential for cycling between vegetative or floral growth and dormancy. yield losses are due to late winter or early spring frosts and inhibited vegetative or floral growth caused by unfulfilled chilling requirement (cr). two apricot cultivars, perfection and a.1740, were selected for high and low cr, respectively, to develop a mapping population of f1 individuals using a two-way pseu ...	2009	19935906
correspondence of issr and rapd markers for comparative analysis of genetic diversity among different apricot genotypes from cold arid deserts of trans-himalayas.	the phylogenetic relationships of 36 locally grown prunus armeniaca genotypes which are collected from nine sampling sites from two valleys viz. nubra (9,600 ft) and leh (11,500 ft) of trans-himalayan region were analyzed using 31 pcr markers (20 rapds and 11 issrs). this is the first report of molecular genetic diversity studies in apricot from this region of the world. rapd analysis yielded 139 fragments, of which 136 were polymorphic, with an average of 6.8 polymorphic fragments per primer. i ...	2009	23572932
primary molecular features of self-incompatible and self-compatible f(1) seedling from apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) katy x xinshiji.	expression of the s-rnase genes in the self-compatible (sc) apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) cultivar katy, the self-incompatible (si) cultivar xinshiji and their f(1) seedling was examined in this study. three s-genotypes, s(9)sc (sc, self-compatibility s-gene absent from the style), s(8)s(9), and s(8)s(10), were obtained. seedlings with s-rnase that migrated as a single band in gel electrophoresis were sc, despite high transcript abundance, and those with s-rnase that migrated as two bands were s ...	2009	17987401
ft-nir spectroscopy for the quality characterization of apricots (prunus armeniaca l.).	the nondestructive assessment of apricot fruit quality (bora cultivar) was carried out by means of ft-nir reflectance spectroscopy in the wavenumber range 12000 to 4000 cm⁻¹. samples were harvested at four different ripening stages and scanned by a fiber optical probe immediately after harvesting and after a storage of 3 d (2 d at 4 °c and 1 d at 18 °c); the flesh firmness (ff), the soluble solids content (ssc), the acidity (a), and the titratable acidity (malic and citric acids) were then measu ...	2010	21535540
utilization of wild apricot kernel press cake for extraction of protein isolate.	the kernels of apricot (prunus armeniaca) stones are utilized for extraction of oil. the press cake left after extraction of oil was evaluated for preparation of protein isolate for its use in food supplementation. the apricot kernels contained 45-50% oil, 23.6-26.2% protein, 4.2% ash, 5.42% crude fibre, 8.2% carbohydrates and 90 mg hcn/100 g kernels, while press cake obtained after oil extraction contained 34.5% crude protein, which can be utilized for preparation of protein isolates. the metho ...	2010	23572706
1-methylcyclopropene affects the antioxidant system of apricots (prunus armeniaca l. cv. búlida) during storage at low temperature.	apricots (prunus armeniaca cv. búlida) were treated with 1 μl l⁻¹ [corrected] 1-methylcyclopropene (1-mcp) immediately after harvest and stored in air at 2 degrees c for 21 days. antioxidant levels (ascorbic acid and carotenoids), enzymatic antioxidant activities (superoxide dismutase (sod) and unspecific peroxidase (pox)) and total antioxidant capacity (trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (teac)) were determined. the level of oxidative stress was also established by measuring ion leakage dur ...	2010	20355080
evaluation of different methods for determining growing degree-day thresholds in apricot cultivars.	the aim of this study was to examine different methods for determining growing degree-day (gdd) threshold temperatures for two phenological stages (full bloom and harvest) and select the optimal thresholds for a greater number of apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) cultivars grown in the belgrade region. a 10-year data series were used to conduct the study. several commonly used methods to determine the threshold temperatures from field observation were evaluated: (1) the least standard deviation in g ...	2010	20033431
prunus armeniaca l (apricot) protects rat testes from detrimental effects of low-dose x-rays.	exposure to low x-ray doses damages the spermatozoa, mainly by late-onset (ie, after 3 months) oxidative stress. antioxidants ameliorate oxidation and prevent tissue damage. prunus armeniaca l (apricot), rich in carotenoids and vitamins, is a potent natural antioxidant. we hypothesized that an apricot-rich diet might ameliorate the detrimental effects of low-dose x-rays on testis tissue. a 20% apricot diet was composed isoenergetically to the regular rodent diet. the total phenolic content, redu ...	2010	20417881
sh21b, an anti-obesity herbal composition, inhibits fat accumulation in 3t3-l1 adipocytes and high fat diet-induced obese mice through the modulation of the adipogenesis pathway.	sh21b is an anti-obesity composition composed of seven herbs: scutellaria baicalensis georgi, prunus armeniaca maxim, ephedra sinica stapf, acorus gramineus soland, typha orientalis presl, polygala tenuifolia willd and nelumbo nucifera gaertner. it has been used for the treatment of obesity in traditional medical clinics in korea, but its anti-obesity effects and mechanism of action have not been studied until now.	2010	19963057
[seasonal variations of wild apricot seed dispersal and hoarding by rodents in rehabilitated land].	rodents feed with and disperse plant seeds, which may thereby affect the seed spatiotemporal distribution, germination, and seedling establishment, and eventually play an important role in the restoration of deforested area. taking the state-owned yugong forest farm in jiyuan of henan, china as study site, the tagged seeds of wild apricot (prunus armeniaca) were artificially released in rehabilitated land in the spring, summer, and autumn 2008, aimed to investigate their dispersal and hoarding b ...	2010	20707107
ssr-based molecular analysis of economically important turkish apricot cultivars.	turkey is not only the main apricot (prunus armeniaca) producer and exporter in the world, but it also has a wide variety of apricot germplasms, owing to its close proximity to the centers of apricot origin. however, there is little or no genetic information on many apricot cultivars that are extensively cultivated in turkey. we examined the genetic relatedness of 25 turkish and four exotic apricot cultivars using ssr (simple sequence repeat) markers that were either previously developed for apr ...	2010	20198588
content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity in fruits of apricot genotypes.	research on natural compounds is increasingly focused on their effects on human health. in this study, we were interested in the evaluation of nutritional value expressed as content of total phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of new apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) genotypes resistant against plum pox virus (ppv) cultivated on department of fruit growing of mendel university in brno. fruits of twenty one apricot genotypes were collected at the onset of consumption ripeness. antioxidant cap ...	2010	20877223
hepatoprotective effect and antioxidant role of sun, sulphited-dried apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) and its kernel against ethanol-induced oxidative stress in rats.	the present study was carried to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect and antioxidant role of sun, sulphited-dried apricot and its kernel against ethanol-induced oxidative stress. the hepatopreventive and antioxidant potential of the plant's supplementations were evaluated by measuring level of serum liver damage marker enzymes (ast, alt, ggt and ldh), antioxidant defense systems (gsh, gr, sod, gst and gpx) and mda content in various tissues of rats. eight experimental groups: i (control), ii (2 ...	2010	21115094
screening of traditional chinese medicinal plants for quorum-sensing inhibitors activity.	the misuse of antibiotics has contributed to widespread development of antimicrobial resistance among clinically significant bacterial species. alternative approaches other than those using antibiotics are needed in the fight against infectious diseases. quorum sensing (qs) is an intercellular signaling and gene regulatory mechanism, which is used by a number of opportunistic pathogenic bacteria in determining virulence gene expression. the study of qs may yield another strategy for disease cont ...	2011	21439518
narrowing down the apricot plum pox virus resistance locus and comparative analysis with the peach genome syntenic region.	sharka disease, caused by the plum pox virus (ppv), is one of the main limiting factors for stone fruit crops worldwide. only a few resistance sources have been found in apricot (prunus armeniaca l.), and most studies have located a major ppv resistance locus (ppvres) on linkage group 1 (lg1). however, the mapping accuracy was not sufficiently reliable and ppvres was predicted within a low confidence interval. in this study, we have constructed two high-density simple sequence repeat (ssr) impro ...	2011	21722293
comparison of dry, wet and microwave digestion methods for the multi element determination in some dried fruit samples by icp-oes.	the aim of this study was used to investigate the level of trace metals (ba, pb, cd, mn, cr, co, ni, cu, mn, zn, sr and fe) in some dried fruits (prunus domestica l., ficus carica l., morus alba l., vitis vinifera l., prunus armeniaca l., and malus domestica) samples from turkey. trace elements were determined by icp-oes after dry, wet and microwave digestion methods in dried fruit samples. validation of the proposed method was carried out by using a nist-srm 1515-apple leaves certified referenc ...	2011	21843582
mathematical evaluation of the amino acid and polyphenol content and antioxidant activities of fruits from different apricot cultivars.	functional foods are of interest because of their significant effects on human health, which can be connected with the presence of some biologically important compounds. in this study, we carried out complex analysis of 239 apricot cultivars (prunus armeniaca l.) cultivated in lednice (climatic area t4), south moravia, czech republic. almost all previously published studies have focused only on analysis of certain parameters. however, we focused on detection both primary and secondary metabolite ...	2011	21886093
Dietary agents in the prevention of alcohol-induced hepatotoxicty: preclinical observations.	Long term alcohol consumption is one of the important causes for liver failure and death. To complicate the existing problem there are no dependable hepatoprotective drugs and a large number of patients prefer using complementary and alternative medicines for treating and managing hepatic complications. Almost 25 centuries ago, Hippocrates, the father of medicine, proclaimed "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." Exploring the association between diet and health continues even toda ...	2011	22119904
effect of several different pollens on the bio-ecological parameters of the predatory mite typhlodromus athenas swirski and ragusa (acari: phytoseiidae).	the development, survivorship, and reproduction of the predacious mite typhlodromus athenas swirski and ragusa were studied in the laboratory by rearing the predator on nine different plant pollens [almond(prunus amygdalis batsch), apple (malus domestica borkh.), apricot (prunus armeniaca l.), cherry (prunus avium l.), pear (pyrus communis l.), plum (prunus domestica l.), walnut (juglans regia l.), olive (olea europaea l.), typha sp.], and pollen collected from bee hives. all experiments were c ...	2011	22251637
molecular characterization of apricot germplasm from an old stone collection.	increasing germplasm erosion requires the recovery and conservation of traditional cultivars before they disappear. here we present a particular case in spain where a thorough prospection of local fruit tree species was performed in the 1950s with detailed data of the origin of each genotype but, unfortunately, the accessions are no longer conserved in ex situ germplasm collections. however, for most of those cultivars, an old stone collection is still preserved. in order to analyze the diversit ...	2011	21901149
antioxidant capacity and phenolics content of apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) kernel as a function of genotype.	fourteen apricot genotypes grown under similar cultural practices in trans-himalayan ladakh region were studied to find out the influence of genotype on antioxidant capacity and total phenolic content (tpc) of apricot kernel. the kernels were found to be rich in tpc ranging from 92.2 to 162.1 mg gallic acid equivalent/100 g. the free radical-scavenging activity in terms of inhibitory concentration (ic(50)) ranged from 43.8 to 123.4 mg/ml and ferric reducing antioxidant potential (frap) from 154. ...	2011	21779763
[effects of high temperature on leaf photosynthetic characteristics and photosystem ii photochemical activity of kernel-used apricot].	in order to explore the photosynthetic adaption mechanisms of kernel-used apricot under high temperature stress, gas exchange technique and chlorophyll fluorescence transient technique (jip-test) were adopted to study the leaf photosynthetic characteristics and photosystem ii (ps ii) photochemical activity of 4 year-old 'chaoren' (armeniaca vulgaris x sibirica) growing on horqin sandy land at 25 degrees c, 30 degrees c, 40 degrees c, and 50 degrees c. within a definite temperature range, and as ...	2011	21657027
non-tir-nbs-lrr resistance gene analogs in apricot (prunus armeniaca l.).	genes encoding for proteins with nucleotide-binding site and leucine-rich repeat motifs (nbs-lrr) have been suggested to play a general role in plant defence mechanism. in prunus species, many tir (toll / interleukin-1 receptor), and only very few non-tir sequences were identified, which was explained either by the unequal distribution of tir/non-tir sequences in the prunus genome or by the incapability of primers in the amplification of non-tir rgas. the objective of this work was to check whet ...	2011	21555269
predicting apricot phenology using meteorological data.	the main objective of this study was to develop feasible, easy to apply models for early prediction of full flowering (ff) and maturing (ma) in apricot (prunus armeniaca l.). phenological data for 20 apricot cultivars grown in the belgrade region were modeled against averages of daily temperature records over ten seasons for ff and eight seasons for ma. a much stronger correlation was found between the phenological timing and temperature at the very beginning than at the end of phenophases. also ...	2011	21103892
self-compatibility of 'katy' apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) is associated with pollen-part mutations.	apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) cultivars originated in china display a typical s-rnase-based gametophytic self-incompatibility (gsi). 'katy', a natural self-compatible cultivar belonging to the european ecotype group, was used as a useful material for breeding new cultivars with high frequency of self-compatibility by hybridizing with chinese native cultivars. in this work, the pollen-s genes (s-haplotype-specific f-box gene, or sfb gene) of 'katy' were first identified as sfb₁ and sfb (8), and t ...	2011	20658154
stamen development and winter dormancy in apricot (prunus armeniaca).	in temperate woody perennials, flower bud development is halted during the winter, when the buds enter dormancy. this dormant period is a prerequisite for adequate flowering, is genetically regulated, and plays a clear role in possibly adapting species and cultivars to climatic areas. however, information on the biological events underpinning dormancy is lacking. stamen development, with clear differentiated stages, appears as a good framework to put dormancy in a developmental context. here, st ...	2011	21474504
comparative study of primary and secondary metabolites in apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) cultivars.	apricot is one of the most popular prunus species grown in the temperate zone and great variation in the contents of primary and secondary metabolites has been reported in its fruit. however, little is known on the phenolic profiles and antioxidant potential of important local cultivars. the objective of the study was to identify valuable parental lines for breeding of cultivars with high health-promoting effects.	2011	21384353
from genotype to apricot fruit quality: the antioxidant properties contribution.	apricot fruit (prunus armeniaca l.) quality strictly relates to the eating quality of fresh produce. since consumers are more and more interested in healthy food, and apricot germplasm shows a wide choice of new selections and cultivars, apricot nutraceutical properties are under evaluation in order to select outstanding genotypes, which may link breeding and marketing. in the present study, 18 apricot genotypes of the italian and international germplasm were evaluated over three years according ...	2012	23054392
microarray analysis of differentially expressed genes engaged in fruit development between prunus mume and prunus armeniaca.	microarray analysis is a technique that can be employed to provide expression profiles of single genes and new insights to elucidate the biological mechanisms responsible for fruit development. to evaluate expression of genes mostly engaged in fruit development between prunus mume and prunus armeniaca, we first identified differentially expressed transcripts along the entire fruit life cycle by using microarrays spotted with 10,641 ests collected from p. mume and other prunus est sequences. a to ...	2012	23036314
[optimization for supercritical co2 extraction with response surface methodology of prunus armeniaca oil].	to optimize the extraction conditions of prunus armeniaca oil by supercritical co2 extraction and identify its components by gc-ms.	2012	22876691
distribution of amygdalin in apricot (prunus armeniaca) seeds studied by raman microscopic imaging.	amygdalin is a cyanogenic glycoside found in the seeds of several plants belonging to the rosaceae family. cyanogenic glycosides can be specifically probed by raman spectroscopy due to an inherent nitrile group which shows a well-resolved band near 2245 cm(-1). in the current study the subcellular distribution of amygdalin in thin apricot (prunus armeniaca) seed sections is probed by high-resolution raman imaging with a step size of 2.5 μm. further, raman images and line maps were collected from ...	2012	22732534
primary style protein expression in the self-incompatible/compatible apricot by the 2d-dige technique.	in order to explore the molecular mechanism underlying self-incompatibility (si) in the apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) at the proteome level, we examined the style proteomes at different stages of flower development: small bud, big bud, 24h after self-pollination and 24h after cross-pollination with cultivar badanshui in the si apricot cultivar xinshiji and the self-compatible (sc) apricot cultivar katy by 2d fluorescence difference gel electrophoresis (2d-dige) and mass spectrometry (ms). about ...	2012	22565192
loss of genetic diversity as a signature of apricot domestication and diffusion into the mediterranean basin.	domestication generally implies a loss of diversity in crop species relative to their wild ancestors because of genetic drift through bottleneck effects. compared to native mediterranean fruit species like olive and grape, the loss of genetic diversity is expected to be more substantial for fruit species introduced into mediterranean areas such as apricot (prunus armeniaca l.), which was probably primarily domesticated in china. by comparing genetic diversity among regional apricot gene pools in ...	2012	22510209
biodiesel from siberian apricot (prunus sibirica l.) seed kernel oil.	in this paper, siberian apricot (prunus sibirica l.) seed kernel oil was investigated for the first time as a promising non-conventional feedstock for preparation of biodiesel. siberian apricot seed kernel has high oil content (50.18 ± 3.92%), and the oil has low acid value (0.46 mg g(-1)) and low water content (0.17%). the fatty acid composition of the siberian apricot seed kernel oil includes a high percentage of oleic acid (65.23 ± 4.97%) and linoleic acid (28.92 ± 4.62%). the measured fuel p ...	2012	22440572
comparison of covalent and noncovalent immobilization of malatya apricot pectinesterase (prunus armeniaca l.).	pectinesterase isolated from malatya apricot pulp was noncovalently and covalently immobilized onto bentonite and glutaraldehyde-containing amino group functionalized porous glass beads surface at ph 8.0 and ph 9.0, respectively. the effect of various parameters such as ph, temperature, activation energy, heat and storage stability on immobilized enzyme were investigated. the optimum temperature of covalently and noncovalently immobilized pe was 50°c. this value was 60°c for free pe. although op ...	2012	21951194
[root system spatial distribution of different aged armeniaca vulgaris cv. luntaibaixing in arid oasis under irrigation].	by the methods of layered digging and image scanning analysis, this paper studied the root system spatial distribution of different aged armeniaca vulgaris cv. luntaibaixing in arid oasis under irrigation. the root system of a. vulgaris cv. luntaibaixing was mainly constituted by fine roots (d < or = 1 mm), while medium roots (1<d < or = 2 mm) and thick roots (d>2 mm) only had a small proportion. for the trees aged 5-year old, 10-year old, and 15-year old, the percentage of fine root length in t ...	2012	23285988
physical mapping of a pollen modifier locus controlling self-incompatibility in apricot and synteny analysis within the rosaceae.	s-locus products (s-rnase and f-box proteins) are essential for the gametophytic self-incompatibility (gsi) specific recognition in prunus. however, accumulated genetic evidence suggests that other s-locus unlinked factors are also required for gsi. for instance, gsi breakdown was associated with a pollen-part mutation unlinked to the s-locus in the apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) cv. 'canino'. fine-mapping of this mutated modifier gene (m-locus) and the synteny analysis of the m-locus within the ...	2012	22481163
effect of host plants on developmental time and life table parameters of carposina sasakii (lepidoptera: carposinidae) under laboratory conditions.	studies were designed to examine the effects of host plants (apricot, prunus armeniaca l.; plum, prunus salicina l.; peach, prunus persica l.; jujube, zizyphus jujuba will.; apple, malus domestica mill.; and pear, pyrus sorotina will) on the development and life table parameters of the peach fruit moth, carposina sasakii matsumura (lepidoptera: carposinidae) under laboratory conditions. peach fruit moth developed faster (12.48 d) and had the highest preimaginal survival rate (50.54%) on plum com ...	2012	22507008
herbal medicines for fatty liver diseases.	fatty liver disease is potentially a reversible condition that may lead to end-stage liver disease. since herbal medicines such as crataegus pinnatifida and salvia miltiorrhiza have increasingly been used in the management of fatty liver disease, a systematic review on herbal medicine for fatty liver disease is needed.	2013	23975682
isolation and characterization of a terminal flower 1 homolog from prunus serotina ehrh.	flowering control is one of the several strategies for gene containment of transgenic plants. terminal flower 1 (tfl1) is known to be involved in the transcriptional repression of genes for inflorescence development. two tfl1 transcripts with different 3' utr were cloned from black cherry (prunus serotina ehrh.) using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (rt-pcr) and rapid amplification of cdna ends (race). corresponding to the two tfl1 transcripts, two pstfl1 gene sequences, 1248 bp ...	2013	23956129
genomic analysis reveals math gene(s) as candidate(s) for plum pox virus (ppv) resistance in apricot (prunus armeniaca l.).	sharka disease, caused by plum pox virus (ppv), is the most important viral disease affecting prunus species. a major ppv resistance locus (ppvres) has been mapped to the upper part of apricot (prunus armeniaca) linkage group 1. in this study, a physical map of the ppvres locus in the ppv-resistant cultivar 'goldrich' was constructed. bacterial artificial chromosome (bac) clones belonging to the resistant haplotype contig were sequenced using 454/gs-flx titanium technology. concurrently, the who ...	2013	23672686
regional unified model-based leaf unfolding prediction from 1960 to 2009 across northern china.	using first leaf unfolding data of salix matsudana, populus simonii, ulmus pumila, and prunus armeniaca, and daily mean temperature data during the 1981-2005 period at 136 stations in northern china, we fitted unified forcing and chilling phenology models and selected optimum models for each species at each station. then, we examined performances of each optimum local species-specific model in predicting leaf unfolding dates at all external stations within the corresponding climate region and se ...	2013	23504902
an s-locus independent pollen factor confers self-compatibility in 'katy' apricot.	loss of pollen-s function in prunus self-compatible cultivars has been mostly associated with deletions or insertions in the s-haplotype-specific f-box (sfb) genes. however, self-compatible pollen-part mutants defective for non-s-locus factors have also been found, for instance, in the apricot (prunus armeniaca) cv. 'canino'. in the present study, we report the genetic and molecular analysis of another self-compatible apricot cv. termed 'katy'. s-genotype of 'katy' was determined as s(1)s(2) and ...	2013	23342044
proteomic analysis of apricot fruit during ripening.	ripening of climacteric fruits involves a complex network of biochemical and metabolic changes that make them palatable and rich in nutritional and health-beneficial compounds. since fruit maturation has a profound impact on human nutrition, it has been recently the object of increasing research activity by holistic approaches, especially on model species. here we report on the original proteomic characterization of ripening in apricot, a widely cultivated species of temperate zones appreciated ...	2013	23178875
standardization of technology for preparation and storage of wild apricot fruit bar.	the study was conducted to standardize the protocol for preparation of wild apricot fruit bar. wild apricot fruits were harvested at optimum maturity from distt tehri garhwal, uttarakhand and after thorough sorting and proper washing, used for hot extraction of pulp through a pulper. pulp was preserved in 500 ppm so2 (using potassium metabisulphite). for preparation of fruit bars, additives like sugar and pectin were added to the pulp in different proportions and the mixture dried in mechanical ...	2013	24425982
genetic diversity and population structure of siberian apricot (prunus sibirica l.) in china.	the genetic diversity and population genetic structure of 252 accessions from 21 prunus sibirica l. populations were investigated using 10 issr, ssr, and srap markers. the results suggest that the entire population has a relatively high level of genetic diversity, with populations hr and my showing very high diversity. a low level of inter-population genetic differentiation and a high level of intra-population genetic differentiation was found, which is supported by a moderate level of gene flow ...	2013	24384840
nutritional profile of phytococktail from trans-himalayan plants.	we estimated the nutritive value, vitamin content, amino acid composition, fatty acid content, and mineral profile of a phytococktail comprising sea buckthorn (hippophae rhamnoides), apricot (prunus armeniaca), and roseroot (rhodiola imbricata) from trans-himalaya. the free vitamin forms in the phytococktail were determined by rapid resolution liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (rrlc-ms/ms). vitamin e and b-complex vitamins were detected as the principle vitamins. reversed-phase high ...	2013	24376624
characterization and the effect of maturity at harvest on the phenolic and carotenoid content of northeast usa apricot (prunus armeniaca) varieties.	the phenolic and carotenoid content and quality indices of five northeast apricot varieties were assessed over two years and the impact of maturity at harvest was evaluated. four varieties were analyzed at commercial and tree ripe stages and one variety after storage for 4 weeks (0-1 °c, 90-95% relative humidity). total phenolic content ranged from 44.0 to 345.1 mg/100 g, total antioxidant capacity (oxygen radical absorbance capacity assay) from 2096.9 to 7165.1 μmol/100 g, and total carotenoid ...	2013	24328399
self-(in)compatibility genotypes of moroccan apricots indicate differences and similarities in the crop history of european and north african apricot germplasm.	allelic diversity of the s-locus is attributed to the genetic relationships among genotypes and sexual reproduction strategy. in otherwise self-incompatible prunus species, the emergence of loss-of-function in s-haplotypes has resulted in self-compatibility. this information may allow following major stages of crop history. the genetic diversity in the s-locus of local apricots (prunus armeniaca l.) from different oasis ecosystems in morocco and the comparison of the occurrence and frequency of ...	2013	24289114
potential toxic levels of cyanide in almonds (prunus amygdalus), apricot kernels (prunus armeniaca), and almond syrup.	under normal environmental conditions, many plants synthesize cyanogenic glycosides, which are able to release hydrogen cyanide upon hydrolysis. each year, there are frequent livestock and occasional human victims of cyanogenic plants consumption. the present work aims to determine the hydrocyanic acid content in different samples of cyanogenic plants, selected from the tunisian flora, and in the almond syrup. in order to evaluate their toxicity and their impact on the consumer health in the sho ...	2013	24171123
chemical composition and antioxidant capacities of phytococktail extracts from trans-himalayan cold desert.	himalayan plants are widely used in traditional system of medicine both as prophylactics and therapeutics for high altitude maladies. our aim was to evaluate the antioxidant capacities and bioactive compounds of methanol and n-hexane extracts of the phytococktail comprising of sea buckthorn (hippophae rhamnoides), apricot (prunus armeniaca) and roseroot (rhodiola imbricata) from trans-himalaya.	2013	24098968
degradation of carotenoids in apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) during drying process.	carotenoids are natural compounds whose nutritional importance comes from the provitamin a activity of some of them and their protection against several serious human disorders. the degradation of carotenoids was investigated during apricot drying by microwave and convective hot-air at 60 and 70 °c. seven carotenoids were identified: antheraxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, 13-cis-β-carotene, all-trans-β-carotene and 9-cis-β-carotene; among these, all-trans-β-carotene was found to be ...	2013	23807280
the protective effects of prunus armeniaca l (apricot) against methotrexate-induced oxidative damage and apoptosis in rat kidney.	this study was conducted to evaluate a possible protective role of apricot in apoptotic cell death induced by methotrexate (mtx) and renal damage by different histological and biochemical parameters. twenty-eight rats were divided into four groups, control, apricot, methotrexate, and apricot + methotrexate. methotrexate induced renal failure, as shown by significant serum creatinine and urea elevation. additionally, the results indicated that methotrexate significantly induced lipid peroxidation ...	2013	23143813
antioxidant activity, volatile composition and sensory profile of four new very-early apricots (prunus armeniaca l.).	very-early apricot cultivars are interesting owing to the fact that they will be available in markets before any other cultivar. in order to achieve good fruit quality, very-early apricots require appropriate size, weight and color, good balance of sugars and organic acids, proper content of bioactive compounds, relatively strong apricot aroma as well as acceptable sensory quality.	2014	23633390
[models for estimating foliar fe and mn concentration of armeniaca vulgaris cv. luntaibaixing using spectral reflectance].	aimed at providing technology for a rapid nutrition diagnosis system of micronutrients in armeniaca vulgaris cv. luntaibaixing, we established an element concentration estimation model for its foliar ferrum (fe) and manganese (mn) concentration based on spectrum analysis. the foliar spectrum reflectance at various phenological periods of fruit development under different soil fertility conditions was measured by unispec-sc spectrometer. by analyzing the correlation of foliar fe, mn concentration ...	2014	25532350
phenolic compounds and vitamins in wild and cultivated apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) fruits grown in irrigated and dry farming conditions.	turkey is the main apricot producer in the world and apricots have been produced under both dry and irrigated conditions in the country. in this study, phenolic compounds and vitamins in fruits of one wild (zerdali) and three main apricot cultivars ('cataloglu', 'hacihaliloglu' and 'kabaasi') grown in both dry and irrigated conditions in malatya provinces in turkey were investigated.	2014	25288225
selection of reference genes for gene expression studies in siberian apricot (prunus sibirica l.) germplasm using quantitative real-time pcr.	quantitative real time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction has been applied in a vast range of studies of gene expression analysis. however, real-time pcr data must be normalized with one or more reference genes. in this study, eleven putative consistently expressed genes (act, tua, tub, cyp, dnaj, elfa, f-box27, rpl12, gapdh, ubc and ubq) in nine siberian apricot germplasms (including much variability) were evaluated for their potential as references for the normalization of gene ex ...	2014	25105495
the effects of the standardized herbal formula pm014 on pulmonary inflammation and airway responsiveness in a murine model of cockroach allergen-induced asthma.	pm014 is a modified form of the chung-sang-bo-ha-tang (csbht) herbal formula that has been used to treat chronic pulmonary diseases in korea for centuries. previously, we developed a formulation of pm014 based on a series of in vitro and in vivo screening efforts that comprises seven herbal extracts. the pm014 formula includes the root of rehmannia glutinosa, the cortex of paeonia suffruticosa, the fruit of schizandra chinensis, the root of asparagus cochinchinensis, seeds of prunus armeniaca, t ...	2014	24879958
cryopreservation of native kazakhstan apricot (prunus armeniaca l) seeds and embryonic axes.	preserving the genetic diversity of central asia includes conserving wild apricots found in the foothills of several mountain ranges. these include primitive and genetically diverse populations with important characteristics for crop improvement. apricot seeds have a short storage life, so cryopreservation of the seeds of wild populations is important for conserving the genetic diversity.	2014	24869649
high-level genetic diversity and complex population structure of siberian apricot (prunus sibirica l.) in china as revealed by nuclear ssr markers.	siberian apricot (prunus sibirica l.), an ecologically and economically important tree species with a high degree of tolerance to a variety of extreme environmental conditions, is widely distributed across the mountains of northeastern and northern china, eastern and southeastern regions of mongolia, eastern siberia, and the maritime territory of russia. however, few studies have examined the genetic diversity and population structure of this species. using 31 nuclear microsatellites, we investi ...	2014	24516551
loss of sulfur dioxide and changes in some chemical properties of malatya apricots (prunus armeniaca l.) during sulfuring and drying.	this study was conducted to determine the differences in some analytical properties of four apricot cultivars and to determine the changes in these analytical properties during sulfuring and sun-drying.	2014	24446354
value addition of wild apricot fruits grown in north-west himalayan regions-a review.	wild apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) commonly known as chulli is a potential fruit widely distributed in north-west himalayan regions of the world. the fruits are good source of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals besides having attractive colour and typical flavour. unlike table purpose varieties of apricots like new castle, the fruits of wild apricot are unsuitable for fresh consumption because of its high acid and low sugar content. however, the fruits are traditionally utilized for open sun dryi ...	2014	26396287
[analysis of leave ftir of nine kinds of plants from rosaceae with genetic relationship].	leaves of nine kinds of plants from three subfamily of rosaceae were used as materials. genetic relationship was analyzed and species were identified through studying ftir of nine kinds of plants. leaves mainly contain large amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids and other substances. the peaks of carbohydrates are mainly between 1440 and 775 cm(-1). the vibration peaks of the cellulose and lignin are between 1440 and 1337 cm(-1). the peaks between 1000 and 775 cm(-1) are stre ...	2014	24822398
de novo transcriptome analysis of the siberian apricot (prunus sibirica l.) and search for potential ssr markers by 454 pyrosequencing.	the siberian apricot, an economically and ecologically important plant in china, contains seeds high in oil and can grow on marginal land. although this species has multiple purposes and may be a feedstock of biofuel in china, transcriptome information and molecular research on this species remain limited. rna-seq technology has been widely applied to transcriptomics, genomics and the development of molecular markers, and functional gene studies. in this study, we obtained 1,243,067 high-quality ...	2014	24746601
evaluation of five protocols for dna extraction from leaves of malus sieversii, vitis vinifera, and armeniaca vulgaris.	leaves of malus sieversii, vitis vinifera, and armeniaca vulgaris contain substantial amounts of secondary metabolites, which limit the high-quality dna extraction performance. in this study, five extraction protocols were compared for their ability to produce good quality dna from fresh and dried (with silica gel) leaves of these species. the modified protocol of dellaporta et al., using polyvinylpyrrolidone to bind the phenolic compounds and a high molar concentration of potassium acetate to i ...	2014	24634185
chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of apricot seed.	in traditional oriental medicine, apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) seed has been used to treat skin diseases such as furuncle, acne vulgaris and dandruff, as well as coughing, asthma and constipation. this study describes the phytochemical profile and antimicrobial potential of the essential oil obtained from apricot seeds (armeniacae semen). the essential oil isolated by hydrodistillation was analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy. benzaldehyde (90.6%), mandelonitrile (5.2%) and benzoic ...	2014	25219371
[distribution of fine root biomass of main planting tree species in loess plateau, china].	the distribution of fine roots of pinus tabuliformis, populus tomentosa, prunus armeniaca, robinia pseudoacacia, hippophae rhamnoides, and caragana korshinskii was investigated by using soil core method and the fine root was defined as root with diameter less than 2 mm. the soil moisture and soil properties were measured. the results showed that in the horizontal direction, the distribution of fine root biomass of p. tabuliformis presented a conic curve, and the fine root biomass of the other sp ...	2014	25345038
antioxidant potential of thuja (thuja occidentalis) cones and peach (prunus persia) seeds in raw chicken ground meat during refrigerated (4 ± 1 °c) storage.	the antioxidant activity of thuja (thuja occidentalis) cones extract (tce) and peach (prunus armeniaca) seeds extract (pse) were estimated by dpph free radical scavenging activity method. total phenolics, total flavonoids and reducing power were also estimated in these extracts. antioxidant potential of these by products was also evaluated in raw chicken ground meat (gm) during refrigerated (4 ± 1 °c) storage. total phenolics in tce and pse were 7.80 ± 0.04 and 1.92 ± 0.04 mg tae/gdw respectivel ...	2014	25114346
eriophyoid mites (acari: trombidiformes: eriophyoidea) of rosales trees in iran: two new species and three new records.	this paper describes two new species of eriophyoidea associated with trees belonging to the order rosales in the south-western portion of east azerbaijan province, iran, collected during a survey in 2011: aceria lobolinguae n. sp. on elaeagnus angustifolia l. (elaeagnaceae) and rhinophytoptus nemalobos n. sp. on prunus domestica l. (rosaceae). additionally, phyllocoptes abaenus keifer on prunus armeniaca l. (rosaceae), aculus fockeui (nalepa & trouessart) on prunus amygdalus stokes and malus dom ...	2014	25283393
analysis of genomic dnas from nine rosaceae species using surface-enhanced raman scattering.	surface-enhanced raman scattering (sers) of genomic dna was used to determine genetic relationships and species identification of nine plants from three subfamilies of rosaceae. genomic dna was extracted, and the sers spectra were obtained by using a nanosilver collosol at an excitation wavelength of 785 nm. adenine and ribodesose were the active sites of genomic dnas in the silver surface-enhanced raman spectra. the strong peak at 714 cm(-1) was assigned to the stretching vibration of adenine, ...	2015	26555541
accelerated solvent extraction of carotenoids from: tunisian kaki (diospyros kaki l.), peach (prunus persica l.) and apricot (prunus armeniaca l.).	extraction of carotenoids from biological matrices and quantifications remains a difficult task. accelerated solvent extraction was used as an efficient extraction process for carotenoids extraction from three fruits cultivated in tunisia: kaki (diospyros kaki l.), peach (prunus persica l.) and apricot (prunus armeniaca l.). based on a design of experiment (doe) approach, and using a binary solvent consisting of methanol and tetrahydrofuran, we could identify the best extraction conditions as be ...	2015	25872435
a novel pathogenesis-related class 10 protein gly m 4l, increases resistance upon phytophthora sojae infection in soybean (glycine max [l.] merr.).	phytophthora root and stem rot of soybean, caused by phytophthora sojae (p. sojae), is a destructive disease in many soybean planting regions worldwide. in a previous study, an expressed sequence tag (est) homolog of the major allergen pru ar 1 in apricot (prunus armeniaca) was identified up-regulated in the highly resistant soybean 'suinong 10' infected with p. sojae. here, the full length of the est was isolated using rapid amplification of cdna ends (race). it showed the highest homology of 5 ...	2015	26474489
gene expression analysis of plum pox virus (sharka) susceptibility/resistance in apricot (prunus armeniaca l.).	rna-seq has proven to be a very powerful tool in the analysis of the plum pox virus (ppv, sharka disease)/prunus interaction. this technique is an important complementary tool to other means of studying genomics. in this work an analysis of gene expression of resistance/susceptibility to ppv in apricot is performed. rna-seq has been applied to analyse the gene expression changes induced by ppv infection in leaves from two full-sib apricot genotypes, "rojo pasión" and "z506-7", resistant and susc ...	2015	26658051
anti-dermatophyte efficacy and environmental safety of some essential oils commercial and in vitro extracted pure and combined against four keratinophilic pathogenic fungi.	establish new biocontrol practices with low persistence in the environment against dermatophyte causing mycosis.	2015	25953414
transition from two to one integument in prunus species: expression pattern of inner no outer (ino), aberrant testa shape (ats) and ettin (ett).	while gymnosperm ovules have one integument, in most angiosperms two integuments surround the ovules. unitegmic ovules have arisen independently several times during the evolution of angiosperms, but the ultimate genetic cause of the presence of a single integument remains elusive. we compared species of the genus prunus that have different numbers of integuments: bitegmic species, such as prunus armeniaca (apricot) and prunus persica (peach), and unitegmic species, such as prunus incisa, analyz ...	2015	25991552
comparative studies of binding potential of prunus armeniaca and prunus domestica gums in tablets formulations.	the current study was undertaken to compare the binding potential of prunus armeniaca l. and prunus domestica l. gums in tablets' formulations. tablet batches (f-1 to f-9) were prepared diclofenac sodium as model drug using 5%, 7.5% and 10% of each prunus armeniaca l., prunus domestica l. gums as binder. pvp k30 was used as a standard binder. magnesium stearate was used as lubricant. flow properties of granules (like bulk density, tapped density, carr's index, hausner's ratio, angle of repose) a ...	2015	26004724
studies on osmo-air dehydration of different indian apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) cultivars.	suitability of seven cultivars of apricot viz. new castle, kaisha, royal, suffaida, nari, kullu (local) and chulli (wild apricot) was evaluated for dehydration. osmotic dehydration of fruits consisting of dipping prepared fruits in 70° brix sucrose syrup containing 2,000 ppm potassium metabisulphite (kms) for 24 h followed by cabinet air drying (55 °c) to desired moisture (20 ± 0.5 %) gave better dried product with good colour and appeal. dried whole or halved fruits after removal of stones were ...	2015	26028764
transcriptomic analysis revealed the mechanism of oil dynamic accumulation during developing siberian apricot (prunus sibirica l.) seed kernels for the development of woody biodiesel.	siberian apricot (prunus sibirica l.) has emerged as a novel potential source of biodiesel in china, but the molecular regulatory mechanism of oil accumulation in siberian apricot seed kernels (sask) is still unknown at present. to better develop sask oil as woody biodiesel, it is essential to profile transcriptome and to identify the full repertoire of potential unigenes involved in the formation and accumulation of oil sask during the different developing stages.	2015	25834637
host suitability analysis of the bark beetle scolytus amygdali (coleoptera: curculionidae: scolytinae).	scolytus amygdali is a polyphagous insect pest that feeds on fruit trees and forest trees. our study assessed the host preference and reproductive potential of s. amygdali on four tree species: almond (prunus dulcis), apricot (prunus armeniaca), peach (prunus persica), and plum (prunus domestica). females of s. amygdali produced maternal galleries that were longer on peach than the other three trees, and female fecundity was highest on peach. females with longer maternal galleries produced more ...	2015	25809539
extraction and characterization of pectin methylesterase from alyanak apricot (prunus armeniaca l).	this study was carried out to determine some of the biochemical properties of pectin methylesterase (pme) from alyanak apricot which is an important variety grown in malatya region of turkey. the enzyme had high activity in a ph range of 7.0-8.0 with the maximal activity occurring at ph 7.5. however, the enzyme activity at high and low ph values was very low. the optimum temperature for maximal pme activity was found to be 60 °c. the activity of pme has been enhanced by nacl, particularly at 0.1 ...	2015	25694739
de novo transcriptome assembly of two different apricot cultivars.	apricot (prunus armeniaca) belonging to the prunus species is a popular kind of stone fruit tree. apricot is native to armenia and is currently cultivated in many countries with climates adaptable for apricot growth. in general, fresh fruits as well as dried apricot are produced. however, the information associated with genes and genetic markers for apricot is very limited. in this study, we carried out de novo transcriptome assembly for two selected apricot cultivars referred to as harcot and u ...	2015	26697397
crop load and harvest maturity effects on consumer preferences for apricots.	improving apricot fruit quality delivered to consumers is key to ensuring a successful apricot industry. previous studies have focused on effects of either soluble solids content (ssc) or fruit firmness on consumer preferences, and results have been equivocal. this study evaluated the effects of crop load and harvest maturity how they affected on fruit ssc and firmness, and on subsequent consumer preferences.	2015	25073430
apricot (prunus armeniaca l.).	a protocol for agrobacterium-mediated stable transformation of whole leaf explants of the apricot (prunus armeniaca) cultivars 'helena' and 'canino' is described. regenerated buds were selected using a two-step selection strategy with paromomycin sulfate and transferred to bud multiplication medium 1 week after they were detected for optimal survival. after buds were transferred to bud multiplication medium, antibiotic was changed to kanamycin and concentration increased gradually at each transf ...	2015	25416253
tocochromanols composition in kernels recovered from different apricot varieties: rp-hplc/fld and rp-uplc-esi/ms(n) study.	composition of tocochromanols in kernels recovered from 16 different apricot varieties (prunus armeniaca l.) was studied. three tocopherol (t) homologues, namely α, γ and δ, were quantified in all tested samples by an rp-hplc/fld method. the γ-t was the main tocopherol homologue identified in apricot kernels and constituted approximately 93% of total detected tocopherols. the rp-uplc-esi/ms(n) method detected trace amounts of two tocotrienol homologues α and γ in the apricot kernels. the concent ...	2015	25567675
antioxidant and antiradical capacities in apricot (prunus armeniaca l.) fruits: variations from genotypes, years, and analytical methods.	the fruit quality parameters and antioxidant capacity (ferric reducing antioxidant power, frap) and total phenolic content (tpc) were determined in 27 apricot cultivars and hybrids of diverse origins. twenty one- to 35-fold variations were measured among frap and tpc values. besides genotype, harvest year also contributed significantly (p≤0.05) to the variations of tpc presumably due to the climatic differences between years. a subset of genotypes (15) was also analyzed for their antiradical act ...	2016	21535583
some physico-chemical properties of prunus armeniaca l. gum exudates.	the objectives of this paper were to investigate some physicochemical properties of prunus armeniaca l. gum exudates (page). page had, on average, 66.89% carbohydrate, 10.47% uronic acids, 6.9% moisture (w.b.), 2.91% protein, 4% ash and 1.59% fat. page was composed of monosaccharides including l-arabinose, d-galactose, xylose, mannose and rhamnose in molar percentages of 41.52%, 23.72%, 17.82%, 14.40% and 2.54%, respectively. elemental analysis showed that page had high values of nutrients. ftir ...	2016	26434520
integrated mrna and mirna transcriptome reveal a cross-talk between developing response and hormone signaling for the seed kernels of siberian apricot.	recently, our transcriptomic analysis has identified some functional genes responsible for oil biosynthesis in developing sask, yet mirna-mediated regulation for sask development and oil accumulation is poorly understood. here, 3 representative periods of 10, 30 and 60 daf were selected for srna sequencing based on the dynamic patterns of growth tendency and oil content of developing sask. by mirna transcriptomic analysis, we characterized 296 known and 44 novel mirnas in developing sask, among ...	2016	27762296
improving the sun drying of apricots (prunus armeniaca) with photo-selective dryer cabinet materials.	photo-selective materials have been studied for their effects on the preharvest quality of horticultural crops, but little work has been done on potential postharvest processing effects. the aim of this work was to characterize the effects of 5 different photo-selective acrylic materials (used as the lid to a single-layer sun drying cabinet) on the drying rate and quality of apricots (prunus armeniaca). photo-selective cabinet materials that transmit light in the visible portion of the solar spe ...	2016	27648527
profiling of hydroxycinnamoylquinic acids in plant extracts using in-source cid fragmentation.	hydroxycinnamoylquinic acids (hcqas) are a major class of phenolic plant secondary metabolites, belonging to the chlorogenic acid family. various health-beneficial properties of hcqas have been shown, which has drawn interest for hcqa profiling in plants of human consumption. however, this task remains challenging, because several isomeric hcqas can be present in the sample with identical molecular formulae and the limited availability of reference standards poses additional challenges to their ...	2016	27591562
amelioration of testosterone induced benign prostatic hyperplasia by prunus species.	benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph) is a common urological disorder of men. the ethnomedicinal use of an african plant prunus africana (hook.f.) kalkman (pygeum) in treating men's problems made it a popular remedy all over the globe for the treatment of bph and related disorders. however, rampant collections made from the wild in africa have pushed the plant to appendix ii of cites demanding conservation of the species.	2016	27235020
two-year comparison of the biochemical properties of polyphenol oxidase from turkish alyanak apricot (prunus armenica l.).	polyphenol oxidase (ppo) was extracted and purified from turkish alyanak apricot variety and its characteristics were studied in two consecutive years (2008 and 2009). three isoenzymes (isoenzyme a1, a2 and b) were obtained upon ammonium sulfate fractionation, ion exchange chromatography using deae-toyopearl 650 m and gel filtration chromatography using sephadex g-100. the isoenzymes exhibited different kinetic properties. furthermore, year-to-year variability in km and vmax values was significa ...	2016	26213033
can phenological models predict tree phenology accurately in the future? the unrevealed hurdle of endodormancy break.	the onset of the growing season of trees has been earlier by 2.3 days per decade during the last 40 years in temperate europe because of global warming. the effect of temperature on plant phenology is, however, not linear because temperature has a dual effect on bud development. on one hand, low temperatures are necessary to break bud endodormancy, and, on the other hand, higher temperatures are necessary to promote bud cell growth afterward. different process-based models have been developed in ...	2016	27272707
genome-wide association links candidate genes to resistance to plum pox virus in apricot (prunus armeniaca).	in fruit tree species, many important traits have been characterized genetically by using single-family descent mapping in progenies segregating for the traits. however, most mapped loci have not been sufficiently resolved to the individual genes due to insufficient progeny sizes for high resolution mapping and the previous lack of whole-genome sequence resources of the study species. to address this problem for plum pox virus (ppv) candidate resistance gene identification in prunus species, we ...	2016	26356603
new insights into the history of domesticated and wild apricots and its contribution to plum pox virus resistance.	studying domesticated species and their wild relatives allows understanding of the mechanisms of population divergence and adaptation, and identifying valuable genetic resources. apricot is an important fruit in the northern hemisphere, where it is threatened by the plum pox virus (ppv), causing the sharka disease. the histories of apricot domestication and of its resistance to sharka are however still poorly understood. we used 18 microsatellite markers to genotype a collection of 230 wild tree ...	2016	27480465
between china and south asia: a middle asian corridor of crop dispersal and agricultural innovation in the bronze age.	the period from the late third millennium bc to the start of the first millennium ad witnesses the first steps towards food globalization in which a significant number of important crops and animals, independently domesticated within china, india, africa and west asia, traversed central asia greatly increasing eurasian agricultural diversity. this paper utilizes an archaeobotanical database (ascad), to explore evidence for these crop translocations along southern and northern routes of interacti ...	2016	27942165
a disulfide bond a-like oxidoreductase is a strong candidate gene for self-incompatibility in apricot (prunus armeniaca) pollen.	s-rnase based gametophytic self-incompatibility (si) is a widespread prezygotic reproductive barrier in flowering plants. in the solanaceae, plantaginaceae and rosaceae gametophytic si is controlled by the pistil-specific s-rnases and the pollen s-locus f-box proteins but non-s-specific factors, namely modifiers, are also required. in apricot, prunus armeniaca (rosaceae), we previously mapped two pollen-part mutations that confer self-compatibility in cultivars canino and katy at the distal end ...	2017	29036710