Publications

a framework to gauge the epidemic potential of plant pathogens in environmental reservoirs: the example of kiwifruit canker.	new economically important diseases on crops and forest trees emerge recurrently. an understanding of where new pathogenic lines come from and how they evolve is fundamental for the deployment of accurate surveillance methods. we used kiwifruit bacterial canker as a model to assess the importance of potential reservoirs of new pathogenic lineages. the current kiwifruit canker epidemic is at least the fourth outbreak of the disease on kiwifruit caused by pseudomonas syringae in the mere 50 years ...	2015	24986268
ecofriendly hot water treatment reduces postharvest decay and elicits defense response in kiwifruit.	hot water treatment (hwt) of fruit is an effective approach for managing postharvest decay of fruits and vegetables. in the present study, the effects of hwt (45 °c for 10 min) on the growth of botrytis cinerea and penicillium expansum in vitro, and gray (b. cinerea) and blue mold (p. expansum) development in kiwifruit were investigated. hwt effectively inhibited spore germination and germ tube elongation of b. cinerea and p. expansum. reactive oxygen species accumulation and protein impairment ...	2015	26002370
production of transgenic kiwifruit plants harboring the sbtcry1ac gene.	the kiwifruit (actinidia chinensis planch.) is an economically and nutritionally important fruit crop that has a remarkably high vitamin c content and is popular throughout the world. however, kiwifruit plants are vulnerable to attack from pests, and effective pest control is urgently required. transgenic kiwifruit plants containing the synthetic chimeric gene sbtcry1ac that encodes the insecticidal protein btcrylac were obtained through an agrobacterium-mediated transformation of kiwifruit leaf ...	2015	26345776
tackling the bottleneck in bacterial signal transduction research: high-throughput identification of signal molecules.	signal transduction processes are typically initiated by the interaction of signal molecules with sensor domains. the current lack of information on the signal molecules that feed into regulatory circuits forms a major bottleneck that hampers the understanding of regulatory processes. mckellar et al. report a high-throughput approach for the identification of signal molecules, which is based on thermal shift assays of recombinant sensor domains in the absence and presence of compounds from comme ...	2015	25708679
kiwifruit information resource (kir): a comparative platform for kiwifruit genomics.	the kiwifruit information resource (kir) is dedicated to maintain and integrate comprehensive datasets on genomics, functional genomics and transcriptomics of kiwifruit (actinidiaceae). kir serves as a central access point for existing/new genomic and genetic data. kir also provides researchers with a variety of visualization and analysis tools. current developments include the updated genome structure of actinidia chinensis cv. hongyang and its newest genome annotation, putative transcripts, ge ...	2015	26656885
extraction and characterisation of pomace pectin from gold kiwifruit (actinidia chinensis).	gold kiwifruit pomace extracted using citric acid, water and enzyme (celluclast 1.5l) were studied in terms of pectin yield, protein, ash, non-starch polysaccharide, galacturonic acid (gala), neutral sugar composition, molar mass (mw), viscosity and degree of branching. water-extracted pectin was considered closest to its native form. enzyme extracted pectin showed the highest yield (∼ 4.5%w/w) as compared with the acid and water extraction methods (∼ 3.6-3.8%w/w). pectin obtained from different ...	2015	25977029
natural variation in monoterpene synthesis in kiwifruit: transcriptional regulation of terpene synthases by nac and ethylene-insensitive3-like transcription factors.	two kiwifruit (actinidia) species with contrasting terpene profiles were compared to understand the regulation of fruit monoterpene production. high rates of terpinolene production in ripe actinidia arguta fruit were correlated with increasing gene and protein expression of a. arguta terpene synthase1 (aatps1) and correlated with an increase in transcript levels of the 2-c-methyl-d-erythritol 4-phosphate pathway enzyme 1-deoxy-d-xylulose-5-phosphate synthase (dxs). actinidia chinensis terpene sy ...	2015	25649633
the impact of cold storage and ethylene on volatile ester production and aroma perception in 'hort16a' kiwifruit.	fruit esters are regarded as key volatiles for fruit aroma. in this study, the effects of cold storage on volatile ester levels of 'hort16a' (actinidia chinensis planch. var chinensis) kiwifruit were examined and the changes in aroma perception investigated. cold storage (1.5°c) for two or four months of fruit matched for firmness and soluble solids concentration resulted in a significant reduction in aroma-related esters such as methyl/ethyl propanoate, methyl/ethyl butanoate and methyl/ethyl h ...	2015	25236191
characterization of gold kiwifruit pectin from fruit of different maturities and extraction methods.	studies on gold kiwifruit pectins are limited. in this work, the characterization of pectin isolated from two different stages of maturity of gold kiwifruit, namely early harvested fruit (ehf) and main harvested fruit (mhf) isolated by three methods (acid, water, enzymatic) was carried out. pectins isolated from mhf were higher in galacturonic acid content (52-59% w/w) and weight-average molecular weights (mw, 1.7-3.8 × 10(6)g/mol) compared with ehf pectins (29-49% w/w and 0.2-1.7 × 10(6)g/mol r ...	2015	25053083
in the solanaceae, a hierarchy of bhlhs confer distinct target specificity to the anthocyanin regulatory complex.	the anthocyanin biosynthetic pathway is regulated by a transcription factor complex consisting of an r2r3 myb, a bhlh, and a wd40. although r2r3 mybs belonging to the anthocyanin-activating class have been identified in many plants, and their role well elucidated, the subgroups of bhlh implicated in anthocyanin regulation seem to be more complex. it is not clear whether these potential bhlh partners are biologically interchangeable with redundant functions, or even if heterodimers are involved. ...	2015	25628328
kiwifruit allergy in children: characterization of main allergens and patterns of recognition.	kiwifruit allergy has been described mostly in the adult population, but immunoglobulin (ig)e-mediated allergic reactions to kiwifruit appear to be occurring more frequently in children. to date, 13 allergens from kiwifruit have been identified. our aim was to identify kiwifruit allergens in a kiwifruit allergic-pediatric population, describing clinical manifestations and patterns of recognition. twenty-four children were included. diagnosis of kiwifruit allergy was based on compatible clinical ...	2015	27417374
the effect of kiwifruit consumption on blood pressure in subjects with moderately elevated blood pressure: a randomized, controlled study.	kiwifruit contains bioactive substances that may lower blood pressure (bp) and improve endothelial function. we examined the effects of adding kiwifruit to the usual diet on 24-h ambulatory bp, office bp and endothelial function.	2015	25483553
contact urticaria on eczematous skin by kiwifruit allergy. in vivo component-resolved diagnosis.	kiwifruit allergy has been responsible for a variety of clinical manifestations, ranging from mild reactions, such as localised oral symptoms, to severe systemic symptoms, such as anaphylaxis. no cases of isolated contact urticaria (icu) due to ige-mediated allergy to kiwifruit have been reported in the literature so far. here we describe the first three cases of icu due to kiwi and we hypothesise about a kiwifruit allergen not described yet.	2015	25456531
changes in transcription of cytokinin metabolism and signalling genes in grape (vitis vinifera l.) berries are associated with the ripening-related increase in isopentenyladenine.	cytokinins are known to play an important role in fruit set and early fruit growth, but their involvement in later stages of fruit development is less well understood. recent reports of greatly increased cytokinin concentrations in the flesh of ripening kiwifruit (actinidia deliciosa (a. chev.) c.f. liang & a.r. ferguson) and grapes (vitis vinifera l.) have suggested that these hormones are implicated in the control of ripening-related processes.	2015	26377914
physiological and psychological effects of viewing a kiwifruit (actinidia deliciosa 'hayward') orchard landscape in summer in japan.	the physiological and psychological relaxation effects of viewing a kiwifruit (actinidia deliciosa 'hayward') orchard landscape were investigated. seventeen japanese adult females (46.1 ± 8.2 years) viewed a kiwifruit orchard landscape or a building site (control) for 10 min. the heart rate variability and heart rate were determined. the modified semantic differential method and the short-form profile of mood states were used to assess the psychological effects. compared with viewing the buildin ...	2015	26110331
nondietary gut materials interfere with the determination of dietary fiber digestibility in growing pigs when using the prosky method.	reported negative ileal and total tract dietary fiber (df) digestibility values are physiologically untenable and suggest the presence of nondietary material in the gut contents that interferes with the df determination.	2015	26063063
effect of γ-cyclodextrin as a lyoprotectant for freeze-dried actinidin.	actinidin (atd) is a cysteine protease found in kiwifruit. it is used to tenderize meat and to enhance the digestion of proteins in the small intestine. however, atd is unstable during freeze-drying, which alters its bioactivity. it is well known that sugars have the ability to protect proteins from the stress of freeze-drying. in this study, we investigated the protective effect of various saccharides on the stability of atd during freeze-drying. the atd activities of the samples containing γ-c ...	2015	26062296
kiwifruit flower odor perception and recognition by honey bees, apis mellifera.	volatile organic compounds (vocs) from male and female kiwifruit (actinidia deliciosa 'hayward') flowers were collected by dynamic headspace sampling. honey bee (apis mellifera) perception of the flower vocs was tested using gas chromatography coupled to electroantennogram detection. honey bees consistently responded to six compounds present in the headspace of female kiwifruit flowers and five compounds in the headspace of male flowers. analysis of the floral volatiles by gas chromatography-mas ...	2015	26027748
fruit quality evaluation using spectroscopy technology: a review.	an overview is presented with regard to applications of visible and near infrared (vis/nir) spectroscopy, multispectral imaging and hyperspectral imaging techniques for quality attributes measurement and variety discrimination of various fruit species, i.e., apple, orange, kiwifruit, peach, grape, strawberry, grape, jujube, banana, mango and others. some commonly utilized chemometrics including pretreatment methods, variable selection methods, discriminant methods and calibration methods are bri ...	2015	26007736
report of postharvest rot of kiwifruit in korea caused by sclerotinia sclerotiorum.	in may 2014, sclerotinia rot symptoms caused by sclerotinia sclerotiorum were observed on stored kiwifruit in jinju, south korea. the symptoms appeared as soft, water-soaked lesions on fruit covered with a white mycelium. the morphological characteristics and the internal transcribed spacer sequences of rrna of the pathogen isolated from the sclerotinia rot showed it to be s. sclerotiorum. this was confirmed by performing a pathogenicity test with pure cultures of s. sclerotiorum and by reisolat ...	2015	25996522
kiwifruit-derived supplements increase stool frequency in healthy adults: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.	the worldwide growth in the incidence of gastrointestinal disorders has created an immediate need to identify safe and effective interventions. in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, we examined the effects of actazin and gold, kiwifruit-derived nutritional ingredients, on stool frequency, stool form, and gastrointestinal comfort in healthy and functionally constipated (rome iii criteria for c3 functional constipation) individuals. using a crossover design, all participants ...	2015	25931419
enhanced human neutrophil vitamin c status, chemotaxis and oxidant generation following dietary supplementation with vitamin c-rich sungold kiwifruit.	neutrophils are the body's primary defenders against invading pathogens. these cells migrate to loci of infection where they engulf micro-organisms and subject them to an array of reactive oxygen species and antimicrobial proteins to effect killing. spent neutrophils subsequently undergo apoptosis and are cleared by macrophages, thereby resolving the inflammatory episode. neutrophils contain high concentrations of vitamin c (ascorbate) and this is thought to be essential for their function. this ...	2015	25912037
effect of summer pruning and cppu on yield and quality of kiwi fruit (actinidia deliciosa).	a field experiment was conducted on bearing vines of kiwifruit cv. abbott to find the effect of cppu (n-(2- chloro-4-pyridyl)-n-phenylurea) and summer pruning on fruit yield, fruit size and quality. cppu greatly stimulated fruit growth indicating that it can be a powerful tool for improving kiwifruit cropping. application of cppu at 10 ppm concentration was done by dipping the fruits for 10 sec in the aqueous solution of compound at petal fall and 30 days after petal fall. cppu applied fruits in ...	2015	25895255
identification, synthesis, and safety assessment of forchlorfenuron (1-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-3-phenylurea) and its metabolites in kiwifruits.	identification and evaluation of safety of forchlorfenuron ((1-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-3-phenylurea)), 1, metabolites after biotransformation in kiwifruit is the objective of this study. to elucidate properties of these metabolites, liquid chromatography hybrid ion trap time-of-flight mass spectrometry (lc-it-tof-ms) was applied, with metid solution and formula predictor software in positive mode. cytotoxicity of forchlorfenuron and its metabolites were tested through sulforhodamine b assays agains ...	2015	25757044
molecular characterization of allergens in raw and processed kiwifruit.	the prevalence of allergy to kiwifruit is increasing in europe since the last two decades. different proteins have been identified as kiwifruit allergens; even though with geographic differences, act d 1, a cysteine protease protein of 30 kda, and act d 2, a thaumatin-like protein of 24 kda, are normally considered the most important. the aim of this study was (i) to identify at molecular level the sensitization pattern in a group of well-characterized patients allergic to kiwifruit and (ii) to ...	2015	25640609
encapsulated green kiwifruit extract: a randomised controlled trial investigating alleviation of constipation in otherwise healthy adults.	previous clinical trials have shown bowel function is improved through consumption of whole kiwifruit (actinidia deliciosa). this study investigated whether encapsulated kiwifruit extract (1 g/day) could alleviate constipation in otherwise healthy adults.	2015	26420182
recognition pattern of kiwi seed storage proteins in kiwifruit-allergic children.		2015	26184705
kiwifruit anaphylaxis: the usefulness of molecular-based allergy diagnostics.		2015	26182694
the impact of sodium nitroprusside and ozone in kiwifruit ripening physiology: a combined gene and protein expression profiling approach.	despite their importance in many aspects of plant physiology, information about the function of oxidative and, particularly, of nitrosative signalling in fruit biology is limited. this study examined the possible implications of o3 and sodium nitroprusside (snp) in kiwifruit ripening, and their interacting effects. it also aimed to investigate changes in the kiwifruit proteome in response to snp and o3 treatments, together with selected transcript analysis, as a way to enhance our understanding ...	2015	26159933
fruit calcium accumulation coupled and uncoupled from its transpiration in kiwifruit.	accumulation of ca in several fleshy fruit is often supposed to depend, among others, by climatic variables driving fruit transpiration. this study tests the whole causal chain hypothesis: vpd → fruit transpiration → ca accumulation. also there are evidences that relationship between fruit transpiration and ca content is not always clear, hence the hypothesis that low vpd reduces the fraction of xylemic water destined to transpiration was tested by examining the water budget of fruit. attached f ...	2015	25982084
chlorophylls and carotenoids of kiwifruit puree are affected similarly or less by microwave than by conventional heat processing and storage.	the impact of microwave (1000 w - 340 s) and conventional heat (97 °c - 30s) pasteurisation and storage (4, 10, 22 °c for up to 63 d) on total and individual carotenoids and chlorophylls in kiwifruit puree was evaluated. bioaccessibility of carotenoids, before and after pasteurisation and storage, was also studied. microwaves and conventional heating led to marked changes in the chlorophyll (42-100% losses) and carotenoid (62-91% losses) content. first- and second-order kinetics appropriately ex ...	2015	25977024
application of membrane separation in fruit and vegetable juice processing: a review.	fruit and vegetable juices are used due to convenience. the juices are rich in various minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients. to process the juices and their clarification and/or concentration is required. the membranes are being used for these purposes. these processes are preferred over others because of high efficiency and low temperature. membranes and their characteristics have been discussed in brief for knowing suitability of membranes for fruit and vegetable juices. membrane separation ...	2015	24915352
the relative anthelmintic efficacy of plant-derived cysteine proteinases on intestinal nematodes.	we examined the in vitro and in vivo efficacy of plant cysteine proteinases (cps) derived from pineapple (ananas comosus) and kiwi fruit (actinidia deliciosa), and compared their efficacy as anthelmintics to the known effects of cps from the latex of papaya (carica papaya) against the rodent intestinal nematode, heligmosomoides bakeri. both fruit bromelain and stem bromelain had significant in vitro detrimental effects on h. bakeri but in comparison, actinidain from kiwi fruit had very little ef ...	2015	24176056
effect of bead nutrient composition on regrowth of stored vitro-derived encapsulated microcuttings of different woody species.	aseptic encapsulation in a sodium-alginate bead containing different nutritive solutions of microcuttings (uninodal explants excised from micropropagated shoots) of 10 different genotypes from four different woody species (actinidia deliciosa, kiwifruit, cv hayward and tomuri; malus spp,, apple, rootstock m. 26 and cv starkspur red and wellspur; olea europea, olive, cv canino, moraiolo, ascolana tenera and dolce agogia; rubus idaeus, raspberry, selection 1401) was investigated. the aim of the st ...	2015	9972499
qualitative polymerase chain reaction methods for detecting major food allergens (peanut, soybean, and wheat) by using internal transcribed spacer region.	allergen detection methods for peanut, soybean, and wheat were developed by designing pcr primer pairs for specific amplification of a fragment of the internal transcribed spacer (its) region reported for arachis spp. for peanut, glycine spp. for soybean, and triticum and aegilops spp. for wheat. the target species for detection included not only cultivated, but also wild and ancestor species, which were thought to be potentially allergenic. the ability of the resultant primer pairs to detect th ...	2015	19916385
changes in the cell-wall polysaccharides of outer pericarp tissues of kiwifruit during development.	changes in pectin, hemicelluloses and cellulose in the cell walls of outer pericarp tissues of kiwifruit (actinidia deliciosa cv. hayward) were determined during development. an extensive amylase digestion was employed to remove possible contaminating starch before and after fractionation of wall polysaccharides. an initial treatment of crude cell walls with alpha-amylase and iso-amylase or dmso, was found to be insufficient removing the contaminating starch from wall polysaccharides. after edta ...	2016	16647859
[not available].	los kiwis, tanto la variedad verde (actinidia deliciosa) como la de color amarillo (sungold®) (a. chinensis), destacan entre las frutas de consumo habitual por su composición nutricional. son excepcionalmente ricos en vitamina c, ya que los kiwis verdes duplican la cantidad que tienen fresas o naranjas, y el kiwi de color amarillo incluso la triplica. además, los kiwis tienen un elevado contenido en vitaminas e, k, folatos, carotenoides, potasio, fibra y otros fitoquímicos, que proporcionan no s ...	2016	27571859
optimising survey effort to monitor environmental variables: a case study using new zealand kiwifruit orchards.	environmental monitoring is increasingly used to assess spatial and temporal trends in agricultural sustainability, and test the effectiveness of farm management policies. however, detecting changes in environmental variables is often technically and logistically challenging. to demonstrate how survey effort for environmental monitoring can be optimised, we applied the new statistical power analysis r package simr to pilot survey data. specifically, we identified the amount of survey effort requ ...	2016	27567933
growth rate of bumblebee larvae is related to pollen amino acids.	the use of bombus terrestris l. commercial colonies for outdoor and greenhouse crop pollination is currently widespread. colony breeding includes bumblebee feeding, mostly by using the honeybee pollen loads of diverse palynological composition. because the chemical content of pollen is highly variable, the choice of commercial blend should not be random but has to be carefully selected to ensure the optimal development of workers and then pollination efficacy. in this work, we compared the impac ...	2016	26385047
investigation of absorption and scattering characteristics of kiwifruit tissue using a single integrating sphere system.	for a quantitative understanding of light interaction with fruit tissue, it is critical to obtain two fundamental parameters: the absorption coefficient and the scattering coefficient of the tissue. this study was to investigate the optical properties of kiwifruit tissue at the wavelength of 632.8 nm. the total reflectance and total transmittance of kiwifruit tissue from three parts (including the flesh part, the seed part, and the seed-base part) were measured using a single integrating sphere ...	2016	27256682
chitosan coating of red kiwifruit (actinidia melanandra) for extending of the shelf life.	commercial production of red kiwifruit (actinidia melanandra) has been unsuccessful because of its short shelf life. here in this study, we used chitosan to extend the shelf life of red kiwifruit berries. chitosan (with 70-75% deacetylation degree and low molecular weight) was dissolved in acetic acid (at ph 2.0-2.3) to obtain gel material, which was used for coating of the fruit. the coated and uncoated samples were kept for 26 days at room temperature (20±2°c). the changes in the weight loss, ...	2016	26772912
papain induced occupational asthma with kiwi and fig allergy.	papain is a proteolytic enzyme which is widely used in food industry, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. occupational and non-occupational papain allergies have previously been documented; however, there are limited publications about papain allergy with its relative fruit allergy. here, we present a case of occupational, ige-mediated papain allergy with kiwi fruit and fig fruit allergy. a 53-year-old man suffered from rhinitis for several years, with the onset of his symptoms coinciding with the t ...	2016	26739411
analysis of volatile compounds responsible for kiwifruit aroma by desiccated headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.	a new method for desiccated headspace (dhs) sampling of aqueous sample to gc-ms for the analysis of volatile compounds responsible for kiwifruit aroma in different kiwifruit cultivars has been developed based on the complete hydrate formation between the sample solvent (water) with anhydrous salt (calcium chloride) at an elevated temperature (above the boiling point of the aqueous sample) in a non-contact format, which overcame the water-effect challenge to directly introduce aqueous sample into ...	2016	26922094
overexpression of actinidia deliciosa pyruvate decarboxylase 1 gene enhances waterlogging stress in transgenic arabidopsis thaliana.	ethanolic fermentation is classically associated with waterlogging tolerance when plant cells switch from respiration to anaerobic fermentation. pyruvate decarboxylase (pdc), which catalyzes the first step in this pathway, is thought to be the main regulatory enzyme. here, we cloned a full-length pdc cdna sequence from kiwifruit, named adpdc1. we determined the expression of the adpdc1 gene in kiwifruit under different environmental stresses using qrt-pcr, and the results showed that the increas ...	2016	27191596
effect of putrescine treatment on chilling injury, fatty acid composition and antioxidant system in kiwifruit.	we investigated the effects of different concentrations (0, 1, 2 and 4 mm) of putrescine on chilling injury, fruit quality, ethylene production rate, fatty acid composition and the antioxidant system of cold-stored kiwifruit (actinidia chinensis planch. var. chinensis 'hongyang'). we achieved a significant decrease in ethylene production, maintained fruit quality and alleviated chilling injury during storage via treatment with 2 mm putrescine. furthermore, putrescine treatment inhibited increase ...	2016	27607076
comprehensive transcriptome profiling reveals long noncoding rna expression and alternative splicing regulation during fruit development and ripening in kiwifruit (actinidia chinensis).	genomic and transcriptomic data on kiwifruit (actinidia chinensis) in public databases are very limited despite its nutritional and economic value. previously, we have constructed and sequenced nine fruit rna-seq libraries of a. chinensis "hongyang" at immature, mature, and postharvest ripening stages of fruit development, and generated over 66.2 million paired-end and 24.4 million single-end reads. from this dataset, here we have identified 7051 long noncoding rnas (lncrnas), 29,327 alternative ...	2016	27594858
microarray analysis of kiwifruit (actinidia chinensis) bark following challenge by the sucking insect hemiberlesia lataniae (hemiptera: diaspididae).	both commercial and experimental genotypes of kiwifruit (actinidia spp.) exhibit large differences in response to insect pests. an understanding of the vine's physiological response to insect feeding and its genetic basis will be important in assisting the development of varieties with acceptable levels of pest resistance. this experiment describes transcriptome changes observed in the bark of kiwifruit 2 and 7 days after the commencement of feeding by the armored scale insect pest, hemiberlesia ...	2016	26981426
two subclasses of differentially expressed tps1 genes and biochemically active tps1 proteins may contribute to sugar signalling in kiwifruit actinidia chinensis.	trehalose metabolism and its intermediate trehalose-6-phosphate (t6p) are implicated in sensing and signalling sucrose availability. four class i trehalose-6-phosphate synthase (tps1) genes were identified in kiwifruit, three of which have both the tps and trehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase (tpp) domain, while the fourth gene gives rise to a truncated transcript. the transcript with highest sequence homology to arabidopsis tps1, designated tps1.1a was the most highly abundant tps1 transcript in a ...	2016	27992562
a set of pcrs for rapid identification and characterization of pseudomonas syringae phylogroups.	the aim of this study was to develop a rapid pcr-based method for the specific detection of individual phylogroups of the pseudomonas syringae complex.	2016	26661140
equicarbohydrate partial exchange of kiwifruit for wheaten cereal reduces postprandial glycaemia without decreasing satiety.	kiwifruit is a carbohydrate food of low glycaemic potency which could potentially be exchanged for starch-based foods in management of postprandial glycaemia. the effect of equicarbohydrate partial exchange of kiwifruit varieties 'hayward' green (gr) and 'zesy002' (sungold; sg) for a starchy wheat-based breakfast cereal (wb) on the characteristics of the postprandial glycaemic response and satiety was therefore determined. a total of twenty non-diabetic subjects (mean age 36 years; mean bmi 24·5 ...	2016	27752304
pre-harvest application of oxalic acid increases quality and resistance to penicillium expansum in kiwifruit during postharvest storage.	kiwifruit (actinidia deliciosa cv. bruno) fruits were sprayed with 5mm oxalic acid (oa) at 130, 137, and 144 days after full blossom, and then harvested at commercial maturity [soluble solid content (ssc) around 10.0%] and stored at room temperature (20 ± 1 °c). pre-harvest application of oa led to fruit with higher ascorbic acid content at harvest, slowed the decreases in fruit firmness and ascorbic acid content and increase in ssc during storage, and also decreased the natural disease incidenc ...	2016	26213007
optimization of postharvest ultrasonic treatment of kiwifruit using rsm.	this study reports the optimization of ultrasonic treatment combined with sodium hypochlorite (naocl) solution on kiwifruit (actinidia deliciosa) to evaluate its effect on microbial population, respiration rate and its textural quality. response surface methodology (rsm) based on four factors three level central composite design was applied to investigate the effects of process variables on ultrasonic treatment. four independent variables include ultrasonic intensity (184-368w/cm(2)), temperatur ...	2016	27150778
identification and validation of reference genes for accurate normalization of real-time quantitative pcr data in kiwifruit.	identification and validation of reference genes are required for the normalization of qpcr data. we studied the expression stability produced by eight primer pairs amplifying four common genes used as references for normalization. samples representing different tissues, organs and developmental stages in kiwifruit (actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa (a. chev.) a. chev.) were used. a total of 117 kiwifruit samples were divided into five sample sets (mature leaves, axillary buds, stigmatic arms, ...	2016	26897117
overall quality properties of kiwifruit treated by cinnamaldehyde and citral: microbial, antioxidant capacity during cold storage.	this work was undertaken to evaluate the microbiological characteristics and antioxidant and physiological activities in kiwifruits (actinida deliciosa var. qinmei) with/without cinnamaldehyde (c1) and citral (c2) fumigation treatments (5 μl/l) during 0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 d of storage at 4 °c. essential oils (eos) treatment lowered the total viable counts, yeast, and mold to 1.54, 2.36, and 2.05 log cfu/g, respectively. moreover, eos improved the antioxidant activities of kiwifruit. they enhanced ...	2016	27802570
kiwifruit cysteine protease actinidin compromises the intestinal barrier by disrupting tight junctions.	the intestinal epithelium forms a barrier that food allergens must cross in order to induce sensitization. the aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the plant-derived food cysteine protease--actinidin (act d1) on the integrity of intestinal epithelium tight junctions (tjs).	2016	26701113
impact of cultivation conditions, ethylene treatment, and postharvest storage on selected quality and bioactivity parameters of kiwifruit "hayward" evaluated by analytical and chemometric methods.	organic, semiorganic, and conventional "hayward" kiwifruits, treated with ethylene for 24 h and stored during 10 days, were assessed by uv spectrometry, fluorometry, and chemometrical analysis for changes in selected characteristics of quality (firmness, dry matter and soluble solid contents, ph, and acidity) and bioactivity (concentration of polyphenols via folin-ciocalteu and p-hydroxybenzoic acid assays). all of the monitored qualitative parameters and characteristics related to bioactivity w ...	2016	27472553
novel approach of using nutraceutic-directed caloric antioxidant density and ion-ratio for evaluating fruit's health quality.	seven kinds of indigenous fruits and five imported fruits were compared for their "health quality." methods including the calorific, antioxidant, and ion ratios were carried out. results indicated the order of content (in mg/100g) was: ca(2+) , murcott orange (218.2) > kiwifruit (200.0) > pineapple (138.5) > golden kiwi (117.6); mg(2+) , pitaya (192.2), banana (88.0), kiwifruit (63.4), and golden kiwi (58.4); zn(2+) , pitaya (19.53) > pear (10.8) > kiwifruit (6.09) > irwin mango (4.58). cu(2+) , ...	2016	27467811
comparative analysis on the distribution of protease activities among fruits and vegetable resources.	in this study, a comparative analysis on the distribution of protease activities among 90 plant resources, including fruits and vegetables, has been performed. protease activities of plant extracts were assayed at different ph values (ph 3.0, ph 7.5 and ph 10.5) using casein as a substrate. ten fruits and thirteen vegetables show protease activities above 10u/g. pineapple, fig and papaya, which are used for commercial protease production, exhibited high protease activities. additionally, high pr ...	2016	27451238
influence of cultivation parameters on the mineral composition of kiwi fruit from corsica.	the effect of four cultivation parameters (postmaturity harvest date, storage period at 0 °c, and input of nitrogen and potassium fertilizers) on the mineral composition of kiwi fruit (actinidia deliciosa var. hayward) from corsica were evaluated. the kiwi fruit were harvested on three dates at two-week intervals and some fruit were stored for three and four months. the kiwi fruit orchard was fertilized with controlled levels of nitrogen (five levels) and potassium (three levels) during one grow ...	2016	27135990
kiwifruit fibre level influences the predicted production and absorption of scfa in the hindgut of growing pigs using a combined in vivo-in vitro digestion methodology.	combined in vivo (ileal cannulated pig) and in vitro (faecal inoculum-based fermentation) digestion methodologies were used to predict the production and absorption of scfa in the hindgut of growing pigs. ileal and faecal samples were collected from animals (n 7) fed diets containing either 25 or 50 g/kg dm of kiwifruit fibre from added kiwifruit for 14 d. ileal and faecal scfa concentrations normalised for food dm intake (dmi) and nutrient digestibility were determined. ileal digesta were colle ...	2016	26277926
inhibition of hardy kiwifruit (actinidia aruguta) ripening by 1-methylcyclopropene during cold storage and anticancer properties of the fruit extract.	hardy kiwifruits (actinidia arguta) were treated with 20 μl/l 1-methylcyclopropene (1-mcp) for 16 h at 10 °c and subsequently stored at 1 ± 0.5 °c. anticancer properties of the fruit extracts were tested against five different human cancer cells. the hardy kiwifruits, without 1-mcp treatment, showed increases in both respiration and ethylene production rates during fruit storage. the 1-mcp treatment remarkably inhibited fruit ripening by reducing respiration and ethylene production. fruits with ...	2016	26212954
effects of diet on sleep quality.	there is much emerging information surrounding the impact of sleep duration and quality on food choice and consumption in both children and adults. however, less attention has been paid to the effects of dietary patterns and specific foods on nighttime sleep. early studies have shown that certain dietary patterns may affect not only daytime alertness but also nighttime sleep. in this review, we surveyed the literature to describe the role of food consumption on sleep. research has focused on the ...	2016	27633109
coupling of physiological and proteomic analysis to understand the ethylene- and chilling-induced kiwifruit ripening syndrome.	kiwifruit [actinidia deliciosa (a. chev.) c.f. liang et a.r. ferguson, cv. "hayward"] is classified as climacteric fruit and the initiation of endogenous ethylene production following harvest is induced by exogenous ethylene or chilling exposure. to understand the biological basis of this "dilemma," kiwifruit ripening responses were characterized at 20°c following treatments with exogenous ethylene (100 μl l(-1), 20°c, 24 h) or/and chilling temperature (0°c, 10 days). all treatments elicited kiw ...	2016	26913040
characterization of physiochemical and microbiological properties, and bioactive compounds, of flour made from the skin and bagasse of kiwi fruit (actinidia deliciosa).	the objective of this study was to analyze the physicochemical and microbiological properties, as well as the bioactive compounds, of flour made from the skin and bagasse of two varieties (bruno and monty) of kiwi fruit (actinidia deliciosa) at two stages of maturation. the flour made with kiwi fruit peel from both varieties showed higher levels of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity that the flour made with bagasse from both varieties. the flour made with green kiwi fruit skin from the ...	2016	26775997
the digestion of kiwifruit (actinidia deliciosa) fibre and the effect of kiwifruit on the digestibility of other dietary nutrients.	the effect of dietary kiwifruit inclusion level on the digestibility of kiwifruit fibre and dietary nutrients was studied. ileal cannulated pigs (50±1.9 kg) were fed a fibre-free diet for seven days (n=14) followed by kiwifruit-containing diets (133 or 266 g kiwifruit/kg dry matter) (n=7) for 44 days followed by the fibre-free diet (n=14) for seven days. faecal and ileal samples were collected on days 5, 11, 21, 35, 49 and 56. the soluble kiwifruit fibre was highly digested in the foregut (80%), ...	2016	26616986
heavy metal levels in kiwifruit orchard soils and trees and its potential health risk assessment in shaanxi, china.	concentrations of five heavy metals (cr, cu, cd, hg, and pb) in orchard soils and kiwifruit tissues (root, twig, leave, fruit) collected from shaanxi province in china were measured, and the potential health risk for human through the fruit consumption was assessed. the orchard soils were in no pollution for cr, cu, hg, and pb, with their pollution index (pi) ≤1, while 10.0 % of the soil samples were under cd contamination. furthermore, kiwifruit tended to have a higher cd and hg accumulation (a ...	2016	27068913
endotypes of pollen-food syndrome in children with seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis: a molecular classification.	pollen-food syndrome (pfs) is heterogeneous with regard to triggers, severity, natural history, comorbidities, and response to treatment. our study aimed to classify different endotypes of pfs based on ige sensitization to panallergens.	2016	26999633
bioactivity and nutritional properties of hardy kiwi fruit actinidia arguta in comparison with actinidia deliciosa 'hayward' and actinidia eriantha 'bidan'.	the aim of this research is to identify and compare the bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacities and binding potentials to human protein in different varieties of hardy kiwi (actinidia (a.) arguta), 'hayward' (actinidia deliciosa) and less - known 'bidan' (actinidia eriantha). polyphenols, flavonoids, flavanols, tannins, vitamin c, lutein, zeaxanthin and dietary fibers were significantly higher in cultivar 'm1' among the a. arguta than in 'hayward'. the binding properties of studied kiwi frui ...	2016	26593493
integrated analysis of metabolites and proteins reveal aspects of the tissue-specific function of synthetic cytokinin in kiwifruit development and ripening.	fruit development and ripening depends on highly coordinated phyto-hormonal activities. although the role of synthetic cytokinin n-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-n'-phenylurea (cppu) in promoting fruit growth has been established, knowledge regarding the underlying mechanism is still lacking. here, we characterize the effect of cppu application 20d after full bloom at pre- and post-harvest biology of kiwifruit (actinidia deliciosa [a. chev.] c.f. liang et a.r. ferguson var. deliciosa cv. 'hayward'). data ...	2016	26915585
characterization of starch degradation related genes in postharvest kiwifruit.	starch is one of the most important storage carbohydrates in plants. kiwifruit typically accumulate large amounts of starch during development. the fruit retain starch until commercial maturity, and its postharvest degradation is essential for consumer acceptance. the activity of genes related to starch degradation has, however, rarely been investigated. based on the kiwifruit genome sequence and previously reported starch degradation-related genes, 17 novel genes were isolated and the relations ...	2016	27983700
influence of geographical location of orchards on green kiwifruit bioactive components.	italy is one of the world's major kiwifruit producers and exporters with orchards located in different areas from the north to the south of the peninsula. this study sought to investigate for the first time the possible influence of the geographical location of kiwifruit orchards on some fruit components, selected because of their involvement in beneficial or negative effects on human health. the fruits harvested in 16 italian areas were analyzed, and the results obtained show that the observed ...	2016	27933987
bacterial disease management: challenges, experience, innovation and future prospects: challenges in bacterial molecular plant pathology.	plant diseases caused by bacterial pathogens place major constraints on crop production and cause significant annual losses on a global scale. the attainment of consistent effective management of these diseases can be extremely difficult, and management potential is often affected by grower reliance on highly disease-susceptible cultivars because of consumer preferences, and by environmental conditions favouring pathogen development. new and emerging bacterial disease problems (e.g. zebra chip o ...	2016	27238249
optimization of polyphenol removal from kiwifruit juice using a macroporous resin.	the separation of polyphenols from kiwifruit juice is essential for enhancing sensory properties and prevent the browning reaction in juice during processing and storage.	2016	27701746
hollow molecular imprinted polymers towards rapid, effective and selective extraction of caffeic acid from fruits.	rapid and selective extraction and enrichment of trace bioactive analytes from complex matrices were of significant importance for efficient and accurate quantification. here, novel hollow molecular imprinted polymers (hmips) were prepared using caffeic acid (ca) as template, 4-vinylpyridine (4-vp) as functional monomer, and fe3o4@sio2 as sacrificial support. fourier transform infrared spectrometer (ft-ir), transmission electron microscopy (tem), nitrogen adsorption and thermo-gravimetric analys ...	2016	27720422
classification of kiwifruit grades based on fruit shape using a single camera.	this study aims to demonstrate the feasibility for classifying kiwifruit into shape grades by adding a single camera to current chinese sorting lines equipped with weight sensors. image processing methods are employed to calculate fruit length, maximum diameter of the equatorial section, and projected area. a stepwise multiple linear regression method is applied to select significant variables for predicting minimum diameter of the equatorial section and volume and to establish corresponding est ...	2016	27376292
influence of ph on the structure and function of kiwi pectin methylesterase inhibitor.	pectin methylesterase is a pectin modifying enzyme that plays a key role in plant physiology. it is also an important quality-related enzyme in plant-based food products. the pectin methylesterase inhibitor (pmei) from kiwifruit inhibits this enzyme activity and is widely used as an efficient tool for research purposes and also recommended in the context of fruit and vegetable processing. using several methodologies of protein biochemistry, including circular dichroism and fluorescence spectrosc ...	2016	27335009
optimal pretreatment determination of kiwifruit drying via online monitoring.	pre-treating is a crucial stage of drying process. the best pretreatment for hot air drying of kiwifruit was investigated using a computer vision system (cvs), for online monitoring of drying attributes including drying time, colour changes and shrinkage, as decision criteria and using clustering method. slices were dried at 70 °c with hot water blanching (hwb), steam blanching (sb), infrared blanching (ir) and acid ascorbic 1% w/w (aa) as pretreatments each with three durations of 5, 10 and 15 ...	2016	27322542
exploiting genotyping by sequencing to characterize the genomic structure of the american cranberry through high-density linkage mapping.	the application of genotyping by sequencing (gbs) approaches, combined with data imputation methodologies, is narrowing the genetic knowledge gap between major and understudied, minor crops. gbs is an excellent tool to characterize the genomic structure of recently domesticated (~200 years) and understudied species, such as cranberry (vaccinium macrocarpon ait.), by generating large numbers of markers for genomic studies such as genetic mapping.	2016	27295982
actinidia arguta supplementation protects aorta and liver in rats with induced hypercholesterolemia.	there are no published results focusing on the study of hardy kiwifruit as a supplementation to the atherogenic diet. we hypothesized that hardy kiwifruit (actinidia arguta (a. arguta)) from poland possess better pro-healthy action than two asian varieties (hayward and bidan). we tested this hypothesis by measuring the metabolic reactions of rats loaded with 1% cholesterol and supplemented with 5% of hardy kiwifruit (a. arguta), hayward, or bidan in their diets. the experiment was performed on 7 ...	2016	27865618
hairiness: the missing link between pollinators and pollination.	functional traits are the primary biotic component driving organism influence on ecosystem functions; in consequence, traits are widely used in ecological research. however, most animal trait-based studies use easy-to-measure characteristics of species that are at best only weakly associated with functions. animal-mediated pollination is a key ecosystem function and is likely to be influenced by pollinator traits, but to date no one has identified functional traits that are simple to measure and ...	2016	28028464
genome analysis of the kiwifruit canker pathogen pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae biovar 5.	pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (psa) is a destructive pathogen of kiwifruit bacterial canker disease, causing severe economic losses to kiwifruit industry worldwide. biovar 5 is the most recently reported biovar of psa, and is found in only a local area of japan at present. there is not much information of genetic characteristics of biovar 5. thus, the genome of biovar 5 was sequenced and analyzed to clarify its detailed genetic characteristics. here, the genomes of strain maff 212056 and m ...	2016	26891997
outbreak and spread of bacterial canker of kiwifruit caused by pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae biovar 3 in korea.	a bacterial pathogen, pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (psa), is a causal agent of kiwifruit bacterial canker worldwide. psa biovar 3 (psa3) was first detected in 2011 at an orchard in dodeok-myeon, goheunggun, jeonnam province in korea. in this study, we present the results of an epidemiological study regarding psa3 occurrence on kiwifruit orchards in korea for the period of 2013 to 2015. since the first detection of psa3 in 2011, there was no further case reported by 2013. however, psa3 was ...	2016	27904461
draft genome sequences of 18 strains of pseudomonas isolated from kiwifruit plants in new zealand and overseas.	in this paper, we present the draft sequences of 18 genetically diversepseudomonasstrains isolated from kiwifruit plants in new zealand and overseas, including a number that are currently not fully characterized. these sequences will aid in the diagnosis ofpseudomonason kiwifruit for future pest management and border security decision-making.	2016	27056212
development of specific markers for identification of biovars 1 and 2 strains of pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae.	pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, the causal agent of canker in kiwifruit, can be divided into three biovars (biovars 1, 2, and 3). strains belonging to biovar 1 produce phaseolotoxin and were isolated in japan and italy before 2008. strains of biovar 2 produce coronatine instead of phaseolotoxin and have been isolated only in korea. strains belonging to biovar 3 produce neither phaseolotoxin nor coronatine and are responsible for the global outbreak of bacterial canker of kiwifruit in recent ...	2016	27147936
studies on the infection, colonization, and movement of pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae in kiwifruit tissues using a gfpuv-labeled strain.	kiwifruit bacterial canker, an economically important disease caused by pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (psa), has caused severe losses in all major areas of kiwifruit cultivation. using a gfpuv-labeled strain of psa, we monitored the invasion, colonization, and movement of the pathogen in kiwifruit twigs, leaves and veins. the pathogen can invade twigs through both wounds and natural openings; the highest number of psa is obtained in cut tissues. we determined that, following spray inoculat ...	2016	26999596
d-psa-k: a model for estimating the accumulated potential damage on kiwifruit canes caused by bacterial canker during the growing and overwintering seasons.	we developed a model, termed d-psa-k, to estimate the accumulated potential damage on kiwifruit canes caused by bacterial canker during the growing and overwintering seasons. the model consisted of three parts including estimation of the amount of necrotic lesion in a non-frozen environment, the rate of necrosis increase in a freezing environment during the overwintering season, and the amount of necrotic lesion on kiwifruit canes caused by bacterial canker during the overwintering and growing s ...	2016	27904460
antibacterial activity of cinnamaldehyde and estragole extracted from plant essential oils against pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae causing bacterial canker disease in kiwifruit.	pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (psa) causes bacterial canker disease in kiwifruit. antibacterial activity of plant essential oils (peos) originating from 49 plant species were tested against psa by a vapor diffusion and a liquid culture assays. the five peos from pimenta racemosa, p. dioica, melaleuca linariifolia, m. cajuputii, and cinnamomum cassia efficiently inhibited psa growth by either assays. among their major components, estragole, eugenol, and methyl eugenol showed significant ant ...	2016	27493612
draft genome sequences of five pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidifoliorum strains isolated in france.	pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidifoliorum causes necrotic spots on the leaves of actinidia deliciosa and actinidia chinensis. p. syringae pv. actinidifoliorum has been detected in new zealand, australia, france and spain. four lineages were previously identified within the p. syringae pv. actinidifoliorum species group. here, we report the draft genome sequences of five strains of p. syringae pv. actinidifoliorum representative of lineages 1, 2 and 4, isolated in france. the whole genomes of str ...	2016	27237113
antibacterial activity of essential oils mixture against psa.	pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (psa) is the causal agent of bacterial canker of kiwifruit. it is very difficult to treat pandemic disease. the prolonged treatment with antibiotics, has resulted in failure and resistance and alternatives to conventional antimicrobial therapy are needed. the aim of our study was to analyse the phenotypic characteristics of psa, identify new substances from natural source i.e. essential oils (eos) able to contain the kiwifruit canker and investigate their pote ...	2016	25782920
isolation and characterization of bacteriophages against pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae causing bacterial canker disease in kiwifruit.	pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae causes bacterial canker disease in kiwifruit. owing to the prohibition of agricultural antibiotic use in major kiwifruit-cultivating countries, alternative methods need to be developed to manage this disease. bacteriophages are viruses that specifically infect target bacteria and have recently been reconsidered as potential biological control agents for bacterial pathogens owing to their specificity in terms of host range. in this study, we isolated bacterioph ...	2016	26628254
wide distribution of airborne ice-nucleation active pseudomonas syringae in agricultural environments.	pseudomonas syringae, a phytopathogen with a wide host range, inhabits various environments. among these habitats, air is an important transport environment for microbes, allowing them to disperse over long distances; however, information on the distribution and composition of airborne p. syringae is limited. here, we report the isolation of several groups of airborne p. syringae in japan. since 2013, we have trapped 43 strains of airborne p. syringae species complex, most of which were ice-nucl ...	2016	27247081
accessing spoilage features of osmotolerant yeasts identified from kiwifruit plantation and processing environment in shaanxi, china.	osmotolerant yeasts originating from kiwifruit industrial chain can result in spoilage incidences, while little information is available about their species and spoilage features. this work identified possible spoilage osmotolerant yeasts from orchards and a manufacturer (quick-freeze kiwifruit manufacturer) in main producing areas in shaanxi, china and further characterized their spoilage features. a total of 86 osmotolerant isolates dispersing over 29 species were identified through 26s rdna s ...	2016	27294521
a complex inoculant of n2-fixing, p- and k-solubilizing bacteria from a purple soil improves the growth of kiwifruit (actinidia chinensis) plantlets.	limited information is available if plant growth promoting bacteria (pgpb) can promote the growth of fruit crops through improvements in soil fertility. this study aimed to evaluate the capacity of pgpb, identified by phenotypic and 16s rrna sequencing from a vegetable purple soil in chongqing, china, to increase soil nitrogen (n), phosphorus (p), and potassium (k) availability and growth of kiwifruit (actinidia chinensis). in doing so, three out of 17 bacterial isolates with a high capacity of ...	2016	27445991
stress tolerance and biocontrol performance of the yeast antagonist, candida diversa, change with morphology transition.	as an eco-friendly management method, biological control of postharvest diseases, utilizing antagonistic yeasts, is a research topic receiving considerable attention. detailed knowledge on the biology of yeast antagonists is crucial when considering their potential application and development as biocontrol products. changes in the growth form, such as single-cell to pseudohyphae, have been associated with the mode of action in postharvest biocontrol yeasts. in this study, the antagonistic yeast, ...	2016	26637302
identification and characterization of botrytis blossom blight of japanese plums caused by botrytis cinerea and b. prunorum sp. nov. in chile.	blossom blight is a destructive disease of plums (prunus salicina) when humid and temperate weather conditions occur in chile. disease incidence ranging from 4 to 53% has been observed. symptoms include light brown petal necrosis, starting as light brown mottles or v-shaped necrosis at the margins of the petals, progressing to the stamen and pistils. in this study, the etiology of blossom blight of plums was determined. high- and low-sporulating isolates of botrytis were obtained consistently fr ...	2016	26474331
a low cost compact measurement system constructed using a smart electrochemical sensor for the real-time discrimination of fruit ripening.	ethylene as an indicator for evaluating fruit ripening can be measured by very sensitive electrochemical gas sensors based on a high-resolution current produced by a bias potential applied to the electrodes. for this purpose, a measurement system for monitoring ethylene gas concentrations to evaluate fruit ripening by using the electrochemical ethylene sensor was successfully developed. before the electrochemical ethylene sensor was used to measure the ethylene gas concentrations released from f ...	2016	27070614
pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae type iii effectors localized at multiple cellular compartments activate or suppress innate immune responses in nicotiana benthamiana.	bacterial phytopathogen type iii secreted (t3s) effectors have been strongly implicated in altering the interaction of pathogens with host plants. therefore, it is useful to characterize the whole effector repertoire of a pathogen to understand the interplay of effectors in plants. pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae is a causal agent of kiwifruit canker disease. in this study, we generated an agrobacterium-mediated transient expression library of yfp-tagged t3s effectors from two strains of psa ...	2017	29326748
exogenous cytokinin application to actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa 'hayward' fruit promotes fruit expansion through water uptake.	exogenous application of a cytokinin-like compound forchlorfenuron (cppu) can promote fruit growth, although often at the expense of dry matter (dm), an important indicator of fruit quality. actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa 'hayward' fruit are very responsive to cppu treatments, but the mechanism underlying the significant fruit weight increase and associated decrease in dm is unclear. in this study, we hypothesised that cppu-enhanced growth increases fruit carbohydrate demand, but limited car ...	2017	28944065
expression differences of pigment structural genes and transcription factors explain flesh coloration in three contrasting kiwifruit cultivars.	fruits of kiwifruit cultivars (actinidia chinensis and a. deliciosa) generally have green or yellow flesh when ripe. a small number of genotypes have red flesh but this coloration is usually restricted to the inner pericarp. three kiwifruit cultivars having red ('hongyang'), or yellow ('jinnong-2'), or green ('hayward') flesh were investigated for their color characteristics and pigment contents during development and ripening. the results show the yellow of the 'jinnong-2' fruit is due to the c ...	2017	28919902
development and application of transcriptome-derived microsatellites in actinidia eriantha (actinidiaceae).	actinidia eriantha benth. is a diploid perennial woody vine native to china and is recognized as a valuable species for commercial kiwifruit improvement with high levels of ascorbic acid as well as having been used in traditional chinese medicine. due to the lack of genomic resources for the species, microsatellite markers for population genetics studies are scarce. in this study, rnaseq was conducted on fruit tissue of a. eriantha, yielding 5,678,129 reads with a total output of 3.41 gb. de nov ...	2017	28890721