Founded in 1903, the American Society for Horticultural Science in Alexandria, Virginia is "the largest, most visible organization dedicated to advancing all facets of horticultural research, education, and application."
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In the pursuit of enhancing almond genetic diversity for the ever-expanding global demand, researchers have delved into a private almond germplasm collection, shedding light on the potential for new cultivars adapted to diverse ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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The Georgia blueberry industry has experienced significant growth over the past two decades, leading to increased demand for rooted cuttings. This prompted many growers to begin propagating cuttings both for their own use ...
Agriculture
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Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is the botanical source of miraculin, a natural, noncaloric sweetener. Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is native to West Africa, where it has been used for more than 100 years to ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Feb 14, 2024
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Although crops often respond immediately to enriched CO2 concentrations (e.g., increased photosynthesis), this initial response is often not sustained throughout production, thus reducing the benefit of this input. For horticulture ...
Plants & Animals
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Sweet corn (Zea mays L.var. rugosa or saccharata) is sown across a wide range of dates to provide a steady supply of marketable ears for fresh market and processing. Because the product is perishable, marketable ears must ...
Agriculture
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Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is primarily produced in the United States in California, Arizona, and Florida, with a production value of $2.7 billion (USDA-NASS 2021). Florida produces an estimated 3% of the total lettuce in the ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 4, 2024
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Heat stress induces and accelerates leaf senescence, which is characterized by a loss of chlorophyll and cellular membrane deterioration, as well as oxidative damage). Leaf senescence can be exacerbated by the hormone ethylene, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 27, 2023
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Fruit trees are pruned to maintain a desired tree shape and size to increase light penetration into the canopy, thereby enhancing fruit quality and flower bud development. Most modern apple orchards consist of high-density ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 18, 2023
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Irregular flowering and biennial bearing are challenging in many apple (Malus × domestica) cultivars such as "Honeycrisp." Apple flowering is influenced by many factors including crop load, fruit weight, seed number, and ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 14, 2023
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The domesticated apple (Malus ×domestica) is an economically valuable crop and an important source of nutrients and calories throughout temperate regions of the world. Fruit production is directly influenced by bloom time, ...
Plants & Animals
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