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The aim of the present research work was the screening of the effect of the main cytokinin (BAP, kinetin or zeatin) in different concentrations and combinations with the auxin NAA on androgenesis of white cabbage anthers cultivated in vitro. The results obtained are regarded as an intermediary stage for the development of a reproducible protocol

Fruit dehiscence is a crucial physiological disorder in fruit crops. Fruit cracking may frequently cause more than 50% of yield losses in Chinese jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.). In this study, we carried out a combined transcriptome sequencing and proteome analysis in Chinese jujube to reveal the molecular mechanisms involved in fruit cracking. A total of

The objectives of this study were to identify three Arisaema amurense, A. ringens and A. triphyllum specious based on molecular markers and to select accessions with unique morphological characters. Tentative identification based on leaf morphology was verified using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) generated from sequence analysis of the nuclear transcribed spacer of rDNA gene (nrITS)

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalisL.) is a medicinal plant with a long history in traditional medicine. Classical propagation of this species is inefficient for establishing a good quality clonal plants. The aim of this work was to elaborate an in vitro propagation protocol for M. officinalis using apexes and uninodal fragments as explants. The highest multiplication

In the context of durable viticulture, the initial propagating material is primarily responsible for the health of vineyards from the virological point of view, also this having an important role in controlling the spread of virus diseases. This study analyzed the behavior of grapevine genotype infected with Grapevine fleck virus (‘Regina viilor’), and grapevine genotypes

Grapevine virus diseases are widely spread in all viticultural areas of the world and they are considered detrimental, their presence is the most limiting factor of plants performances and vineyard life lasting. A large number of viruses have been identified in grapevine. From them, reported for the first time in 2012, Grapevine Pinot gris virus

Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a pest native from South America, which was first reported in Romania in 2009 (Satu Mare). Among the vegetable species, tomatoes are the main host of the pest, but can also be found on potato, black nightshade (Solanumnigrum), eggplant, bell peppers and tobacco.Yield losses caused by Tuta absoluta can

The technology of in vitro micropropagation of the apple rootstock MM 106 was developed. From 80 to100% rooting was obtained in variants with indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) 1-2 mg/l. A diagnostic polyclonal antiserum to the apple stem pitting virus (ASPV) was obtained. The results of the virus elimination of apple cultivars ‘Coreor’, ‘Coredova’, ‘Coretard’, ‘Izvoras’ genetically

A major concern in the grape breeding programs is represented by the impact of the viral infections in the vineyards performance and the importance of producing virus-free material, measure controlled and regulated also by the governmental institutions. The aim of this study was to identify the presence of the most common and damaging viruses, active

The experiment was carried out in 2020, under high plastic tunnels conditions, using the tomato hybrid Prekos F1 and aimed to evaluate the efficacy of different combinations of fungicides with insecticides for complex control of pathogens Alternaria solani (early blight), Fulvia fulva (leaf mold) and pests Tuta absoluta (tomato leaf miner) and Helicoverpa armigera (cotton

Tea growing in Azerbaijan is concentrated on an area of 5.33 thousand square kilometers, located within the Lankaran and Astara districts, including the districts of Astara, Lankaran, Masally, Lerik, Yardimly and Jalilabad. About 90% of Azerbaijani tea is produced in Lankaran, near the southern border with Iran. Tea was first grown in the Caspian region

Successful micropropagation of black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) cultivars ‘Nero’, ‘Melrom’ and ‘Galicjanka’ was realized using young shoots with the aim of an optimized hormones concentration for initiation, multiplication and rooting phases. Good potential of initiation was observed at ‘Nero’ and ‘Galicjanka’ cultivars, respectively of shoots regeneration at ‘Galicjanka’ and ‘Melrom’ cultivars. Results showed that the

The present study aims to identify combinations of active substances for the complex control of pathogens and pests on eggplant crops in the field. The experiments were conducted between 2016 – 2017, in field conditions, using the variety of eggplant Luiza and the following experimental variants: V 1 – Acrobat MZ 69 WG 0.2% +

Bitter gourd ranks first among cucurbits and has great demand in international market, but not to spread in the Republic of Moldova despite this a due attention has not been given towards a need-based crop improvement. There is a prime need for Bitter gourd to evaluate cultivars suited to specific agro-ecological conditions. Three different genotypes

The purpose of the present work was to identify and characterize several yeast strains useful in fermentation process and present in the Stefanesti-Arges vineyards. The biological material used was freshly squeezed grape must from the white wine grape cultivar, ‘Fetească regală’ one of the most widespread and appreciated cultivars for wine in the Arges region.

Ixora coccinea is one of the important ornamental plants, commercially propagated by stem cuttings. This study aims to determine the effects of different media on micropropagation and rooting and to investigate the genetic fidelity of regenerated plants using the Inter Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) marker. For this purpose, Murashige and Skoog (MS), and Woody Plant

Psylla and fire blight resistance combined with fruit quality are still pearbreeding aims at Research Institute for Fruit Growing (RIFG) Pitești, Romania. The new pear cultivar ‘Pandora’ was registered in 2019, being released by interspecific hybridization between ‘Euras’ cv. [(PyrusserotinaxOlivier de Serres) x Doyenne d’hiver] and ‘Tse Li’ cv. (P.ussuriensis). The trees are medium vigor,

‘HoneySweet’ is an RNAi based genetically engineered plum resistant to Plum pox virus (PPV). Field trials in different European PPV endemic countries clearly demonstrated that ‘HoneySweet’ plum shows a highly effective and durable resistance to PPV infection. No safety concerns were found by regulatory authorities in the U.S. Expanded studies to assess the agronomic performance

Orchid is one of the most important cut flowers, grown in Sri Lanka for export and local market. One of the majors constrains in expanding the orchid cultivation is limited supply of quality planting materials. Micropropagation techniques can be successfully applied for mass propagation of orchids by the micropropagation is expensive thus increase the cost

Psylla and fire blight resistance combined with fruit quality are still pearbreeding aims at Research Institute for Fruit Growing (RIFG) Pitești, Romania. The new pear cultivar ‘Pandora’ was registered in 2019, being released by interspecific hybridization between ‘Euras’ cv. [(PyrusserotinaxOlivier de Serres) x Doyenne d’hiver] and ‘Tse Li’ cv. (P.ussuriensis). The trees are medium vigor,

Successful plum production requires cultivars well adapted to the specific growing conditions in the area of production. Due to the interaction between environment and genotype, it is very important to evaluate the agronomical and pomological performance of all newly introduced cultivars. The current study aimed to describe the performance of five Romanian cultivars introduced in

Broomrapes (Orobanche and Phelipanche spp.) rely on the presence of a host plant for nourishment. Based on the release of specific molecules by the crop plant, their seeds germinate and eventually establish a vascular connection with host roots through a haustorium. Therefore, they deprive their hosts of water and nutrients, posing a severe threat to

The study presents the behaviour of 28 apricot cultivars planted in 2017 in the Experimental Field of the Faculty of Horticulture within the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest. The foreign cultivars grafted on Myrobalan 29C, Saint Julien A and GF 677, were planted at 4.5 x 1.5 m and 3.5 x

The pomegranate moth (Euzophera punicacella Mocre.) is the most widespread and well-known pest of pomegranate bushes in the western part of Azerbaijan. The loss of yield from the pomegranate moth (Euzophera punicacella Mocre.) in the pomegranate orchards of Azerbaijan often reaches significant sizes. The article provides data on the biology, prevalence, harmfulness of the pomegranate

It is extremely challenging to control the Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee, also known as the brinjal shoot and fruit borer (BSFB) in brinjal cultivation. Considering the prevailing dangerous effects of chemical pesticides on human health and ecology, biopesticides can be an effective weapon to sustain against BSFB. Among the different types of biopesticides, Spinosad was found

The aim of this study was to assess the yield and fruits quality of plum produced in ecological system.In 2019-2020 periods the influence of different fertilizers (Biohumus, Macys BC 28 and Cifamin BK) on yield and fruits quality at three plum cultivars (‘Centenar’, ‘Tita’ and ‘Stanley’) was carried out in a demonstrative plot from Research

This paper presents the efforts carried out at Research Institute for Fruit Growing between 2020-2021, in order to assess the strawberry behaviour to the hydric and biocenotic stress to improve the water and nutrients use and to build precision driven technologies that can be transferred to the farmers. Thirteen strawberry cultivars and three promising hybrids

The paper is a scientific analysis of research conducted during the years 2015- 2018 in the Central Area of the Republic of Moldova on the adaptability of some blueberry cultivars (‘Blueray’, ‘Earliblue’, ‘Azur’, ‘Lax’), studying the key factors that must be known and performed to obtain a culture successfully, with quality fruit. As a result

Perillus bioculatus F. (Heteroptera, Pentatomidae), or the two-spotted stink bug, is considered an important predator of Colorado potato beetle egg masses, larvae and adults. He is attracted to the volatile substances emitted by damaged plants. In Bacau County, the species was observed in 2022 in the eggplant culture at Vegetable Research and Development Station Bacau,

The paper presents a 2-years study of the valuable characteristics in four foreign apple cultivars grown in northeastern Romania, named Moldavia area. The phenological stages, quality traits of fruits and some chemical parameters were evaluated. Start flowering was determined at April 17th (’Resse’), while end of flowering was identified the period April 27th -28th. Period

The objectives of the present study were to analyze the behavior of 11 Romanian walnut cultivars and one French cultivar (‘Franquette’) in North East of Oltenia, under conventional and during conversion to organic nut production. During conventional growing, the highest mean yields were recorded for ‘Jupânești’ (2.88 t/ha), ‘Valcor’ (2.77 t/ha), ‘Verisval’ (2.58 t/ha), ‘Unival’

The need for breeding research to obtain new cultivars of baking pumpkin results from the fact that in the Official Catalog of Cultivated Plant Cultivars in Romania, edition 2021, there are only 4 cultivars: ‘Alb mare’, ‘Dorin’, ‘Baron’ and ‘Tudor’. As a result, at Dabuleni Research-Development Station for Plant Culture on Sands (RDSPCS), in the

Grape pomace is a by-product obtained from the technological processing of grapes and represents on average 20% of the total amount of grapes taken for winemaking. Due to the medical, food and cosmetic interest in the valorisation of grape pomace, the present study presents the percentage of pomace resulting, the yield of must and the

Over time at Research and Development Stationfor Viticulture and Oenology Odobeşti, numerous intra- and interspecific sexual hybridizations have been carried out, in order to obtain new cultivars, with high productive and qualitative potential, with disease tolerances, resistant to stress factors, very well adapted to the climatic conditions specific to Vrancea vineyards.Thus, valuable hybrid elites were

Sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) is one of the most commercially important Prunus fruit tree species grown in Bulgaria. The current study aimed to describe the fruit quality of the Bulgarian bicolor sweet cherry cultivar ‘Rozalina’. The study was conducted in 2021 and ‘Van’ and ‘Pobeda Krimska’ were used for comparison. The phenological stages flow,

The present paper studied the influence of mineral or organic fertilizers, applied together or separately, to soil or foliar administered in three applications between 51-89 BBCH, on the processes of flowering, growth, and fruiting of three cultivars of tomato grown in protected space at the National Institute of Research Development for Biotechnologies in Horticulture Stefanesti.

The Dragasani vineyard is one of the most ancient existing in Romania being famous for obtaining red and white wines of the highest quality. The present study has performed during five years (2005-2009), focusing on the anthocyanin profiles of the autochthonous Novac grapevine cultivar, in comparison with Cabernet Sauvignon cultivar which, also provides wines of

This study investigates the Lepidoptera order representatives among the pests present in apple and plum orchards in the central and northern part of the Bistrita region. This study aimed to find out which ones of the Lepidoptera pests are present in the area and what is their population density. By field trapping of moths and

Bell pepper has an important content of vitamins (C, A, E and B), minerals and sugar. It ranks the fourth place in Romania, after tomatoes, onions and cabbage. Grafted bell pepper crops from Romania obtain higher productions compared to nongrafted bell pepper crops. The objective of the paper has been to establish the effect of

A study concerning the influence of climatic conditions on the oenological parameters of wine cultivars was carried out using six wine cultivars under the climatic conditions of 2019. Wine samples were taken from Ştefăneşti–Argeş, Babadag and Drăgăşani viticultural centres. Determination of the oenological parameters has been made for the following wine cultivars: Riesling Italian, Fetească

This paper aims to highlight the superior agrobiological and technological potential of hybrid genotypes, obtained by intraspecific hybridization of cultivars ‘Victoria’ x ‘Black Pearl’, ‘Muscat de Poloskei’ x ‘Victoria’, ‘Coarnă neagră’ x ‘Victoria’, ‘Victoria’ x ‘Victoria’. Several genotypes resulted from the hybridization of the mentioned cultivars, which stood out through at least two characters, similar

National Institute of Research and Development for Potato and Sugar Beet Brasov is working constantly to create new potato cultivars adapted to changing climatic conditions, with high yield and resistance to diseases, suitable to the quantitative and qualitative demands of consumers. Field experiments were carried out in the years 2018 – 2019 using a complete

Climatic accidents increase in frequency due to climatic changes. Hailstorms are typically localized events and are known few studies about their effect on grapevine. The objective of this study was to examine the vine vegetative balance responses to natural hail, registered when shoots were 10-15 cm height. Four grape cultivars (Vitis vinifera L.), two for

The theme approached in this study is part of the state-of-the-art concerns regarding the valorization of by-products that represent a problem for the environment, due to the constant production and limited exploitation. The purpose of this paper was to render useful marine and wine by-products, in order to obtain fertilizers with applicability in the cultivation

The warming trends of Romania’s climate create favourable conditions for growing sub-tropical species. Meanwhile, low temperatures during the winter period do not always follow a similar increasing tendency throughout the country. The objective of this work was to use some models that would identify areas where climate conditions are likely to be suitable for fig,

The aim of the present study was to investigate the production of extracellular enzymes in a number of twenty six autochtonous Saccharomyces and non- Saccharomyces strains selected in Dealu Mare region for wine production. The strains were screened for the production of extracellular b-glucosidase, esterase, pectinase and protease activity by inoculation the yeast strains onto

More than 80 viruses are reported as causing damage to the grapevine, but some of them are rare and cause negligible damages. However, other viruses are veritable pathogens for this crop, affecting the production quantity and quality, such as: grapevine leafroll-associated virus serotype 1+3 (GLRaV-1+3), grapevine fleck virus (GFkV), and grapevine fanleaf virus (GFLV). In

Due to their nutritional and therapeutic properties of the fruits, elderberry orchards started to gain more and more ground in Romania as well. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to improve soil quality and yield production in an elderberry orchard from Carastelec by applying both organic and mineral fertilizers. For this purpose, five fertilization

Similar to apple, pear is one of the most important horticultural crops with high nutritional and economical value. The biological and economic traits of the specie, as well as the fruits quality, make the pear growing much appreciated and to be given an increasing importance. Five pear cultivars (‘Paramis’, ‘Paradox’, ‘Paradise’, ‘Isadora’, ‘Pandora’) registered in

The determination of metals in different type of wines is of high importance for the nutritional, as well as toxic effects of these elements. The main purpose of this research is to determine the concentration of Cu, Fe, Mn, Cd, Zn and Pb in wine. The analyzed samples were wine samples obtained under micro-vinification conditions