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Putrescine Biosynthesis Inhibition in Tomato by DFMA and DFMO Treatment
(Bio-protocol LLC, 2016)
This protocol can be used to inhibit the biosynthesis of polyamines, specifically putrescine,
in tomato plants grown with NH4
+ as a solely N source. In general, polyamines are positively charged
small metabolites ...
New opportunities for developing tomato varieties with enhanced carotenoid content
(Universidade de Sao Paulo, 2016)
The development of varieties with a high content of antioxidant compounds, such as
carotenoids, has become a major focus in the marketing of tomato. Several mutants have been
used in the development of high pigment ...
Eficacia y fitotoxicidad a corto y largo plazo del fosfuro de aluminio contra el picudo rojo de las palmeras sobre ejemplares de palmeras canarias vivas
(Ediciones y Promociones LAV, 2016)
El picudo rojo de las palmeras, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, es un curculiónido nativo
del sudeste asiático que se ha extendido por todo el mundo debido, principalmente,
al movimiento no intencionado de plantas infestadas. ...
Tomato as a Source of Carotenoids and Polyphenols Targeted to Cancer Prevention
(MDPI, 2016-06-20)
A diet rich in vegetables has been associated with a reduced risk of many diseases related
to aging and modern lifestyle. Over the past several decades, many researches have pointed out
the direct relation between the ...
NaCl protects against Cd and Cu-induced toxicity in the halophyte Atriplex halimus
(Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA), 2016)
The objective of the present work was to evaluate the extent of Cd- and Cu-induced oxidative stress and the antioxidant response
triggered in the halophyte species Atriplex halimus after metallic trace elements exposure. ...
Intraguild predation and competitive displacement between Nesidiocoris tenuis and Dicyphus maroccanus, 2 biological control agents in tomato pests
(Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2016-07)
Dicyphus maroccanus Wagner and Nesidiocoris tenuis Reuter (Hemiptera:
Miridae) are 2 biological control agents in tomatoes. Through the crop seasons, a natural
shift in the occurrence of both mirids in favor of N. tenuis ...
The nitrogen availability interferes with mycorrhiza-induced resistance against botrytis cinerea in tomato
(Frontiers Media, 2016)
Mycorrhizal plants are generally quite efficient in coping with environmental challenges. It has been shown that the symbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can confer resistance against root and foliar pathogens, ...
The effect of abscisic acid chronic treatment on neuroinflammatory markers and memory in a rat model of high-fat diet induced neuroinflammation
(BioMed Central, 2016-10)
Background
Western diet and lifestyle are associated with overweight, obesity, and type 2 diabetes, which, in turn, are correlated with neuroinflammation processes. Exercise and a healthy diet are important in the ...
Fruit quality assessment of watermelons grafted onto citron melon rootstock
(Society of Chemical Industry, 2016-07-20)
BACKGROUND: The grafting of watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) is a common technique that increases yield under stressful soil conditions. The most common rootstocks for watermelons are Cucurbita hybrids. However, they often ...
Stage-Related Defense Response Induction in Tomato Plants by Nesidiocoris tenuis
(MDPI, 2016-07-27)
The beneficial effects of direct predation by zoophytophagous biological control agents (BCAs), such as the mirid bug Nesidiocoris tenuis , are well-known. However, the benefits of
zoophytophagous BCAs’ ...