Experiments have been carried out with field-grown pear trees to investigate the effect of iron chlorosis on the composition of the leaf apoplast. Iron deficiency was associated with an increase in the leaf apoplastic pH from the control values of 5.5-5.9 to 6.5-6.6, as judged from direct pH measurements in apoplastic fluid obtained by centrifugation and fluorescence of leaves incubated with 5-...

The level of 5-methylcytosine (m5C) in DNA has been observed to change plants response biotic and abiotic stress factors. Little information reported on alterations methylation orthodox tree seeds storage conditions. In the current study, epigenetic integrity was analyzed Pyrus communis L. conventional cryogenic storage. results indicate that under optimal conditions resulted a significant incr...

As one of the Ca2+ sensors, calcium-dependent protein kinase (CPK) plays vital roles in immune and stress signaling, growth and development, and hormone responses, etc. Recently, the whole genome of apple (Malus × domestica), pear (Pyrus communis), peach (Prunus persica), plum (Prunus mume) and strawberry (Fragaria vesca) in Rosaceae family has been fully sequenced. However, little is known abo...

Self-incompatibility is considered to be a growth limiting factor in fruit plants. In species with hermaphrodite flowers, S-locus (S-allele) has been accepted control self-incompatibility, and the genetic of this locus provided by multiple genes (alleles). Pear (Pyrus communis L.) belongs Pomoideae from Rosaceae family found have great potential terms ecological features Turkey. To protect thes...

Pear fruits are known for their antioxidant and nutritional characteristics. However, they very susceptible to rapid decay. Edible coating (EC) represents a good strategy maintain postharvest quality. The effects of two EC in slowing down the senescence processes fresh-cut ‘Coscia’ pears were investigated: EC1 (A. vera gel, hydroxypropyl-methylcellulose pomegranate seeds oil (PSO), EC2 gel hydr...

A study was conducted to assess the impact of different blanching methods and time on quality dried pear slices. Pears are only available seasonally, making production high-quality slices a valuable commodity. The pears were prepared sliced before being blanched using three methods: traditional with hot water, steam, microwave for varying lengths time. After blanching, cooled then placed filter...