The success of quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) to quantify gene expression depends on the stability of the reference genes used for data normalization. To date, systematic screening for reference genes in persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb) has never been reported. In this study, 13 candidate reference genes were cloned from 'Nantongxiaofangshi' usi...

Role of persimmon (Diospyros kaki, Thunb ‘Saijo’) peel was investigated on developing atherosclerosis in low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR)-deficient mice with emphasis on lipid metabolism, physio-biological oxidation, production of related atherogenic autoantigens, and production of anti-atherogenic natural antibodies. Male LDLRdeficient mice were fed high fat diet or high fat diet supple...

Persimmon is a climacteric fruit and very perishable. Changes in several physiological attributes greatly affect its quality market value. The current study was designed to assess the effect of chitosan solution (an edible coating material that can improve postharvest performance) on physico-chemical persimmon during storage. fruits were harvested, cleaned then dipped various concentrations (1%...