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1 - Evaluatoin of the resistance of some citrus rootstocks to the citrus nematode, Tylenchulus semipenetrans, in Fars province, Iran
Kavous Ayazpour Abdolhosein Aboutalebi Majid PakniyatThe citrus nematode, Tylenchulus semipenetrans, is widely distributed in the citrus orchards of Fars province, Iran. The nematode causes slow decline and serious crop losses. Host resistance is the most effective method for controlling the disease. Seedlings of so MoreThe citrus nematode, Tylenchulus semipenetrans, is widely distributed in the citrus orchards of Fars province, Iran. The nematode causes slow decline and serious crop losses. Host resistance is the most effective method for controlling the disease. Seedlings of some rootstocks including Minneola (C. paradise × C. reticulata), Citrus ourantium, C. lmettioides, C. aurantifolia var. Ahvazi (a natural hybrid), C. maxima, Fortunella margarita, C. medica, C. medica var. Otroj, C. lemonia var. Lisbon, C. taivanica, C. volkameriana, C. lemonia var. Eureka, C. aurantifolia, C. grandis, C. lemonia var. Rough Lemon, C. macrophylla (Alemow), Poncirus trifoliata, Swingle Citromelo(C. paradise × P. trifoliata) were evaluated for their resistance to the citrus nematode. The seedlings were planted in the pots and citrus orchard. In case of pot experiments, the three months old rootstock seedlings were transplanted to the pots with 40 J2/g of soil. The roots of seedlings were scored for nematode infestation after six months. For orchard experiments, the five months old rootstock seedlings were transplanted to naturally infested soil in a citrus orchard with 25 J2/g of soil. The roots of these seedlings were evaluated for nematode infestation 4.5 and 15 months after transplanting. The susceptibility of rootstocks to citrus nematode was evaluated on the base of the number of penetrated females per gram of feeder roots. In both experiments P. trifoliata, Swingle citromelo and Citrus ourantium were resistant to citrus nematode, whereas the other rootstocks supported a high population of the nematode. Manuscript profile -
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2 - In vitro screening of apple rootstocks for resistance to phytophthora root rot
Mahsa Khatami Hamid Sadeghi Garmaroodi Mohammad TorabiPhytophthora root and crown rot is one the most important diseases of apple in Iran and worldwide. This research was performed first to recover oomycete species from infected apple roots and crowns, second, establish a reliable method for inoculation of apple rootstocks MorePhytophthora root and crown rot is one the most important diseases of apple in Iran and worldwide. This research was performed first to recover oomycete species from infected apple roots and crowns, second, establish a reliable method for inoculation of apple rootstocks and third, evaluate disease resistance of some apple rootstocks in tissue culture media. Different infected samples were collected from the Horticultural Research Stations of Seed and Plant Improvement Institute in Karaj. Three Phytophthora cactorum isolates in addition to one Pythium sp. isolate were recovered out of 20 samples using semi selective media containing Carbendazim, Pimaricine and Rifampicin, 10 mg per liter each. Pathogenicity test was carried out on unripe pear fruits. For disease resistance evaluation experiments, five apple hybrid progenies (H1-H5) obtained through crossing between local genotype Morabbai mashhad and M9 plus the parents, M26, MM106 rootstocks and local genotype Azayesh were assessed to Phytophthora in tissue culture jars. Plant materials were micropropagated on QL media and inoculated with P. cactorum. The pathogen was amplified on the wheat grains so that the pathogen incited necrosis on the shoots inside the jars. The extent of necrosis was recorded after 18 days. Hybrid H5 was assessed as the most sensitive genotype to P. cactorum while hybrid H1 showed high level of resistance reaction. Manuscript profile -
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3 - The effect of rootstocks on the peel phenolic compounds, cartenoids, chlorophylls and ethylene of Younesi tangerine (Citrus reticulata).
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4 - The effect of rootstocks on sugars, acids, carotenoids, chlorophylls, and ethylene of Satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)
Behzad Babazadeh Darjazi Mozhgan Farzamisepehr Behrouz Golein -
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5 - Physicochemical Characteristics in Fruit of Page Mandarin Citrus reticulata on Different Rootstocks
Behzad Babazadeh Darjazi Behrouz Golein Mozhgan Farzami Sepehr -
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6 - Preliminary Evaluation of Productivity and Fruit Quality for Seven Peach Rootstocks in Chile
Sotomayor, C., J. Castro A. BravoFruit productivity and quality of eight years peach and nectarine cultivars (Rich Lady, Ryan Sun, Ruby Diamond and Venus) grafted onto Cadaman-Avimag, Viking, Atlas, GxN 15, GF 677, MRS 2/5 and Nemaguard (control) rootstocks were evaluated. A Split Plot experimental des MoreFruit productivity and quality of eight years peach and nectarine cultivars (Rich Lady, Ryan Sun, Ruby Diamond and Venus) grafted onto Cadaman-Avimag, Viking, Atlas, GxN 15, GF 677, MRS 2/5 and Nemaguard (control) rootstocks were evaluated. A Split Plot experimental design was used, with each rootstock/scion combination as an experimental unit. Total yield, fruit size distribution, number of fruit, and fruit weight were recorded. Fruit quality parameters including soluble solids concentration (SSC), blush color development, and flesh firmness were also measured. On average, Cadaman yielded the greatest fruit weight and number of fruit, compared with the control, followed by GxN 15, Atlas and GF 677 to a lesser degree, while Viking was similar to the Nemaguard control, and MRS 2/5 yielded less than the control. There were no great differences between the rootstocks and the control with respect to fruit size and weight, although the most vigorous, Cadaman and GxN 15, were significantly higher (190.1 and 197.2 g, versus 179.5, respectively). For fruit quality parameters, Viking had the highest accumulation of SSC with respect to Nemaguard and MRS 2/5 had the highest percentage of blush color compared with the control. For flesh firmness at harvest, GF 677 was the firmest and MRS 2/5 was the softest. Manuscript profile -
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7 - Evaluation of the Tolerance of Four Pistachio Rootstocks to Salinity Stress Based on Morphological, Physiological and Biochemical Parameters
Samanah Hakimnejad Hamid reza Karimi Seyyed Rasoul Sahhafi Majid Esmaeilizadeh(new) -
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8 - Evaluation of Freezing Damage in some Pistachio Seedling Rootstocks
Maryam Afrousheh Hossein Hokmabadi Hasan Arab Ali Tajabadipour -
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9 - The Evaluation of Three Commercial Pistachio Cultivars on UCB1-hybride Rootstock under Field Conditions
M. Ahmadi Kouhbanani A. Taj Abadi Pour D. Abadikhah