The genus Ficus includes species ranging in number from 600 to more than 1900, with most
found in the tropics or subtropics and only a handful with fruits considered edible (reviewed …

Hundreds of fruit species with commercial potential are currently in a status of low economic
importance. Some, such as quince, pomegranate, and figs, have been cultivated for …

Sixty one persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) selections, including 17 Italian, 11 Spanish,
13 Japanese, six Korean, five Chinese, one Israeli, and eight of unknown origin, were …

Black cherry (Prunus serotina) is a fruit tree native to North America, and almost all parts of
this plant have some use. This species is a complex of five subspecies with morphological …

Wild Prunus germplasm is an important resource for pest and disease resistance traits for the
continued improvement of almond and other Prunus rootstocks. Evaluation of resistance in …

The presence of local vines in the Tuscia area (Latium region, Italy) was documented by
historical sources. Ampelographic and molecular characterization (35 morphological …

‘Norton’produces excellent wine in some regions where Vitis vinifera is diffi cult to grow. The
high-quality and pest resistance of ‘Norton’make it attractive to generate hybrids of similar …

This Research Topic is dedicated to the memory of our coauthor Dr. Maria Luisa Badenes, a
dear colleague and friend who prematurely passed away in September 2 nd, 2022. Marisa …

The Walnut Improvement Program works to develop improved scion cultivars for the California
walnut industry and new rootstocks with pathogen and abiotic stress resistance while …

… Daniel Kluepfel, Malli Aradhya Malendia Maccree, Shane Parker, Lani Yakabe, Ali
McClean USDA-ARS … Daniel Kluepfel, Malli Aradhya Malendia Maccree USDA-ARS …