Paulownia is a genus of fast-growing and multipurpose tree species that is native to China.
Due to their rapid growth and value in the timber market, many Paulownia species are …

Biotechnology provides plant breeders an additional tool to improve various traits desired
by growers and consumers of horticultural crops. It also provides genetic solutions to major …

This review provides an overview of recent technological advancements that enable precision
breeding to genetically improve elite cultivars of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.). Precision …

… Genetically engineered SE lines were identified based on GFP fluorescence and kanamycin
resistance and transferred to MS1B medium for germination (Dhekney et al. 2009b). …

Shoot apical meristem explants of Vitis vinifera “Thompson Seedless” were used for
Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation. It was determined that the meristems had to be …

A functional contribution of pathogenesis-related 1 (PR-1) proteins to host defense has
been established. However, systematic investigation of the PR-1 gene family in grapevine (Vitis …

An improved protocol for efficient Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of grapevine (Vitis
sp.) was developed through modification of cocultivation and subsequent washing …

This book is an extension of the idea that was presented as a workshop “From Farm to
Pharmacy” during the American Society for Horticultural Sciences annual meeting, August 8–11, …

Stamens and pistils from mature grapevines and leaves from in vitro micropropagation
cultures were used to optimize parameters influencing somatic embryogenesis in Vitis . …

Genetic diversity of 35 Psidium guajava L. accessions and three related species (P.
guineense Sw., P. sartorianum (O. Berg) Nied. and P. friedrichsthalianum (O. Berg) Nied.) …