Apricot is grown in a wide range of climatic conditions in Iran, however, it is frequently damaged by late spring frost. In this case, identification of new genotypes tolerant to cold stress is indispensably needed. The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic population and relationships among 27 apricot accessions (Prunus armeniaca) by 30 microsatellite markers and 11 morp...

The aim of this work was to gain insight into the effect of food formulation on aroma release and perception, both of which playing an important role in food appreciation. The quality and quantity of retronasal aroma released during food consumption affect the exposure time of olfactory receptors to aroma stimuli, which can influence nutritional and hedonic characteristics, as well as consumpti...

Determination of fl avan-3-ols as relevant to the matrix in foods, notably in one or more of the following matrixes: tea, wine, fruit and fruit juices, cocoa powder, chocolate, spices, and/or herbs. For the purpose of this SMPR, fl avan-3-ols (sometimes referred to as fl avanols) are the class of fl avonoids based on the 2-phenyl3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-ol skeleton. Stereoisomers of fl avanol c...

background and objectives:  hawthorn is a forest fruit tree which is grown in the temperate regions around the world. this plant is known as the most traditional herbal remedy for heart failure and cardiovascular disease in worldwide. this study has been conducted to investigate the genetic variability and classify hawthorn genotypes based on quantitative and qualitative characteristics of leaf...

grape vine is one of the important horticultural crops with unique standing as regards use and consumption. the fruit is utilized from immature to ripened state and as raisins. its leaves can be used when they are soft and fresh. therefore it is necessary to improve iranian grapevine quality as well as quantity. the main purpose of this study was the use of phenyl phetalamic acid (ppa) to incre...

Fruit color-break is the visual manifestation of the developmentally regulated transition of chloroplasts to chromoplasts during fruit ripening and often involves biosynthesis of copious amounts of carotenoids concomitant with massive breakdown of chlorophyll. Regulation of chlorophyll breakdown at different physiological and developmental stages of the plant life cycle, particularly at fruit c...