The aim of this work was to develop protocols for micropropagation of selected Rubus cultivars – ‘Tulameen’ and ‘Black Jewel’ (Rubus idaeus L.), ‘Black Satin’ (Rubus fruticosus L.) and ‘Tayberry’ (Rubus fruticosus x Rubus idaeus). Nodal segments carrying dormant buds were used for in vitro culture establishment. For shoot initiation, MS medium containing 8 g*L phytoagar, 30 g*L sucrose, 1 mg*L ...

During routine graft indexing of Rubus clones at the USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Research Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon, a ‘Glen Clova’ plant that originated in Scotland induced severe symptoms including stunting and apical necrosis when grafted on ‘Munger’ black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis). Cloning of viral dsRNA obtained from the plant and sequence analysis indicated the presence of a n...

The objective of this work was to evaluate the biochemical composition of six berry types belonging to Fragaria, Rubus, Vaccinium and Ribes genus. Fruit samples were collected in triplicate (50 fruit each) from 18 different species or cultivars of the mentioned genera, during three years (2008 to 2010). Content of individual sugars, organic acids, flavonols, and phenolic acids were determined b...

The rotating cross-arm (RCA) technology combines a unique trellis design and cane training protocol. Developed over the last two decades, this technology is beginning to have an impact on the blackberry (Genus Rubus, subgenus Rubus) industry in the United States (US). It has been successfully transferred to growers in more than 21 states in the last two years and contributed to increasing the b...

In order to act as effective agricultural pollinators wild bees must not only pollinate the target crop, but also have nesting behaviours that allow them nest nearby or in situ. To establish their potential crop we studied stem-nesting genus Exoneura, and around Rubus berry farms Yarra Valley, Australia, where they had been observed forested areas. Honey (Apis mellifera L.) are used managed of ...

Abstract Colombia is home to blackberry genetic resources which present a morphological diversity. The relevant characteristics related its diversity are the presence of prickles, shape leaves, number and color fruits, enormous agro-industrial potential due bioactive compounds such as polyphenols. These plants can grow between 1,700 3,400 m asl cultivated in central region country. study evalua...

The aim of the present investigation was to investigate the nephro-protective activity of fruits extracts of Rubus ellipticus (Smith) at a dose of 200 mg/kg body weight on acetaminophen (APAP) induced naphro-toxicity in male albino rats. APAP significantly increased the levels of serum creatinine, serum urea, blood urea nitrogen and kidney weight while the volume of urine reduced. The pet.ether...

Rubus stunt, a disease associated with phytoplasma infections in wild and cultivated Rubus species, is a major challenge in the production of raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries. Phytoplasmas are cell wall-less bacteria inhabiting the phloem and are transferred by phloem feeding insects. As the time between infection of a plant and the development of disease symptoms can take up to 1 ye...