Subject Index Scientia Horticulturae Volume 116

Scientia Horticulturae 116 (2008) e6–e15

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Subject Index Scientia Horticulturae Volume 116 (2008)

A Acidity Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223 Adjuvant Wetting agent effect on physical properties of new and reused rockwool and coconut coir waste, 104 Adventitious rooting Effect of glucose on in vitro rooting of mature plants of Bambusa nutans, 113 Adventitious shoot In vitro shoot regeneration from stored mature cotyledons of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cultivars, 34 AFLP An assessment of genetic variability and relationships within Asian pears based on AFLP (amplified fragment length polymorphism) markers, 374 AFLP profiling Assessment of genetic diversity in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) germplasm using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP), 138 Agronomic traits A contribution to the maintenance of grapevine diversity: The rescue of Tinta Castañal (Vitis vinifera L.), a variety on the edge of extinction, 199 Air–water relationships Wetting agent effect on physical properties of new and reused rockwool and coconut coir waste, 104 Allelochemicals Allelopathic effect of ginger on seed germination and seedling growth of soybean and chive, 330 Allium cepa Effects of the commercial product based on Trichoderma harzianum on plant, bulb and yield characteristics of onion, 219 Allium schoenoprasum L. Allelopathic effect of ginger on seed germination and seedling growth of soybean and chive, 330 Allozyme Genetic diversity and relationships of lotus (Nelumbo) cultivars based on allozyme and ISSR markers, 421 Almond Identification of a new self-incompatibility allele (S31) in a Hungarian almond cultivar and its reliable detection, 448 Ampelography A contribution to the maintenance of grapevine diversity: The rescue of Tinta Castañal (Vitis vinifera L.), a variety on the edge of extinction, 199

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Anthocyanin Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223 Anthocyanin profile Physico-chemical and antioxidant properties of cornelian cherry fruits (Cornus mas L.) grown in Turkey, 362 Antioxidant activity Physico-chemical and antioxidant properties of cornelian cherry fruits (Cornus mas L.) grown in Turkey, 362 Antioxidant capacity Biofortification of Se and induction of the antioxidant capacity in lettuce plants, 248 Antioxidants Pollination-induced oxidative stress in floral organs of Cymbidium pendulum (Roxb.) Sw. and Cymbidium aloifolium (L.) Sw. (Orchidaceae): A biochemical investigation, 311 Apigenin Effect of saline irrigation water on agronomical and phytochemical characters of chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.), 437 Apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223 Apple trees Response of apple trees to boron fertilization under conditions of low soil boron availability, 58 Artificial lighting Effects of interlighting on yield and external fruit quality in year-round cultivated cucumber, 152 Ascorbate peroxidase Comparison of antioxidant activities and endogenous hormone levels between bush and vine-type tropical pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne), 27 Asian pears An assessment of genetic variability and relationships within Asian pears based on AFLP (amplified fragment length polymorphism) markers, 374 Autocatalytic ethylene production Selection of ethylene-resistant carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) by video recording system and their response to ethylene, 205 Available water Wetting agent effect on physical properties of new and reused rockwool and coconut coir waste, 104

B BA In vitro shoot regeneration from stored mature cotyledons of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cultivars, 34

Subject Index

Bamboo Effect of glucose on in vitro rooting of mature plants of Bambusa nutans, 113 Biodegradable Greenhouse solarization: effects on soil microbiological parameters and agronomic aspects, 98 Biodiversity A contribution to the maintenance of grapevine diversity: The rescue of Tinta Castañal (Vitis vinifera L.), a variety on the edge of extinction, 199 Biofortication Biofortification of Se and induction of the antioxidant capacity in lettuce plants, 248 Biomass Biofortification of Se and induction of the antioxidant capacity in lettuce plants, 248 Black mulberry Some physico-chemical characteristics of black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) genotypes from Northeast Anatolia region of Turkey, 41 Bolting The effect of chlormequat chloride (CCC) application at the bolting stage on the flowering and seed production of lettuce plants previously treated with water or gibberellic acid (GA3), 117 Breeding Evaluation of apricot resistance to Plum pox virus (Sharka) in controlled greenhouse and natural field conditions, 176 DNA and morphological diversity of selected Greek tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) landraces, 354 Citrus hybrid seedlings reduce initial time to flower when grafted onto shiikuwasha rootstock, 452 Bulb production Effects of N–P–K deficiency and temperature regime on the growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under phytotron conditions, 430 Bulblet Effects of N–P–K deficiency and temperature regime on the growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under phytotron conditions, 430 Bulblet regeneration Efficient in vitro multiplication in Ornithogalum ulophyllum Hand.Mazz. from twin scale explants, 109 Buxus sinica var. parvifolia Genetic structure of Buxus sinica var. parvifolia, a rare and endangered plant, 324

C Cadmium chloride Exogenous polyamines alleviate the lipid peroxidation induced by cadmium chloride stress in Malus hupehensis Rehd., 442 Callus Ascorbic acid promotes graft-take in sweet pepper plants (Capsicum annuum L.), 343 Canopy light transmittance Leaf structure and function of sweet cherry tree (Prunus avium L.) cultivars with open and dense canopies, 381 Capsicum Ascorbic acid promotes graft-take in sweet pepper plants (Capsicum annuum L.), 343 Carbohydrates Physiological effects of pruning in rose plants cv. Grand Gala, 73 Leaf structure and function of sweet cherry tree (Prunus avium L.) cultivars with open and dense canopies, 381 Carbon source Effect of glucose on in vitro rooting of mature plants of Bambusa nutans, 113

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Carnation Selection of ethylene-resistant carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) by video recording system and their response to ethylene, 205 Cell elongation Comparison of antioxidant activities and endogenous hormone levels between bush and vine-type tropical pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne), 27 Characterisation A contribution to the maintenance of grapevine diversity: The rescue of Tinta Castañal (Vitis vinifera L.), a variety on the edge of extinction, 199 Cherry In vitro shoot regeneration from stored mature cotyledons of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cultivars, 34 Chitosan Chitosan effects on floral production, gene expression, and anatomical changes in the Dendrobium orchid, 65 Chive Allelopathic effect of ginger on seed germination and seedling growth of soybean and chive, 330 Chlorophyll concentration Effects of interlighting on yield and external fruit quality in year-round cultivated cucumber, 152 Chlorophyll fluorescence Physiological effects of pruning in rose plants cv. Grand Gala, 73 Response to drought of two olive tree cultivars (cv Koroneki and Meski), 388 Chloroplast Chitosan effects on floral production, gene expression, and anatomical changes in the Dendrobium orchid, 65 Chromosome behavior Alterations in flower and seed morphologies and meiotic chromosome behaviors of micropropagated rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum L.) ‘PC49’, 162 Citrus Profiling gibberellin (GA3)-responsive genes in mature mandarin fruit using a citrus 22K oligoarray, 291 Citrus hybrid seedlings reduce initial time to flower when grafted onto shiikuwasha rootstock, 452 Citrus depressa Citrus hybrid seedlings reduce initial time to flower when grafted onto shiikuwasha rootstock, 452 Citrus grandis Seed abortion of ‘Tosa-Buntan’ pummelo pollinated with soft-Xirradiated pollens, 180 Climate change Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223 Cluster analysis Comparison of the use of morphological, protein and DNA markers in the genetic characterization of Iranian wild Prunus species, 80 Coextruded Greenhouse solarization: effects on soil microbiological parameters and agronomic aspects, 98 Commercial application Evaluating pre-harvest foliar calcium applications to increase fruit calcium and reduce bitter pit in ‘Golden Delicious’ apples, 299 Commercial plant production Arbuscular mycorrhizae in micropropagation systems and their potential applications, 227 Common bean varieties Assessment of genetic diversity in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) germplasm using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP), 138 Controlled environment Effects of high electrical conductivity of nutrient solution and its application timing on lycopene, chlorophyll and sugar concentrations of hydroponic tomatoes during ripening, 122

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Cornelian cherry Physico-chemical and antioxidant properties of cornelian cherry fruits (Cornus mas L.) grown in Turkey, 362 Correlation Direct and indirect effects of seed related characters on number of seed in guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruits, 47 cpSSR Comparison of the use of morphological, protein and DNA markers in the genetic characterization of Iranian wild Prunus species, 80 Crop coefficient An integrated method for irrigation scheduling of potted plants, 89 Crossability and interspecific hybrid Microsporogenesis and crossing behavior of a tetraploid, interspecific inter-EBN hybrid potato, 348 Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Fertilization regulates soil enzymatic activity and fertility dynamics in a cucumber field, 21 Cucumis sativus Effects of interlighting on yield and external fruit quality in year-round cultivated cucumber, 152 Cucurbita pepo Nitrogen and water use efficiency of zucchini squash for a plastic mulch bed system on a sandy soil, 8 Cultivar origins Differences between native and introduced olive cultivars as revealed by morphology of drupes, oil composition and SSR polymorphisms: A case study in Tunisia, 280 Cytokinins Effect of pollination on cell division, cell enlargement, and endogenous hormones in fruit development in a gynoecious cucumber, 1 Efficient in vitro multiplication in Ornithogalum ulophyllum Hand.Mazz. from twin scale explants, 109

D Dark In vitro shoot regeneration from stored mature cotyledons of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cultivars, 34 Daucus carota L. DNA sequencing reveals false positives during the detection of aster yellows phytoplasmas in leafhoppers, 130 Deficiency Effects of N–P–K deficiency and temperature regime on the growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under phytotron conditions, 430 Dendrobium Chitosan effects on floral production, gene expression, and anatomical changes in the Dendrobium orchid, 65 Developmental stages Evaluating pre-harvest foliar calcium applications to increase fruit calcium and reduce bitter pit in ‘Golden Delicious’ apples, 299 Dietary fibre Changes in dietary fibre, polygalacturonase, cellulase of navel orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck ‘Cara Cara’) fruits under different storage conditions, 414 Direct and indirect effect Direct and indirect effects of seed related characters on number of seed in guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruits, 47 DNA sequencing DNA sequencing reveals false positives during the detection of aster yellows phytoplasmas in leafhoppers, 130 Domestication Differences between native and introduced olive cultivars as revealed by morphology of drupes, oil composition and SSR polymorphisms: A case study in Tunisia, 280

Drainage Nitrogen and water use efficiency of zucchini squash for a plastic mulch bed system on a sandy soil, 8 Drip irrigation Nitrogen and water use efficiency of zucchini squash for a plastic mulch bed system on a sandy soil, 8 Drought stress Response to drought of two olive tree cultivars (cv Koroneki and Meski), 388 Drupe morphology Differences between native and introduced olive cultivars as revealed by morphology of drupes, oil composition and SSR polymorphisms: A case study in Tunisia, 280 Dry matter concentration Effects of interlighting on yield and external fruit quality in year-round cultivated cucumber, 152

E Easter lily Effects of N–P–K deficiency and temperature regime on the growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under phytotron conditions, 430 EC50 Physico-chemical and antioxidant properties of cornelian cherry fruits (Cornus mas L.) grown in Turkey, 362 ELISA Comparison of antioxidant activities and endogenous hormone levels between bush and vine-type tropical pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne), 27 Esca disease Effect of Phaeomoniella chlamydospora and Phaeoacremonium sp. on in vitro grapevine plants, 404 Establishment Effects of N–P–K deficiency and temperature regime on the growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under phytotron conditions, 430 Ethylene sensitivity Selection of ethylene-resistant carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) by video recording system and their response to ethylene, 205 EVA Greenhouse solarization: effects on soil microbiological parameters and agronomic aspects, 98 Evapotranspiration model An integrated method for irrigation scheduling of potted plants, 89 Expansin gene expression Relationship between fruit cracking and expression of the expansin gene MdEXPA3 in ‘Fuji’ apples (Malus domestica Borkh.), 194

F Fatty acids Some physico-chemical characteristics of black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) genotypes from Northeast Anatolia region of Turkey, 41 Fertigation Nitrogen and water use efficiency of zucchini squash for a plastic mulch bed system on a sandy soil, 8 Fertilization Fertilization regulates soil enzymatic activity and fertility dynamics in a cucumber field, 21

Subject Index

Fingerprinting DNA fingerprinting and genetic diversity analysis of late-bolting radish cultivars with RAPD, ISSR and SRAP markers, 240 First inflorescence Quantitative trait loci controlling flowering time and related traits in a Solanum lycopersicum ⫻ S. pimpinellifolium cross, 144 Floral biology Inflorescence architecture of olive, 273 Floral scent gene ESTs Identification of differentially expressed genes in fragrant rose Jinyindao with suppressive subtraction hybridization, 318 Floral scent mutant Identification of differentially expressed genes in fragrant rose Jinyindao with suppressive subtraction hybridization, 318 Flower and seed morphologies Alterations in flower and seed morphologies and meiotic chromosome behaviors of micropropagated rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum L.) ‘PC49’, 162 Flower senescence Selection of ethylene-resistant carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) by video recording system and their response to ethylene, 205 Flowering Chitosan effects on floral production, gene expression, and anatomical changes in the Dendrobium orchid, 65 Effects of N–P–K deficiency and temperature regime on the growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under phytotron conditions, 430 Foliar fertilization Plant water stress and K⫹ starvation reduce absorption of foliar applied K⫹ by olive leaves, 409 Potassium fertilization of rainfed olive orchards, 399 Foliar nutrients The effects of foliar applied CaCl2·2H2O, Ca(OH)2 and K2CO3 combined with the surfactants Glucopon and Plantacare on gas exchange of 1 year old apple (Malus domestica BORKH.) and broad bean (Vicia faba L.) leaves, 52 Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Effect of high temperature stress on the reproductive growth of strawberry cvs. ‘Nyoho’ and ‘Toyonoka’, 186 FRAP Physico-chemical and antioxidant properties of cornelian cherry fruits (Cornus mas L.) grown in Turkey, 362 Fructose Effects of high electrical conductivity of nutrient solution and its application timing on lycopene, chlorophyll and sugar concentrations of hydroponic tomatoes during ripening, 122 Fruit Direct and indirect effects of seed related characters on number of seed in guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruits, 47 Fruit colouration Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223 Fruit cracking Relationship between fruit cracking and expression of the expansin gene MdEXPA3 in ‘Fuji’ apples (Malus domestica Borkh.), 194 Fruit growth Effect of high temperature stress on the reproductive growth of strawberry cvs. ‘Nyoho’ and ‘Toyonoka’, 186 Relationship between fruit cracking and expression of the expansin gene MdEXPA3 in ‘Fuji’ apples (Malus domestica Borkh.), 194 Fruit quality Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223 Fruit set Effect of high temperature stress on the reproductive growth of strawberry cvs. ‘Nyoho’ and ‘Toyonoka’, 186 ‘Fuji’ apples (Malus domestica Borkh.) Relationship between fruit cracking and expression of the expansin gene MdEXPA3 in ‘Fuji’ apples (Malus domestica Borkh.), 194

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Fungicides The effects of foliar applied CaCl2·2H2O, Ca(OH)2 and K2CO3 combined with the surfactants Glucopon and Plantacare on gas exchange of 1 year old apple (Malus domestica BORKH.) and broad bean (Vicia faba L.) leaves, 52

G Gametophytic self-incompatibility Identification of a new self-incompatibility allele (S31) in a Hungarian almond cultivar and its reliable detection, 448 Gas exchange Leaf structure and function of sweet cherry tree (Prunus avium L.) cultivars with open and dense canopies, 381 Response to drought of two olive tree cultivars (cv Koroneki and Meski), 388 Gene flow Genetic structure of Buxus sinica var. parvifolia, a rare and endangered plant, 324 Genetic base Assessment of genetic diversity in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) germplasm using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP), 138 Genetic diversity Assessment of genetic diversity in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) germplasm using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP), 138 DNA fingerprinting and genetic diversity analysis of late-bolting radish cultivars with RAPD, ISSR and SRAP markers, 240 An assessment of genetic variability and relationships within Asian pears based on AFLP (amplified fragment length polymorphism) markers, 374 Genetic diversity and relationships of lotus (Nelumbo) cultivars based on allozyme and ISSR markers, 421 Genetic relationships Comparison of the use of morphological, protein and DNA markers in the genetic characterization of Iranian wild Prunus species, 80 Genetic diversity and relationships of lotus (Nelumbo) cultivars based on allozyme and ISSR markers, 421 Genetic structure Genetic structure of Buxus sinica var. parvifolia, a rare and endangered plant, 324 Germination Allelopathic effect of ginger on seed germination and seedling growth of soybean and chive, 330 Germplasm Evaluation of apricot resistance to Plum pox virus (Sharka) in controlled greenhouse and natural field conditions, 176 Gibberellin Comparison of antioxidant activities and endogenous hormone levels between bush and vine-type tropical pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne), 27 Profiling gibberellin (GA3)-responsive genes in mature mandarin fruit using a citrus 22K oligoarray, 291 Ginger Allelopathic effect of ginger on seed germination and seedling growth of soybean and chive, 330 Glucopon The effects of foliar applied CaCl2·2H2O, Ca(OH)2 and K2CO3 combined with the surfactants Glucopon and Plantacare on gas exchange of 1 year old apple (Malus domestica BORKH.) and broad bean (Vicia faba L.) leaves, 52 Glucose Effects of high electrical conductivity of nutrient solution and its application timing on lycopene, chlorophyll and sugar concentrations of hydroponic tomatoes during ripening, 122

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Glutelin Development of zygotic and somatic embryos of Phoenix dactylifera L. cv. Deglet Nour: Comparative study, 169 Glycine max (L.) Merr. Allelopathic effect of ginger on seed germination and seedling growth of soybean and chive, 330 Grafting Ascorbic acid promotes graft-take in sweet pepper plants (Capsicum annuum L.), 343 Citrus hybrid seedlings reduce initial time to flower when grafted onto shiikuwasha rootstock, 452 Greenhouse Physiological effects of pruning in rose plants cv. Grand Gala, 73 Effects of high electrical conductivity of nutrient solution and its application timing on lycopene, chlorophyll and sugar concentrations of hydroponic tomatoes during ripening, 122 Growing media Wetting agent effect on physical properties of new and reused rockwool and coconut coir waste, 104 Growth and yield promotion Effects of the commercial product based on Trichoderma harzianum on plant, bulb and yield characteristics of onion, 219 Growth chamber Effects of N–P–K deficiency and temperature regime on the growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under phytotron conditions, 430 Guava Direct and indirect effects of seed related characters on number of seed in guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruits, 47

H Hail net Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223 Histology Effect of glucose on in vitro rooting of mature plants of Bambusa nutans, 113 Histone H4 Effect of pollination on cell division, cell enlargement, and endogenous hormones in fruit development in a gynoecious cucumber, 1

I Image analysis Effect of Phaeomoniella chlamydospora and Phaeoacremonium sp. on in vitro grapevine plants, 404 In vitro regenerated bulblets Efficient in vitro multiplication in Ornithogalum ulophyllum Hand.Mazz. from twin scale explants, 109 Indole acetic acid Effect of pollination on cell division, cell enlargement, and endogenous hormones in fruit development in a gynoecious cucumber, 1 Inflorescence Effect of high temperature stress on the reproductive growth of strawberry cvs. ‘Nyoho’ and ‘Toyonoka’, 186 Inflorescence architecture of olive, 273 Inhibitors Pollination-induced oxidative stress in floral organs of Cymbidium pendulum (Roxb.) Sw. and Cymbidium aloifolium (L.) Sw. (Orchidaceae): A biochemical investigation, 311

Inter-laboratory comparison Standardization of a set of microsatellite markers for use in cultivar identification studies in olive (Olea europaea L.), 367 Internode Comparison of antioxidant activities and endogenous hormone levels between bush and vine-type tropical pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne), 27 Irrigation scheduling Nitrogen and water use efficiency of zucchini squash for a plastic mulch bed system on a sandy soil, 8 ISSR DNA fingerprinting and genetic diversity analysis of late-bolting radish cultivars with RAPD, ISSR and SRAP markers, 240 Genetic structure of Buxus sinica var. parvifolia, a rare and endangered plant, 324 DNA and morphological diversity of selected Greek tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) landraces, 354 Genetic diversity and relationships of lotus (Nelumbo) cultivars based on allozyme and ISSR markers, 421

J Japanese plum Full compatibility is superior to semi-compatibility for fruit set in Japanese plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.) cultivars, 394

K K⫹ deficiency Plant water stress and K⫹ starvation reduce absorption of foliar applied K⫹ by olive leaves, 409 K deficiency Potassium fertilization of rainfed olive orchards, 399 Keeping quality Effects of interlighting on yield and external fruit quality in year-round cultivated cucumber, 152 Kiwifruit Effectiveness of SSR molecular markers in evaluating the phylogenetic relationships among eight Actinidia species, 305

L Lateral shoot development Quantitative trait loci controlling flowering time and related traits in a Solanum lycopersicum ⫻ S. pimpinellifolium cross, 144 Leaf anatomy Leaf structure and function of sweet cherry tree (Prunus avium L.) cultivars with open and dense canopies, 381 Leaf K concentration Potassium fertilization of rainfed olive orchards, 399 Leaf K⫹ concentration Plant water stress and K⫹ starvation reduce absorption of foliar applied K⫹ by olive leaves, 409 Leaf water potential Response to drought of two olive tree cultivars (cv Koroneki and Meski), 388

Subject Index

Lettuce The effect of chlormequat chloride (CCC) application at the bolting stage on the flowering and seed production of lettuce plants previously treated with water or gibberellic acid (GA3), 117 Biofortification of Se and induction of the antioxidant capacity in lettuce plants, 248 Light intensity Effects of shading and NO3:NH4 ratio on the yield, quality and N metabolism in strawberry, 264 Light reflection Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223 Lipase activity Allelopathic effect of ginger on seed germination and seedling growth of soybean and chive, 330 Lipid peroxidation Exogenous polyamines alleviate the lipid peroxidation induced by cadmium chloride stress in Malus hupehensis Rehd., 442 Lodging The effect of chlormequat chloride (CCC) application at the bolting stage on the flowering and seed production of lettuce plants previously treated with water or gibberellic acid (GA3), 117 Lotus Genetic diversity and relationships of lotus (Nelumbo) cultivars based on allozyme and ISSR markers, 421 Lycopersicon esculentum Effects of high electrical conductivity of nutrient solution and its application timing on lycopene, chlorophyll and sugar concentrations of hydroponic tomatoes during ripening, 122 Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. Effect of different biodegradable and polyethylene mulches on soil properties and production in a tomato crop, 256

M Macrosteles quadrilineatus DNA sequencing reveals false positives during the detection of aster yellows phytoplasmas in leafhoppers, 130 Malus hupehensis var. pinyiensis Exogenous polyamines alleviate the lipid peroxidation induced by cadmium chloride stress in Malus hupehensis Rehd., 442 Medicinal value Effect of saline irrigation water on agronomical and phytochemical characters of chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.), 437 Melon Greenhouse solarization: effects on soil microbiological parameters and agronomic aspects, 98 Methionine synthase Isolation and expression analysis of a cobalamin-independent methionine synthase gene from the parasitic plant Orobanche ramosa, 337 Microarray Profiling gibberellin (GA3)-responsive genes in mature mandarin fruit using a citrus 22K oligoarray, 291 Microbial activity Effect of different biodegradable and polyethylene mulches on soil properties and production in a tomato crop, 256 Microbial biomass Greenhouse solarization: effects on soil microbiological parameters and agronomic aspects, 98 Micropropagated plantlets Arbuscular mycorrhizae in micropropagation systems and their potential applications, 227

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Micropropagation Effect of glucose on in vitro rooting of mature plants of Bambusa nutans, 113 Alterations in flower and seed morphologies and meiotic chromosome behaviors of micropropagated rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum L.) ‘PC49’, 162 Arbuscular mycorrhizae in micropropagation systems and their potential applications, 227 Microsatellite profiles Standardization of a set of microsatellite markers for use in cultivar identification studies in olive (Olea europaea L.), 367 Mineral fruit analysis Evaluating pre-harvest foliar calcium applications to increase fruit calcium and reduce bitter pit in ‘Golden Delicious’ apples, 299 Minerals Effect of saline irrigation water on agronomical and phytochemical characters of chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.), 437 Mitotic index Effect of pollination on cell division, cell enlargement, and endogenous hormones in fruit development in a gynoecious cucumber, 1 Molecular analysis Effectiveness of SSR molecular markers in evaluating the phylogenetic relationships among eight Actinidia species, 305 Molecular markers Comparison of the use of morphological, protein and DNA markers in the genetic characterization of Iranian wild Prunus species, 80 A contribution to the maintenance of grapevine diversity: The rescue of Tinta Castañal (Vitis vinifera L.), a variety on the edge of extinction, 199 Mulch Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223 Multivariate analysis DNA and morphological diversity of selected Greek tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) landraces, 354 Mycoplasma-like organisms DNA sequencing reveals false positives during the detection of aster yellows phytoplasmas in leafhoppers, 130 Mycorrhization Arbuscular mycorrhizae in micropropagation systems and their potential applications, 227

N Nelumbo nucifera Gaerten. Genetic diversity and relationships of lotus (Nelumbo) cultivars based on allozyme and ISSR markers, 421 Nested PCR DNA sequencing reveals false positives during the detection of aster yellows phytoplasmas in leafhoppers, 130 Nitrate leaching Nitrogen and water use efficiency of zucchini squash for a plastic mulch bed system on a sandy soil, 8 Nitrate reductase Physiological effects of pruning in rose plants cv. Grand Gala, 73 Nitrogen Effects of N–P–K deficiency and temperature regime on the growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under phytotron conditions, 430 Nitrogen forms Effects of shading and NO3:NH4 ratio on the yield, quality and N metabolism in strawberry, 264 Non-climacteric Profiling gibberellin (GA3)-responsive genes in mature mandarin fruit using a citrus 22K oligoarray, 291

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Number of leaves Quantitative trait loci controlling flowering time and related traits in a Solanum lycopersicum ⫻ S. pimpinellifolium cross, 144 Nutrient film technique A comparison of potato seed tuber yields in beds, pots and hydroponic systems, 17 Nutrient solutions Effects of shading and NO3:NH4 ratio on the yield, quality and N metabolism in strawberry, 264 Nutrition Effects of N–P–K deficiency and temperature regime on the growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under phytotron conditions, 430

O Oil composition Differences between native and introduced olive cultivars as revealed by morphology of drupes, oil composition and SSR polymorphisms: A case study in Tunisia, 280 Oil constituents Effect of saline irrigation water on agronomical and phytochemical characters of chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.), 437 Oil content Differences between native and introduced olive cultivars as revealed by morphology of drupes, oil composition and SSR polymorphisms: A case study in Tunisia, 280 Olea europaea Differences between native and introduced olive cultivars as revealed by morphology of drupes, oil composition and SSR polymorphisms: A case study in Tunisia, 280 Response to drought of two olive tree cultivars (cv Koroneki and Meski), 388 Potassium fertilization of rainfed olive orchards, 399 Plant water stress and K⫹ starvation reduce absorption of foliar applied K⫹ by olive leaves, 409 Olea europaea L. Inflorescence architecture of olive, 273 Olive Inflorescence architecture of olive, 273 Standardization of a set of microsatellite markers for use in cultivar identification studies in olive (Olea europaea L.), 367 Orchids Chitosan effects on floral production, gene expression, and anatomical changes in the Dendrobium orchid, 65 Pollination-induced oxidative stress in floral organs of Cymbidium pendulum (Roxb.) Sw. and Cymbidium aloifolium (L.) Sw. (Orchidaceae): A biochemical investigation, 311 Organic Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223 Organic acids Some physico-chemical characteristics of black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) genotypes from Northeast Anatolia region of Turkey, 41 Orobanche ramosa Isolation and expression analysis of a cobalamin-independent methionine synthase gene from the parasitic plant Orobanche ramosa, 337

P PAL Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223

PAR Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223 Parasitic plant Isolation and expression analysis of a cobalamin-independent methionine synthase gene from the parasitic plant Orobanche ramosa, 337 Pericarp Relationship between fruit cracking and expression of the expansin gene MdEXPA3 in ‘Fuji’ apples (Malus domestica Borkh.), 194 Petri disease Effect of Phaeomoniella chlamydospora and Phaeoacremonium sp. on in vitro grapevine plants, 404 Phaseolus vulgaris L. Assessment of genetic diversity in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) germplasm using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP), 138 Phenolic compounds Leaf structure and function of sweet cherry tree (Prunus avium L.) cultivars with open and dense canopies, 381 Phenological stages A contribution to the maintenance of grapevine diversity: The rescue of Tinta Castañal (Vitis vinifera L.), a variety on the edge of extinction, 199 Phoenix dactylifera L. cv. DN Development of zygotic and somatic embryos of Phoenix dactylifera L. cv. Deglet Nour: Comparative study, 169 Phosphorus Effects of N–P–K deficiency and temperature regime on the growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under phytotron conditions, 430 Photosynthesis The effects of foliar applied CaCl2·2H2O, Ca(OH)2 and K2CO3 combined with the surfactants Glucopon and Plantacare on gas exchange of 1 year old apple (Malus domestica BORKH.) and broad bean (Vicia faba L.) leaves, 52 Effects of shading and NO3:NH4 ratio on the yield, quality and N metabolism in strawberry, 264 Photosynthetic pigments Leaf structure and function of sweet cherry tree (Prunus avium L.) cultivars with open and dense canopies, 381 Phylogenetic relations Effectiveness of SSR molecular markers in evaluating the phylogenetic relationships among eight Actinidia species, 305 Physiological and enzymatic responses Response of apple trees to boron fertilization under conditions of low soil boron availability, 58 Phytochrome Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223 Phytoplasma infection Phytoplasma infection may affect morphology, regeneration and pyrethrin content in pyrethrum shoot culture, 213 Phytotoxicity bioassays Wetting agent effect on physical properties of new and reused rockwool and coconut coir waste, 104 Plantacare The effects of foliar applied CaCl2·2H2O, Ca(OH)2 and K2CO3 combined with the surfactants Glucopon and Plantacare on gas exchange of 1 year old apple (Malus domestica BORKH.) and broad bean (Vicia faba L.) leaves, 52 Plastic films Greenhouse solarization: effects on soil microbiological parameters and agronomic aspects, 98 Pollination Full compatibility is superior to semi-compatibility for fruit set in Japanese plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.) cultivars, 394 Polyamines Exogenous polyamines alleviate the lipid peroxidation induced by cadmium chloride stress in Malus hupehensis Rehd., 442

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Polygalacturonase (PG) and cellulase (Cx) Changes in dietary fibre, polygalacturonase, cellulase of navel orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck ‘Cara Cara’) fruits under different storage conditions, 414 Populations DNA and morphological diversity of selected Greek tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) landraces, 354 Post pollination Pollination-induced oxidative stress in floral organs of Cymbidium pendulum (Roxb.) Sw. and Cymbidium aloifolium (L.) Sw. (Orchidaceae): A biochemical investigation, 311 Post-transplanting performance Arbuscular mycorrhizae in micropropagation systems and their potential applications, 227 Potassium Effects of N–P–K deficiency and temperature regime on the growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under phytotron conditions, 430 Potato Microsporogenesis and crossing behavior of a tetraploid, interspecific inter-EBN hybrid potato, 348 Principal coordinate analysis Effectiveness of SSR molecular markers in evaluating the phylogenetic relationships among eight Actinidia species, 305 Pruning Physiological effects of pruning in rose plants cv. Grand Gala, 73 Prunus armeniaca Evaluation of apricot resistance to Plum pox virus (Sharka) in controlled greenhouse and natural field conditions, 176 Prunus dulcis Identification of a new self-incompatibility allele (S31) in a Hungarian almond cultivar and its reliable detection, 448 Pseudo-parthenocarpy Seed abortion of ‘Tosa-Buntan’ pummelo pollinated with soft-Xirradiated pollens, 180 Psidium guajava L. Direct and indirect effects of seed related characters on number of seed in guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruits, 47 Pyrethrin content Phytoplasma infection may affect morphology, regeneration and pyrethrin content in pyrethrum shoot culture, 213 Pyrethrum Phytoplasma infection may affect morphology, regeneration and pyrethrin content in pyrethrum shoot culture, 213 Pyrus An assessment of genetic variability and relationships within Asian pears based on AFLP (amplified fragment length polymorphism) markers, 374

Q Quality Effect of different biodegradable and polyethylene mulches on soil properties and production in a tomato crop, 256 Quantitative RT-PCR Isolation and expression analysis of a cobalamin-independent methionine synthase gene from the parasitic plant Orobanche ramosa, 337

R Radish DNA fingerprinting and genetic diversity analysis of late-bolting radish cultivars with RAPD, ISSR and SRAP markers, 240

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RAPD DNA fingerprinting and genetic diversity analysis of late-bolting radish cultivars with RAPD, ISSR and SRAP markers, 240 Genetic structure of Buxus sinica var. parvifolia, a rare and endangered plant, 324 Real time PCR Changes in dietary fibre, polygalacturonase, cellulase of navel orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck ‘Cara Cara’) fruits under different storage conditions, 414 Relative growth rate Effect of high temperature stress on the reproductive growth of strawberry cvs. ‘Nyoho’ and ‘Toyonoka’, 186 Reproduction Effect of high temperature stress on the reproductive growth of strawberry cvs. ‘Nyoho’ and ‘Toyonoka’, 186 Responsiveness to ethylene Selection of ethylene-resistant carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) by video recording system and their response to ethylene, 205 Reused substrate Wetting agent effect on physical properties of new and reused rockwool and coconut coir waste, 104 RFLP DNA sequencing reveals false positives during the detection of aster yellows phytoplasmas in leafhoppers, 130 Rhubarb ‘PC49’ Alterations in flower and seed morphologies and meiotic chromosome behaviors of micropropagated rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum L.) ‘PC49’, 162 Ripening Profiling gibberellin (GA3)-responsive genes in mature mandarin fruit using a citrus 22K oligoarray, 291 Ripening stage Effects of high electrical conductivity of nutrient solution and its application timing on lycopene, chlorophyll and sugar concentrations of hydroponic tomatoes during ripening, 122 Root growth Effects of N–P–K deficiency and temperature regime on the growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under phytotron conditions, 430 Rooting Efficient in vitro multiplication in Ornithogalum ulophyllum Hand.Mazz. from twin scale explants, 109 Root-knot nematodes Greenhouse solarization: effects on soil microbiological parameters and agronomic aspects, 98 Rootstock Citrus hybrid seedlings reduce initial time to flower when grafted onto shiikuwasha rootstock, 452 Rosa hybrida Identification of differentially expressed genes in fragrant rose Jinyindao with suppressive subtraction hybridization, 318 Rose Physiological effects of pruning in rose plants cv. Grand Gala, 73

S S. tuberosum Microsporogenesis and crossing behavior of a tetraploid, interspecific inter-EBN hybrid potato, 348 Secondary metabolites Effect of saline irrigation water on agronomical and phytochemical characters of chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.), 437 Seed Direct and indirect effects of seed related characters on number of seed in guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruits, 47

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Seed production The effect of chlormequat chloride (CCC) application at the bolting stage on the flowering and seed production of lettuce plants previously treated with water or gibberellic acid (GA3), 117 Seed tubers A comparison of potato seed tuber yields in beds, pots and hydroponic systems, 17 Seedling growth Allelopathic effect of ginger on seed germination and seedling growth of soybean and chive, 330 Selenate Biofortification of Se and induction of the antioxidant capacity in lettuce plants, 248 Selenite Biofortification of Se and induction of the antioxidant capacity in lettuce plants, 248 Selenium Biofortification of Se and induction of the antioxidant capacity in lettuce plants, 248 Self-incompatibility Full compatibility is superior to semi-compatibility for fruit set in Japanese plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.) cultivars, 394 Senescence Pollination-induced oxidative stress in floral organs of Cymbidium pendulum (Roxb.) Sw. and Cymbidium aloifolium (L.) Sw. (Orchidaceae): A biochemical investigation, 311 S-genotyping Identification of a new self-incompatibility allele (S31) in a Hungarian almond cultivar and its reliable detection, 448 Sharka Evaluation of apricot resistance to Plum pox virus (Sharka) in controlled greenhouse and natural field conditions, 176 Shelf life Effects of interlighting on yield and external fruit quality in year-round cultivated cucumber, 152 Shoot culture Phytoplasma infection may affect morphology, regeneration and pyrethrin content in pyrethrum shoot culture, 213 Silica Chitosan effects on floral production, gene expression, and anatomical changes in the Dendrobium orchid, 65 Sink Isolation and expression analysis of a cobalamin-independent methionine synthase gene from the parasitic plant Orobanche ramosa, 337 Soft-X-ray Seed abortion of ‘Tosa-Buntan’ pummelo pollinated with soft-Xirradiated pollens, 180 Soil and foliar boron fertilization Response of apple trees to boron fertilization under conditions of low soil boron availability, 58 Soil enzymes Fertilization regulates soil enzymatic activity and fertility dynamics in a cucumber field, 21 Greenhouse solarization: effects on soil microbiological parameters and agronomic aspects, 98 Soil fertility Fertilization regulates soil enzymatic activity and fertility dynamics in a cucumber field, 21 Soil fertilization Potassium fertilization of rainfed olive orchards, 399 Soil moisture sensors Nitrogen and water use efficiency of zucchini squash for a plastic mulch bed system on a sandy soil, 8 Soil nutrients Fertilization regulates soil enzymatic activity and fertility dynamics in a cucumber field, 21

Soil temperature Effect of different biodegradable and polyethylene mulches on soil properties and production in a tomato crop, 256 Soil water potential An integrated method for irrigation scheduling of potted plants, 89 Soilless culture Wetting agent effect on physical properties of new and reused rockwool and coconut coir waste, 104 Solanum tuberosum L. A comparison of potato seed tuber yields in beds, pots and hydroponic systems, 17 Somaclonal variations Alterations in flower and seed morphologies and meiotic chromosome behaviors of micropropagated rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum L.) ‘PC49’, 162 Somatic embryo Development of zygotic and somatic embryos of Phoenix dactylifera L. cv. Deglet Nour: Comparative study, 169 Soybean Allelopathic effect of ginger on seed germination and seedling growth of soybean and chive, 330 SRAP DNA fingerprinting and genetic diversity analysis of late-bolting radish cultivars with RAPD, ISSR and SRAP markers, 240 S-RNase Identification of a new self-incompatibility allele (S31) in a Hungarian almond cultivar and its reliable detection, 448 SSRs Comparison of the use of morphological, protein and DNA markers in the genetic characterization of Iranian wild Prunus species, 80 Differences between native and introduced olive cultivars as revealed by morphology of drupes, oil composition and SSR polymorphisms: A case study in Tunisia, 280 Effectiveness of SSR molecular markers in evaluating the phylogenetic relationships among eight Actinidia species, 305 S. stoloniferum Microsporogenesis and crossing behavior of a tetraploid, interspecific inter-EBN hybrid potato, 348 Stomatal conductance The effects of foliar applied CaCl2·2H2O, Ca(OH)2 and K2CO3 combined with the surfactants Glucopon and Plantacare on gas exchange of 1 year old apple (Malus domestica BORKH.) and broad bean (Vicia faba L.) leaves, 52 Storage in room (SR) Changes in dietary fibre, polygalacturonase, cellulase of navel orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck ‘Cara Cara’) fruits under different storage conditions, 414 Storage on tree (ST) Changes in dietary fibre, polygalacturonase, cellulase of navel orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck ‘Cara Cara’) fruits under different storage conditions, 414 Strawberry Effects of shading and NO3:NH4 ratio on the yield, quality and N metabolism in strawberry, 264 Subsurface drip irrigation Nitrogen and water use efficiency of zucchini squash for a plastic mulch bed system on a sandy soil, 8 Sucrose-regulated gene Isolation and expression analysis of a cobalamin-independent methionine synthase gene from the parasitic plant Orobanche ramosa, 337 Sugar Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223 Supplemental lighting Effects of interlighting on yield and external fruit quality in year-round cultivated cucumber, 152

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Suppressive subtraction hybridization Identification of differentially expressed genes in fragrant rose Jinyindao with suppressive subtraction hybridization, 318 Surfactants The effects of foliar applied CaCl2·2H2O, Ca(OH)2 and K2CO3 combined with the surfactants Glucopon and Plantacare on gas exchange of 1 year old apple (Malus domestica BORKH.) and broad bean (Vicia faba L.) leaves, 52 Wetting agent effect on physical properties of new and reused rockwool and coconut coir waste, 104 Survival rate Ascorbic acid promotes graft-take in sweet pepper plants (Capsicum annuum L.), 343 Susceptibility Evaluation of apricot resistance to Plum pox virus (Sharka) in controlled greenhouse and natural field conditions, 176 Sustainability Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223

T Tanacetum cinerariifolium Phytoplasma infection may affect morphology, regeneration and pyrethrin content in pyrethrum shoot culture, 213 Taste Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223 TDZ In vitro shoot regeneration from stored mature cotyledons of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cultivars, 34 Temperature Effects of N–P–K deficiency and temperature regime on the growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under phytotron conditions, 430 Tensiometer An integrated method for irrigation scheduling of potted plants, 89 Tissue culture A comparison of potato seed tuber yields in beds, pots and hydroponic systems, 17 Tomato Greenhouse solarization: effects on soil microbiological parameters and agronomic aspects, 98 Quantitative trait loci controlling flowering time and related traits in a Solanum lycopersicum ⫻ S. pimpinellifolium cross, 144 DNA and morphological diversity of selected Greek tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) landraces, 354 Total phenolics Some physico-chemical characteristics of black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) genotypes from Northeast Anatolia region of Turkey, 41 Total protein Development of zygotic and somatic embryos of Phoenix dactylifera L. cv. Deglet Nour: Comparative study, 169 Total soluble solids Effects of high electrical conductivity of nutrient solution and its application timing on lycopene, chlorophyll and sugar concentrations of hydroponic tomatoes during ripening, 122 Transpiration The effects of foliar applied CaCl2·2H2O, Ca(OH)2 and K2CO3 combined with the surfactants Glucopon and Plantacare on gas exchange of 1 year old apple (Malus domestica BORKH.) and broad bean (Vicia faba L.) leaves, 52 Twin scales Efficient in vitro multiplication in Ornithogalum ulophyllum Hand.Mazz. from twin scale explants, 109

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U Unavailable water Wetting agent effect on physical properties of new and reused rockwool and coconut coir waste, 104 UV-B Alternatives to reflective mulch cloth (Extenday™) for apple under hail net?, 223

V Variation DNA and morphological diversity of selected Greek tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) landraces, 354 Vascular bundle Chitosan effects on floral production, gene expression, and anatomical changes in the Dendrobium orchid, 65 Vase life Selection of ethylene-resistant carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) by video recording system and their response to ethylene, 205 Vitis vinifera A contribution to the maintenance of grapevine diversity: The rescue of Tinta Castañal (Vitis vinifera L.), a variety on the edge of extinction, 199 Effect of Phaeomoniella chlamydospora and Phaeoacremonium sp. on in vitro grapevine plants, 404

W Water uptake Allelopathic effect of ginger on seed germination and seedling growth of soybean and chive, 330 Wettability Wetting agent effect on physical properties of new and reused rockwool and coconut coir waste, 104 Wild Prunus Comparison of the use of morphological, protein and DNA markers in the genetic characterization of Iranian wild Prunus species, 80

Y Yield Effect of different biodegradable and polyethylene mulches on soil properties and production in a tomato crop, 256

Z Zeatin Effect of pollination on cell division, cell enlargement, and endogenous hormones in fruit development in a gynoecious cucumber, 1 Zingiber officinale Rosc Allelopathic effect of ginger on seed germination and seedling growth of soybean and chive, 330 Zygotic embryo Development of zygotic and somatic embryos of Phoenix dactylifera L. cv. Deglet Nour: Comparative study, 169