Subject Index Scientia Horticulturae Volume 124

Scientia Horticulturae 124 (2010) e7–e17

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Subject Index Scientia Horticulturae Volume 124 (2010)

A A. arguta Ploidy variation of hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta) resources and geographic distribution in Japan, 409 Acclimatization In vitro plantlets from alginate-encapsulated shoot tips of Solanum nigrum L., 517 Acorus calamus L. Genetic diversity in Acorus calamus L. as revealed by RAPD markers and its relationship with ␤-asarone content and ploidy level, 294 Actinidia deliciosa Carbohydrate changes in kiwifruit buds during the onset and release from dormancy, 463 AFLP Using bulked AFLP analysis to assess genetic diversity in Echinacea species, 400 Amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers for fingerprinting of Argyranthemum frutescens cultivars, 506 AgNO3 Evaluation and improvement of post-harvest performance of cut Viburnum tinus inflorescence, 376 Agrobacterium tumefaciens Optimization of Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation and shoot regeneration after co-cultivation of cabbage (Brassica oleracea subsp. capitata) cv. KY Cross with AtHSP101 gene, 1 Albinism Sequential foliar application of vermicompost leachates improves marketable fruit yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Duch.), 34 Allelopathy Effect of exogenously added ferulic acid on in vitro Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum, 448 Allium cepa L Effect of application methods of organic fertilizer on growth, soil chemical properties and microbial densities in organic bulb onion production, 299 Effect of smoke-water and a smoke-isolated butenolide on the growth and genotoxicity of commercial onion, 434 Alternate bearing A reevaluation of alternate bearing in pistachio, 149 Amylase Biochemical changes in dormant grapevine shoot tissues in response to chilling: Possible role in dormancy release, 440 Anaerobic respiration Hypoxia tolerance and adaptation of anaerobic respiration to hypoxia stress in two Malus species, 274

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Anatomy Flower morphologic anatomy and embryological characteristics in Chrysanthemum multicaule (Asteraceae), 500 Antioxidant activity The effect of maturity, sunburn and the application of sunscreens on the internal and external qualities of pomegranate fruit grown in Australia, 57 Antioxidant phytochemicals Antioxidant phytochemicals and gingerol content in diploid and tetraploid clones of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), 280 Antioxidants (SOD, POX, CAT) Antioxidant enzymes in cabbage: Variability and inheritance of superoxide dismutase, peroxidase and catalase, 9 Apple Effect of fruit load on 9,10-ketol-octadecadienoic acid (KODA), GA and jasmonic acid concentrations in apple buds, 225 Cryopreservation of Malus cultivars: Comparison of two droplet protocols, 387 Argyranthemum frutescens Amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers for fingerprinting of Argyranthemum frutescens cultivars, 506 AtmiR393a gene Overexpression of Arabidopsis AtmiR393a gene alters the sensitivity to auxin in tomato, 165 Azadirachta indica Evaluation of the effectiveness of soil-applied plant derivatives of Meliaceae species on nitrogen availability to peach trees, 183

B Bacillus Effects of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) on yield, growth and nutrient contents of organically grown strawberry, 62 Bacillus lentus Investigation of biological behavior and colonization ability of Iranian indigenous phosphate solubilizing bacteria, 393 Bacillus licheniformis Investigation of biological behavior and colonization ability of Iranian indigenous phosphate solubilizing bacteria, 393 Bacterial 16S rRNA gene Inconspicuous endophytic bacteria mimicking latex exudates in shoot-tip cultures of papaya, 469 Banana Differential display and suppression subtractive hybridization analysis of the pulp of ripening banana, 51

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␤-Asarone Genetic diversity in Acorus calamus L. as revealed by RAPD markers and its relationship with ␤-asarone content and ploidy level, 294 Batch culture Sucrose, water and nutrient use during stage II multiplication of two turmeric clones (Curcuma longa L.) in liquid medium, 262 Bicarbonate Physiological and biochemical responses for two cultivars of Pisum sativum (“Merveille de Kelvedon” and “Lincoln”) to iron deficiency conditions, 116 Biofertilizers Earthworm casts as an alternate carrier material for biofertilizers: Assessment of endurance and viability of Azotobacter chroococcum, Bacillus megaterium and Rhizobium leguminosarum, 286 Biomass Nutrient deficiency disorders in Pistacia vera seedling rootstock in relation to eco-physiological, biochemical characteristics and uptake pattern of nutrients, 141 Blue hardy Intersubgeneric cross in Nymphaea spp. L. to develop a blue hardy waterlily, 475 Brachyceras Intersubgeneric cross in Nymphaea spp. L. to develop a blue hardy waterlily, 475 Branch Olive seedling first-flowering position and management, 74 Brassica oleracea Antioxidant enzymes in cabbage: Variability and inheritance of superoxide dismutase, peroxidase and catalase, 9 Breeding Olive seedling first-flowering position and management, 74 Bud Carbohydrate changes in kiwifruit buds during the onset and release from dormancy, 463 Bud dormancy Biochemical changes in dormant grapevine shoot tissues in response to chilling: Possible role in dormancy release, 440 Bulb Effect of smoke-water and a smoke-isolated butenolide on the growth and genotoxicity of commercial onion, 434 Bulking Using bulked AFLP analysis to assess genetic diversity in Echinacea species, 400 Butenolide Effect of smoke-water and a smoke-isolated butenolide on the growth and genotoxicity of commercial onion, 434

C C. frutescens DNA profiling of Capsicum landraces of Manipur, 405 Cabbage Optimization of Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation and shoot regeneration after co-cultivation of cabbage (Brassica oleracea subsp. capitata) cv. KY Cross with AtHSP101 gene, 1 Caffeic acid Induced synthesis of caffeoylserotonin in pepper fruits upon infection by the anthracnose fungus, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, 290 Caffeoylserotonin Induced synthesis of caffeoylserotonin in pepper fruits upon infection by the anthracnose fungus, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, 290 Calcium Addition of salicylic acid to nutrient solution combined with postharvest treatments (hot water, salicylic acid, and calcium dipping) improved postharvest fruit quality of strawberry, 40

Callus Collection time, cutting age, IBA and putrescine effects on root formation in Corylus avellana L. cuttings, 189 Capsicum annuum Induced synthesis of caffeoylserotonin in pepper fruits upon infection by the anthracnose fungus, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, 290 DNA profiling of Capsicum landraces of Manipur, 405 Capsicum chinense DNA profiling of Capsicum landraces of Manipur, 405 Carbohydrate Effect of shade regime on flower development, yield and quality in lisianthus, 248 Carbon disulphide Effects of gibberellic acid and carbon disulphide on sprouting of potato minitubers, 14 Carica papaya Inconspicuous endophytic bacteria mimicking latex exudates in shoottip cultures of papaya, 469 Carotenoid Expression of carotenogenic genes during the development and ripening of watermelon fruit, 368 Cashew Nitrogen use for high productivity and sustainability in cashew, 19 cDNA microarray Oligoarray analysis of gene expression in ripening Japanese pear fruit, 195 Cell wall polymers Changes in cell wall polysaccharides and cell wall degrading enzymes during ripening of Fragaria chiloensis and Fragaria ⫻ananassa fruits, 454 Cell wall-modifying enzymes Changes in cell wall polysaccharides and cell wall degrading enzymes during ripening of Fragaria chiloensis and Fragaria ⫻ananassa fruits, 454 Chemlali cultivar Compositional quality of virgin olive oils from cultivars introduced in Tunisian arid zones in comparison to Chemlali cultivars, 122 Chilling and heat requirement Effect of climatic conditions on the overcoming of dormancy in apricot flower buds in two Mediterranean areas: Murcia (Spain) and Tuscany (Italy), 217 Chilling tolerance Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) over-expressing cold-induced transcriptome regulator ICE1 exhibits changed morphological characters and enhances chilling tolerance, 29 Chitosan Chitosan specificity for the in vitro seed germination of two Dendrobium orchids (Asparagales: Orchidaceae), 239 Improving the micropropagation efficiency of hybrid Dendrobium orchids with chitosan, 490 Chlorophyll Nutrient deficiency disorders in Pistacia vera seedling rootstock in relation to eco-physiological, biochemical characteristics and uptake pattern of nutrients, 141 Chlorophyll fluorescence Leaf anatomical characteristics and physiological responses to shortterm drought in Ziziphus mauritiana (Lamk.), 316 Chrysanthemum multicaule Flower morphologic anatomy and embryological characteristics in Chrysanthemum multicaule (Asteraceae), 500 Citrullus lanatus Use of ISSR markers to assess genetic diversity of African edible seeded Citrullus lanatus landraces, 159 Citrus indica Analysis of phenetic relationship between Citrus indica Tanaka and a few commercially important citrus species by ISSR markers, 345 Citrus spp. Utility of RAPD, ISSR, IRAP and REMAP markers for the genetic analysis of Citrus spp., 254

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Clonal selection Evaluation of ‘Tonda di Giffoni’ hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) clones, 153 Cloning Characterization and expression analysis of PhalLFY, a homologue in Phalaenopsis of FLORICAULA/LEAFY genes, 482 Colchicine Morphological and cytological studies of diploid and colchicine-induced tetraploid lines of crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica L.), 95 Cold stratification Seed dormancy and germination of Michelia yunnanensis (Magnoliaceae), 83 Competitive interaction The S-RNase-based gametophytic self-incompatibility system in Prunus exhibits distinct genetic and molecular features, 423 Conversion In vitro plantlets from alginate-encapsulated shoot tips of Solanum nigrum L., 517 Coriandrum sativum Cryopreservation of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) somatic embryos using sucrose preculture and air desiccation, 522 Correlation Antioxidant enzymes in cabbage: Variability and inheritance of superoxide dismutase, peroxidase and catalase, 9 Corylus avellana L. Evaluation of ‘Tonda di Giffoni’ hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) clones, 153 4-Coumarate-CoA ligase Induced synthesis of caffeoylserotonin in pepper fruits upon infection by the anthracnose fungus, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, 290 Cross-pollination Characterization of progenies derived from pollination of pomegranate cv. Malase-Tourshe-Saveh using fruit traits and RAPD molecular marker, 67 Cryopreservation Cryopreservation of Malus cultivars: Comparison of two droplet protocols, 387 Cryopreservation of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) somatic embryos using sucrose preculture and air desiccation, 522 Cucumber Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) over-expressing cold-induced transcriptome regulator ICE1 exhibits changed morphological characters and enhances chilling tolerance, 29 Metabolic process of the 14C-sugars on the translocation pathways of cucumber plants, 46 Cucumber The effect of salinity and porosity of sewage sludge compost on the growth of vegetable seedlings, 381 Cucumis melo Morphological evaluation and comparison of Hungarian and Turkish melon (Cucumis melo L.) germplasm, 170 Cultivar Genetic diversity and relationships of wild and cultivated olives at regional level in Spain, 323 Cultivar identification Amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers for fingerprinting of Argyranthemum frutescens cultivars, 506 Custom oligoarray Oligoarray analysis of gene expression in ripening Japanese pear fruit, 195

D Deficiencies Nutrient deficiency disorders in Pistacia vera seedling rootstock in relation to eco-physiological, biochemical characteristics and uptake pattern of nutrients, 141

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Dendrobium Chitosan specificity for the in vitro seed germination of two Dendrobium orchids (Asparagales: Orchidaceae), 239 Improving the micropropagation efficiency of hybrid Dendrobium orchids with chitosan, 490 Density Prediction of saffron crocus corm mass by geometrical attributes, 109 Desiccation Cryopreservation of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) somatic embryos using sucrose preculture and air desiccation, 522 1,4-Diaminobutane Collection time, cutting age, IBA and putrescine effects on root formation in Corylus avellana L. cuttings, 189 DICA Evaluation and improvement of post-harvest performance of cut Viburnum tinus inflorescence, 376 Differential display Differential display and suppression subtractive hybridization analysis of the pulp of ripening banana, 51 Dimensional characteristics, Mass Prediction of saffron crocus corm mass by geometrical attributes, 109 Distribution Ploidy variation of hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta) resources and geographic distribution in Japan, 409 Domestication Microsatellite variability and genetic structure in hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cultivars from different growing regions, 128 Dormancy Effects of gibberellic acid and carbon disulphide on sprouting of potato minitubers, 14 Drip irrigation Closed cycle subirrigation with low concentration nutrient solution can be used for soilless tomato production in saline conditions, 338 Drought Effects of Stockosorb and Luquasorb polymers on salt and drought tolerance of Populus popularis, 268 During fruit ripening Oligoarray analysis of gene expression in ripening Japanese pear fruit, 195

E Earth worm Sequential foliar application of vermicompost leachates improves marketable fruit yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Duch.), 34 Echinacea Using bulked AFLP analysis to assess genetic diversity in Echinacea species, 400 Embryo development Seed dormancy and germination of Michelia yunnanensis (Magnoliaceae), 83 Embryogenesis Flower morphologic anatomy and embryological characteristics in Chrysanthemum multicaule (Asteraceae), 500 Endophytic bacteria Inconspicuous endophytic bacteria mimicking latex exudates in shoottip cultures of papaya, 469 Environment Effect of climatic conditions on the overcoming of dormancy in apricot flower buds in two Mediterranean areas: Murcia (Spain) and Tuscany (Italy), 217 EST Oligoarray analysis of gene expression in ripening Japanese pear fruit, 195 Ethychlozate (Figaron) Ethychlozate reduces acidity of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) fruit, 331

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Eudrilus eugeniae Earthworm casts as an alternate carrier material for biofertilizers: Assessment of endurance and viability of Azotobacter chroococcum, Bacillus megaterium and Rhizobium leguminosarum, 286 European cultivars Compositional quality of virgin olive oils from cultivars introduced in Tunisian arid zones in comparison to Chemlali cultivars, 122 Eustoma grandiflorum Effect of shade regime on flower development, yield and quality in lisianthus, 248 Eutrophic water Study on nutraceutical properties of different cultivars Ipomoea aquatica Forsskal (‘Chunbai’ and ‘Liulv’) in an eutrophic water body, 419 Expression Characterization and expression analysis of PhalLFY, a homologue in Phalaenopsis of FLORICAULA/LEAFY genes, 482

F Fatty acids Compositional quality of virgin olive oils from cultivars introduced in Tunisian arid zones in comparison to Chemlali cultivars, 122 F-box protein The S-RNase-based gametophytic self-incompatibility system in Prunus exhibits distinct genetic and molecular features, 423 Fe(III)-chelate-reductase Physiological and biochemical responses for two cultivars of Pisum sativum (“Merveille de Kelvedon” and “Lincoln”) to iron deficiency conditions, 116 Ferulic acid Effect of exogenously added ferulic acid on in vitro Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum, 448 Filbert Microsatellite variability and genetic structure in hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cultivars from different growing regions, 128 Evaluation of ‘Tonda di Giffoni’ hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) clones, 153 Floral initiation Gibberellin-mediated suppression of floral initiation in the long-day plant Rhododendron cv. Hatsugiri, 231 Floral transition Effect of shade regime on flower development, yield and quality in lisianthus, 248 Flow cytometry Morphological and cytological studies of diploid and colchicine-induced tetraploid lines of crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica L.), 95 Ploidy variation of hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta) resources and geographic distribution in Japan, 409 Flow cytometry analysis Cryopreservation of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) somatic embryos using sucrose preculture and air desiccation, 522 Flower bud Effect of climatic conditions on the overcoming of dormancy in apricot flower buds in two Mediterranean areas: Murcia (Spain) and Tuscany (Italy), 217 Flower bud formation Effect of fruit load on 9,10-ketol-octadecadienoic acid (KODA), GA and jasmonic acid concentrations in apple buds, 225 Flower development Characterization and expression analysis of PhalLFY, a homologue in Phalaenopsis of FLORICAULA/LEAFY genes, 482 Flowering Effect of climatic conditions on the overcoming of dormancy in apricot flower buds in two Mediterranean areas: Murcia (Spain) and Tuscany (Italy), 217

Characterization and expression analysis of PhalLFY, a homologue in Phalaenopsis of FLORICAULA/LEAFY genes, 482 Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Effects of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) on yield, growth and nutrient contents of organically grown strawberry, 62 Fructose Carbohydrate changes in kiwifruit buds during the onset and release from dormancy, 463 Fruit load Effect of fruit load on 9,10-ketol-octadecadienoic acid (KODA), GA and jasmonic acid concentrations in apple buds, 225 Fruit quality Performance of Prunus rootstocks for apricot in Mediterranean conditions, 354 Fruit ripening Differential display and suppression subtractive hybridization analysis of the pulp of ripening banana, 51 Expression of carotenogenic genes during the development and ripening of watermelon fruit, 368 Fruit set Performance of Prunus rootstocks for apricot in Mediterranean conditions, 354 Fruit softening Changes in cell wall polysaccharides and cell wall degrading enzymes during ripening of Fragaria chiloensis and Fragaria ⫻ananassa fruits, 454 Fruit traits Characterization of progenies derived from pollination of pomegranate cv. Malase-Tourshe-Saveh using fruit traits and RAPD molecular marker, 67 Fruit yield Sequential foliar application of vermicompost leachates improves marketable fruit yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Duch.), 34 Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum (FON) Effect of exogenously added ferulic acid on in vitro Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum, 448 Fusarium wilt of watermelon Effect of exogenously added ferulic acid on in vitro Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum, 448

G GA3 Seed dormancy and germination of Michelia yunnanensis (Magnoliaceae), 83 Gametogenesis Flower morphologic anatomy and embryological characteristics in Chrysanthemum multicaule (Asteraceae), 500 Gas-exchange Effects of Stockosorb and Luquasorb polymers on salt and drought tolerance of Populus popularis, 268 Gene expression Differential display and suppression subtractive hybridization analysis of the pulp of ripening banana, 51 Expression of carotenogenic genes during the development and ripening of watermelon fruit, 368 Genetic advance Antioxidant enzymes in cabbage: Variability and inheritance of superoxide dismutase, peroxidase and catalase, 9 Genetic diversity Microsatellite variability and genetic structure in hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cultivars from different growing regions, 128 Use of ISSR markers to assess genetic diversity of African edible seeded Citrullus lanatus landraces, 159 Utility of RAPD, ISSR, IRAP and REMAP markers for the genetic analysis of Citrus spp., 254 Using bulked AFLP analysis to assess genetic diversity in Echinacea species, 400

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Genetic relationships Variety identification and comparative analysis of genetic diversity in yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata spp. sesquipedalis) using morphological characters, SSR and ISSR analysis, 204 Genetic diversity and relationships of wild and cultivated olives at regional level in Spain, 323 Genetic resources Morphological evaluation and comparison of Hungarian and Turkish melon (Cucumis melo L.) germplasm, 170 Cryopreservation of Malus cultivars: Comparison of two droplet protocols, 387 Genetic transformation Somatic embryogenesis and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) using immature cotyledons, 360 Genetic variation Improving the micropropagation efficiency of hybrid Dendrobium orchids with chitosan, 490 Genotoxicity Effect of smoke-water and a smoke-isolated butenolide on the growth and genotoxicity of commercial onion, 434 Germplasm circulation Microsatellite variability and genetic structure in hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cultivars from different growing regions, 128 Gibberellic acid Effects of gibberellic acid and carbon disulphide on sprouting of potato minitubers, 14 Gibberellin Gibberellin-mediated suppression of floral initiation in the long-day plant Rhododendron cv. Hatsugiri, 231 Gingerol Antioxidant phytochemicals and gingerol content in diploid and tetraploid clones of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), 280 Glucose Carbohydrate changes in kiwifruit buds during the onset and release from dormancy, 463 Grapevines RFID microchip internal implants: Effects on grapevine histology, 349 Gray mould Sequential foliar application of vermicompost leachates improves marketable fruit yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Duch.), 34 Growth Effect of smoke-water and a smoke-isolated butenolide on the growth and genotoxicity of commercial onion, 434 Growth medium The effect of salinity and porosity of sewage sludge compost on the growth of vegetable seedlings, 381

H Habenaria radiata Production of intraspecific hybrids between wild-type and petaloidsepal cultivars in Habenaria radiata, 415 Hardy kiwifruit Ploidy variation of hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta) resources and geographic distribution in Japan, 409 Harvest stage Evaluation and improvement of post-harvest performance of cut Viburnum tinus inflorescence, 376 H⫹-ATPase Physiological and biochemical responses for two cultivars of Pisum sativum (“Merveille de Kelvedon” and “Lincoln”) to iron deficiency conditions, 116 Hazelnut Collection time, cutting age, IBA and putrescine effects on root formation in Corylus avellana L. cuttings, 189

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Heavy metal Study on nutraceutical properties of different cultivars Ipomoea aquatica Forsskal (‘Chunbai’ and ‘Liulv’) in an eutrophic water body, 419 Heritability Antioxidant enzymes in cabbage: Variability and inheritance of superoxide dismutase, peroxidase and catalase, 9 Hoagland’s nutrient Nutrient deficiency disorders in Pistacia vera seedling rootstock in relation to eco-physiological, biochemical characteristics and uptake pattern of nutrients, 141 Hortensia Increase in the number of decorative florets in the inflorescence of Hydrangea through phytoplasma infection, 134 Hot water Addition of salicylic acid to nutrient solution combined with postharvest treatments (hot water, salicylic acid, and calcium dipping) improved postharvest fruit quality of strawberry, 40 Hybrid Intersubgeneric cross in Nymphaea spp. L. to develop a blue hardy waterlily, 475 Hydrangea Increase in the number of decorative florets in the inflorescence of Hydrangea through phytoplasma infection, 134 Hydrolytic enzymes related to pathogenicity Effect of exogenously added ferulic acid on in vitro Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum, 448 Hypoxia stress Hypoxia tolerance and adaptation of anaerobic respiration to hypoxia stress in two Malus species, 274 Hypoxia tolerance Hypoxia tolerance and adaptation of anaerobic respiration to hypoxia stress in two Malus species, 274

I ICE1 Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) over-expressing cold-induced transcriptome regulator ICE1 exhibits changed morphological characters and enhances chilling tolerance, 29 In vitro propagation Improving the micropropagation efficiency of hybrid Dendrobium orchids with chitosan, 490 In vitro regeneration Inconspicuous endophytic bacteria mimicking latex exudates in shoottip cultures of papaya, 469 In vitro seed germination Chitosan specificity for the in vitro seed germination of two Dendrobium orchids (Asparagales: Orchidaceae), 239 Indole-3-butyric acid Collection time, cutting age, IBA and putrescine effects on root formation in Corylus avellana L. cuttings, 189 Inflorescence Increase in the number of decorative florets in the inflorescence of Hydrangea through phytoplasma infection, 134 Interaction of plant–microbe Effect of exogenously added ferulic acid on in vitro Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum, 448 Inter-simple sequence repeat Variety identification and comparative analysis of genetic diversity in yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata spp. sesquipedalis) using morphological characters, SSR and ISSR analysis, 204 Intersubgeneric Intersubgeneric cross in Nymphaea spp. L. to develop a blue hardy waterlily, 475 Intraspecific hybrid Production of intraspecific hybrids between wild-type and petaloidsepal cultivars in Habenaria radiata, 415

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Intraspecific hybridization The first intraspecific genetic linkage maps of wintersweet [Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link] based on AFLP and ISSR markers, 88 Invertase Biochemical changes in dormant grapevine shoot tissues in response to chilling: Possible role in dormancy release, 440 Ion exclusion Assessment of tolerance to NaCl salinity of five olive cultivars, based on growth characteristics and Na⫹ and Cl⫺ exclusion mechanisms, 306 Ion toxicity Assessment of tolerance to NaCl salinity of five olive cultivars, based on growth characteristics and Na⫹ and Cl⫺ exclusion mechanisms, 306 Ipomoea aquatica Forsskal Study on nutraceutical properties of different cultivars Ipomoea aquatica Forsskal (‘Chunbai’ and ‘Liulv’) in an eutrophic water body, 419 Iron deficiency Physiological and biochemical responses for two cultivars of Pisum sativum (“Merveille de Kelvedon” and “Lincoln”) to iron deficiency conditions, 116 ISSR Use of ISSR markers to assess genetic diversity of African edible seeded Citrullus lanatus landraces, 159 Analysis of phenetic relationship between Citrus indica Tanaka and a few commercially important citrus species by ISSR markers, 345

J Japanese pear Oligoarray analysis of gene expression in ripening Japanese pear fruit, 195 Juvenility Olive seedling first-flowering position and management, 74 Juvenility cone Olive seedling first-flowering position and management, 74

L Labeled N Evaluation of the effectiveness of soil-applied plant derivatives of Meliaceae species on nitrogen availability to peach trees, 183 LacZ gene Optimization of Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation and shoot regeneration after co-cultivation of cabbage (Brassica oleracea subsp. capitata) cv. KY Cross with AtHSP101 gene, 1 Lagerstroemia indica L. Morphological and cytological studies of diploid and colchicine-induced tetraploid lines of crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica L.), 95 Leaf transpiration Leaf anatomical characteristics and physiological responses to shortterm drought in Ziziphus mauritiana (Lamk.), 316 LED Spectral effects on embryogenesis and plantlet growth of Oncidium ‘Gower Ramsey’, 511 Linkage Utility of RAPD, ISSR, IRAP and REMAP markers for the genetic analysis of Citrus spp., 254 Linkage map The first intraspecific genetic linkage maps of wintersweet [Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link] based on AFLP and ISSR markers, 88 Liquid organic fertilizer Effect of application methods of organic fertilizer on growth, soil chemical properties and microbial densities in organic bulb onion production, 299

Long-day plant Gibberellin-mediated suppression of floral initiation in the long-day plant Rhododendron cv. Hatsugiri, 231 Long-term storage Cryopreservation of Malus cultivars: Comparison of two droplet protocols, 387 Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) Ethychlozate reduces acidity of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) fruit, 331 Luquasorb Effects of Stockosorb and Luquasorb polymers on salt and drought tolerance of Populus popularis, 268 luxAB genes Investigation of biological behavior and colonization ability of Iranian indigenous phosphate solubilizing bacteria, 393

M Malate Ethychlozate reduces acidity of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) fruit, 331 Malus Hypoxia tolerance and adaptation of anaerobic respiration to hypoxia stress in two Malus species, 274 Masting A reevaluation of alternate bearing in pistachio, 149 1-MCP Evaluation and improvement of post-harvest performance of cut Viburnum tinus inflorescence, 376 Melia azedarach Evaluation of the effectiveness of soil-applied plant derivatives of Meliaceae species on nitrogen availability to peach trees, 183 Meristem Carbohydrate changes in kiwifruit buds during the onset and release from dormancy, 463 Microbial contamination Inconspicuous endophytic bacteria mimicking latex exudates in shoot-tip cultures of papaya, 469 Microbial respiration Evaluation of the effectiveness of soil-applied plant derivatives of Meliaceae species on nitrogen availability to peach trees, 183 Micropropagation Inconspicuous endophytic bacteria mimicking latex exudates in shoottip cultures of papaya, 469 Spectral effects on embryogenesis and plantlet growth of Oncidium ‘Gower Ramsey’, 511 MicroRNA Overexpression of Arabidopsis AtmiR393a gene alters the sensitivity to auxin in tomato, 165 Microsatellite Variety identification and comparative analysis of genetic diversity in yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata spp. sesquipedalis) using morphological characters, SSR and ISSR analysis, 204 Minor compounds Compositional quality of virgin olive oils from cultivars introduced in Tunisian arid zones in comparison to Chemlali cultivars, 122 Modelling Prediction of saffron crocus corm mass by geometrical attributes, 109 Molecular marker Variety identification and comparative analysis of genetic diversity in yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata spp. sesquipedalis) using morphological characters, SSR and ISSR analysis, 204 Utility of RAPD, ISSR, IRAP and REMAP markers for the genetic analysis of Citrus spp., 254 Morphological characterization Morphological and cytological studies of diploid and colchicineinduced tetraploid lines of crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica L.), 95 Morphological evaluation and comparison of Hungarian and Turkish melon (Cucumis melo L.) germplasm, 170

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Morphology Ploidy variation of hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta) resources and geographic distribution in Japan, 409 Morphophysiological dormancy Seed dormancy and germination of Michelia yunnanensis (Magnoliaceae), 83 Multiplication ratio Sucrose, water and nutrient use during stage II multiplication of two turmeric clones (Curcuma longa L.) in liquid medium, 262 Multivariate analysis Morphological evaluation and comparison of Hungarian and Turkish melon (Cucumis melo L.) germplasm, 170 Mycotoxin Effect of exogenously added ferulic acid on in vitro Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum, 448

N NaCl Effects of Stockosorb and Luquasorb polymers on salt and drought tolerance of Populus popularis, 268 Closed cycle subirrigation with low concentration nutrient solution can be used for soilless tomato production in saline conditions, 338 NAD-malate dehydrogenase Ethychlozate reduces acidity of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) fruit, 331 NADP-malic enzyme Ethychlozate reduces acidity of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) fruit, 331 Neem cake Evaluation of the effectiveness of soil-applied plant derivatives of Meliaceae species on nitrogen availability to peach trees, 183 Nitrification inhibitor Evaluation of the effectiveness of soil-applied plant derivatives of Meliaceae species on nitrogen availability to peach trees, 183 Nitrogen Nitrogen use for high productivity and sustainability in cashew, 19 Non-structural carbohydrates Carbohydrate profiles in the graft union of young sweet cherry trees grown on dwarfing and vigorous rootstocks, 78 Nursery RFID microchip internal implants: Effects on grapevine histology, 349 Nut breeding Evaluation of ‘Tonda di Giffoni’ hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) clones, 153 Nut yield Nitrogen use for high productivity and sustainability in cashew, 19 Nutrient depletion Sucrose, water and nutrient use during stage II multiplication of two turmeric clones (Curcuma longa L.) in liquid medium, 262 Nutrient solution Addition of salicylic acid to nutrient solution combined with postharvest treatments (hot water, salicylic acid, and calcium dipping) improved postharvest fruit quality of strawberry, 40 Nutrient use efficiency A reevaluation of alternate bearing in pistachio, 149 Nymphaea Intersubgeneric cross in Nymphaea spp. L. to develop a blue hardy waterlily, 475

O Olea europaea Olive seedling first-flowering position and management, 74 Genetic diversity and relationships of wild and cultivated olives at regional level in Spain, 323

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Olea europea Assessment of tolerance to NaCl salinity of five olive cultivars, based on growth characteristics and Na⫹ and Cl⫺ exclusion mechanisms, 306 Olive oil Compositional quality of virgin olive oils from cultivars introduced in Tunisian arid zones in comparison to Chemlali cultivars, 122 Onion Effect of smoke-water and a smoke-isolated butenolide on the growth and genotoxicity of commercial onion, 434 Open pollination Characterization of progenies derived from pollination of pomegranate cv. Malase-Tourshe-Saveh using fruit traits and RAPD molecular marker, 67 Orchid Chitosan specificity for the in vitro seed germination of two Dendrobium orchids (Asparagales: Orchidaceae), 239 Improving the micropropagation efficiency of hybrid Dendrobium orchids with chitosan, 490 Spectral effects on embryogenesis and plantlet growth of Oncidium ‘Gower Ramsey’, 511 Organic farming Effect of application methods of organic fertilizer on growth, soil chemical properties and microbial densities in organic bulb onion production, 299 Osmolality Sucrose, water and nutrient use during stage II multiplication of two turmeric clones (Curcuma longa L.) in liquid medium, 262 Overexpression Overexpression of Arabidopsis AtmiR393a gene alters the sensitivity to auxin in tomato, 165

P Palisade mesophyll Leaf anatomical characteristics and physiological responses to short-term drought in Ziziphus mauritiana (Lamk.), 316 PCA Analysis of phenetic relationship between Citrus indica Tanaka and a few commercially important citrus species by ISSR markers, 345 PCR-RFLP Production of intraspecific hybrids between wild-type and petaloidsepal cultivars in Habenaria radiata, 415 Pea Physiological and biochemical responses for two cultivars of Pisum sativum (“Merveille de Kelvedon” and “Lincoln”) to iron deficiency conditions, 116 Pepper seedlings The effect of salinity and porosity of sewage sludge compost on the growth of vegetable seedlings, 381 Percent rooting Collection time, cutting age, IBA and putrescine effects on root formation in Corylus avellana L. cuttings, 189 Petaloid-sepal cultivar Production of intraspecific hybrids between wild-type and petaloid-sepal cultivars in Habenaria radiata, 415 Phalaenopsis hybrida Characterization and expression analysis of PhalLFY, a homologue in Phalaenopsis of FLORICAULA/LEAFY genes, 482 PhalLFY Characterization and expression analysis of PhalLFY, a homologue in Phalaenopsis of FLORICAULA/LEAFY genes, 482 Phenology Nitrogen use for high productivity and sustainability in cashew, 19 Phosphate solubilization Investigation of biological behavior and colonization ability of Iranian indigenous phosphate solubilizing bacteria, 393

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Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase Ethychlozate reduces acidity of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) fruit, 331 Phosphorus Sucrose, water and nutrient use during stage II multiplication of two turmeric clones (Curcuma longa L.) in liquid medium, 262 Photoassimilate Metabolic process of the 14C-sugars on the translocation pathways of cucumber plants, 46 Photomorphogenesis Spectral effects on embryogenesis and plantlet growth of Oncidium ‘Gower Ramsey’, 511 Phytoplasma Increase in the number of decorative florets in the inflorescence of Hydrangea through phytoplasma infection, 134 Pistacia vera Nutrient deficiency disorders in Pistacia vera seedling rootstock in relation to eco-physiological, biochemical characteristics and uptake pattern of nutrients, 141 Pith RFID microchip internal implants: Effects on grapevine histology, 349 Plant hormone Effect of fruit load on 9,10-ketol-octadecadienoic acid (KODA), GA and jasmonic acid concentrations in apple buds, 225 Plant regeneration Somatic embryogenesis and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) using immature cotyledons, 360 Plant tissue culture Inconspicuous endophytic bacteria mimicking latex exudates in shoottip cultures of papaya, 469 Plastic mulch Effect of application methods of organic fertilizer on growth, soil chemical properties and microbial densities in organic bulb onion production, 299 PLB Improving the micropropagation efficiency of hybrid Dendrobium orchids with chitosan, 490 Ploidy Antioxidant phytochemicals and gingerol content in diploid and tetraploid clones of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), 280 Ploidy level Genetic diversity in Acorus calamus L. as revealed by RAPD markers and its relationship with ␤-asarone content and ploidy level, 294 Polar growth Spectral effects on embryogenesis and plantlet growth of Oncidium ‘Gower Ramsey’, 511 Pollination Intersubgeneric cross in Nymphaea spp. L. to develop a blue hardy waterlily, 475 Polyamines Collection time, cutting age, IBA and putrescine effects on root formation in Corylus avellana L. cuttings, 189 Biochemical changes in dormant grapevine shoot tissues in response to chilling: Possible role in dormancy release, 440 Polymer Effects of Stockosorb and Luquasorb polymers on salt and drought tolerance of Populus popularis, 268 Polymorphism Utility of RAPD, ISSR, IRAP and REMAP markers for the genetic analysis of Citrus spp., 254 Polyploidy Ploidy variation of hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta) resources and geographic distribution in Japan, 409 Pomegranate The effect of maturity, sunburn and the application of sunscreens on the internal and external qualities of pomegranate fruit grown in Australia, 57 Pomologic characteristics Compositional quality of virgin olive oils from cultivars introduced in Tunisian arid zones in comparison to Chemlali cultivars, 122

Poplar Effects of Stockosorb and Luquasorb polymers on salt and drought tolerance of Populus popularis, 268 Porosity Prediction of saffron crocus corm mass by geometrical attributes, 109 Potato minituber Effects of gibberellic acid and carbon disulphide on sprouting of potato minitubers, 14 Proline Biochemical changes in dormant grapevine shoot tissues in response to chilling: Possible role in dormancy release, 440 Protocorm-like body Improving the micropropagation efficiency of hybrid Dendrobium orchids with chitosan, 490 Prunus Somatic embryogenesis and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) using immature cotyledons, 360 The S-RNase-based gametophytic self-incompatibility system in Prunus exhibits distinct genetic and molecular features, 423 Prunus armeniaca L Effect of climatic conditions on the overcoming of dormancy in apricot flower buds in two Mediterranean areas: Murcia (Spain) and Tuscany (Italy), 217 Prunus avium L. Carbohydrate profiles in the graft union of young sweet cherry trees grown on dwarfing and vigorous rootstocks, 78 Prunus persica Evaluation of the effectiveness of soil-applied plant derivatives of Meliaceae species on nitrogen availability to peach trees, 183 Pseudomonas Effects of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) on yield, growth and nutrient contents of organically grown strawberry, 62 Pseudomonas putida Investigation of biological behavior and colonization ability of Iranian indigenous phosphate solubilizing bacteria, 393 Pseudo-testcross The first intraspecific genetic linkage maps of wintersweet [Chimonanthus praecox (L.) Link] based on AFLP and ISSR markers, 88 Punica granatum The effect of maturity, sunburn and the application of sunscreens on the internal and external qualities of pomegranate fruit grown in Australia, 57 Characterization of progenies derived from pollination of pomegranate cv. Malase-Tourshe-Saveh using fruit traits and RAPD molecular marker, 67

Q Quality Compositional quality of virgin olive oils from cultivars introduced in Tunisian arid zones in comparison to Chemlali cultivars, 122

R Radiofrequency identification RFID microchip internal implants: Effects on grapevine histology, 349 Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) DNA profiling of Capsicum landraces of Manipur, 405 RAPD Characterization of progenies derived from pollination of pomegranate cv. Malase-Tourshe-Saveh using fruit traits and RAPD molecular marker, 67 Genetic diversity in Acorus calamus L. as revealed by RAPD markers and its relationship with ␤-asarone content and ploidy level, 294

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Regeneration Optimization of Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation and shoot regeneration after co-cultivation of cabbage (Brassica oleracea subsp. capitata) cv. KY Cross with AtHSP101 gene, 1 Respiration Evaluation and improvement of post-harvest performance of cut Viburnum tinus inflorescence, 376 Resupination/non-resupination Production of intraspecific hybrids between wild-type and petaloidsepal cultivars in Habenaria radiata, 415 Rhizosphere acidification Physiological and biochemical responses for two cultivars of Pisum sativum (“Merveille de Kelvedon” and “Lincoln”) to iron deficiency conditions, 116 Rhododendron Gibberellin-mediated suppression of floral initiation in the long-day plant Rhododendron cv. Hatsugiri, 231 Root inoculation Effects of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) on yield, growth and nutrient contents of organically grown strawberry, 62 16S rDNA sequencing Investigation of biological behavior and colonization ability of Iranian indigenous phosphate solubilizing bacteria, 393

S Salicylic acid Addition of salicylic acid to nutrient solution combined with postharvest treatments (hot water, salicylic acid, and calcium dipping) improved postharvest fruit quality of strawberry, 40 Salinity tolerance Assessment of tolerance to NaCl salinity of five olive cultivars, based on growth characteristics and Na⫹ and Cl⫺ exclusion mechanisms, 306 Sample size A reevaluation of alternate bearing in pistachio, 149 Sarunashi Ploidy variation of hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta) resources and geographic distribution in Japan, 409 Seed softness Characterization of progenies derived from pollination of pomegranate cv. Malase-Tourshe-Saveh using fruit traits and RAPD molecular marker, 67 Segregation Utility of RAPD, ISSR, IRAP and REMAP markers for the genetic analysis of Citrus spp., 254 Self-incompatibility The S-RNase-based gametophytic self-incompatibility system in Prunus exhibits distinct genetic and molecular features, 423 Senescence Evaluation and improvement of post-harvest performance of cut Viburnum tinus inflorescence, 376 Sensitivity to auxin Overexpression of Arabidopsis AtmiR393a gene alters the sensitivity to auxin in tomato, 165 Serotonin Induced synthesis of caffeoylserotonin in pepper fruits upon infection by the anthracnose fungus, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, 290 Shading Effect of shade regime on flower development, yield and quality in lisianthus, 248 Shoot-emergence In vitro plantlets from alginate-encapsulated shoot tips of Solanum nigrum L., 517 Short-day onions Effect of application methods of organic fertilizer on growth, soil chemical properties and microbial densities in organic bulb onion production, 299

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Simple sequence repeat Variety identification and comparative analysis of genetic diversity in yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata spp. sesquipedalis) using morphological characters, SSR and ISSR analysis, 204 Smoke solutions Effect of smoke-water and a smoke-isolated butenolide on the growth and genotoxicity of commercial onion, 434 Solanum lycopersicum L. Closed cycle subirrigation with low concentration nutrient solution can be used for soilless tomato production in saline conditions, 338 Somaclonal variation Amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers for fingerprinting of Argyranthemum frutescens cultivars, 506 Somatic embryogenesis Spectral effects on embryogenesis and plantlet growth of Oncidium ‘Gower Ramsey’, 511 Somatic embryos Somatic embryogenesis and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) using immature cotyledons, 360 Cryopreservation of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) somatic embryos using sucrose preculture and air desiccation, 522 Sorbitol Carbohydrate profiles in the graft union of young sweet cherry trees grown on dwarfing and vigorous rootstocks, 78 Sporogenesis Flower morphologic anatomy and embryological characteristics in Chrysanthemum multicaule (Asteraceae), 500 Spraying Effects of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) on yield, growth and nutrient contents of organically grown strawberry, 62 Sprouting Effects of gibberellic acid and carbon disulphide on sprouting of potato minitubers, 14 S-RNase The S-RNase-based gametophytic self-incompatibility system in Prunus exhibits distinct genetic and molecular features, 423 SSR Microsatellite variability and genetic structure in hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cultivars from different growing regions, 128 Evaluation of ‘Tonda di Giffoni’ hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) clones, 153 Genetic diversity and relationships of wild and cultivated olives at regional level in Spain, 323 Starch Carbohydrate profiles in the graft union of young sweet cherry trees grown on dwarfing and vigorous rootstocks, 78 Effect of shade regime on flower development, yield and quality in lisianthus, 248 Carbohydrate changes in kiwifruit buds during the onset and release from dormancy, 463 Steady state water uptake Cultivar differences in the deterioration of vase-life in cut-flowers of Anthurium andraeanum is determined by mechanisms that regulate water uptake, 102 Stockosorb Effects of Stockosorb and Luquasorb polymers on salt and drought tolerance of Populus popularis, 268 Stomatal diffusive resistance Leaf anatomical characteristics and physiological responses to shortterm drought in Ziziphus mauritiana (Lamk.), 316 Strawberry Sequential foliar application of vermicompost leachates improves marketable fruit yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Duch.), 34 Addition of salicylic acid to nutrient solution combined with postharvest treatments (hot water, salicylic acid, and calcium dipping) improved postharvest fruit quality of strawberry, 40

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Strawberry species Changes in cell wall polysaccharides and cell wall degrading enzymes during ripening of Fragaria chiloensis and Fragaria ⫻ananassa fruits, 454 Stress breeding Antioxidant enzymes in cabbage: Variability and inheritance of superoxide dismutase, peroxidase and catalase, 9 Substrate Closed cycle subirrigation with low concentration nutrient solution can be used for soilless tomato production in saline conditions, 338 Sucrose Carbohydrate profiles in the graft union of young sweet cherry trees grown on dwarfing and vigorous rootstocks, 78 Evaluation and improvement of post-harvest performance of cut Viburnum tinus inflorescence, 376 Carbohydrate changes in kiwifruit buds during the onset and release from dormancy, 463 Sugar metabolism Metabolic process of the 14C-sugars on the translocation pathways of cucumber plants, 46 Sugars Biochemical changes in dormant grapevine shoot tissues in response to chilling: Possible role in dormancy release, 440 Sunburn The effect of maturity, sunburn and the application of sunscreens on the internal and external qualities of pomegranate fruit grown in Australia, 57 Suppression subtractive hybridization Differential display and suppression subtractive hybridization analysis of the pulp of ripening banana, 51 Survival rate Earthworm casts as an alternate carrier material for biofertilizers: Assessment of endurance and viability of Azotobacter chroococcum, Bacillus megaterium and Rhizobium leguminosarum, 286 Sustainability Nitrogen use for high productivity and sustainability in cashew, 19 Synthetic seeds In vitro plantlets from alginate-encapsulated shoot tips of Solanum nigrum L., 517

T TCSA Performance of Prunus rootstocks for apricot in Mediterranean conditions, 354 Tetraploid Morphological and cytological studies of diploid and colchicineinduced tetraploid lines of crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica L.), 95 Genetic diversity in Acorus calamus L. as revealed by RAPD markers and its relationship with ␤-asarone content and ploidy level, 294 Through bench system Closed cycle subirrigation with low concentration nutrient solution can be used for soilless tomato production in saline conditions, 338 Tomato Overexpression of Arabidopsis AtmiR393a gene alters the sensitivity to auxin in tomato, 165 The effect of salinity and porosity of sewage sludge compost on the growth of vegetable seedlings, 381 Total phenolic content The effect of maturity, sunburn and the application of sunscreens on the internal and external qualities of pomegranate fruit grown in Australia, 57 Traceability RFID microchip internal implants: Effects on grapevine histology, 349 Transformation Optimization of Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation and shoot regeneration after co-cultivation of cabbage (Brassica oleracea subsp. capitata) cv. KY Cross with AtHSP101 gene, 1

Transgene Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) over-expressing cold-induced transcriptome regulator ICE1 exhibits changed morphological characters and enhances chilling tolerance, 29 Transgenic plant Somatic embryogenesis and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) using immature cotyledons, 360 Translocation pathway Metabolic process of the 14C-sugars on the translocation pathways of cucumber plants, 46 Transpiration Nutrient deficiency disorders in Pistacia vera seedling rootstock in relation to eco-physiological, biochemical characteristics and uptake pattern of nutrients, 141 Triploid Genetic diversity in Acorus calamus L. as revealed by RAPD markers and its relationship with ␤-asarone content and ploidy level, 294

U UPGMA Analysis of phenetic relationship between Citrus indica Tanaka and a few commercially important citrus species by ISSR markers, 345

V Vascular occlusion Cultivar differences in the deterioration of vase-life in cut-flowers of Anthurium andraeanum is determined by mechanisms that regulate water uptake, 102 Vascular system Metabolic process of the 14C-sugars on the translocation pathways of cucumber plants, 46 Vase life Evaluation and improvement of post-harvest performance of cut Viburnum tinus inflorescence, 376 Vermicasts Earthworm casts as an alternate carrier material for biofertilizers: Assessment of endurance and viability of Azotobacter chroococcum, Bacillus megaterium and Rhizobium leguminosarum, 286 Vermicompost leachates Sequential foliar application of vermicompost leachates improves marketable fruit yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Duch.), 34 Vermicomposting Earthworm casts as an alternate carrier material for biofertilizers: Assessment of endurance and viability of Azotobacter chroococcum, Bacillus megaterium and Rhizobium leguminosarum, 286 Volume Prediction of saffron crocus corm mass by geometrical attributes, 109

W Water quality Study on nutraceutical properties of different cultivars Ipomoea aquatica Forsskal (‘Chunbai’ and ‘Liulv’) in an eutrophic water body, 419 Water relations Cultivar differences in the deterioration of vase-life in cut-flowers of Anthurium andraeanum is determined by mechanisms that regulate water uptake, 102

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Water stress Cultivar differences in the deterioration of vase-life in cut-flowers of Anthurium andraeanum is determined by mechanisms that regulate water uptake, 102 Waterlily Intersubgeneric cross in Nymphaea spp. L. to develop a blue hardy waterlily, 475 Watermelon Expression of carotenogenic genes during the development and ripening of watermelon fruit, 368 Wild relatives Genetic diversity and relationships of wild and cultivated olives at regional level in Spain, 323

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Zingiber officinale Antioxidant phytochemicals and gingerol content in diploid and tetraploid clones of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), 280 Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk. Leaf anatomical characteristics and physiological responses to shortterm drought in Ziziphus mauritiana (Lamk.), 316

Xylem Leaf anatomical characteristics and physiological responses to short-term drought in Ziziphus mauritiana (Lamk.), 316

Yield Performance of Prunus rootstocks for apricot in Mediterranean conditions, 354 Yield variability A reevaluation of alternate bearing in pistachio, 149

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