Subject Index Scientia Horticulturae Volume 112 (2007)

Scientia Horticulturae 112 (2007) e5–e14

Subject Index Scientia Horticulturae Volume 112 (2007)

A Acclimation The responses of photosynthetic capacity, chlorophyll fluorescence and chlorophyll content of nectarine (Prunus persica var. Nectarina Maxim) to greenhouse and field grown conditions, 66 Aconitase Pineapple organic acid metabolism and accumulation during fruit development, 297 Adventitious root formation The levels of IAA, IAAsp and some phenolics in cherry rootstock ‘GiSelA 5’ leafy cuttings pretreated with IAA and IBA, 399 Piriformospora indica promotes adventitious root formation in cuttings, 422 Adventitious shoot regeneration High frequency shoot regeneration from cotyledon explants of cucumber via organogenesis, 2 AEN Fruit yield and water use efficiency of eggplant (Solanum melongema L.) as influenced by different quantities of nitrogen and water applied through drip and furrow irrigation, 142 AFLP Genetic diversity of Calycanthaceae accessions estimated using AFLP markers, 331 Agrobacterium mediated Transient expression of an active human interferon-beta in lettuce, 258 Agrobacterium tumefaciens Improved protocol for Agrobacterium mediated transformation of tomato and production of transgenic plants containing carotenoid biosynthetic gene CsZCD, 172 Albinism Pre-harvest foliar application of calcium and boron influences physiological disorders, fruit yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Duch.), 215 Allelopathy Allelopathic potential of watermelon tissues and root exudates, 315 Alternaria alternata Chitinase and ␤-1,3-glucanase enzymatic activities in response to infection by Alternaria alternata evaluated in two stages of development in different tomato fruit varieties, 42 Alternate bearing The effect of predetermined deficit irrigation on the performance of cv. Muhasan olives (Olea europaea L.) in the eastern coastal plain of Israel, 156 Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) Microsatellite markers based assessment of genetic diversity in Iranian olive (Olea europaea L.) collections, 439

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Ananas comosus Pineapple organic acid metabolism and accumulation during fruit development, 297 Anthocyanidin Anatomical and biochemical studies of anthocyanidins in flowers of Anagallis monelli L. (Primulaceae) hybrids, 413 Anthocyanin Effect of ethephon (2-chloroethylphosphonic acid) on the fruit ripening characters of rabbiteye blueberry, 278 Anatomical and biochemical studies of anthocyanidins in flowers of Anagallis monelli L. (Primulaceae) hybrids, 413 Anthocyanins Growth and ripening season effects on antioxidant capacity of strawberry cultivar Selva, 27 Antioxidants Growth and ripening season effects on antioxidant capacity of strawberry cultivar Selva, 27 Apple (Malus domestica Borkh) Improvement of quality and storability of apple cv. Aroma by adjustment of some pre-harvest conditions, 164 Apple tree Cercis siliquastrum L., Malus trilobata Schneid and Acer syriacum Boin and Gaill water use as affected by two fertilizer rates, 99 Artocarpus Inter tree variability for fruit quality in jackfruit selections of Western Ghats of India, 382 Ascorbic acid Growth and ripening season effects on antioxidant capacity of strawberry cultivar Selva, 27 Asparagus Seasonal variations in nutritional components of green asparagus using the mother fern cultivation, 251 Asparagus officinalis Seasonal variations in nutritional components of green asparagus using the mother fern cultivation, 251 Astragalus membranaceus In vitro tetraploid induction and generation of tetraploids from mixoploids in Astragalus membranaceus, 339 Australian native plants Characterisation of bract browning and the effect of shade on browning in waratah (Telopea spp., Proteaceae) cultivars ‘Fire and Brimstone’, ‘Olympic Flame’ and ‘Wirrimbirra White’, 427 Bract browning in waratahs (Telopea spp.) is not a localised calcium deficiency disorder, 434 Autotoxicity Allelopathic potential of watermelon tissues and root exudates, 315 Auxins Effect of synthetic auxins on fruit size of five cultivars of Japanese plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.), 304 The levels of IAA, IAAsp and some phenolics in cherry rootstock ‘GiSelA 5’ leafy cuttings pretreated with IAA and IBA, 399

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Baby greens Changes in kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) carotenoid and chlorophyll pigment concentrations during leaf ontogeny, 136 Berry temperature Effects of deficit irrigation strategies on cluster microclimate for improving fruit composition of Moscatel field-grown grapevines, 321 Biodegradation Effects of the radiometric properties of innovative biodegradable mulching materials on snapdragon cultivation, 456 Bolting Effect of reciprocal transfers of onion sets between inductive and non-inductive temperatures on the incidence of bolting and bulbing and seed yield, 245 Boron Pre-harvest foliar application of calcium and boron influences physiological disorders, fruit yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Duch.), 215 Bract burn Characterisation of bract browning and the effect of shade on browning in waratah (Telopea spp., Proteaceae) cultivars ‘Fire and Brimstone’, ‘Olympic Flame’ and ‘Wirrimbirra White’, 427 Bract browning in waratahs (Telopea spp.) is not a localised calcium deficiency disorder, 434 Brassica Changes in kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) carotenoid and chlorophyll pigment concentrations during leaf ontogeny, 136 Brassica vegetable Identification and distribution of S haplotypes in Brassica vegetables from China, 271 Breeding Testing genetic control hypotheses for Plum pox virus (sharka) resistance in apricot, 361 Brinjal Fruit yield and water use efficiency of eggplant (Solanum melongema L.) as influenced by different quantities of nitrogen and water applied through drip and furrow irrigation, 142 Browning Effect of 2,4-D, glutamine and BAP on embryogenic suspension culture of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.), 221 Brugmansia x candida Using a gestalt to measure the quality of in vitro responses, 349 Bruising Improvement of quality and storability of apple cv. Aroma by adjustment of some pre-harvest conditions, 164 Bulb production Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. I. Effects of constant, variable and greenhouse day/night temperature regimes on scale and stem bulblets, 89 Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. II. Effects of shifting day/night temperature regimes on scale bulblets, 95 Bulb weight Effect of cold temperature durations of onion sets in store on the incidence of bolting, bulbing and seed yield, 16 Bulb yield Effect of cold temperature durations of onion sets in store on the incidence of bolting, bulbing and seed yield, 16 Bulbing Effect of reciprocal transfers of onion sets between inductive and non-inductive temperatures on the incidence of bolting and bulbing and seed yield, 245

Calcium Pre-harvest foliar application of calcium and boron influences physiological disorders, fruit yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Duch.), 215 Characterisation of bract browning and the effect of shade on browning in waratah (Telopea spp., Proteaceae) cultivars ‘Fire and Brimstone’, ‘Olympic Flame’ and ‘Wirrimbirra White’, 427 Callus In vitro tetraploid induction and generation of tetraploids from mixoploids in Astragalus membranaceus, 339 Calycanthus Genetic diversity of Calycanthaceae accessions estimated using AFLP markers, 331 Canopy microclimate Effects of deficit irrigation strategies on cluster microclimate for improving fruit composition of Moscatel field-grown grapevines, 321 Capsaicinoids Growth and quality of Brazilian accessions of Capsicum chinense fruits, 266 Capsicum Screening Capsicum species of different origins for high temperature tolerance by in vitro pollen germination and pollen tube length, 130 Cardinal temperatures Screening Capsicum species of different origins for high temperature tolerance by in vitro pollen germination and pollen tube length, 130 ␤-carotene Changes in kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) carotenoid and chlorophyll pigment concentrations during leaf ontogeny, 136 Carotenoids Influence of cultivar and site of cultivation on levels of lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidants in virgin olive oils (Olea Europea L.) and correlations with oxidative stability, 108 Improved protocol for Agrobacterium mediated transformation of tomato and production of transgenic plants containing carotenoid biosynthetic gene CsZCD, 172 cDNA Expression and cloning of the full-length cDNA for sorbitol-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and NAD-dependent sorbitol dehydrogenase from pear (Pyrus pyrifolia N.), 406 Chill requirement Growth and its partitioning in Prunus rootstocks in response to root zone temperature, 58 Chilling durations Effect of cold temperature durations of onion sets in store on the incidence of bolting, bulbing and seed yield, 16 Chimonanthus Genetic diversity of Calycanthaceae accessions estimated using AFLP markers, 331 Chitinase Chitinase and ␤-1,3-glucanase enzymatic activities in response to infection by Alternaria alternata evaluated in two stages of development in different tomato fruit varieties, 42 Chlorogenic acid The levels of IAA, IAAsp and some phenolics in cherry rootstock ‘GiSelA 5’ leafy cuttings pretreated with IAA and IBA, 399 Chlorophyll Influence of different vigour cherry rootstocks on leaves and shoots mineral composition, 73 Influence of cultivar and site of cultivation on levels of lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidants in virgin olive oils (Olea Europea L.) and correlations with oxidative stability, 108 Changes in kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) carotenoid and chlorophyll pigment concentrations during leaf ontogeny, 136

Subject Index Citrate Pineapple organic acid metabolism and accumulation during fruit development, 297 Citrate synthase Pineapple organic acid metabolism and accumulation during fruit development, 297 Citrus Promoter analysis of a type 3 metallothionein-like gene abundant in Satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.) fruit, 207 Citrus Using a gestalt to measure the quality of in vitro responses, 349 Citrus cultivars Characterization of citrus germplasm including unknown variants by intersimple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers, 310 Citrus limon Development of seedless and Mal Secco tolerant mutant lemons through budwood irradiation, 184 Citrus suhuiensis The influence of desiccation and rehydration on the survival of polyembryonic seed of Citrus suhuiensis cv. limau madu, 376 Cluster distance Inter tree variability for fruit quality in jackfruit selections of Western Ghats of India, 382 Colchicine In vitro tetraploid induction and generation of tetraploids from mixoploids in Astragalus membranaceus, 339 Color Temperature affects color and quality characteristics of ‘Pink’ wax apple fruit discs, 290 Color intensity Growth and quality of Brazilian accessions of Capsicum chinense fruits, 266 Colour Random sample estimates of tree mean for fruit size and colour in apple, 33 Improvement of quality and storability of apple cv. Aroma by adjustment of some pre-harvest conditions, 164 Colt Integration of soil solarization and potential native antagonist for the management of crown gall on cherry rootstock colt, 51 Composition Seasonal variations in nutritional components of green asparagus using the mother fern cultivation, 251 Compost Vector analysis in the study of the nutritional status of Philodendron cultivated in compost-based media, 448 Container production Growth and nutrient partitioning of containerized Cercis siliquastrum L. under two fertilizer regimes, 80 Cercis siliquastrum L., Malus trilobata Schneid and Acer syriacum Boin and Gaill water use as affected by two fertilizer rates, 99 Crop production Changes in kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) carotenoid and chlorophyll pigment concentrations during leaf ontogeny, 136 Crown gall Integration of soil solarization and potential native antagonist for the management of crown gall on cherry rootstock colt, 51 CsZCD Improved protocol for Agrobacterium mediated transformation of tomato and production of transgenic plants containing carotenoid biosynthetic gene CsZCD, 172 Cucumis sativus High frequency shoot regeneration from cotyledon explants of cucumber via organogenesis, 2 Cultivar identification Microsatellite markers based assessment of genetic diversity in Iranian olive (Olea europaea L.) collections, 439 Cultivator identification Characterization of white sapote (Casimiroa edulis Llave & Lex.) germplasm using floral morphology, RAPD and AFLP markers, 366

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Cumulative temperature response index Screening Capsicum species of different origins for high temperature tolerance by in vitro pollen germination and pollen tube length, 130 Curcuma Molecular marker based genetic diversity analysis of Curcuma species from India, 235 Cut flowers Effects of the radiometric properties of innovative biodegradable mulching materials on snapdragon cultivation, 456 Cuttings Piriformospora indica promotes adventitious root formation in cuttings, 422 Cytokinins High frequency shoot regeneration from cotyledon explants of cucumber via organogenesis, 2

D 2,4-D Effect of 2,4-D, glutamine and BAP on embryogenic suspension culture of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.), 221 D2 Analysis Inter tree variability for fruit quality in jackfruit selections of Western Ghats of India, 382 Date palm Effect of 2,4-D, glutamine and BAP on embryogenic suspension culture of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.), 221 Day temperature Influences of day and night temperatures on flowering of Fragaria x ananassa Duch., cvs. Korona and Elsanta, at different photoperiods, 200 Deficit irrigation The effect of predetermined deficit irrigation on the performance of cv. Muhasan olives (Olea europaea L.) in the eastern coastal plain of Israel, 156 Desiccation The influence of desiccation and rehydration on the survival of polyembryonic seed of Citrus suhuiensis cv. limau madu, 376 Dielectric constant Calibration and performance of moisture sensors in soilless substrates: ECH2O and Theta probes, 227 Distribution Identification and distribution of S haplotypes in Brassica vegetables from China, 271 DNA fingerprinting Molecular marker based genetic diversity analysis of Curcuma species from India, 235 DOP Influence of different vigour cherry rootstocks on leaves and shoots mineral composition, 73 Drip irrigation Fruit yield and water use efficiency of eggplant (Solanum melongema L.) as influenced by different quantities of nitrogen and water applied through drip and furrow irrigation, 142 Dry matter Growth and quality of Brazilian accessions of Capsicum chinense fruits, 266

E Earthworms Vermicompost as a substitute for peat in potting media: Effects on germination, biomass allocation, yields and fruit quality of three tomato varieties, 191 Easter lily Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. I. Effects of constant, variable and greenhouse day/night temperature regimes on scale and stem bulblets, 89

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Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. II. Effects of shifting day/night temperature regimes on scale bulblets, 95 Eggplant Fruit yield and water use efficiency of eggplant (Solanum melongema L.) as influenced by different quantities of nitrogen and water applied through drip and furrow irrigation, 142 Electrical conductivity Calibration and performance of moisture sensors in soilless substrates: ECH2O and Theta probes, 227 Embryonic axes Characterization of Prunus domestica L. in vitro regeneration via hypocotyls, 462 Epicatechin The levels of IAA, IAAsp and some phenolics in cherry rootstock ‘GiSelA 5’ leafy cuttings pretreated with IAA and IBA, 399 Ethephon Effect of ethephon (2-chloroethylphosphonic acid) on the fruit ripening characters of rabbiteye blueberry, 278 Euphorbia Piriformospora indica promotes adventitious root formation in cuttings, 422

F Fatty acids Influence of cultivar and site of cultivation on levels of lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidants in virgin olive oils (Olea Europea L.) and correlations with oxidative stability, 108 Fertigation Effect of differential soil moisture and nutrient regimes on postharvest attributes of onion (Allium cepa L.), 121 Floral analysis Floral analysis cannot be considered as an alternative to the foliar diagnosis in the olive, 23 Florets Effect of cold temperature durations of onion sets in store on the incidence of bolting, bulbing and seed yield, 16 Flower color Anatomical and biochemical studies of anthocyanidins in flowers of Anagallis monelli L. (Primulaceae) hybrids, 413 Flowering Effect of photoperiod and temperature on inflorescence appearance and subsequent development towards flowering in onion raised from sets, 9 Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. I. Effects of constant, variable and greenhouse day/night temperature regimes on scale and stem bulblets, 89 Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. II. Effects of shifting day/night temperature regimes on scale bulblets, 95 Influences of day and night temperatures on flowering of Fragaria x ananassa Duch., cvs. Korona and Elsanta, at different photoperiods, 200 Fragaria ⫻ ananassa The effect of nitrate and plant size on nitrate uptake and in vitro nitrate reductase activity in strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa cv. Selva), 393 Fragaria x ananassa Influences of day and night temperatures on flowering of Fragaria x ananassa Duch., cvs. Korona and Elsanta, at different photoperiods, 200 Freezing The influence of desiccation and rehydration on the survival of polyembryonic seed of Citrus suhuiensis cv. limau madu, 376 Fruit Promoter analysis of a type 3 metallothionein-like gene abundant in Satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.) fruit, 207

Temperature affects color and quality characteristics of ‘Pink’ wax apple fruit discs, 290 Fruit acidity Pineapple organic acid metabolism and accumulation during fruit development, 297 Fruit development Influence of pollination methods on fruit development and sugar contents of oriental melon (Cucumis melo L. cv. Sagyejeol-Ggul), 388 Fruit growth The effect of predetermined deficit irrigation on the performance of cv. Muhasan olives (Olea europaea L.) in the eastern coastal plain of Israel, 156 Fruit quality Effects of deficit irrigation strategies on cluster microclimate for improving fruit composition of Moscatel field-grown grapevines, 321 Fruit ripening Effect of ethephon (2-chloroethylphosphonic acid) on the fruit ripening characters of rabbiteye blueberry, 278 Fruit set Rain effect on pollen–stigma adhesion and fertilization in almond, 345 Fruit size Random sample estimates of tree mean for fruit size and colour in apple, 33 Effect of synthetic auxins on fruit size of five cultivars of Japanese plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.), 304 Fruit yield Pre-harvest foliar application of calcium and boron influences physiological disorders, fruit yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Duch.), 215 Furrow irrigation Fruit yield and water use efficiency of eggplant (Solanum melongema L.) as influenced by different quantities of nitrogen and water applied through drip and furrow irrigation, 142

G Gamma irradiation Development of seedless and Mal Secco tolerant mutant lemons through budwood irradiation, 184 Genetic relationship AFLP and SSR marker analysis of grape rootstocks in Indian grape germplasm, 176 Genetic variation Genetic diversity of Calycanthaceae accessions estimated using AFLP markers, 331 Genotypes Genetic diversity of Calycanthaceae accessions estimated using AFLP markers, 331 Germplasm Testing genetic control hypotheses for Plum pox virus (sharka) resistance in apricot, 361 ␤-1,3-Glucanase Chitinase and ␤-1,3-glucanase enzymatic activities in response to infection by Alternaria alternata evaluated in two stages of development in different tomato fruit varieties, 42 Glutamine Effect of 2,4-D, glutamine and BAP on embryogenic suspension culture of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.), 221 Grapevine AFLP and SSR marker analysis of grape rootstocks in Indian grape germplasm, 176 Gray mould Pre-harvest foliar application of calcium and boron influences physiological disorders, fruit yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Duch.), 215 Greenhouse irrigation Calibration and performance of moisture sensors in soilless substrates: ECH2O and Theta probes, 227 Greenhouse production Influences of day and night temperatures on flowering of Fragaria x ananassa Duch., cvs. Korona and Elsanta, at different photoperiods, 200

Subject Index Growth Effects of NaCl stress on red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L. ‘Autumn Bliss’), 282 Growth chamber Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. I. Effects of constant, variable and greenhouse day/night temperature regimes on scale and stem bulblets, 89 Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. II. Effects of shifting day/night temperature regimes on scale bulblets, 95 GUS Transient expression of an active human interferon-beta in lettuce, 258

H Harvest season Growth and ripening season effects on antioxidant capacity of strawberry cultivar Selva, 27 Heavy metals Vector analysis in the study of the nutritional status of Philodendron cultivated in compost-based media, 448 Hydroponic culture The effect of nitrate and plant size on nitrate uptake and in vitro nitrate reductase activity in strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa cv. Selva), 393

I Identification Identification and distribution of S haplotypes in Brassica vegetables from China, 271 Immature seeds Characterization of Prunus domestica L. in vitro regeneration via hypocotyls, 462 Improved protocol Improved protocol for Agrobacterium mediated transformation of tomato and production of transgenic plants containing carotenoid biosynthetic gene CsZCD, 172 In vitro activity The effect of nitrate and plant size on nitrate uptake and in vitro nitrate reductase activity in strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa cv. Selva), 393 Inductive and non-inductive temperatures Effect of reciprocal transfers of onion sets between inductive and non-inductive temperatures on the incidence of bolting and bulbing and seed yield, 245 Inflorescence emergence Effect of cold temperature durations of onion sets in store on the incidence of bolting, bulbing and seed yield, 16 Inflorescence initiation Effect of photoperiod and temperature on inflorescence appearance and subsequent development towards flowering in onion raised from sets, 9 Integration Integration of soil solarization and potential native antagonist for the management of crown gall on cherry rootstock colt, 51 Interferon-beta Transient expression of an active human interferon-beta in lettuce, 258 Inter–intra cultivar genetic diversity Microsatellite markers based assessment of genetic diversity in Iranian olive (Olea europaea L.) collections, 439

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Iran Characterization of citrus germplasm including unknown variants by intersimple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers, 310 Irrigation scheduling Effect of differential soil moisture and nutrient regimes on postharvest attributes of onion (Allium cepa L.), 121 ISSR Molecular marker based genetic diversity analysis of Curcuma species from India, 235

J Jackfruit Inter tree variability for fruit quality in jackfruit selections of Western Ghats of India, 382 Judas tree Growth and nutrient partitioning of containerized Cercis siliquastrum L. under two fertilizer regimes, 80 Cercis siliquastrum L., Malus trilobata Schneid and Acer syriacum Boin and Gaill water use as affected by two fertilizer rates, 99

L Leaf Changes in kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) carotenoid and chlorophyll pigment concentrations during leaf ontogeny, 136 Leaf analysis Floral analysis cannot be considered as an alternative to the foliar diagnosis in the olive, 23 Leaf area Effect of cold temperature durations of onion sets in store on the incidence of bolting, bulbing and seed yield, 16 Leaf area ratio Ontogenetic decline in the nitrogen concentration of field grown white cabbage—Relation to growth components, 149 Leaf characteristic In vitro tetraploid induction and generation of tetraploids from mixoploids in Astragalus membranaceus, 339 Leaf mass ratio Growth and its partitioning in Prunus rootstocks in response to root zone temperature, 58 Leaf nitrogen productivity Ontogenetic decline in the nitrogen concentration of field grown white cabbage—Relation to growth components, 149 Lebanese flora Growth and nutrient partitioning of containerized Cercis siliquastrum L. under two fertilizer regimes, 80 Cercis siliquastrum L., Malus trilobata Schneid and Acer syriacum Boin and Gaill water use as affected by two fertilizer rates, 99 Lettuce Transient expression of an active human interferon-beta in lettuce, 258 Light damage Characterisation of bract browning and the effect of shade on browning in waratah (Telopea spp., Proteaceae) cultivars ‘Fire and Brimstone’, ‘Olympic Flame’ and ‘Wirrimbirra White’, 427 Localised calcium deficiency Bract browning in waratahs (Telopea spp.) is not a localised calcium deficiency disorder, 434 Lutein Changes in kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) carotenoid and chlorophyll pigment concentrations during leaf ontogeny, 136

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M Mal secco Development of seedless and Mal Secco tolerant mutant lemons through budwood irradiation, 184 Malate Pineapple organic acid metabolism and accumulation during fruit development, 297 Malformation Pre-harvest foliar application of calcium and boron influences physiological disorders, fruit yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Duch.), 215 Malus ⫻ domestica Random sample estimates of tree mean for fruit size and colour in apple, 33 Maturation Effect of 2,4-D, glutamine and BAP on embryogenic suspension culture of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.), 221 Metallothionein (MT) Promoter analysis of a type 3 metallothionein-like gene abundant in Satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.) fruit, 207 Microsatellite markers Microsatellite markers based assessment of genetic diversity in Iranian olive (Olea europaea L.) collections, 439 Mineral analysis Influence of different vigour cherry rootstocks on leaves and shoots mineral composition, 73 Mineral nutrition Floral analysis cannot be considered as an alternative to the foliar diagnosis in the olive, 23 Growth and nutrient partitioning of containerized Cercis siliquastrum L. under two fertilizer regimes, 80 Molecular markers AFLP and SSR marker analysis of grape rootstocks in Indian grape germplasm, 176 Mutation breeding Development of seedless and Mal Secco tolerant mutant lemons through budwood irradiation, 184

N NaCl Effects of NaCl stress on red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L. ‘Autumn Bliss’), 282 NAD-sorbitol dehydrogenase Expression and cloning of the full-length cDNA for sorbitol-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and NAD-dependent sorbitol dehydrogenase from pear (Pyrus pyrifolia N.), 406 Native antagonists Integration of soil solarization and potential native antagonist for the management of crown gall on cherry rootstock colt, 51 Night temperature Influences of day and night temperatures on flowering of Fragaria x ananassa Duch., cvs. Korona and Elsanta, at different photoperiods, 200 Nitrate reductase The effect of nitrate and plant size on nitrate uptake and in vitro nitrate reductase activity in strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa cv. Selva), 393 Nitrate uptake The effect of nitrate and plant size on nitrate uptake and in vitro nitrate reductase activity in strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa cv. Selva), 393

Nitrogen Fruit yield and water use efficiency of eggplant (Solanum melongema L.) as influenced by different quantities of nitrogen and water applied through drip and furrow irrigation, 142 The effect of nitrate and plant size on nitrate uptake and in vitro nitrate reductase activity in strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa cv. Selva), 393 Nitrogen fertigation Improvement of quality and storability of apple cv. Aroma by adjustment of some pre-harvest conditions, 164 N–P–K ratios Growth and nutrient partitioning of containerized Cercis siliquastrum L. under two fertilizer regimes, 80 Nutrient loading Growth and nutrient partitioning of containerized Cercis siliquastrum L. under two fertilizer regimes, 80 Nutrient quality Seasonal variations in nutritional components of green asparagus using the mother fern cultivation, 251 Nutrition Changes in kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) carotenoid and chlorophyll pigment concentrations during leaf ontogeny, 136 Bract browning in waratahs (Telopea spp.) is not a localised calcium deficiency disorder, 434

O Oil accumulation The effect of predetermined deficit irrigation on the performance of cv. Muhasan olives (Olea europaea L.) in the eastern coastal plain of Israel, 156 Olea europaea L. Floral analysis cannot be considered as an alternative to the foliar diagnosis in the olive, 23 Microsatellite markers based assessment of genetic diversity in Iranian olive (Olea europaea L.) collections, 439 Olive The effect of predetermined deficit irrigation on the performance of cv. Muhasan olives (Olea europaea L.) in the eastern coastal plain of Israel, 156 Olive cultivars Floral analysis cannot be considered as an alternative to the foliar diagnosis in the olive, 23 Onion Effect of photoperiod and temperature on inflorescence appearance and subsequent development towards flowering in onion raised from sets, 9 Effect of cold temperature durations of onion sets in store on the incidence of bolting, bulbing and seed yield, 16 Effect of differential soil moisture and nutrient regimes on postharvest attributes of onion (Allium cepa L.), 121 Onion sets Effect of reciprocal transfers of onion sets between inductive and non-inductive temperatures on the incidence of bolting and bulbing and seed yield, 245 Organogenic callus High frequency shoot regeneration from cotyledon explants of cucumber via organogenesis, 2 Oriental melon Influence of pollination methods on fruit development and sugar contents of oriental melon (Cucumis melo L. cv. Sagyejeol-Ggul), 388 Oxidative stability Influence of cultivar and site of cultivation on levels of lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidants in virgin olive oils (Olea Europea L.) and correlations with oxidative stability, 108

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P Partial rootzone drying Effects of deficit irrigation strategies on cluster microclimate for improving fruit composition of Moscatel field-grown grapevines, 321 Particle bombardment Promoter analysis of a type 3 metallothionein-like gene abundant in Satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.) fruit, 207 Pear Expression and cloning of the full-length cDNA for sorbitol-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and NAD-dependent sorbitol dehydrogenase from pear (Pyrus pyrifolia N.), 406 Peat moss replacement Vermicompost as a substitute for peat in potting media: Effects on germination, biomass allocation, yields and fruit quality of three tomato varieties, 191 Pelargonium Piriformospora indica promotes adventitious root formation in cuttings, 422 Pepper Screening Capsicum species of different origins for high temperature tolerance by in vitro pollen germination and pollen tube length, 130 Petal epidermis Anatomical and biochemical studies of anthocyanidins in flowers of Anagallis monelli L. (Primulaceae) hybrids, 413 Petunia Piriformospora indica promotes adventitious root formation in cuttings, 422 Phenolic compounds Allelopathic potential of watermelon tissues and root exudates, 315 Phenols Growth and ripening season effects on antioxidant capacity of strawberry cultivar Selva, 27 Philodendron Vector analysis in the study of the nutritional status of Philodendron cultivated in compost-based media, 448 Phoma tracheiphila Development of seedless and Mal Secco tolerant mutant lemons through budwood irradiation, 184 Photoinhibition The responses of photosynthetic capacity, chlorophyll fluorescence and chlorophyll content of nectarine (Prunus persica var. Nectarina Maxim) to greenhouse and field grown conditions, 66 Characterisation of bract browning and the effect of shade on browning in waratah (Telopea spp., Proteaceae) cultivars ‘Fire and Brimstone’, ‘Olympic Flame’ and ‘Wirrimbirra White’, 427 Photoperiod Effect of photoperiod and temperature on inflorescence appearance and subsequent development towards flowering in onion raised from sets, 9 Influences of day and night temperatures on flowering of Fragaria x ananassa Duch., cvs. Korona and Elsanta, at different photoperiods, 200 Photosynthesis The responses of photosynthetic capacity, chlorophyll fluorescence and chlorophyll content of nectarine (Prunus persica var. Nectarina Maxim) to greenhouse and field grown conditions, 66 Photosynthetic parameters Effects of NaCl stress on red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L. ‘Autumn Bliss’), 282 Phylogenetic relationships Characterization of citrus germplasm including unknown variants by inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers, 310 Physiological disorder Characterisation of bract browning and the effect of shade on browning in waratah (Telopea spp., Proteaceae) cultivars ‘Fire and Brimstone’, ‘Olympic Flame’ and ‘Wirrimbirra White’, 427 Bract browning in waratahs (Telopea spp.) is not a localised calcium deficiency disorder, 434 Piriformospora indica Piriformospora indica promotes adventitious root formation in cuttings, 422

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Plant stress Bract browning in waratahs (Telopea spp.) is not a localised calcium deficiency disorder, 434 Plant tissue composition Vector analysis in the study of the nutritional status of Philodendron cultivated in compost-based media, 448 Plum Effect of synthetic auxins on fruit size of five cultivars of Japanese plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.), 304 Pollen germination Rain effect on pollen–stigma adhesion and fertilization in almond, 345 Pollen–stigma adhesion Rain effect on pollen–stigma adhesion and fertilization in almond, 345 Pollination Influence of pollination methods on fruit development and sugar contents of oriental melon (Cucumis melo L. cv. Sagyejeol-Ggul), 388 Polyphenols Influence of cultivar and site of cultivation on levels of lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidants in virgin olive oils (Olea Europea L.) and correlations with oxidative stability, 108 Polyploid In vitro tetraploid induction and generation of tetraploids from mixoploids in Astragalus membranaceus, 339 Postharvest quality Effect of differential soil moisture and nutrient regimes on postharvest attributes of onion (Allium cepa L.), 121 Potassium Pineapple organic acid metabolism and accumulation during fruit development, 297 Power function Ontogenetic decline in the nitrogen concentration of field grown white cabbage—Relation to growth components, 149 PPV Testing genetic control hypotheses for Plum pox virus (sharka) resistance in apricot, 361 Primulaceae Anatomical and biochemical studies of anthocyanidins in flowers of Anagallis monelli L. (Primulaceae) hybrids, 413 Promoter Promoter analysis of a type 3 metallothionein-like gene abundant in Satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.) fruit, 207 Propagation The levels of IAA, IAAsp and some phenolics in cherry rootstock ‘GiSelA 5’ leafy cuttings pretreated with IAA and IBA, 399 Pruning Improvement of quality and storability of apple cv. Aroma by adjustment of some pre-harvest conditions, 164 Prunus Characterization of Prunus domestica L. in vitro regeneration via hypocotyls, 462 Prunus armeniaca Testing genetic control hypotheses for Plum pox virus (sharka) resistance in apricot, 361 Prunus dulcis Rain effect on pollen–stigma adhesion and fertilization in almond, 345 Prunus persica Growth and its partitioning in Prunus rootstocks in response to root zone temperature, 58 The responses of photosynthetic capacity, chlorophyll fluorescence and chlorophyll content of nectarine (Prunus persica var. Nectarina Maxim) to greenhouse and field grown conditions, 66 Prunus salicina Lindl. Effect of synthetic auxins on fruit size of five cultivars of Japanese plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.), 304 Pyrus pyrifolia Expression and cloning of the full-length cDNA for sorbitol-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and NAD-dependent sorbitol dehydrogenase from pear (Pyrus pyrifolia N.), 406

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Quality Influence of cultivar and site of cultivation on levels of lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidants in virgin olive oils (Olea Europea L.) and correlations with oxidative stability, 108 Temperature affects color and quality characteristics of ‘Pink’ wax apple fruit discs, 290

S haplotype Identification and distribution of S haplotypes in Brassica vegetables from China, 271 Salinity Effects of NaCl stress on red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L. ‘Autumn Bliss’), 282 Sampling Random sample estimates of tree mean for fruit size and colour in apple, 33 Scale bulblet Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. I. Effects of constant, variable and greenhouse day/night temperature regimes on scale and stem bulblets, 89 Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. II. Effects of shifting day/night temperature regimes on scale bulblets, 95 Screening tool Screening Capsicum species of different origins for high temperature tolerance by in vitro pollen germination and pollen tube length, 130 Seasonal change Seasonal variations in nutritional components of green asparagus using the mother fern cultivation, 251 Seed production Effect of photoperiod and temperature on inflorescence appearance and subsequent development towards flowering in onion raised from sets, 9 Seed yield Effect of cold temperature durations of onion sets in store on the incidence of bolting, bulbing and seed yield, 16 Effect of reciprocal transfers of onion sets between inductive and non-inductive temperatures on the incidence of bolting and bulbing and seed yield, 245 Seedling husbandry Vermicompost as a substitute for peat in potting media: Effects on germination, biomass allocation, yields and fruit quality of three tomato varieties, 191 Selection Testing genetic control hypotheses for Plum pox virus (sharka) resistance in apricot, 361 Self-incompatibility Identification and distribution of S haplotypes in Brassica vegetables from China, 271 Sets Effect of cold temperature durations of onion sets in store on the incidence of bolting, bulbing and seed yield, 16 Sewage sludge Vector analysis in the study of the nutritional status of Philodendron cultivated in compost-based media, 448 Shoot organogenesis Characterization of Prunus domestica L. in vitro regeneration via hypocotyls, 462 SLG Identification and distribution of S haplotypes in Brassica vegetables from China, 271 Soil sickness Allelopathic potential of watermelon tissues and root exudates, 315 Soil solarization Integration of soil solarization and potential native antagonist for the management of crown gall on cherry rootstock colt, 51 Soil-less cultivation Effects of the radiometric properties of innovative biodegradable mulching materials on snapdragon cultivation, 456 Soilless substrate Vermicompost as a substitute for peat in potting media: Effects on germination, biomass allocation, yields and fruit quality of three tomato varieties, 191 Solar radiation Effects of the radiometric properties of innovative biodegradable mulching materials on snapdragon cultivation, 456

R Rabbiteye blueberry Effect of ethephon (2-chloroethylphosphonic acid) on the fruit ripening characters of rabbiteye blueberry, 278 Rainy weather Rain effect on pollen–stigma adhesion and fertilization in almond, 345 RAPD Molecular marker based genetic diversity analysis of Curcuma species from India, 235 Reciprocal transfers Effect of reciprocal transfers of onion sets between inductive and non-inductive temperatures on the incidence of bolting and bulbing and seed yield, 245 Red raspberry Effects of NaCl stress on red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L. ‘Autumn Bliss’), 282 Rehydration The influence of desiccation and rehydration on the survival of polyembryonic seed of Citrus suhuiensis cv. limau madu, 376 Relative growth rate Growth and nutrient partitioning of containerized Cercis siliquastrum L. under two fertilizer regimes, 80 Ontogenetic decline in the nitrogen concentration of field grown white cabbage—Relation to growth components, 149 Response surface methodology Using a gestalt to measure the quality of in vitro responses, 349 Ripening Chitinase and ␤-1,3-glucanase enzymatic activities in response to infection by Alternaria alternata evaluated in two stages of development in different tomato fruit varieties, 42 Root growth Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. I. Effects of constant, variable and greenhouse day/night temperature regimes on scale and stem bulblets, 89 Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. II. Effects of shifting day/night temperature regimes on scale bulblets, 95 Root mass ratio Growth and its partitioning in Prunus rootstocks in response to root zone temperature, 58 Root zone temperatures Growth and its partitioning in Prunus rootstocks in response to root zone temperature, 58 Roots Effects of deficit irrigation strategies on cluster microclimate for improving fruit composition of Moscatel field-grown grapevines, 321 Rootstocks AFLP and SSR marker analysis of grape rootstocks in Indian grape germplasm, 176 Rubus idaeus Effects of NaCl stress on red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L. ‘Autumn Bliss’), 282

Subject Index Solid organic wastes Vermicompost as a substitute for peat in potting media: Effects on germination, biomass allocation, yields and fruit quality of three tomato varieties, 191 Somatic embryogenesis Effect of 2,4-D, glutamine and BAP on embryogenic suspension culture of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.), 221 Sorbitol-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (S6PDH) Expression and cloning of the full-length cDNA for sorbitol-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and NAD-dependent sorbitol dehydrogenase from pear (Pyrus pyrifolia N.), 406 Species diversity Molecular marker based genetic diversity analysis of Curcuma species from India, 235 Spray coating Effects of the radiometric properties of innovative biodegradable mulching materials on snapdragon cultivation, 456 SRK Identification and distribution of S haplotypes in Brassica vegetables from China, 271 Stem bulblet Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. I. Effects of constant, variable and greenhouse day/night temperature regimes on scale and stem bulblets, 89 Stem mass ratio Growth and its partitioning in Prunus rootstocks in response to root zone temperature, 58 Storability Effect of differential soil moisture and nutrient regimes on postharvest attributes of onion (Allium cepa L.), 121 Strawberries Growth and ripening season effects on antioxidant capacity of strawberry cultivar Selva, 27 Pre-harvest foliar application of calcium and boron influences physiological disorders, fruit yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria ⫻ ananassa Duch.), 215 Subculture High frequency shoot regeneration from cotyledon explants of cucumber via organogenesis, 2 Sugar content Influence of pollination methods on fruit development and sugar contents of oriental melon (Cucumis melo L. cv. Sagyejeol-Ggul), 388 Sweet orange Using a gestalt to measure the quality of in vitro responses, 349 Syrian maple Cercis siliquastrum L., Malus trilobata Schneid and Acer syriacum Boin and Gaill water use as affected by two fertilizer rates, 99

T Taxonomy Molecular marker based genetic diversity analysis of Curcuma species from India, 235 TCSA Influence of different vigour cherry rootstocks on leaves and shoots mineral composition, 73 Temperature Effect of photoperiod and temperature on inflorescence appearance and subsequent development towards flowering in onion raised from sets, 9 Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. I. Effects of constant, variable and greenhouse day/night temperature regimes on scale and stem bulblets, 89 Growth and development of Lilium longiflorum ‘Nellie White’ during bulb production under controlled environments. II. Effects of shifting day/night temperature regimes on scale bulblets, 95

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Temperature affects color and quality characteristics of ‘Pink’ wax apple fruit discs, 290 Tocopherols Influence of cultivar and site of cultivation on levels of lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidants in virgin olive oils (Olea Europea L.) and correlations with oxidative stability, 108 Tomato fruit Chitinase and ␤-1,3-glucanase enzymatic activities in response to infection by Alternaria alternata evaluated in two stages of development in different tomato fruit varieties, 42 Tomato transformation Improved protocol for Agrobacterium mediated transformation of tomato and production of transgenic plants containing carotenoid biosynthetic gene CsZCD, 172 Total soluble solids Growth and quality of Brazilian accessions of Capsicum chinense fruits, 266 Pineapple organic acid metabolism and accumulation during fruit development, 297 Transient expression Transient expression of an active human interferon-beta in lettuce, 258 Transmissivity Effects of the radiometric properties of innovative biodegradable mulching materials on snapdragon cultivation, 456 Tree age Improvement of quality and storability of apple cv. Aroma by adjustment of some pre-harvest conditions, 164 True mean Random sample estimates of tree mean for fruit size and colour in apple, 33 Umbel Effect of cold temperature durations of onion sets in store on the incidence of bolting, bulbing and seed yield, 16

V Vacuum infiltration Transient expression of an active human interferon-beta in lettuce, 258 Variability Inter tree variability for fruit quality in jackfruit selections of Western Ghats of India, 382 Varieties Chitinase and ␤-1,3-glucanase enzymatic activities in response to infection by Alternaria alternata evaluated in two stages of development in different tomato fruit varieties, 42 Vector analysis Vector analysis in the study of the nutritional status of Philodendron cultivated in compost-based media, 448 Vermicompost Vermicompost as a substitute for peat in potting media: Effects on germination, biomass allocation, yields and fruit quality of three tomato varieties, 191 Virus resistance Testing genetic control hypotheses for Plum pox virus (sharka) resistance in apricot, 361 Vitis vinifera L. Effects of deficit irrigation strategies on cluster microclimate for improving fruit composition of Moscatel field-grown grapevines, 321

W Washing effect Rain effect on pollen–stigma adhesion and fertilization in almond, 345

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Water content Calibration and performance of moisture sensors in soilless substrates: ECH2O and Theta probes, 227 Water relations Effects of NaCl stress on red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L. ‘Autumn Bliss’), 282 Water use efficiency Cercis siliquastrum L., Malus trilobata Schneid and Acer syriacum Boin and Gaill water use as affected by two fertilizer rates, 99 Watermelon Allelopathic potential of watermelon tissues and root exudates, 315 Wax apple Temperature affects color and quality characteristics of ‘Pink’ wax apple fruit discs, 290 Western Ghats Inter tree variability for fruit quality in jackfruit selections of Western Ghats of India, 382

Woody ornamentals Growth and nutrient partitioning of containerized Cercis siliquastrum L. under two fertilizer regimes, 80 Cercis siliquastrum L., Malus trilobata Schneid and Acer syriacum Boin and Gaill water use as affected by two fertilizer rates, 99 WUE Fruit yield and water use efficiency of eggplant (Solanum melongema L.) as influenced by different quantities of nitrogen and water applied through drip and furrow irrigation, 142

Y Yield Influence of different vigour cherry rootstocks on leaves and shoots mineral composition, 73