Salinity stress negatively affects the growth and yield of crops worldwide. Onion (Allium cepa
L.) is moderately sensitive to salinity. Beneficial microorganisms can potentially confer …

Tamarillo (Solanum betaceum Cav.) is a subtropical solanaceous tree with increasing
agronomic interest due to its nutritious edible fruits. Growing demand for tamarillo plants and …

Abstract Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis (Link) Schneider, is a dioecious, extremely
heterogeneous perennial shrub, native to the Sonoran Desert of North America where it has …

This study is aimed at developing an efficient method for micropropagation of true-to-type
jojoba plants. Nodal segments were used for in vitro shoots proliferation. Among three …

Sequential subculturing leads to a gradual physiological change in cells that may be termed
'rejuvenation'. The effect of repetitive subculturing on callus induction and shoot …

Abstract Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) are a source of carotenoids they are
easy to find. These compounds function as precursors of vitamin A, antioxidant, and prevent …

O tamarilho é uma pequena árvore da família Solanaceae, nativo da região dos Andes na
América do Sul, região dos Andes. Devido à crescente procura deste fruto, os principais …

Abstract Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis (Link) CK Schneid), lesquerella (Physaria fendleri
(A. Gray) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz), and guayule (Parthenium argentatum A. Gray) originate …

Kayu kuku (Pericopsis mooniana Becc. ex. Heyne) is one of wood elite species that have
high economic value. Seed germination and shoot multiplication of kayu kuku, an …

Chapter 1: General introduction Jojoba [Simmondsia chinensis (Link) Schneider] is an oil
crop that has received much attention in recent years for its valuable oil. It is a dioecious …