The fig: overview of an ancient fruit

E Stover, M Aradhya, L Ferguson, CH Crisosto - HortScience, 2007 - journals.ashs.org
The genus Ficus includes species ranging in number from 600 to more than 1900, with most
found in the tropics or subtropics and only a handful with fruits considered edible (reviewed …

Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and biological activities of the African species of the genus Ficus L

O Olaoluwa, O Taiwo, L Nahar… - Trends in …, 2022 - researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk
The genus Ficus is one of the largest genera of the mulberry family (Moraceae) consisting of
about 800 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines and climbers collectively known as 'figs' …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of modified atmosphere packaging on post-harvest physiology, overall quality, and bioactive compounds during cold storage and shelf-life of'Tondo …

A Palma, M Muntoni, S D'Aquino - Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 2023 - Elsevier
The impact of four polymers [(a) oriented polypropylene film (OPP); b) polyolefin heat-
shrinkable film (BOLPH), c) micro-perforated OPP film (MICRO); and d) macro-perforated …

Emerging fruit crops

KE Hummer, KW Pomper, J Postman, CJ Graham… - Fruit breeding, 2012 - Springer
Hundreds of fruit species with commercial potential are currently in a status of low economic
importance. Some, such as quince, pomegranate, and figs, have been cultivated for …

Susceptibility of fig cultivars to Diaporthe canker in Iran

Z Bolboli, R Mostowfizadeh‐Ghalamfarsa… - Plant …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Fig canker is a serious concern in the major fig‐growing region of Iran, Fars Province. The
disease reduces yield and the lifespan of fig trees, particularly the dominant commercial …

Effect of pollination intensity, frequency and pollen source on fig (Ficus carica L.) productivity and fruit quality

B Gaaliche, M Trad, M Mars - Scientia Horticulturae, 2011 - Elsevier
Yield and fruit quality in fig (Ficus carica L.) are highly dependent on cultural practices
especially caprification (pollination). However, this technique remains not well controlled in …

Identification of Neofusicoccum parvum causing canker and twig blight on Ficus carica in Italy

D Aiello, G Gusella, A Fiorenza, V Guarnaccia… - Phytopathologia …, 2020 - torrossa.com
During June 2018, several symptomatic g (Ficus carica) cuttings, showing twig blight,
subcortical discolouration and apical dieback were collected from a nursery in Catania …

Genetic Relatedness Among Dioecious Ficus carica L. cultivars by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Analysis, and Evaluation of Agronomic and Morphological …

K Papadopoulou, C Ehaliotis, M Tourna, P Kastanis… - Genetica, 2002 - Springer
A collection of 64 fig (Ficus carica L.) accessions was characterized through the use of
RAPD markers, and results were evaluated in conjunction with morphological and …

[HTML][HTML] Quantification and identification of damage caused by pests and fungi in dried figs from orchards with different levels of agronomic management in the main …

AJ Galán, A Martín, LM Torres-Vila, S Ruiz-Moyano… - Crop Protection, 2023 - Elsevier
This work aimed to evaluate the effect of agronomic management and water regime on the
number of lesions, levels of insect infestation and microbiological quality of dried figs in …

Further Investigation on Limb Dieback of Fig (Ficus carica) Caused by Neoscytalidium dimidiatum in California

G Gusella, DP Morgan, TJ Michailides - Plant disease, 2021 - Am Phytopath Society
Fig limb dieback is a cosmopolitan disease caused by Neoscytalidium dimidiatum
(Botryosphaeriaceae), characterized by branch and shoot cankers, discoloration of woody …