Introduction–RNA quality and integrity are critical for many studies in plant molecular
biology. High‐quality RNA extraction from grapevine and other woody plants is problematic …

Anthocyanin biosynthesis is strongly up‐regulated in ripening fruit of grapevines (Vitis
vinifera L.) grown under drought conditions. We investigated the effects of long‐term water …

The isothermal amplification method, a molecular-based diagnostic technology, such as
loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and recombinase polymerase amplification …

Background Structural genes of the phenyl-propanoid pathway which encode flavonoid 3'-
and 3', 5'-hydroxylases (F3'H and F3'5'H) have long been invoked to explain the …

Abstract Background Grapevine (Vitis species) is among the most important fruit crops in
terms of cultivated area and economic impact. Despite this relevance, little is known about …

In grapes, stilbene synthesis occurs in the skin, and it is induced by biotic and abiotic
stresses. To date, experimental evidence of a constitutive production of resveratrols in …

Isolation of high quality nucleic acids from plant tissues rich in polysaccharides and
polyphenols is often difficult. The presence of these substances can affect the quality and/or …

Background Downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Plasmopara viticola, is a serious
disease in Vitis vinifera, the most commonly cultivated grapevine species. Several wild Vitis …

Background Cyclamen is a popular and economically significant pot plant crop in several
countries. Molecular breeding technologies provide opportunities to metabolically engineer …

Tea, a beverage crop, is a rich source of polyphenols and polysaccharides which greatly
attribute to its importance. However, oxidation and precipitation of these compounds during …