Kenji Beppu

TL;DR: A sex determination gene, FrBy, is identified in the dioecious kiwifruit and demonstrated to maintain male functions across angiosperm species and provide insight into not only the evolutionary path leading to a two-factor sex-determination system, but also a new breeding approach for dioemious species.

TL;DR: Comparisons with the duplicated autosomal counterpart, and with orthologs from other angiosperms, suggest that the SyGI-specific duplication and subsequent evolution of cis-elements may have played a key role in the acquisition of separate sexes in this species.

TL;DR: Although a significant reduction in the concentrations of total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acids (TA) and ascorbic acid (AsA) in the CPPU-treated fruits was recorded, the TSS/TA ratio and AsA content per fruit increased by the treatment.

TL;DR: It is suggested that UV light is involved in the accumulation of anthocyanin in 'Gros Colman' grapes and UV permeability of covering materials in the protected culture should be considered.

TL;DR: The results suggested that the high temperature above 25°C interferes with the normal development of reproductive organs especially embryo sac, and causes poor fruit set in ‘Hakuho’ peach.