scholarly journals (230) Genetic Differences in Sweet Cherry Fruit Size Are Determined by Cell Number and Not Cell Size

HortScience ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 1008B-1008 ◽  
Author(s):  
James W. Olmstead ◽  
Amy F. Iezzoni ◽  
Matthew D. Whiting
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Cell Size ◽  
Sweet Cherry ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Cell Number ◽  
Average Cell Size ◽  
Average Cell ◽  
Cell Numbers ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Sweet Cherries

Although maximizing fruit size is critical for profitable sweet cherry (Prunusavium L.) production, little is known about the cellular differences among and between cultivars that contribute to fruit size differences. A wide range of fruit size exists among sweet cherries, and, due to cultural and environmental differences, significant variation exists among genetically identical fruit from the same cultivar. To determine the relative contributions of flesh cell number and cell size to final fruit size in sweet cherry, equatorial sections of three cultivars with a wide range in final average fruit size [`New York 54' (NY54; 1.4 g fresh weight, 11.8 mm diameter), `Emperor Francis' (EF; 6.1 g, 21.0 mm), and `Selah' (12.8 g, 25.5 mm)] were created from mature fruit. Cells intersecting a transverse line were counted and average cell length was calculated. The average cell numbers were significantly different (P ≤ 0.05) between `NY54', `EF', and `Selah' (26.7, 47.4, and 83.2, respectively), indicating that flesh cell number is the major contributor to differences in fruit size between cultivars. Flesh cell numbers of `NY54', `EF', and `Selah' were similar at bloom and increased rapidly for a short duration after fertilization, suggesting a key developmental period for fruit size differences. To determine the contribution of cell number differences to variation in fruit size within a cultivar, fruit from `Bing' and `Regina' trees exhibiting a range of size due to cultural and environmental differences were measured. In both cases, average cell number was not significantly different (P = 0.9, P = 0.3, respectively), while average cell size was (P ≤ 0.05), further indicating fruit flesh cell number is a genetically controlled trait.

scholarly journals The Effects of Different Ratios and Concentrations of Benzyladenin and GA4+7 on Fruit Size and Yield of Apple Trees

HortScience ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 524D-524
Author(s):  
Thomas E. Clark ◽  
Terence L. Robinson ◽  
Alan N. Lakso ◽  
Warren C. Stiles
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Size ◽  
Cell Number ◽  
Fruit Shape ◽  
Total Cell ◽  
Apple Trees ◽  
Total Cell Number ◽  
Average Cell Size ◽  
Crop Load ◽  
Average Cell ◽  
Positive Rate

In 1996, benzyladenine, or GA4+7, or different ratios of BA: GA4+7 (100:1, 10:1 and 1:1) were applied to 10-year-old `Empire' apple trees on M.9 at 10-mm fruit size and 19-year-old `Redchief Delicious' apple trees on M.9 or M.9/MM.111 at 7.6-mm fruit size. Each chemical or combination of BA and GA was applied at three rates (50, 100, or 150 ppm) and at 75 ppm with 1.25 ml of carbaryl/L. At harvest, fruits were sampled from each treatment to determine fruit shape, firmness, color, total cell number, average cell size, and percentage of intercellular space. The positive rate response on fruit size and negative rate response on crop load of `Empire' became less significant for each formulation as the amount of GA4+7 in the formulation increased. The same was true for `Delicious', but less pronounced. At low rates of BA, formulations containing GA resulted in more thinning than BA alone. However, at higher rates of BA, formulations containing GA caused significantly less thinning than BA alone. For treatments combined with carbaryl, crop load increased linearly in `Empire' with increasing amounts of GA4+7 in the formulation. The treatment that provided the largest fruit size for `Empire' was BA@150 ppm, while for `Delicious' it was BA@75 ppm + carbaryl. Both varieties showed the greatest reduction in crop load with the 100:1@75 ppm+ carbaryl treatment when compared to the controls. These data suggest that GA4+7 in formulation with BA may inhibit the thinning action of BA at moderate and high rates.

Measuring dimensions: the regulation of size and shape

Development ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 127 (14) ◽  
pp. 2977-2987 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.J. Day ◽  
P.A. Lawrence
Keyword(s):  
Cell Growth ◽  
Cell Survival ◽  
Cell Size ◽  
Characteristic Size ◽  
Cell Number ◽  
Morphogen Gradient ◽  
Average Cell Size ◽  
Average Cell ◽  
Size And Shape ◽  
Drosophila Wing

Over many years evidence has accumulated that plants and animals can regulate growth with reference to overall size rather than cell number. Thus, organs and organisms grow until they reach their characteristic size and shape and then they stop - they can even compensate for experimental manipulations that change, over several fold, cell number or average cell size. If the cell size is altered, the organism responds with a change in cell number and vice versa. We look at the Drosophila wing in more detail: here, both extracellular and intracellular regulators have been identified that link cell growth, division and cell survival to final organ size. We discuss a hypothesis that the local steepness of a morphogen gradient is a measure of length in one axis, a measure that is used to determine whether there will be net growth or not.

Morphological Analysis of Foamed HDPE/LLDPE Blends by X-ray Micro-Tomography: Effect of Blending, Mixing Intensity and Foaming Temperature

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 221-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peyman Shahi ◽  
Amir Hossein Behravesh ◽  
Sheikh Rasel ◽  
Ghaus Rizvi ◽  
Remon Pop-Iliev
Keyword(s):  
Cell Size ◽  
Void Fraction ◽  
Cellular Structure ◽  
3D Analysis ◽  
Average Cell Size ◽  
Cell Size Distribution ◽  
Average Cell ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Foaming Temperature

Non-invasive x-ray micro-computed tomography was employed for thorough quantitative and qualitative analysis of the cellular structure of foams made of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), high density polyethylene (HDPE) and their blends. Special emphasis was given to the differences between the results of 3D and 2D analyses, to evaluate the possible errors while studying the morphology using conventional 2D techniques (e.g. SEM). Blends with the weight compositions of 90%LLDPE/10%HDPE and 75%LLDPE/25%HDPE were produced at different rotor speeds of 10, 60 and 120 rpm and batch foaming was examined over a wide range of temperature. The void fraction values from 2D and 3D analysis were found to agree well with those obtained with the Archimedes method. Results showed more uniform cell size distribution for blends mixed at the lower spectrum of screw rotational speed. Among the blends with higher void fraction values and relatively uniform cellular structure, higher average cell size (3–30%) and cell population density (1.25–2.5 times) were noticed in 3D analysis compared with 2D data. The micro-CT images at different cross sections revealed anisotropic cell growth and more elongated cells along the thickness of the specimen. It was also observed that, with increase in foaming temperature, cell shrink prevailed over cell coalescence in the samples with lower viscosity (prepared at low rpm of 10), while for those with higher viscosity (prepared at an rpm of 60) cell coalescence was more dominant.

Characterization of microstructures of SAN foam core using micro-computed tomography

2021 ◽  
pp. 026248932110068
Author(s):  
Youming Chen ◽  
Raj Das ◽  
Hui Wang ◽  
Mark Battley
Keyword(s):  
Cell Wall ◽  
Cell Size ◽  
Wall Thickness ◽  
Strain Localization ◽  
Cell Wall Thickness ◽  
Micro Computed Tomography ◽  
Average Cell Size ◽  
Average Cell ◽  
3D Images ◽  
Compressive Tests

In this study, the microstructure of a SAN foam was imaged using a micro-CT scanner. Through image processing and analysis, variations in density, cell wall thickness and cell size in the foam were quantitatively explored. It is found that cells in the foam are not elongated in the thickness (or rise) direction of foam sheets, but rather equiaxed. Cell walls in the foam are significantly straight. Density, cell size and cell wall thickness all vary along the thickness direction of foam sheets. The low density in the vicinity of one face of foam sheets leads to low compressive stiffness and strength, resulting in the strain localization observed in our previous compressive tests. For M80, large open cells on the top face of foam sheets are likely to buckle in compressive tests, therefore being another potential contributor to the strain localization as well. The average cell wall thickness measured from 2D slice images is around 1.4 times that measured from 3D images, and the average cell size measured from 2D slice images is about 13.8% smaller than that measured from 3D images. The dispersions of cell wall thickness measured from 2D slice images are 1.16–1.20 times those measured from 3D images. The dispersions of cell size measured from 2D slice images are 1.12–1.36 times those measured from 3D images.

scholarly journals Variability of Old Sweet Cherries Found in Slovak Regions and Their Preservation

2017 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 184-189
Author(s):  
Michaela Benková ◽  
Iveta Čičová ◽  
Daniela Benedikova ◽  
Lubomir Mendel ◽  
Miroslav Glasa
Keyword(s):  
Sweet Cherry ◽  
Prunus Avium ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Sweet Cherries ◽  
Prunus Mahaleb ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Prunus Avium L

Abstract The work is focused on the evaluation of variability of morphological and pomological characteristics of several old sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.) that were found in different Slovak regions. The experimental work has been performed during two years, 2014 and 2015. The following characteristics according to the descriptor list of subgenus Cerasus were evaluated - period of flowering and ripening, morphological characteristics of the flowers, fruit size, fruit weight, and quality parameters. The results showed high variability of evaluated accessions. From the 13 surveyed localities, the most valuable accessions were found in the locality Hornį Streda - places Čachtice, Krakovany, Nitra, and Brdárka. During the collecting expeditions, 170 accessions of sweet cherry, with fruit of the different quality were found. The most interesting accessions were grafted onto rootstocks with different intensity of growth (Prunus avium L., Prunus mahaleb L., and ‘Gisela5’). Some of the selected cherry accessions can be used for commercial growing after tests, while some of them can be used only for collection of genetic resources and as potential genitors in breeding programmes.

The effect of organofluorine additives on the morphology, thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams

2021 ◽  
pp. 0021955X2098715
Author(s):  
Cosimo Brondi ◽  
Ernesto Di Maio ◽  
Luigi Bertucelli ◽  
Vanni Parenti ◽  
Thomas Mosciatti
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Cell Size ◽  
Flexural Properties ◽  
Anisotropy Ratio ◽  
Cell Content ◽  
Average Cell Size ◽  
Average Cell ◽  
Thermal Insulating ◽  
Liquid Type

This study investigates the effect of liquid-type organofluorine additives (OFAs) on the morphology, thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of rigid polyurethane (PU) and polyisocyanurate (PIR) foams. Foams were characterized in terms of their morphology (density, average cell size, anisotropy ratio, open cell content), thermal conductivity and compressive as well as flexural properties. Based on the results, we observed that OFAs efficiently reduced the average cell size of both PU and PIR foams, leading to improved thermal insulating and mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Rootstock Effects on Growth, Cell Number, and Cell Size of `Gala' Apples

2004 ◽  
Vol 129 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yahya K. Al-Hinai ◽  
Teryl R. Roper
Keyword(s):  
Cell Division ◽  
Cell Size ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Cell Number ◽  
Fruit Growth ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Full Bloom ◽  
Final Size ◽  
Load Effects

The effects of rootstock on growth of fruit cell number and size of `Gala' apple trees (Malus domestica Borkh) were investigated over three consecutive seasons (2000-02) growing on Malling 26 (M.26), Ottawa-3, Pajam-1, and Vineland (V)-605 rootstocks at the Peninsular Agricultural Research Station near Sturgeon Bay, WI. Fruit growth as a function of cell division and expansion was monitored from full bloom until harvest using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Cell count and cell size measurements showed that rootstock had no affect on fruit growth and final size even when crop load effects were removed. Cell division ceased about 5 to 6 weeks after full bloom (WAFB) followed by cell expansion. Fruit size was positively correlated (r2 = 0.85) with cell size, suggesting that differences in fruit size were primarily a result of changes in cell size rather than cell number or intercellular space (IS).

Growth and Cell-Size Distribution of Marine Planktonic Algae in Batch and Dialysis Cultures

1973 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Prakash ◽  
Liv Skoglund ◽  
Britt Rystad ◽  
Arne Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Size Distribution ◽  
Cell Size ◽  
Growth Cycle ◽  
Exponential Growth Phase ◽  
Average Cell Size ◽  
Cell Size Distribution ◽  
Average Cell ◽  
Planktonic Algae ◽  
Maximum Cell ◽  
Dialysis Culture

An extended exponential growth phase and a higher maximum population characterized growth of planktonic algae in a dialysis system compared with that in a batch system. Algal cells grown in a dialysis culture had higher chlorophyll content and a larger average cell size than those grown in a batch culture. In both types of culture, changes in cell-size distribution were related to the phases of the growth cycle with maximum cell-size during the stationary phase. Various interactions of the component reactions of photosynthesis leading to changes in growth pattern and cell-size distribution are discussed.

Shear Induced Low- and High-Angle Boundary Characterization Using Kikuchi Bands in Transmission Electron Microscopy

2008 ◽  
Vol 584-586 ◽  
pp. 293-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcello Cabibbo
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Cell Size ◽  
Grain Structure ◽  
Structure Evolution ◽  
High Angle ◽  
Boundary Misorientation ◽  
Average Cell Size ◽  
Average Cell ◽  
Transmission Electron

Microstructure evolution with equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) using route Bc, that is a 90° axial rotation of the billet between passes, up to 8 passes, was investigated by transmission electron microscopy. The study has been focused on the induced development of boundary misorientation and spacing toward microstructure refinement. Cell (low-angle) and grain (high-angle) misorientation and spacing were determined from about 250 boundaries per pass of ECAP, systematically using whether Kikuchi patterns or Moiré fringes, these latter where possible. The average cell size and misorientation saturate within the first two passes. Misorientation and spacing of high-angle boundaries decrease with the number of passes. After 8 passes, mean cell size is ≈ 1.3 µm and the fraction of high-angle boundaries is ≈ 0.7. Differences in rate of grain structure evolution per pass are linked to differences in ability of dislocations introduced in new passes to recombine with the existing ones. As ECAP strain rises, the misorientation distribution develops strong deviations from the MacKenzie distribution for statistical grain orientation. This is interpreted as a result of the tendency to form equiaxed grains in a textured grain structure.

Effect of Nanoclay on the Physical-Mechanical and Thermal Properties and Microstructure of Extruded Noncross-Linked LDPE Nanocomposite Foams

2011 ◽  
Vol 471-472 ◽  
pp. 751-756 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Zandi ◽  
M. Rezaei ◽  
A. Kasiri
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Cell Size ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Image Analyzer ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Average Cell Size ◽  
Cell Size Distribution ◽  
Average Cell ◽  
Nanocomposite Foams

Novel noncross-linked low density polyethylene (LDPE) foams were produced by extrusion process. In this study the effects of Organophilic Montmorillonite (OMMT) nanoclay (DK1) on thermal conductivity, flame retardancy, morphological and mechanical properties of LDPE foams have been investigated. Nanoclay dispersion in LDPE foam structure was examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), microstructure was observed by an optical microscope and analyzed by Bel View image analyzer, thermal conductivity was studied by a simple transient method, mechanical properties was investigated using a tensile-compression Zwick-Roell machine as well as the flame retardancy of the samples was examined by flammability test. The optimum nanoclay content was determined by comparison of the properties in nanocomposite and neat LDPE foams. Due to the presence of nanoclay in the foam and decreasing the cell nucleation energy around the nanoclay, the average cell size was decreased as well as the cell density and microstructure uniformity was increased. In XRD patterns of LDPE nanocomposite foams, OMMT (DK1) characteristic peak was not observed as evidence of nanoclay intercalation-exfoliation in the polymer matrix, which led to the production of foams with homogenous microstructure. Furthermore, this nanocomposites showed lower thermal conductivity compared to neat LDPE foam, which can be attributed to the cell size reduction as well as narrow cell size distribution in nanocomposite foams. Compression test results demonstrated that LDPE nanocomposite foams with proper clay contents have improved mechanical properties (Young’s modulus, compressive strength). Furthermore due to the presence of DK1 nanoclay, LDPE foam showed a good char formation as an evidence of their flame retardancy.

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