Publications by authors named "C De Las Carreras"
pv. is the main causal agent of bacterial canker in sweet cherry in Chile, causing significant economic losses. Cultivars exhibit diverse susceptibility in the field and the molecular mechanisms underlying the differential responses remain unclear.
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- Loggerhead turtles, after hatching in the Northwest Atlantic, embark on a migration to Europe and northwestern Africa within their first few years of life, often entering the Mediterranean Sea.
- Researchers used skeletochronology and stable isotope analysis on juvenile turtles found in the Balearic Islands to investigate their habitat changes and dietary patterns.
- The study revealed that while these turtles move across different water masses, they settle in low salinity areas of the western Mediterranean around ten years old, preparing for their eventual return to their original nesting beaches.
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- Invasive species, particularly tunicates like Styela plicata, pose significant threats to marine biodiversity amidst their thriving global presence.
- A study genotyped 87 individuals from various locations, uncovering four chromosome inversions, population structure, and signs of local adaptation.
- Findings indicate independent introduction events to the Atlantic and Pacific, highlighting complex historical processes affecting population distribution and suggesting genetic connections among populations, particularly in South Carolina.
Disease severity and drought due to climate change present significant challenges to orchard productivity. This study examines the effects of spring inoculation with () on sweet cherry plants, cvs. Bing and Santina with varying defense responses, assessing plant growth, physiological variables (water potential, gas exchange, and plant hydraulic conductance), and the levels of abscisic acid (ABA) and salicylic acid (SA) under two summer irrigation levels.
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- The black sea urchin (Arbacia lixula) is vital for Mediterranean coastal ecosystems, and researchers have developed the first complete genome assembly for this species, including both its nuclear and mitochondrial genomes.
- Using advanced sequencing technologies, they achieved a chromosome-level assembly, revealing a total genome size of 607.91 Mb and found that it aligns with the organism's known karyotype.
- The comprehensive annotation identified 72,767 transcripts, encompassing coding and non-coding genes, which will support further research on A. lixula and contribute valuable resources to the broader sea urchin research community.