Evolutionary analysis of genes from WOX family and their expression profile in grape () under different stresses.

The WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) transcription factor family plays critical roles in plant growth, development, and stress adaptation, but the biological functions in response to various stress of the WOX gene family have not been extensively researched in grapevine (Vitis vinifera ). In this study, 12 grapevine WOXs were identified from the grapevine genome. Quantitative PCR and microarray expression profiling found that the expression of WOXs had an obvious tissue-specific pattern.

Impact of exogenous melatonin foliar application on physiology and fruit quality of wine grapes () under salt stress.

Soil salinisation is an important abiotic stress faced in grape cultivating, leading to weakened plant vigour and reduced fruit quality. Melatonin as a novel hormone has shown positive exogenous application value. Therefore, this study used wine grape (Vitis vinifera ) 'Pinot Noir' as a test material to investigate the changes of foliar spraying with different concentrations of melatonin on the physiology and fruit quality of wine grapes in a field under simulated salt stress (200mmolL-1 NaCl).

Nitrogen application improves salt tolerance of grape seedlings via regulating hormone metabolism.

Salt stress is a dominant environmental factor that restricts the growth and yield of crops. Nitrogen is an essential mineral element for plants, regulates various physiological and biochemical processes, and has been reported to enhance salt tolerance in plants. However, the crosstalk between salt and nitrogen in grapes is not well understood.

Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) responses to salt stress and alkali stress: transcriptional and metabolic profiling.

Background: Soil salinization and alkalization are widespread environmental problems that limit grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) growth and yield. However, little is known about the response of grapevine to alkali stress.

Identification and expression analysis of chlorophyll a/b binding protein gene family in grape ().

Unlabelled: In higher plants, light capture of chlorophyll a/b binding protein (Lhc) plays a crucial role in the plant's response to adverse environment. So far, the family has not been systematically identified in grapes. In this study, 20 were identified in the grape genome, which were distributed in 13 of 19 grape chromosomes and divided into 7 developing branches.