Genome Sequence of a Potential New Benyvirus Isolated from Mango RNA-seq Data.

We report here the sequence of a new benyvirus found through mango cultivar Shelly RNA-seq analysis in Israel. This is the first virus strain reported in mango trees.

Transcriptome analysis of stress tolerance in entomopathogenic nematodes of the genus Steinernema.

Entomopathogenic nematodes of the genus Steinernema are effective biological control agents. The infective stage of these parasites can withstand environmental stresses such as desiccation and heat, but the molecular and physiological mechanisms involved in this tolerance are poorly understood. We used 454 pyrosequencing to analyse transcriptome expression in Steinernema spp.

De-novo assembly of mango fruit peel transcriptome reveals mechanisms of mango response to hot water treatment.

Background: The mango belongs to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family, Anacardiaceae. Postharvest treatment by hot water brushing (HWB) for 15-20 s was introduced commercially to improve fruit quality and reduce postharvest disease. This treatment enabled successful storage for 3-4 weeks at 12°C, with improved color and reduced disease development, but it enhanced lenticel discoloration on the fruit peel.