Breeding for fruit quality /

Table Of Contents:
Contributors xi
Preface xv
Section I Introduction 3(36)

Chapter 1 The Biological Basis of Fruit Quality 5(34)

Harold C. Passam

Ioannis C. Karapanos

Alexios A. Alexopoulos

Introduction 5(1)

Fruit Quality 5(1)

Fruit Constituents and Their Contribution to the Human Diet 6(6)

Fruit Metabolism during Fruit Development, Maturation, and Ripening 12(7)

Cell Wall Metabolism and Fruit Texture 19(3)

The Metabolism of Volatiles that Contribute to Fruit Aroma 22(2)

Pigment Metabolism and Fruit Color Changes 24(2)

Respiration in Relation to Fruit Metabolism and Ripening 26(1)

The Role of Ethylene in Fruit Ripening and Quality 27(2)

Conclusion and Future Perspectives 29(1)

References 30(9)
Section II Strategies for Improving Specific Fruit Quality Traits 39(134)

Chapter 2 Fruit Organoleptic Properties and Potential for Their Genetic Improvement 41(20)

Detlef Ulrich

Klaus Olbricht

Introduction 41(1)

Fruit Organoleptic Properties 42(4)

Organoleptic Properties during Domestication and Breeding 46(2)

Flavor Diversity 48(2)

Breeding for Flavor 50(6)

References 56(5)

Chapter 3 Breeding for Fruit Nutritional and Nutraceutical Quality 61(20)

Jacopo Diamanti

Maurizio Battino

Bruno Mezzetti

Introduction 61(1)

The Effect of Environment and Cultivation Factors on Fruit Nutritional and Nutraceutical Quality 62(1)

The Effect of Genotype on Fruit Nutritional and Nutraceutical Quality 63(1)

Breeding for Fruit Nutritional and Nutraceutical Quality 64(2)

Breeding Selection Strategies and Parameters for Nutritional and Nutraceutical Quality 66(5)

Means to Avoiding Potential Allergens 71(3)

Combining Breeding and Biotechnology for Improving Fruit Quality Fruit Nutrition and Beneficial Phytochemicals 74(1)

Conclusion 75(1)

References 76(5)

Chapter 4 Fruit Shelf Life and Potential for Its Genetic Improvement 81(24)

Jose A. Mercado

Fernando Pliego-Alfaro

Miguel A. Quesada

Introduction 81(1)

Cell Wall Composition and Structure 82(2)

Cell Wall Disassembly Is the Major Determinant Factor of Fruit Shelf Life 84(4)

Cell Wall Modifying Genes and Activities 88(8)

Role of Turgor in Fruit Softening 96(1)

Conclusion 97(1)

References 97(8)

Chapter 5 Breeding of Hypoallergenic Fruits 105(22)

Zhong-shan Gao

Luud J.W.J. Gilissen

Introduction to Fruit Allergy 105(4)

Fruit Allergens 109(5)

Expression of Putative Allergen Genes 114(1)

Selection of Hypoallergenic Variety 115(3)

Genetic Modification 118(4)

References 122(5)

Chapter 6 Impact of Breeding and Yield on Fruit, Vegetable, and Grain Nutrient Content 127(24)

Donald R. Davis

Introduction 127(1)

Increasing Yield of Fruits and Vegetables 127(5)

Evidence for Declining Nutrient Concentrations 132(10)

The Effects of Hybridization on Yields and Nutrient Concentrations 142(3)

Discussion 145(3)

References 148(3)

Chapter 7 Transgenic Approaches to Improve Fruit Quality 151(22)

Yuepeng Han

Schuyler S. Korban

Introduction 151(1)

Improvement of Fruit Taste 151(3)

Modification of Phytonutrients Carotenoids and Flavonoids 154(4)

Inhibition of Enzymatic Browning 158(1)

Genetic Engineering for Seedlessness 159(2)

Improvement of Firmness and Texture 161(2)

Modulation of Ethylene Biosynthesis and Ripening 163(2)

Modulating Interaction between Fruits and Microorganisms 165(1)

Conclusion 166(1)

References 166(7)
Section III Improving the Quality of Specific Fruits 173(200)

Chapter 8 Breeding for Fruit Quality in Apple 175(26)

Hiroshi Iwanami

Introduction 175(1)

Early Improvement and Genetic Study of the Apple 175(1)

Challenge to Improve Fruit Quality 176(4)

Appearance of Fruit 180(5)

Eating Quality 185(5)

Keeping Quality 190(6)

Issues with Breeding for Fruit Quality 196(1)

Conclusion 196(1)

References 197(4)

Chapter 9 Breeding for Fruit Quality in Prunus 201(30)

Rodrigo Infante

Pedro Martinez-G贸mez

Stefano Predieri

Introduction 201(1)

Fruit Quality 202(6)

Quality Characteristics of Stone Fruits 208(5)

Classical Breeding 213(1)

Inheritance of Quality Fruit Traits 214(2)

Molecular Breeding 216(6)

References 222(9)

Chapter 10 Breeding for Fruit Quality in Strawberry 231(16)

Jeremy A. Pattison

Introduction 231(6)

Sources of Variation and Genetic Improvement Strategies for Fruit Quality Traits 237(5)

Conclusion 242(1)

References 243(4)

Chapter 11 Molecular Breeding of Grapevine for Aromatic Quality and Other Traits Relevant to Viticulture 247(14)

Francesco Emanuelli

Juri Battilana

Laura Costantini

M. Stella Grando

Introduction 247(1)

The Characteristic Aroma of Muscat Varieties 248(1)

Several Steps of Monoterpenoids Biosynthesis Need Further Investigations 249(1)

QTL Analysis Clarifies Genetic Architecture of Mucat Flavor 250(2)

The Traits of DXS 252(1)

Association Mapping: A Modern Tool 253(3)

Conclusion 256(1)

References 256(5)

Chapter 12 Breeding for Fruit Quality in Melon 261(18)

Juan Pablo Fern谩ndez-Trujill

Bel茅n Pic贸

Jordi Garcia-Mas

Jose Maria 脕lvarez

Antonio J. Monforte

Introduction 261(1)

Origin and Subspecific Classification 261(4)

Biotechnology Tools for the Study of Fruit Quality in Melon 265(1)

Fruit Quality 266(7)

Perspectives 273(1)

References 274(5)

Chapter 13 Breeding for Fruit Quality in Tomato 279(28)

Mathilde Causse

Rebecca Stevens

Besma Ben Amor

Mireille Faurobert

St茅phane Mu帽os

Introduction 279(1)

Genetic Variability and Relationships between Quality Traits 280(2)

QTL for Tomato Fruit Quality 282(2)

MAS for Fruit Sensory Quality 284(1)

Major Genes and Mutations Involved in Fruit Quality 284(8)

Breeding for Nutritional Value 292(5)

Conclusion 297(1)

References 298(9)

Chapter 14 Breeding for Fruit Quality in Pepper (Capsicum spp.) 307(16)

Ilan Paran

Eli Fallik

Introduction 307(1)

Pepper Domestication 307(1)

Fruit Morphology 308(3)

Fruit Composition 311(2)

Fruit Quality Disorders 313(2)

Postharvest Fruit Quality 315(1)

Classical Breeding for Quality 316(1)

Use of Marker-Assisted Selection 317(1)

Pepper Transgenics 317(1)

Genetic and Genomic Resources 317(1)

Future Breeding for Improved Fruit Quality 318(1)

References 318(5)

Chapter 15 The Time and Place for Fruit Quality in Olive Breeding 323(26)

Luis Rallo

Milad El Riachy

Pilar Rallo

Introduction 323(1)

The Building Blocks for Breeding: Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources 324(6)

The Concept of Quality in Olive 330(5)

Breeding Olives 335(5)

Conclusion 340(1)

References 341(8)

Chapter 16 Breeding for Fruit Quality in Citrus 349(24)

Ziniu Deng

Juan Xu

Introduction 349(1)

Fruit Coloration Improvement 349(5)

Breeding for Seedless Fruits 354(8)

Improving Internal Fruit Quality 362(2)

Conclusion 364(1)

References 365(8)
Index 373