Stone Fruits: Growth and Nitrogen and Organic Acid Metabolism in the Fruits and Seeds—A Review

• Published in: Frontiers in plant science Vol. 11; p. 572601
• Main Authors: Famiani, Franco, Bonghi, Claudio, Chen, Zhi-Hui, Drincovich, María F., Farinelli, Daniela, Lara, María V., Proietti, Simona, Rosati, Adolfo, Vizzotto, Giannina, Walker, Robert P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 25.09.2020
• Subjects: endocarp metabolism; fruit growth; nitrogen compounds; organic acids; Plant Science; seed metabolism

Stone fruits of the Rosaceae family consist of several distinct parts, and these include the flesh, woody endocarp, and seed. To understand the metabolism of these fruits, it is necessary to have knowledge of both their structure and growth characteristics. The nitrogen metabolism of the different t...