Pyrus communis

Common Names: common pear, pear

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Gene expression profiling of Cacopsylla pyricola (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) infected with Ca. Phytoplasma pyri (Acholeplasmatales: Acholeplasmataceae) reveals candidate effectors and mechanisms of infection.

Summary

Pear decline phytoplasma can impact pear and peach fitness. Transcriptomic analysis of C. pyricola reveals genetic differences and potential insect and pathogen effector proteins. Study provides insight for pest management.

Genetics
Easterling KA et al (2024).
Environ Entomol.
DOI:
10.1093/ee/nvae074
PubMed:
39235989

Reversed phase HPLC with UHPLC benefits for the determination of tocochromanols in the seeds of edible fruits in the Rosaceae family.

Górnaś P, Symoniuk E and Soliven A (2024).
Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140789
PubMed:
39126942

PbGBF3 enhances salt response in pear by upregulating PbAPL2 and PbSDH1 and reducing ABA-mediated salt sensitivity.

Dong H et al (2024).
Plant J.
DOI:
10.1111/tpj.16953
PubMed:
39073914

Synthesis and characterization of Pyrus communis fruit extract synthesized ZnO NPs and assessed their anti-diabetic and anti-microbial potential.

Summary

Researchers synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles from Pyrus communis fruit extract, which showed potential for anti-diabetic and anti-microbial properties. The nanoparticles were effective against certain bacteria and compared well with standard medications.

AntimicrobialDiabetes
Elankathirselvan K et al (2024).
Environ Res.
DOI:
10.1016/j.envres.2024.119450
PubMed:
38901812

In Vitro Approbation of Microbial Preparations to Shield Fruit Crops from Fire Blight: Physio-Biochemical Parameters.

Nurzhanova AA et al (2024).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants13111431
PubMed:
38891242

Evaluation of a push-and-pull strategy using volatiles of host and non-host plants for the management of pear psyllids in organic farming.

Czarnobai De Jorge B et al (2024).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2024.1375495
PubMed:
38841281

Valorization of a Local Italian Pear (Pyrus communis L. cv. 'Petrucina').

Frontini A et al (2024).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods13101528
PubMed:
38790827

Seasonal variation in attraction to plant volatiles by Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster) (Hemiptera: Psyllidae).

Cooper WR et al (2024).
Environ Entomol.
DOI:
10.1093/ee/nvae048
PubMed:
38775360

Genetic and molecular regulation of chilling requirements in pear: breeding for climate change resilience.

Review
Gabay G and Flaishman MA (2024).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2024.1347527
PubMed:
38736438

Assessment and Partial Characterization of Candidate Genes in Dihydrochalcone and Arbutin Biosynthesis in an Apple-Pear Hybrid by De Novo Transcriptome Assembly.

Genetics
Miranda S et al (2024).
J Agric Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1021/acs.jafc.4c01006
PubMed:
38717061

The influence of the pollination compatibility type on the pistil S-RNase expression in European pear (Pyrus communis).

Claessen H et al (2024).
Front Genet.
DOI:
10.3389/fgene.2024.1360332
PubMed:
38655055

SAR, Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamic Simulation of Natural Inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 Mpro Spike Protein.

Summary

Plant compound kaempferol was found to have strong binding affinity with SARS-CoV-2 main protease, suggesting potential for new COVID-19 treatment. This research could lead to the development of effective antiviral drugs.

COVID-19
Salamat A et al (2024).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules29051144
PubMed:
38474656

Mechanism of Peppermint Extract-Induced Delay of 'Packham's Triumph' Pear (Pyrus communis L.) Postharvest Ripening.

Liang C et al (2024).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods13050657
PubMed:
38472770

Introduction of a diverse genetic background of Pyrus into Malus through intergeneric hybridization.

Morimoto T et al (2024).
Mol Genet Genomics.
DOI:
10.1007/s00438-024-02131-8
PubMed:
38429502

Rapid Determination of Different Ripening Stages of Occidental Pears (Pyrus communis L.) by Volatile Organic Compounds Using Proton-Transfer-Reaction Mass Spectrometry (PTR-MS).

Wang Y et al (2024).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods13040620
PubMed:
38397597

Enhancing productivity, modifying biochemical parameters, and regulating the phenylpropanoid pathway in 'Le-Conte' pears through optimal protocatechuic acid treatments.

Khedr EH and Khedr N (2024).
BMC Plant Biol.
DOI:
10.1186/s12870-023-04715-9
PubMed:
38221634

PbRbohH/J mediates ROS generation to regulate the growth of pollen tube in pear.

Zhang H et al (2024).
Plant Physiol Biochem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108342
PubMed:
38219427

Understanding the Lost: Reconstruction of the Garden Design of Villa Peretti Montalto (Rome, Italy) for Urban Valorization.

Bartoli F et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants13010077
PubMed:
38202385

Transcription factor PbNAC71 regulates xylem and vessel development to control plant height.

Cong L et al (2024).
Plant Physiol.
DOI:
10.1093/plphys/kiae011
PubMed:
38198215

First Report of Gilbertella persicaria causing Postharvest Soft Rot of Pyrus pyrifolia 'Housui' in China.

Chen C et al (2024).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-11-23-2416-PDN
PubMed:
38190363

Mass Spectrometric Identification of Metabolites after Magnetic-Pulse Treatment of Infected Pyrus communis L. Microplants.

Upadyshev M, Ivanova B and Motyleva S (2023).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms242316776
PubMed:
38069098

Does Regulated Deficit Irrigation Affect Pear Fruit Texture by Modifying the Stone Cells?

Peco JD et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12234024
PubMed:
38068659

Discovery of microRNAs in Pyrus stigma exudates opens new research avenues in Horticulture.

Ambastha V et al (2023).
PNAS Nexus.
DOI:
10.1093/pnasnexus/pgad332
PubMed:
37954154

Efficacy of Iminoctadine Trialbesilate and Trifloxystrobin in Inhibiting and Controlling Pear Powdery Mildew (Phyllactinia pyri) in Hebei Province, China.

Bi Q et al (2023).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-03-23-0406-RE
PubMed:
37882825

Insights into the evolution of ohnologous sequences and their epigenetic marks post WGD in Malus domestica.

Lallemand T et al (2023).
Genome Biol Evol.
DOI:
10.1093/gbe/evad178
PubMed:
37847638

Ceratocystis fimbriata Causing Postharvest Fruit Rot of Pear in Punjab, Pakistan.

Muhae-Ud-Din G et al (2023).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-07-23-1448-PDN
PubMed:
37700477

Occurrence of Microplastics in Most Consumed Fruits and Vegetables from Turkey and Public Risk Assessment for Consumers.

Aydın RB et al (2023).
Life (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/life13081686
PubMed:
37629543

Impact of Intron and Retransformation on Transgene Expression in Leaf and Fruit Tissues of Field-Grown Pear Trees.

Lebedev V et al (2023).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms241612883
PubMed:
37629068

Processing of Enriched Pear Slices with Blueberry Juice: Phenolics, Antioxidant, and Color Characteristics.

Immunology
Seraglio SKT et al (2023).
Antioxidants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/antiox12071408
PubMed:
37507947

Understanding the salt overly sensitive pathway in Prunus: Identification and characterization of NHX, CIPK, and CBL genes.

Genetics
Acharya BR et al (2023).
Plant Genome.
DOI:
10.1002/tpg2.20371
PubMed:
37493242

Fruit Characteristics of Transgenic pear (Pyrus communis L.) Trees During Long-Term Field Trials.

Lebedev V et al (2023).
Plant Foods Hum Nutr.
DOI:
10.1007/s11130-023-01076-4
PubMed:
37354264

Combining thermal imaging and soil water content sensors to assess tree water status in pear trees.

Blanco V et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2023.1197437
PubMed:
37346137

First report of Didymella macrostoma causing calyx-end rot of pear (Pyrus communis) in The Netherlands.

Wenneker M, Pham K and Kots K (2023).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-02-23-0372-PDN
PubMed:
37272045

Application of phyto-fabricated zinc oxide nanoparticles to diminish brown spot of pear whilst maintaining its quality.

Jabeen H et al (2023).
Microsc Res Tech.
DOI:
10.1002/jemt.24347
PubMed:
37249030

Low temperatures inhibit the pectin degradation of 'Docteur Jules Guyot' pear (Pyrus communis L.).

Li J et al (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124719
PubMed:
37150373

Optimization of the In Vitro Proliferation of an Ancient Pear Tree Cultivar ('Decana d'inverno') through the Use of Neem Oil.

Regni L et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12081593
PubMed:
37111817

Antioxidant Capacity and Phenolics Profile of Portuguese Traditional Cultivars of Apples and Pears and Their By-Products: On the Way to Newer Applications.

Immunology
Teixeira JD et al (2023).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods12071537
PubMed:
37048358

Alternaria alternata Isolated from Infected Pears (Pyrus communis) in Italy Produces Non-Host Toxins and Hydrolytic Enzymes as Infection Mechanisms and Exhibits Competitive Exclusion against Botrytis cinerea in Co-Infected Host Fruits.

Castaldi S et al (2023).
J Fungi (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/jof9030326
PubMed:
36983494

Comparative analysis of volatile aromatic compounds from a wide range of pear (PyrusL.) germplasm resources based on HS-SPME with GC-MS.

Wang X et al (2023).
Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135963
PubMed:
36944308

Elucidation of the GAUT gene family in eight Rosaceae species and function analysis of PbrGAUT22 in pear pollen tube growth.

Cai Y et al (2023).
Planta.
DOI:
10.1007/s00425-023-04103-5
PubMed:
36853424

Moniliella zaluziensis sp. nov., a black yeast related to fruit trees of the Rosaceae family.

Pipiková J et al (2023).
Int J Syst Evol Microbiol.
DOI:
10.1099/ijsem.0.005719
PubMed:
36815554

ETHYLENE RESPONSE FACTORS 4.1/4.2 with an EAR motif repress anthocyanin biosynthesis in red-skinned pears.

Sun H et al (2023).
Plant Physiol.
DOI:
10.1093/plphys/kiad068
PubMed:
36732887

Management of genetic erosion: The (successful) case study of the pear (Pyrus communis L.) germplasm of the Lazio region (Italy).

Draga S et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2022.1099420
PubMed:
36699862

Synergy of 1-MCP and hypobaric treatments prevent fermented flavour and improve consumers' acceptability of 'Shughri' pear.

Ahmad A et al (2023).
J Food Sci Technol.
DOI:
10.1007/s13197-022-05605-y
PubMed:
36618031

In-hive learning of specific mimic odours as a tool to enhance honey bee foraging and pollination activities in pear and apple crops.

Farina WM et al (2022).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-022-22985-5
PubMed:
36443327

First Report of Fusarium avenaceum Causing Postharvest Decay of European Pear in Mid-Atlantic United States.

Collum TD, Evans B and Gottschalk C (2022).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-08-22-1784-PDN
PubMed:
36399005

A Comparative Study of Ten Pear (Pyrus communis L.) Cultivars in Relation to the Content of Sugars, Organic Acids, and Polyphenol Compounds.

Phytochemistry
Akagić A et al (2022).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods11193031
PubMed:
36230107

Evaluation of Pyrus communis and Cydonia oblonga fruit extract loaded emulgel on skin pliancy by using Cutometer.

Khiljee T, Akhtar N and Khiljee S (2022).
Pak J Pharm Sci.
PubMed:
36218095

Pathogenicity, Molecular Characterization, and Mycotoxigenic Potential of Alternaria spp. Agents of Black Spots on Fruit and Leaves of Pyrus communis in Italy.

Genetics
Prencipe S et al (2023).
Phytopathology.
DOI:
10.1094/PHYTO-03-22-0103-R
PubMed:
36167507

Acibenzolar-S-methyl activates phenylpropanoid pathway to enhance resistance against Alternaria alternata in pear fruit.

Genetics
Guo Y et al (2023).
J Sci Food Agric.
DOI:
10.1002/jsfa.12194
PubMed:
36045074

Chemical Composition of Juices Made from Cultivars and Breeding Selections of European Pear (Pyrus communis L.).

He W et al (2022).
J Agric Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1021/acs.jafc.2c00071
PubMed:
35426665

Pyrus communis L. (Pear) and Malus domestica Borkh. (apple) leaves lipoidal extracts as sources for beta-sitosterol rich formulae and their wound healing evaluation.

Hammam WE et al (2022).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2022.2056181
PubMed:
35369826

Clean Label "Rocha" Pear (Pyrus communis L.) Snack Containing Juice By-Products and Euglena gracilis Microalgae.

Lomba-Viana X et al (2022).
Front Nutr.
DOI:
10.3389/fnut.2022.825999
PubMed:
35252304

Packham's Triumph Pears (Pyrus communis L.) Post-Harvest Treatment during Cold Storage Based on Chitosan and Rue Essential Oil.

Phytochemistry
Peralta-Ruiz Y et al (2021).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules26030725
PubMed:
33573272