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B. Alquézar

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h-index: 26
Works: 44
Citations: 2,341

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Cloning and characterization of two 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase genes, differentially regulated during fruit maturation and under stress conditions, from orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck).
M. Rodrigo, B. Alquézar, L. Zacarías
2006Journal of Experimental Botany215 citations Open access
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A novel carotenoid cleavage activity involved in the biosynthesis of Citrus fruit-specific apocarotenoid pigments
M. Rodrigo, B. Alquézar, E. Alós, Víctor Medina +4 more
2013Journal of Experimental Botany196 citations Open access
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Regulation of carotenoid biosynthesis during fruit maturation in the red-fleshed orange mutant Cara Cara.
B. Alquézar, M. Rodrigo, L. Zacarías
2008Phytochemistry191 citations
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Biochemical bases and molecular regulation of pigmentation in the peel of Citrus fruit
M. Rodrigo, B. Alquézar, E. Alós, Joanna Lado +1 more
2013184 citations
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Molecular and functional characterization of a novel chromoplast-specific lycopene β-cyclase from Citrus and its relation to lycopene accumulation
B. Alquézar, L. Zacarías, M. Rodrigo
2009Journal of Experimental Botany180 citations Open access
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Fruit aromas in mature fleshy fruits as signals of readiness for predation and seed dispersal.
Ana Rodríguez, B. Alquézar, L. Peña
2013New Phytologist166 citations Open access
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Terpene Down-Regulation in Orange Reveals the Role of Fruit Aromas in Mediating Interactions with Insect Herbivores and Pathogens1[C][W]
Ana Rodríguez, Victoria San Andrés, Magdalena Cervera, A. Redondo +9 more
2011Plant Physiology126 citations Open access
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Anthocyanin biosynthesis and accumulation in blood oranges during postharvest storage at different low temperatures.
L. Carmona, B. Alquézar, V. Marques, L. Peña
2017Food Chemistry109 citations Open access
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Fruit shading enhances peel color, carotenes accumulation and chromoplast differentiation in red grapefruit.
Joanna Lado, P. Cronjé, B. Alquézar, A. Page +5 more
2015Physiologia Plantarum : An International Journal for Plant Biology89 citations
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Metabolic engineering of β-carotene in orange fruit increases its in vivo antioxidant properties.
E. Pons, B. Alquézar, Ana Rodríguez, P. Martorell +5 more
2014Plant Biotechnology Journal86 citations Open access
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Genomic Analysis of Terpene Synthase Family and Functional Characterization of Seven Sesquiterpene Synthases from Citrus sinensis
B. Alquézar, Ana Rodríguez, M. J. de la Peña, L. Peña
2017Frontiers in Plant Science68 citations Open access
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Terpene Down-Regulation Triggers Defense Responses in Transgenic Orange Leading to Resistance against Fungal Pathogens1[W]
Ana Rodríguez, T. Shimada, Magdalena Cervera, B. Alquézar +6 more
2013Plant Physiology68 citations Open access
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Carotenoid Biosynthesis and their Regulation in Citrus Fruits
B. Alquézar, M. Rodrigo, L. Zacarías
200964 citations
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Orange jasmine as a trap crop to control Diaphorina citri
A. F. Tomaseto, R. Marques, A. Fereres, O. Z. Zanardi +4 more
2019Scientific Reports55 citations Open access
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UvA-DARE ( Digital Academic Repository )-caryophyllene emitted from a transgenic Arabidopsis or chemical dispenser repels Diaphorina citri , vector of Candidatus
B. Alquézar, H. X. Volpe, R. Magnani, Marcelo +8 more
201747 citations
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A comparative physiological and transcriptional study of carotenoid biosynthesis in white and red grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macf.)
B. Alquézar, M. Rodrigo, Joanna Lado, L. Zacarías
2013Tree Genetics & Genomes46 citations
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A mutant allele of ζ-carotene isomerase (Z-ISO) is associated with the yellow pigmentation of the “Pinalate” sweet orange mutant and reveals new insights into its role in fruit carotenogenesis
M. Rodrigo, Joanna Lado, E. Alós, B. Alquézar +3 more
2019BMC Plant Biology44 citations Open access
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Variation in water, osmotic and turgor potential in peel of ‘Marsh’ grapefruit during development of postharvest peel pitting
F. Alférez, B. Alquézar, J. Burns, L. Zacarías
201040 citations
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Engineering of citrus to obtain huanglongbing resistance.
B. Alquézar, L. Carmona, Stefania Bennici, L. Peña
2021Current Opinion in Biotechnology38 citations Open access
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Curing and low-temperature combined post-harvest storage enhances anthocyanin biosynthesis in blood oranges.
L. Carmona, B. Alquézar, Gianfranco Diretto, F. Sevi +3 more
2020Food Chemistry38 citations Open access
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The monoterpene limonene in orange peels attracts pests and microorganisms
Ana Rodríguez, V. S. Andrés, Magdalena Cervera, A. Redondo +9 more
2011Plant Signalling & Behavior38 citations Open access
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Cultural management of HLB: current status and on-going research.
B. Alquézar, L. Carmona, Stefania Bennici, M. Miranda +2 more
2021Phytopathology35 citations Open access
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Morphological and ultrastructural changes in peel of ‘Navelate’ oranges in relation to variations in relative humidity during postharvest storage and development of peel pitting
B. Alquézar, C. Mesejo, F. Alférez, M. Agustí +1 more
201034 citations
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Engineered Orange Ectopically Expressing the Arabidopsis β-Caryophyllene Synthase Is Not Attractive to Diaphorina citri, the Vector of the Bacterial Pathogen Associated to Huanglongbing
B. Alquézar, H. X. Volpe, R. Magnani, M. P. de Miranda +9 more
2021Frontiers in Plant Science29 citations Open access
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Generation of Transfer-DNA-Free Base-Edited Citrus Plants
B. Alquézar, Stefania Bennici, L. Carmona, A. Gentile +1 more
2022Frontiers in Plant Science27 citations Open access
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Improvement of Antioxidant Properties in Fruit from Two Blood and Blond Orange Cultivars by Postharvest Storage at Low Temperature
L. Carmona, M. Sulli, G. Diretto, B. Alquézar +2 more
2022Antioxidants26 citations Open access
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β-caryophyllene emitted from a transgenic Arabidopsis or chemical dispenser repels Diaphorina citri, vector of Candidatus Liberibacters
B. Alquézar, H. X. Volpe, R. Magnani, M. P. de Miranda +6 more
2017Scientific Reports24 citations Open access
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Biochemistry of Fruits and Fruit Products
M. Rodrigo, B. Alquézar, F. Alférez, L. Zacarías
201224 citations
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Resistance to pathogens in terpene down-regulated orange fruits inversely correlates with the accumulation of D-limonene in peel oil glands
Ana Rodríguez, T. Shimada, Magdalena Cervera, A. Redondo +6 more
2015Plant Signalling & Behavior17 citations Open access
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Push‐pull and kill strategy for Diaphorina citri control in citrus orchards
W. I. Eduardo, Ana Caroline Silva, H. X. Volpe, B. Alquézar +2 more
2023Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata16 citations Open access
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Transcriptomic analysis of early stages of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ infection in susceptible and resistant species after inoculation by Diaphorina citri feeding on young shoots
M. Alves, J. Cifuentes-Arenas, R. Niñoles, L. L. Raiol-Junior +11 more
2025Frontiers in Plant Science7 citations Open access
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Biochemical Characterization of New Sweet Orange Mutants Rich in Lycopene and β-Carotene Antioxidants
L. Carmona, B. Alquézar, Leandro Peña
2024Antioxidants7 citations Open access
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Resistance of True Citrus species to Diaphorina citri.
W. I. Eduardo, M. Miranda, H. X. Volpe, R. B. Garcia +4 more
2022Pest Management Science6 citations Open access
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Effect of low temperature-storage on the proteome of ‘Moro’ blood orange flesh
L. Carmona, B. Alquézar, S. Tárraga, L. Peña
20182 citations
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Silencing of a glycosyltransferase-like protein in citrus reduces male and female fertility impacting seed development in self-pollinated fruit
Stefania Bennici, B. Alquézar, Lourdes Carmona, G. Distefano +2 more
2026Frontiers in Plant Science1 citations Open access
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A mutant allele of zeta-carotene isomerase (Z-ISO) is associated with the yellow pigmentation of the ‘Pinalate’ sweet orange mutant and reveals new insights into its role in fruit carotenogenesis
M. Rodrigo, Joanna Lado, E. Alós, B. Alquézar +3 more
20191 citations Open access
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TERPENE DOWN-REGULATION TRIGGERS INNATE IMMUNITY AND RESISTANCE TO FUNGAL PATHOGENS IN ORANGE FRUITS
Ana Rodríguez, T. Shimada, Magdalena Cervera, B. Alquézar +6 more
20151 citations Open access
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A comparative physiological and transcriptional study of carotenoid biosynthesis in white and red grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macf.)
B. Alquézar, M. Rodrigo, Joanna Lado, L. Zacarías
2013Tree Genetics & Genomes1 citations
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NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE REGULATION OF CAROTENOID DIVERSITY IN CITRUS FRUITS
L. Zacarías, B. Alquézar, M. Rodrigo
20111 citations
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Anthocyanin biosynthesis and accumulation in blood oranges 1 during postharvest storage at different low temperatures 2 Short title : Anthocyanin biosynthesis and content in citrus at 3 low temperatures 4 5
L. Carmona, B. Alquézar, V. Marques, L. Peña
20170 citations
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UvA-DARE ( Digital Academic Repository ) β-caryophyllene emitted from a transgenic Arabidopsis or chemical dispenser repels Diaphorina citri , vector of Candidatus
B. Alquézar, H. X. Volpe, R. Magnani, Marcelo +8 more
20170 citations
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Beta-carotene enhancement in orange fruits
E. Pons, A. Rodríguez, B. Alquézar, M. Rodrigo +2 more
20110 citations
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Regulation of carotenoid metabolism and colour diversity in Citrus fruits
L. Zacarías, B. Alquézar, L. Carmona, E. Alós +1 more
20110 citations
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UvA-DARE (Digital Academic Repository) Engineered Orange Ectopically Expressing the Arabidopsis β-Caryophyllene Synthase Is Not Attractive to Diaphorina citri, the Vector of the Bacterial Pathogen Associated to Huanglongbing
J. M. Mondego, Leandro Peña, B. Alquézar, H. X. Volpe +10 more
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