The Peruvian Andes are the natural habitat of several wild blackberry species that are little known and exploited due to the lack of technological and scientific development to support their agricultural potential. In this context, a study was conducted to understand the physicochemical composition, bioactive compounds, antimicrobial activity, and in vitro multiplication of four wild blackberry (Rubus sp.) species from the northern Peruvian highlands. The results indicate that fruits of R. floribundus presented the highest content of total soluble solids (9.58 ± 1.83°Brix) and titratable acidity (1.88 ± 0.07% citric acid). The fruits of R. weberbaueri recorded the highest total phenolic content (415.06 ± 8.69 mg GAE/100 g Ff). The antioxidant capacity determined by the DPPH assay varied significantly among species, with the highest value found in fruits of R. andicola (50...

The lily stands out as one of the most economically relevant flowers worldwide and enjoys great popularity as a cut flower in the florist industry. This prominent position underlines the need to implement and continuously improve sustainable protocols that ensure its efficient production, multiplication and conservation. In this context, the present study aimed to investigate the potential biostimulant effect of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) and 6-Benzylaminopurine (BAP) on two lily cultivars (Lilium LA Hybrid ‘Hyde Park’ and Lilium LA Hybrid ‘Yellow Diamond’), through their individual and combined application. The research focused on evaluating the influence of these treatments on two key aspects: (1) regeneration capacity and bulblet development from bulb scales, and (2) morpho-physiological growth parameters in regenerated plants. Analysis of the results revealed several signif...