2026

Sequencing-based characterization of the S-genotype of 56 Pyrus cultivars with identification of a novel S-allele

Claessen, H. Van de Poel, B. Keulemans, W. De Storme, N.

Scientia Horticulturae, 336 (2026): 115088

DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2026.115088

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2025

Gibberellin Treatment Impacts Fruit Shape in the Pyrus Communis Cultivar “Conference” Through Increased Retention of Apical Fruit

Claessen, H. Palmers, H. Keulemans, W. Van De Poel, B. De Storme, N.

International Journal of Fruit Science, 25(1), 143–159.

DOI: 10.1080/15538362.2025.2497301

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2024

CRISPR–Cas systems and applications for crop bioengineering.

Uranga, M. Martín-Hernández, A.M. De Storme, N. Pasin, F.

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 12 (2024): 1483857

DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1483857

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

Claessen, H. Palmers, H. Keulemans, W. Van de Poel, B. De Storme, N.

Front. Genet. Sec. Genomics of Plants and the Phytoecosystem. Volume 15 - 2024

DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2024.1360332

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Susceptibility to drastic temperature fluctuations and low light levels during plant reproduction.

Begcy, K. Mendes, M.A., De Storme, N.

Front. Plant Sci., Sec. Plant Abiotic Stress, Volume 15 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1369070

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Phenotyping, genetics and ‘-omics’ approaches to unravel and introgress enhanced resistance against apple scab (Venturia inaequalis) in apple cultivars (Malus × domestica).

Svara, A. De Storme, N. Carpentier, S. Keulemans, W. De Coninck, B.

Horticulture Research, DOI: uhae002

 

2023

​​Targeted gene editing in pome fruit genetics and breeding: state-of-the-art, application potential and perspectives. 

Claessen, H. Aert, P. De Storme, N.  

A Roadmap for Plant Genome Editing. Springer Nature Switzerland ISBN: 3031461525, 9783031461521

 

Mind the (CRISPR) gaps: The European Commission's proposal for the use of NGTs in the EU.

Vighi, G.  De Storme, N.

EMBO Reports 10.15252/embr.202358109

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Asynapsis and meiotic restitution in tomato male meiosis induced by heat stress

Schindfessel, C.,  De Storme, N., Trinh H.K. & Geelen, D.

Frontiers in Plant Science 10.3389/fpls.2023.1210092

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2022

Structural regulation and dynamic behaviour of organelles during plant meiosis

Koç, A & De Storme, N

Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology 10.925789

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A semi in vivo pollination technique to assess the level of gametophytic self-incompatibility and pollen tube growth in pear (Pyrus communis L.)

Claessen, H., Van de Poel, B., Keulemans, W., & De Storme, N

Plant Reproduction, 1-14.

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2021

Polyploidy affects the development of Venturia inaequalis in scab-resistant and-susceptible apple cultivars

A Švara, K Ilnikar, S Carpentier, N De Storme, B De Coninck, ...

Scientia Horticulturae 290, 110436

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A Hypomorphic Mutant of PHD Domain Protein Male Meiocytes Death 1

B Liu, C Jin, N De Storme, S Schotte, C Schindfessel, T De Meyer, ...

Genes 12 (4), 516

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The Role of Chromatid Interference in Determining Meiotic Crossover Patterns

M Sarens, GP Copenhaver, N De Storme

Frontiers in plant science 12, 357

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Detection of QTL for apple fruit acidity and sweetness using sensorial evaluation in multiple pedigreed full-sib families (vol 16, 71, 2020)

M Rymenants, E van de Weg, A Auwerkerken, I De Wit, A Czech, ...

Tree Genetics & Genomes 17 (1)

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2020

Effect of whole-genome duplication on the evolutionary rescue of sterile hybrid monkeyflowers

S Meeus, K Šemberová, N De Storme, D Geelen, M Vallejo-Marín

Plant communications 1 (6), 100093 

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Detection of QTL for apple fruit acidity and sweetness using sensorial evaluation in multiple pedigreed full-sib families

M Rymenants, E van de Weg, A Auwerkerken, I De Wit, A Czech, ...

Tree Genetics & Genomes 16 (5), 1-16

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Dynamics of ascorbic acid content in apple (Malus x domestica) during fruit development and storage

E Lemmens, E Alós, M Rymenants, N De Storme, WJ Keulemans

Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 151, 47-59

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Directionality of plasmodesmata-mediated transport in Arabidopsis leaves supports auxin channeling

C Gao, X Liu, N De Storme, KH Jensen, Q Xu, J Yang, X Liu, S Chen, ...

Current Biology 30 (10), 1970-1977. e4

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High temperatures alter cross-over distribution and induce male meiotic restitution in Arabidopsis thaliana

N De Storme, D Geelen

Communications biology 3 (1), 1-15

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Ploidy-enhanced resistance of apple cultivars to V. inaequalis

A Svara, B De Coninck, N De Storme, S Carpentier, W Keulemans

Rosaceae Genomics Conference 10, Location: Barcelona, Spain

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Sweet Immunity: The Effect of Exogenous Fructans on the Susceptibility of Apple (Malus× domestica Borkh.) to Venturia inaequalis

A Svara, ŁP Tarkowski, HC Janse van Rensburg, E Deleye, J Vaerten, ...

International journal of molecular sciences 21 (16), 5885

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Induction and Characterization of Diploid Pollen Grains in Arabidopsis thaliana

N De Storme, D Geelen

Plant Meiosis, 331-346

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2019

Finding a compatible partner: Self-incompatibility in European pear (Pyrus communis); molecular control, genetic determination, and impact on fertilization and fruit set

H Claessen, W Keulemans, B Van de Poel, N De Storme

Frontiers in plant science 10, 407

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Cold influences male reproductive development in plants: a hazard to fertility, but a window for evolution

B Liu, WJ Mo, D Zhang, N De Storme, D Geelen

Plant and Cell Physiology 60 (1), 7-18

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Polyploidy affects plant growth and alters cell wall composition

S Corneillie, N De Storme, R Van Acker, JU Fangel, M De Bruyne, ...

Plant Physiology 179 (1), 74-87

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2018

PROTEIN PHOSHATASE 2A B’α and β Maintain Centromeric Sister Chromatid Cohesion during Meiosis in Arabidopsis

G Yuan, BH Ahootapeh, S Komaki, A Schnittger, C Lillo, N De Storme, ...

Plant physiology 178 (1), 317-328

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Evaluation of pollen storage strategies in Cucurbita pepo L.

S Craeye, P Bleyaert, N De Storme, MC Van Labeke

XXX International Horticultural Congress IHC

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Cold-induced male meiotic restitution in Arabidopsis thaliana is not mediated by GA-DELLA signaling

B Liu, N De Storme, D Geelen

Frontiers in plant science 9, 91

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