Article
Food Science & Technology
Miran A. El-Haggar, Yasmin A. Mahgoub, Hesham M. Aly, Nabila M. Ghazy, Fathy K. El-Fiky, Amr M. El-Hawiet
Summary: In this study, the genetic diversity of black mulberry and white mulberry was assessed using DNA barcoding, RAPD, and ISSR techniques. DNA barcoding successfully identified and authenticated the species but failed to differentiate them. RAPD and ISSR analysis revealed the genetic diversity of black mulberry and white mulberry. A SCAR marker was developed for the rapid screening of black mulberry batches and detection of adulterated samples.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jameel M. Al-Khayri, Ehab M. B. Mahdy, Heba S. A. Taha, Ahmed S. Eldomiaty, Mohamed A. Abd-Elfattah, Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef, Adel A. Rezk, Wael F. Shehata, Mustafa Almaghasla, Tarek A. Shalaby, Muhammad N. Sattar, Hesham S. Ghazzawy, Mohamed F. Awad, Khalid M. Alali, Shri Mohan Jain, Abdallah A. Hassanin
Summary: Determining the appropriate parents for breeding programs is crucial for plant breeders to maximize genetic variability and produce desirable genotypes. In this study, five kalanchoe genotypes were morphologically characterized and molecularly analyzed. The results showed distinct traits in different genotypes, such as plant height, number of inflorescences, flower length, and flower diameter. Cluster analysis based on morphological and molecular data revealed different clustering patterns. The study concluded that orange, violet, and yellow kalanchoe are suitable parents for breeding economically valued traits in kalanchoe. SCoT and RAPD markers were found to be reliable tools for assessing genetic polymorphism among kalanchoe genotypes.
Article
Horticulture
Maria Karen Serrano-Fuentes, Fernando Carlos Gomez-Merino, Serafin Cruz-Izquierdo, Jose Luis Spinoso-Castillo, Jerico Jabin Bello-Bello
Summary: In this study, somaclonal variation in Vanilla planifolia was induced by gamma radiation and detected using ISSR molecular markers. Results showed that low doses of radiation promoted development, while high doses inhibited growth and caused death. UBC-808, UBC-836, and UBC-840 primers exhibited the highest percentage of polymorphism. Genetic distance analysis revealed the presence of somaclonal variation in both irradiated and non-irradiated explants.
Article
Horticulture
Ahmed B. EL-Mansy, Diaa Abd El-Moneim, Salha Mesfer ALshamrani, Fatmah Ahmed Safhi, Mohamed A. Abdein, Amira A. Ibrahim
Summary: Tomatoes are commonly consumed in daily human diets, but high temperatures can reduce yields per year. Heat stress affects the morphological and molecular characteristics of crops like tomatoes. This study evaluated six tomato lines under heat stress and found that certain lines performed better in flowering, fruit production, and yield. Molecular analysis showed differences in marker values among the lines. Combined analysis of morphology, cytology, and molecular genetics techniques can help study genetic divergence in tomato lines.
Article
Agronomy
Un-Hyang Ho, Jong-Hyang Ri, Chol-Jun Ri
Summary: In this study, new garden stock cultivars with different colors were obtained through outcrossing, and high fertile double flowered seedlings were successfully selected by leaf color. The RAPD and ISSR markers selected can be applied for cultivar certification and identification, contributing to the culture and production of good commercial stock cultivars.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vidya V. Kamble, Asif S. Tamboli, Suraj D. Umdale, Shabir A. Rather, Hongmei Liu, Shabir Hussain Wani, Nikhil B. Gaikwad
Summary: This study assessed the genetic diversity of Embelia ribes using RAPD and ISSR markers, revealing high polymorphism and informativeness. The genetic relationships of populations were elucidated, providing an optimized method for the sustainable utilization and conservation of this plant.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samina Qamer, Amal Abdullah Al-Abbadi, Muhmmad Sajid, Farkhanda Asad, Muhammad Fiaz Khan, Naveed Ahmad Khan, Aftab Alam Sthanadar, Muhammad Naveed Akhtar, Ahmed Hossam Mahmoud, Osama B. Mohammed
Summary: This study evaluated the genetic variation and migration rate of giant honey bees Apis dorsata from two districts in Punjab, Pakistan at the molecular level. The results showed low genetic variation within and between the populations of A. dorsata from Nankana and Narowal, with a small level of migration. Further genetic investigations are needed to preserve the biodiversity of these endemic races of honey bees in the region.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Abhijit Dey, Potsangbam Nongdam, Samapika Nandy, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Anuradha Mukherjee, Leimapokpam Tikendra, Alok Kumar Hazra, Devendra Kumar Pandey
Summary: The study investigated the effects of different polyamines and plant growth regulators on multiplication, rooting, callusing, and regeneration in Aristolochia indica L. in vitro. The results showed that the growth and regeneration process of A. indica plants in SH media were significantly influenced by polyamines and plant growth regulators, especially in terms of callusing and rooting.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Teresa Gonzalez-Arnao, Carlos A. Cruz-Cruz, Fabiola Hernandez-Ramirez, Jorge A. Alejandre-Rosas, Ana Constanza Hernandez-Romero
Summary: This study compared the impact of different cryogenic techniques on the vegetative growth of vanilla plants, finding a significant increase in leaf number in cryo-derived plants with the V-Cp method, and a high level of genetic stability.
Article
Agronomy
HyokChol Kim, Pei Lei, Aizhi Wang, Shuo Liu, Yong Zhao, Fenglan Huang, Zhenliang Yu, Guoli Zhu, Zhibiao He, Deyun Tan, Hongwei Wang, Fanjuan Meng
Summary: The study investigated the genetic diversity of 54 castor samples worldwide using molecular markers, revealing a narrow genetic base in cultivated castor. It is suggested to introduce wild castor genetic resources for breeding novel varieties. Additionally, samples from Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Nigeria were clustered together, indicating their genetic similarity.
Article
Biology
Hussein Sabit, Shaimaa Abdel-Ghany, Zamzam Al-Dhafar, Osama A. Said, Jawad Ali Al-Saeed, Yousef Ahmed Alfehaid, Mohamed Aly Osman
Summary: The red palm weevil (RPW) is the most aggressive date palm parasite in the Middle East, especially in the Gulf region. Genetically characterizing RPW samples using RAPD and ISSR revealed two potential obtrusive species from specific locations, with further studies needed to confirm their origins.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sangita Bansal, Manoj K. Sharma, Shivangi Singh, Parampara Joshi, Pooja Pathania, Era V. Malhotra, S. Rajkumar, Pragati Misra
Summary: A study was conducted to develop an improved and efficient in vitro regeneration protocol for mass multiplication of Cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium). Different phytohormonal combinations were tested, and indirect organogenesis with intervening callus phase was observed on the majority of the media combinations. Meristematic clump formation and shoot primordia formation were optimally achieved on specific media combinations. Adventitious shoots were successfully rooted on a medium supplemented with IBA and IAA. Genetic stability analysis using ISSR primers showed that the regenerated plants were homogeneous with the mother plants.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anita Tilwari, Rajesh Sharma
Summary: The genetic diversity of Gloriosa superba studied in this research can be utilized for identification, conservation, and future breeding program, benefiting pharmaceutical industries. The study highlighted the importance of genetic diversity in endangered medicinal plants like Gloriosa superba.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Rajesh Dhutmal, Shiv Ratan Maloo, A. W. More, Vijay Sharma, Anu, Vivek K. Singh
Summary: The study utilized RAPD and ISSR markers to assess the genetic diversity of sunflower parental lines. Results showed that restorer line EC 623023, R 16, and seed parental line CMS 234B, PET 2-7-1B exhibited the highest genetic diversity and belonged to different genetic groups, suggesting their potential for use in sunflower breeding programs.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
P. N. Narasimha Murthy, N. B. Patel, Chintan Kapadia, K. D. Desai, G. Koteswara Rao
Summary: Sweet potato germplasms are heterozygous, vegetative and sexually propagated, and polyploid in nature. Analysis using RAPD and ISSR markers revealed genetic relatedness among different germplasms, which can be valuable for further improvement programs.
BANGLADESH JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lav Singh, Atul K. Upadhyay, Pooja Dixit, Arpit Singh, Divyanshu Yadav, Apurv Chhavi, Suraj Konar, Ravi Prakash Srivastava, Shivaraman Pandey, Hari Prasad Devkota, Praveen C. Verma, Gauri Saxena
Summary: This study presents the clinical applications and different structural types of piperidine alkaloids in the family Pinaceae, with special emphasis on the importance of the piperidine nucleus. By studying these alkaloids, researchers can create drugs with the highest therapeutic efficacy.
CURRENT PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Preeti Patel, Archana Prasad, Dipali Srivastava, Abhishek Niranjan, Gauri Saxena, Satya Shila Singh, Pratibha Misra, Debasis Chakrabarty
Summary: The study demonstrated that the prickleless genotype of Solanum viarum exhibited higher accumulation of secondary metabolites and biomass under heat and cold stress, along with a stronger antioxidative mechanism compared to the prickled genotype.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Madhu Tiwari, Neelam Gautam, Yuvraj Indoliya, Maria Kidwai, Arun Kumar Mishra, Debasis Chakrabarty
Summary: This study identified OsGSTU5 as a cellular interactor of VirE2 in rice and established its important role in modulating Agrobacterium-mediated transformation efficiency in rice.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pradyumna Kumar Singh, Debasis Chakrabarty, Sanjay Dwivedi, Amit Kumar, Surendra Pratap Singh, Geetgovind Sinam, Abhishek Niranjan, Poonam C. Singh, Sandipan Chatterjee, Dipanjali Majumdar, Manish Tiwari, Rudra Deo Tripathi
Summary: Rice, as a staple crop, is at risk of arsenic contamination, which poses a serious health threat. This study explores the protective role of nitric oxide (NO) in rice plants under arsenic stress. Exogenous NO supplementation protects the plant by regulating physiological traits and metabolic responses, reducing arsenic toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Madhu Tiwari, Maria Kidwai, Prasanna Dutta, Shiv Narayan, Neelam Gautam, Khushboo Chawda, Pramod Arvind Shirke, Arun Kumar Mishra, Debasis Chakrabarty
Summary: Arsenic is a hazardous metalloid that hampers physiological activities in rice. In this study, the role of OsGSTU5 in arsenic tolerance was investigated. OsGSTU5 was found to enhance arsenic tolerance by regulating antioxidant activities and participating in arsenic chelation and transport processes.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Madhu Tiwari, Arun Kumar Mishra, Debasis Chakrabarty
Summary: Plants respond to Agrobacterium infection by mounting a three-layered immune response, which determines their susceptibility or resistance to the pathogen. Understanding the molecular dialogues between plants and Agrobacterium may provide important insights for the treatment of crown gall disease.
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Lav Singh, Arpit Singh, Divyanshu Yadav, Apurv Chhavi, Ravi Prakash Srivastava, Shivaraman Pandey, Pooja Dixit, Praveen Chandra Verma, Gauri Saxena
Summary: India's healthcare system is under pressure with one doctor serving 1456 people, far from the World Health Organization's recommended ratio of one doctor per 1000 population. As a result, traditional remedies have become popular in India as a substitute for a proper medical system. With its rich diversity of medicinal herbs and drugs, India's 5000-year-old medication system has effectively managed health issues and is now playing a crucial role in combating COVID-19.
CURRENT TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Archana Prasad, Preeti Patel, Abhishek Niranjan, Aradhana Mishra, Gauri Saxena, Satya Shila Singh, Debasis Chakrabarty
Summary: This study aimed to enhance the production of alkaloids and glycoalkaloids in Solanum viarum culture by adding microbial-based elicitors. The results showed that the treatment with 3% Trichoderma reesei and Bacillus tequilensis culture filtrate significantly increased biomass and yield. Quantitative real-time PCR expression analysis revealed that the abundance of gene transcripts involved in metabolite biosynthesis correlated with their accumulation in elicited plants.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gurminder Kaur, Surjeet Kumar Arya, Babita Singh, Sanchita Singh, Sushmita, Gauri Saxena, Praveen C. Verma, Deepak Ganjewala
Summary: This study found marked differences in the gene expression patterns of four contrasting Cymbopogon species, which are related to terpenoid metabolism and can be used for classification and identification of Cymbopogon genotypes. The results have important implications for improving the essential oil yield and quality in Cymbopogon.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Naushad Alam, Waseem Siddique, Manoj K. Mishra, Anukriti Pandey, Dhermendra K. Purshottam, Khuraijam Jibankumar Singh, Shri Krishna Tewari, Debasis Chakrabarty
Summary: This study aims to develop an affordable and easy-to-use hydroponic system for the conservation and mass production of four Hoya species. The optimal medium for root growth was determined to be 1/2 MS + IBA (2.5μM). Zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) at concentrations of 25, 50, 100, 150, and 200μM was found to improve root number. The findings of this study are important for the conservation and mass propagation of Hoya species.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Arpit Singh, Nitesh Singh, Sanchita Singh, Ravi Prakash Srivastava, Lav Singh, Praveen C. Verma, Hari P. Devkota, Laiq ur Rahman, Bikash Kumar Rajak, Amrita Singh, Gauri Saxena
Summary: Kaempferia, a widely distributed genus of the family Zingiberaceae, is highly valued for its ethnobotanical significance and has received increasing scholarly attention due to its numerous health advantages. This review compiles scientific information on the relevance, distribution, industrial applications, phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology, tissue culture, and conservation initiatives of Kaempferia, as well as the commercial realities and limitations of research. It also explores the future clinical potential of this genus. The knowledge from this study can contribute to the fields of phytopharmacology, molecular research, and industrial biology, and aid in the establishment of new conservation strategies.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Sameer Dixit, Krishnappa Chandrashekar, Santosh Kumar Upadhyay, Praveen Chandra Verma
Summary: Volatile organic compounds from plant surfaces are a sustainable natural solution to combat biotic stresses. Leaf methanol, the second major volatile compound after isoprene, has been neglected for a long time but recent studies have shown its importance in development and stress responses.
Article
Plant Sciences
Poonam Tiwari, Puja Singh, Yuvraj Indoliya, Poonam C. Singh, Debasis Chakrabarty
Summary: This study conducted a functional characterization of a drought-responsive express-protein (OsEP) and found that it acts as a negative regulator in drought response in rice plants. Through regulating enzymatic activity, downregulation of the OsEP gene enables plants to adapt to drought conditions. Additionally, the study revealed the involvement of the GA-JA signaling pathway in the regulation of OsEP gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pragya Shukla, Maria Kidwai, Shiv Narayan, Pramod Arvind Shirke, Kapil Deo Pandey, Pratibha Misra, Debasis Chakrabarty
Summary: In the study, Solanum viarum Dunal was found to have the potential to accumulate hazardous heavy metals, including lead, cadmium, and zinc. The plant showed better germination percentage and accumulated high concentrations of these metals in its tissues under toxic conditions. It also exhibited positive modulation in physiological performances and antioxidant activities, suggesting enhanced tolerance and membrane stability. The study provides insights into the mechanisms that make S. viarum a potent accumulator and offers information for phytoremediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ravi Prakash Srivastava, Gauri Saxena, Lav Singh, Arpit Singh, Praveen C. Verma, Gurminder Kaur
Summary: This study examines the universality of DNA barcoding using matK and rbcL markers in Selinum species. The success rates of PCR amplification and DNA sequencing suggest that these markers can be used for species identification. The phylogenetic analysis reveals that Selinum is closely related to Angelica species within the Apiaceae family.
JOURNAL OF GENETIC ENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
Summary: This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covered land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The results indicated the proportions of different land suitability classes and showed the compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in assessing suitability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
Summary: In this study, hollow and solid lignin nanoparticles were synthesized through self-assembly and their application in PVA nanocomposite films was investigated. The results showed that the presence of hollow lignin nanoparticles in the films resulted in a room-like network structure, while the solid lignin nanoparticles induced different structural changes. The inclusion of LNPs improved the mechanical properties of the films, and both types of LNPs exhibited good hydrophobicity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Arundo donax as a building material and found that it has strong adaptability, high hygroscopicity, and unique sound absorption behavior. The mechanical tests also demonstrated the applicability of the Arundo donax-based composite. This opens up new possibilities for the further application of Arundo donax-based materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
Summary: This study prepared a thermal/magnetic/light-triggered multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymer composite with excellent properties by adding magnetic nanoparticles into a polyurethane composite. The composite showed high shape recovery rate, fast response behavior, and suitability for 3D printing. Controllable external stimuli allowed for dynamic, remote, and precise control of 4D transformations. This work is significant for the design of smart materials and devices.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
