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Agronomy
Arlindo Lima, Tatiana Valada, Maria Filomena Caetano, Jose Carlos Franco, Ana Paula Ramos
Summary: Since October 2019, chinch bugs have been found in large sunken dead patches of St. Augustinegrass lawns in Lisbon and Setubal districts in Portugal. Based on morphological and molecular studies, the insects collected were identified as Blissus insularis, marking the first record of this pest species in Europe and the Palaearctic region.
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Agronomy
Tarek A. Shalaby, Said M. El-Bialy, Mohammed E. El-Mahrouk, Alaa El-Dein Omara, Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Hassan El-Ramady
Summary: The production of in vitro banana transplants is an important practice in global banana production. The application of nanofertilizers of Se and Cu during the acclimatization period enhances the growth and survival rate of banana transplants, while improving photosynthetic pigments and antioxidant enzymatic activities.
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Plant Sciences
Said M. El-Bialy, Mohammed E. El-Mahrouk, Taha Elesawy, Alaa El-Dein Omara, Fathy Elbehiry, Hassan El-Ramady, Beni Aron, Jozsef Prokisch, Eric C. Brevik, Svein O. Solberg
Summary: The application of biological nanofertilizers can promote the growth and development of strawberry seedlings, and improve their nutritional status.
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Agronomy
Tarek A. Shalaby, Naglaa Taha, Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Hassan El-Ramady
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the growth of R. Solani infected tomato seedlings under applications of PBZ and Trichoderma. The results showed that the combined application of PBZ and Trichoderma significantly improved the growth parameters of tomato seedlings and decreased the damping off percent of R. Solani.
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Horticulture
Rosana Chirinos, Karolina Ramon, Mirtha Mendoza, Andres Figueroa-Merma, Alejandro Pacheco-Avalos, David Campos, Romina Pedreschi
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Review
Acoustics
Muhammad Umair, Sidra Jabeen, Zekai Ke, Saqib Jabbar, Faiqa Javed, Muhammad Abid, Kashif-ur Rehman Khan, Yu Ji, Sameh A. Korma, Mohamed T. El-Saadony, Liqing Zhao, Ilaria Cacciotti, Clara Mariana Goncalves Lima, Carlos Adam Conte-Junior
Summary: Fruit juices are frequently consumed due to their nutritious benefits, appealing flavor, and vibrant color. The stability of enzymes in fruit juices is a concern for their shelf life. In the past two decades, there has been a transformation in the fruit juice processing industry from thermal treatments to nonthermal treatments (NTTs) to meet the requirements for microbiological and enzymatic stability. NTTs have the potential to produce microbiologically safe and enzymatically stable fruit juices with minimal loss of bioactive components. The inactivation of enzymes in NTTs mainly occurs through protein structure modification and active site conformation.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Suzan M. Mohamed, Mohammed E. El-Mahrouk, Antar N. El-Banna, Yaser M. Hafez, Hassan El-Ramady, Neama Abdalla, Judit Dobranszki
Summary: Gypsophila paniculata L. is an important commercial cut flower that is propagated by in vitro culture techniques. The research successfully reversed the hyperhydricity and developed an efficient micropropagation protocol through optimizing medium components and environmental conditions.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaohui Liu, Aidong Zhang, Jing Shang, Zongwen Zhu, Ye Li, Xuexia Wu, Dingshi Zha
Summary: This study investigated the browning mechanism in fresh-cut eggplant using an untargeted metabolomics approach and physiology experiments. It was found that the content of chlorogenic acid may play a significant role in browning, and the activities of enzymes related to phenylpropanoid metabolism increased with prolonged cutting time. Additionally, the accumulation of ROS and changes in antioxidant enzyme activities were observed after cutting, providing insights into the browning process during fruit and vegetable processing.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Navazollah Sahebani, Nahid Gholamrezaee
Summary: The research found that the ability of Pseudomonas fluorescens CHA0 to control Meloidogyne javanica and induce systemic resistance in tomato and cucumber plants varies, with tomato plants showing significantly better results compared to cucumber plants.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Azam Marjani, Masoud Habibi Zare, Mohammad Hasan Sadeghi, Saeed Shirazian, Mahdi Ghadiri
Summary: The newly developed CPPE-alginate nanocatalyst shows high efficiency and stability in phenol removal from wastewater, making it a promising option for hazardous wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rubia Noori, Juned Ali, Kainat Mirza, Meryam Sardar
Summary: Nanozymes, nanomaterials with intrinsic enzyme-like activity, were screened for their polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activity, with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) demonstrating the highest enzyme activity of 75% and showing thermal and storage stability. These nanoparticles can be used as an alternative to oxidase enzymes for the synthesis of the therapeutic drug L-dopa, with a good productivity of 100 mg/L achieved.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andres Notario, Rosario Sanchez, Pilar Luaces, Carlos Sanz, Ana G. Perez
Summary: This study analyzed the changes in the biosynthesis of volatile and phenolic compounds in olive fruits induced by B. oleae infestation. Infested fruits showed increased content of certain volatile compounds and decreased phenolic content. The study also discovered the presence of a PPO-mediated oxidative defense system in olives.
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Plant Sciences
Bita Soheili-Moghaddam, Mehdi Nasr-Esfahani, Sedigheh Mousanejad, Hamed Hassanzadeh-Khankahdani, Houssein Karbalaie-Khiyavie
Summary: Rhizoctonia solani AG-3PT-stem-canker is a devastating disease in potatoes globally. This study explored resistance in potato genotypes to R. solani, analyzing biomass growth parameters and antioxidant enzyme activity. Additionally, gene markers were analyzed using RT-qPCR. Results showed significantly increased enzymatic activity and gene expression in resistant and partially resistant genotypes, correlating with disease severity. Studying the physiological metabolic pathways of antioxidant enzymes activity is important for understanding resistance to R. solani in potatoes.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qiaoyun Li, Chuang Gao, Kaige Xu, Yumei Jiang, Jishan Niu, Guihong Yin, Chenyang Wang
Summary: Black point is a cereal disease caused by complex pathogens, with Bipolaris sorokiniana being the most serious in wheat. Wheat resistance to black point mainly involves counteracting oxidative stress, as shown by the upregulation of genes associated with photosynthesis in slightly susceptible wheat lines. The study provides new insights into the resistance mechanisms of selected wheat lines to black point.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Tetyana Gerasko, Maksym Kolesnikov, Nina Nezhnova, Galina Ninova, Olga Alekseeva, Zoia Kovtuniuk
Summary: Compared to bare fallow, the presence of living mulch (natural grasses) significantly increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes and the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) in sweet cherry fruits, indicating the successful overcoming of oxidative stress caused by competition with grasses.
ZEMDIRBYSTE-AGRICULTURE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Piyasa Ghosh, Bala Rathinasabapathi, Lena Q. Ma
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Environmental Sciences
Letuzia M. de Oliveira, Julia Gress, Jaysankar De, Bala Rathinasabapathi, Giuliano Marchi, Yanshan Chen, Lena Q. Ma
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Environmental Sciences
Yong-He Han, Jing-Wei Fu, Yanshan Chen, Bala Rathinasabapathi, Lena Q. Ma
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Environmental Sciences
Yanshan Chen, Jing-Wei Fu, Yong-He Han, Bala Rathinasabapathi, Lena Q. Ma
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Engineering, Environmental
Xue Liu, Jing-Wei Fu, Dong-Xing Guan, Yue Cao, Jun Luo, Bala Rathinasabapathi, Yanshan Chen, Lena Q. Ma
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(2016)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Elton C. Goncalves, Ann C. Wilkie, Matias Kirst, Bala Rathinasabapathi
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2016)
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Plant Sciences
Elton C. Goncalves, Jin Koh, Ning Zhu, Mi-Jeong Yoo, Sixue Chen, Takuya Matsuo, Jodie V. Johnson, Bala Rathinasabapathi
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Environmental Sciences
Xue Liu, Jing-Wei Fu, Evandro Da Silva, Xiao-Xia Shi, Yue Cao, Bala Rathinasabapathi, Yanshan Chen, Lena Q. Ma
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2017)
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Engineering, Environmental
Jing-Wei Fu, Xue Liu, Yong-He Han, Hanyi Mei, Yue Cao, Letuzia M. de Oliveira, Yungen Liu, Bala Rathinasabapathi, Yanshan Chen, Lena Q. Ma
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2017)
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Engineering, Environmental
Yong-He Han, Jing-Wei Fu, Ping Xiang, Yue Cao, Bala Rathinasabapathi, Yanshan Chen, Lena Q. Ma
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2017)
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Agronomy
Yucong Xie, Bala Rathinasabapathi, Bruce Schaffer, Rao Mylavarapu, Guodong Liu
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Forestry
Roberto Kirmayr Jaquetti, Henrique Eduardo Mendonca Nascimento, Lincoln Zotarelli, Bala Rathinasabapathi, Jose Francisco de Carvalho Goncalves
Summary: This study compared the growth, carbohydrate allocation, and nutrient absorption of different tree legume species under different fertilization conditions. It found that N-fixing species are particularly suitable for tropical forest restoration, and that fertilization management and species selection can significantly impact plant carbon stocks.
Article
Plant Sciences
Josiane C. de Carvalho, Jose Francisco de Carvalho Goncalves, Andreia Fernandes, Karen C. P. da Costa, Eduardo Euclydes de Lima E Borges, Wagner L. Araujo, Adriano Nunes-Nesi, Marcio Ramos, Bala Rathinasabapathi
Summary: The mobilization of seed-stored reserves plays an important role in germination and seedling growth of rubber trees. This study found differences in seed germination and physiological traits between wild and high latex productivity clone PB 260 seeds, including variations in protein, lipid, and carbohydrate contents, enzymatic activities, mineral nutrient contents, and protein profiles.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Asif Tahir, Hamayun Shaheen, Bala Rathinasabapathi
Summary: Monitoring heavy metals in agricultural soils and crops is crucial for designing mitigation strategies. A study conducted in Pakistan found that while soil concentrations were within permissible limits, many vegetables exceeded recommended safe values for heavy metals such as arsenic. The study reinforces the need for reducing unsafe levels of heavy metals in vegetables.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Letuzia M. de Oliveira, Das Suchismita, Julia Gress, Bala Rathinasabapathi, Yanshan Chen, Lena Q. Ma
