Article
Plant Sciences
Abbu Zaid, Firoz Mohammad, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: The application of phytohormones through seed priming, such as salicylic acid (SA), can enhance the quality of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) under heavy metal stress. In this study, priming menthol mint plants with SA was found to regulate plant growth and overcome the adverse effects of cadmium (Cd) stress, while increasing secondary metabolite accumulation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Umra Aqeel, Rukhsar Parwez, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of chromium (Cr) on Mentha arvensis plants and found that a concentration of 20 mg kg-1 of Cr was beneficial for plant growth. High concentrations of Cr negatively affected the morphological and physiological parameters of the plants, causing oxidative damage. The accumulation of Cr was positively correlated with increased antioxidant activity in the plants.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hongwu Cui, Feifei Yang, Yongfu Li
Summary: Nitrogen deprivation under high light inhibits lipid accumulation in microalgae, but the addition of exogenous methyl jasmonate (MeJA) enhances antioxidant capacity and substrate biosynthesis, thus increasing lipid production in Isochrysis galbana.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hamid Manzoor, Mehwish, Sherien Bukhat, Sumaira Rasul, Muhammad Ishaq Asif Rehmani, Sibgha Noreen, Habib-ur-Rehman Athar, Zafar Ullah Zafar, Milan Skalicky, Walid Soufan, Marian Brestic, Muhammad Habib-ur-Rahman, Chukwuma C. Ogbaga, Ayman El Sabagh
Summary: The study reveals that MeJA can alleviate the toxic effects of Cd on the growth of pea plants by modulating antioxidant defense system and photosynthetic machinery.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shruti Chaturvedi, Rakesh Pandey
Summary: The study demonstrated that using bio-sources to enhance medicinal plant Mentha arvensis L. can significantly improve yield and quality, while also showing antibacterial activity.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mohd Saleem, Qazi Fariduddin
Summary: Selenium is a beneficial element in plants, but its concentration between toxic and optimal levels is narrow and uneven. High concentrations of selenium cause oxidative stress and toxicity symptoms, affecting photosynthesis and growth, while low concentrations of selenium improve plant growth and photosynthetic traits.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Robles, Rafael Torronteras, Carol Ostojic, Cinta Oria, Maria Cuaresma, Ines Garbayo, Francisco Navarro, Carlos Vilchez
Summary: This study investigated the physiological and biochemical responses of Coccomyxa onubensis to Fe(III)-induced stress. The results showed that moderate levels of Fe(III) improved the growth and photosynthetic viability of C. onubensis, as well as triggered antioxidant responses. The findings suggest that C. onubensis has a notable antioxidant capacity, making it suitable for producing cell extracts with potential anti-inflammatory activity.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Aarifa Nabi, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem
Summary: This study explores the role of structurally-modified carrageenan in imparting resilience towards nickel-triggered phytotoxicity in Mentha arvensis L. and proves the structure-function relationship of irradiated carrageenan (ICA). The findings demonstrate that ICA, at certain concentrations, has positive effects on the growth, photosynthesis, antioxidant enzymatic activities, and quality of Mentha arvensis L.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Biology
Shruti Kaushik, Poonam Sharma, Gurvarinder Kaur, Anil Kumar Singh, Fahad A. Al-Misned, Hesham M. Shafik, Geetika Sirhindi
Summary: This study revealed that Cajanus cajan plants can enhance their tolerance to heavy metals by activating antioxidant defense system, thus improving the oxidative stress status and overall growth. Methyl jasmonate (Me-JA) plays a crucial role in regulating this process.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Khansa Saleem, Muhammad Ahsan Asghar, Ali Raza, Kaiwen Pan, Abd Ullah, Hafiz Hassan Javed, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Shakeel Imran, Sajid Mehmood Nadeem, Khurram Shehzad Khan, Junbo Du, Fei Xu, Gabor Kocsy, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Aamir Riaz
Summary: This study assessed the effect of Paclobutrazol on strawberry plants and found that it can reduce oxidative stress caused by drought and improve plant growth and fruit yield. The study also discovered the important role of glutathione and thiols in scavenging oxidative species in strawberry plants.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haitao Liu, Qiujuan Jiao, Lina Fan, Ying Jiang, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni, Parvaiz Ahmad, Yinglong Chen, Mo Zhu, Haiping Liu, Ying Zhao, Fang Liu, Shiliang Liu, Gezi Li
Summary: Silicon plays a beneficial role in alleviating Cd-induced toxicity in wheat by reducing metal uptake and protecting plants from oxidative injury. It also improves photosynthetic performance by up-regulating photosynthesis-related genes and light harvesting-related genes. Additionally, silicon minimizes Cd-induced oxidative stress by regulating antioxidant enzymes activities, AsA-GSH cycle, and expression of relevant genes. This study reveals the molecular mechanism of silicon-mediated wheat tolerance to Cd toxicity and suggests the application of silicon fertilizer in Cd-contaminated soil for food safety production as a beneficial and eco-friendly element.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Akwasi Yeboah, Jiannong Lu, Shuailei Gu, Haiyan Liu, Yuzhen Shi, Hanna Amoanimaa-Dede, Kwadwo Gyapong Agyenim-Boateng, Joseph Payne, Xuegui Yin
Summary: The study evaluated the effect of cadmium toxicity on growth, tolerance index, antioxidant activities, and malondialdehyde content in two wild castor accessions. Results showed that 16-024 exhibited higher tolerance to Cd stress, while S2-4 demonstrated higher antioxidant activity and oxidative damage.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Makoena Joyce Moloi, Bongiwe Minah Khoza
Summary: Drought has devastating effects on crops. This study investigated the impact of foliar applied selenium on a drought susceptible edamame, and found that selenium can enhance photosynthesis capacity and chlorophyll content under drought stress, but has limited effects on yield parameters.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sadaf Choudhary, Andleeb Zehra, Mohammad Mukarram, Kaiser Iqbal Wani, M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Tariq Aftab
Summary: The study showed that exogenously applied salicylic acid can improve the tolerance of Mentha arvensis and Cymbopogon flexuosus to boron stress by regulating antioxidant mechanisms and limiting boron uptake, thereby protecting the structural integrity of leaves and increasing essential oil content.
Article
Plant Sciences
Praveen Pandey, Swati Singh, Mohammad Saleem Khan, Manoj Semwal
Summary: This study compares non-destructive and destructive methods to measure foliar nitrogen concentration in menthol mint. The results show that the NDRE index calculated from reflectance data can accurately predict the foliar nitrogen concentration.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mona F. A. Dawood, Abbu Zaid, Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef
Summary: Under the current era of climate change, plants are subjected to multiple abiotic stresses, and in-depth research is needed to control these pressures. The study found that salicylic acid can alleviate oxidative damage by modulating antioxidant activity and maintaining an enhanced pool of reducing agents under drought and salt stress conditions.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Muntazir Mushtaq, Aejaz Ahmad Dar, Milan Skalicky, Anshika Tyagi, Nancy Bhagat, Umer Basu, Basharat Ahmad Bhat, Abbu Zaid, Sajad Ali, Tanvir-Ul-Hassan Dar, Gyanendra Kumar Rai, Shabir Hussain Wani, Muhammad Habib-Ur-Rahman, Vaclav Hejnak, Pavla Vachova, Marian Brestic, Arzu Cig, Fatih Cig, Murat Erman, Ayman EL Sabagh
Summary: Genome-editing technology, particularly the transgene-free approach, has great potential in achieving global food security. Recent developments in CRISPR-based tools for crop improvement include the development of transgene-free genome plants, compatible nucleases, and safe delivery vehicles. Despite the promising advancements, challenges remain in efficient delivery of CRISPR reagents, precision genome editing, and navigating government policies and public acceptance.
Article
Agronomy
Faisal Zulfiqar, Jianjun Chen, Patrick M. Finnegan, Muhammad Nafees, Adnan Younis, Narmeen Shaukat, Nadeem Latif, Zainul Abideen, Abbu Zaid, Ali Raza, Zamin Shaheed Siddiqui, Karim Ben Hamed
Summary: Foliar application of trehalose and 5-aminolevulinic acid proved to be beneficial for mitigating drought stress in Alpinia zerumbet by promoting plant growth and restoring physiological and biochemical parameters.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Faisal Zulfiqar, Xiangying Wei, Narmeen Shaukat, Jianjun Chen, Ali Raza, Adnan Younis, Muhammad Nafees, Zainul Abideen, Abbu Zaid, Nadeem Latif, Muhammad Naveed, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: The study on substituting peat with biochar derived from rice straw in container crop production demonstrated that it may slow down plant growth rate, but still yield marketable quality. Adding compost to the mix with biochar can improve the pH of the growing media.
Article
Plant Sciences
Abbu Zaid, Firoz Mohammad, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: The application of phytohormones through seed priming, such as salicylic acid (SA), can enhance the quality of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) under heavy metal stress. In this study, priming menthol mint plants with SA was found to regulate plant growth and overcome the adverse effects of cadmium (Cd) stress, while increasing secondary metabolite accumulation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Faisal Zulfiqar, Muhammad Nafees, Anastasios Darras, Narmeen Shaukat, Jianjun Chen, Antonio Ferrante, Abbu Zaid, Nadeem Latif, Ali Raza, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: In this study, the effects of potassium foliar application on gladiolus inflorescences were investigated. The results showed that high concentrations of potassium improved photosynthesis and water use efficiency, and increased the levels of soluble sugars and total soluble proteins in the inflorescences. Potassium application also extended the vase life of gladiolus inflorescences and reduced postharvest oxidative stress by enhancing antioxidant enzyme activities.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Faisal Zulfiqar, Muhammad Nafees, Jianjun Chen, Anastasios Darras, Antonio Ferrante, John T. Hancock, Muhammad Ashraf, Abbu Zaid, Nadeem Latif, Francisco J. Corpas, Muhammad Ahsan Altaf, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: Salt stress severely limits crop productivity globally, and its effects are worsened by climate change. Plant priming, using specific chemical agents, has shown promise in enhancing plant tolerance to salt stress. This review summarizes the current knowledge on various molecules/compounds that can potentially enhance the salinity tolerance of crop plants.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Raheela Jabeen, Atia Iqbal, Farah Deeba, Faisal Zulfiqar, Ghulam Mustafa, Haq Nawaz, Ume Habiba, Muhammad Nafees, Abbu Zaid, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: Defensin genes are a crucial part of plant defense systems, with novel genes isolated from Albizia lebbeck and Moringa oleifera showing potential roles in plant defense mechanisms. By exploring their signaling mechanisms, these genes could be utilized in the development of transgenic plants with enhanced disease resistance for future agricultural and therapeutic applications.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Attiq Ullah, Chengfeng Zhao, Maixi Zhang, Chuanjiao Sun, Xiaoxue Liu, Jingling Hu, Muhammad Zeeshan, Abbu Zaid, Tingbo Dai, Zhongwei Tian
Summary: Drought stress is a major environmental factor that affects crop production worldwide. This study investigated the effects of nitrogen and pre-anthesis drought priming on key enzymes involved in starch accumulation and protein synthesis in wheat. The results showed that high nitrogen levels and priming treatment can enhance the production of starch and protein in wheat under drought stress.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Khurram Ziaf, Muhammad Awais Ghani, Iftikhar Ahmad, Raheel Anwar, Basharat Ali, Yasir Majeed, Amir Shakeel, Mudassar Iqbal, Abbu Zaid
Summary: Cadmium contamination negatively affects the growth and yield of pea plants, although varietal responses differ. Among the pea varieties tested in this study, Supreme, Green Cross, Green Gold, and Lina performed better under mild cadmium contamination conditions.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Yogesh K. Ahlawat, Manjeet Singh, K. Manorama, Nita Lakra, Abbu Zaid, Faisal Zulfiqar
Summary: Plants develop secondary metabolites, such as phenolic compounds, to cope with various stressors and ensure their growth and development under harsh environmental conditions. Understanding the interaction between phenolic compounds and plants in stress conditions is crucial for enhancing stress tolerance in crops and achieving food security in agriculture.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Yama Keerthi Sree, Nita Lakra, Kesineni Manorama, Yogesh Ahlawat, Abbu Zaid, Hosam O. Elansary, Shaban R. M. Sayed, Mohamed A. Rashwan, Eman A. Mahmoud
Summary: Chickpea, a drought-resistant legume crop, was studied in terms of its morphology, physiology, and metabolism under different levels of drought stress. The results showed significant changes in various parameters as the drought level increased.
Article
Agronomy
Parul Sharma, Nita Lakra, Yogesh Ahlawat, Abbu Zaid, Ahmed M. Abd-ElGawad, Hosam O. Elansary, Anita Gupta
Summary: A variety of environmental issues are impacting crop growth worldwide, with rising temperatures being the most significant threat. High temperature inhibits seedling emergence and induces leaf necrosis, resulting in poor plant stand and decreased yields. Putrescine (Put) is a key growth regulator that promotes optimal plant development and stress tolerance. This study investigated the effects of exogenously applied Put on Brassica juncea varieties exposed to high temperature. The results showed that high temperature negatively affected growth parameters, chlorophyll content, and relative water content, while increasing antioxidant enzymes, electrolyte leakage, lipid peroxidation, hydrogen peroxide content, and stomatal density. However, Put application mitigated these negative impacts by enhancing growth, chlorophyll content, water content, and antioxidant enzyme activities, while reducing oxidative damage and stomatal density. Notably, certain varieties (RH-1707 and RH-1708) were more sensitive to high temperature, while others (RH-1566 and RH-1999-42) displayed greater tolerance. Overall, this study highlights the effectiveness of Put in reducing the negative effects of high temperature on B. juncea seedlings and provides insight into variety-specific responses.
Review
Plant Sciences
Sanaullah Jalil, Muhammad Mudassir Nazir, Qurban Ali, Faisal Zulfiqar, Anam Moosa, Muhammad Ahsan Altaf, Abbu Zaid, Muhammad Nafees, Jean Wan Hong Yong, Xiaoli Jin
Summary: Heavy metals and metalloids contamination in the environment is a growing concern for food safety and human livability. Zinc plays a vital role in plant development and can also alleviate heavy metal toxicity by reducing oxidative stress, maintaining nutrient uptake, and regulating metal transporter genes. This review explores the importance of zinc and nano zinc in plants and their involvement in mitigating heavy metal toxicity. Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms involved and incorporate zinc into agricultural practices.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sumaira Rashid, Abbu Zaid, Tasir Sharief Per, Bisma Nisar, Lone Rafiya Majeed, Shah Rafiq, Nasir Aziz Wagay, Naseer Ud-Din Shah, Mohd Aslam Rather, Faisal Zulfiqar, Shabir Hussain Wani
Summary: The rapid urbanization and economic development have caused unprecedented pollution in the biosphere, especially in aquatic ecosystems. Phytoremediation, a sustainable and eco-friendly process, has emerged as a potential solution to detoxify and treat polluted water bodies. Constructed wetlands have gained popularity due to their sustainability, aesthetic balance, and cost-effectiveness in treating diverse wastewaters. Despite some barriers, such as biomass disposal and seasonal growth, phytoremediation technology holds promise for mitigating pollution and advancing environmental science.
RENDICONTI LINCEI-SCIENZE FISICHE E NATURALI
(2023)