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Plant Sciences
Mengyao Wang, Takahiro Hasegawa, Marcel Beier, Makoto Hayashi, Yoshihiro Ohmori, Kenji Yano, Shota Teramoto, Takehiro Kamiya, Toru Fujiwara
Summary: Nitrate is an important nutrient and signaling molecule in plants, and OsNLP4 plays a role in regulating nitrate assimilation and nitrogen use efficiency in rice. However, the nitrate sensing system and regulatory mechanisms of nitrate-related genes in rice remain unclear.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Na-Yeon Jo, Junkyung Lee, Ji-Eun Byeon, Hong-Jin Park, Jong-Won Ryoo, Sun-Goo Hwang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different CO2 concentrations on the growth and antioxidant activity of fennel. The results showed that elevated CO2 concentrations improved fennel growth, but relatively high eCO2 concentrations decreased its antioxidant activity. Additionally, light intensity did not significantly affect the growth and antioxidant activity of fennel.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Baby Juby, Janaki Seifudeen Minimol, Basura Suma, Adiyodi Venugopal Santhoshkumar, Joseph Jiji, Pottekkat Sidharthan Panchami
Summary: The study found that drought tolerant hybrids had higher levels of proline, superoxide dismutase enzyme, and glycine betaine. While plants under drought stress generally exhibit low nitrate reductase activity, the drought tolerant hybrids actually had higher NR activity compared to the susceptible hybrids. The control plants kept under fully irrigated conditions showed the highest amount of NR.
Article
Plant Sciences
Amany H. A. Abeed, Mohammed Ali, Mamdouh A. A. Eissa, Suzan A. A. Tammam
Summary: The application of sewage water for irrigation improves the growth, yield, and quality of Datura innoxia plants compared to well water irrigation. It increases the content of chlorophyll, carotenoids, and non-enzymatic antioxidants in the plants, as well as improves soil quality.
Article
Horticulture
Riaz Ahmad, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alsahli, Saleh Alansi, Muhammad Ahsan Altaf
Summary: This study investigates the benefits of exogenous melatonin on drought-stressed pea, finding that melatonin can enhance antioxidant defense mechanisms and reduce oxidative damage. Additionally, melatonin can inhibit photosynthesis, alleviating the negative effects of drought on pea plants.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Nicole D. Wagner, Emily Quach, Seth Buscho, Ashley Ricciardelli, Anupama Kannan, Sandi Win Naung, Grace Phillip, Berkeley Sheppard, Lauren Ferguson, Ashley Allen, Christopher Sharon, Jacquelyn R. Duke, Raegyn B. Taylor, Bradley J. Austin, Jasmine K. Stovall, Brian E. Haggard, C. Kevin Chambliss, Bryan W. Brooks, J. Thad Scott
Summary: The study found that different nitrogen forms and micronutrient supply affect cyanobacteria biomass and cyanotoxin production. While high urea and MN conditions led to increased biomass and particulate N production in laboratory cultures, it also resulted in lower microcystin-LR concentrations. In community HABs, the addition of micronutrients resulted in higher microcystin-LA concentrations compared to non-MN amended community HABs.
Article
Plant Sciences
W. V. Andrade Junior, C. F. Oliveira Neto, B. G. Santos Filho, E. D. Cruz, C. B. Amarante, S. F. Vinicius, G. A. S. Nogueira, V. R. Nascimento, D. J. P. Sousa, J. S. S. Teixeira
Summary: The study revealed that Virola surinamensis has a certain tolerance to cadmium stress and exhibits metabolic regulatory mechanisms. Under cadmium stress, the plants adjust the levels of ammonia, proteins, and carbohydrates.
Article
Agronomy
Ping Yan, Geng Li, Haoqi Sun, Zhenhua Zhang, Runya Yang, Junna Sun
Summary: The study demonstrates a synergistic effect of AMF and biochar on promoting plant growth and resistance to low-temperature stress in perennial ryegrass. They increase biomass and antioxidant enzyme activities, improving plant growth in saline soil.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jie He, Lin Qin
Summary: In this study, it was found that reducing NO3- supply can increase plant growth, root weight, leaf number, and total leaf area in Mesembryanthemum crystallinum. Additionally, reducing NO3- supply can increase the concentrations of proline, total soluble sugar, and total ascorbic acid in the plants.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lina Feng, Xiaoyong Shi, Yuehong Chen, Hongjie Tang, Lisha Wang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different temperatures on Ulva prolifera growth and nitrate reductase activity. An optimized in vitro analysis method for Ulva prolifera NRA was developed and showed the optimal conditions for the assay. The study found that Ulva prolifera cultivated in a range of 10-20 degrees Celsius had a longer growth cycle, with a positive correlation between algal growth and NRA.
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ye Ji Lee, Won Je Lee, Quang Tri Le, Suk-Whan Hong, Hojoung Lee
Summary: The study demonstrates that high concentrations of nitrate can affect plant tolerance to salt stress. By increasing anthocyanin content, plants can better withstand salt stress under high nitrate conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Weijing Zhang, Lingjiang Min, Yajing Li, Yaning Lang, S. A. Masudul Hoque, Adedeji Olufemi Adetunji, Zhendong Zhu
Summary: In this study, it was found that supplementation of 2 mM proline significantly improved post-thaw goat sperm quality by regulating sperm redox homeostasis. The addition of proline protected goat sperm against reactive oxygen species (ROS) stress through PRODH-mediated metabolism. These findings suggest that proline can be used as an effective additive to enhance post-thaw goat sperm quality during cryopreservation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sayma Samreen, Athar Ali Khan, Adnan Khan
Summary: The study investigated the effects of nickel (Ni) and chromium (Cr) contamination on the growth, physiology, leaf epidermis ultra-structure, metal accumulation, and antioxidant properties of Oxalis corniculata. Different levels of Ni and Cr were applied to the soil, and the plants were sampled at different time points. Low levels of both metals enhanced growth and had minimal impact on antioxidant properties, while higher levels caused decline in growth and abnormality in leaf epidermis. Cr was found to be more toxic than Ni, and Ni showed higher efficiency in translocation from root to shoot.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yasar Nishat, Mohammad Danish, Heba Mohamed, Hisamuddin Shaikh, Abeer Elhakem
Summary: The combination of Trichoderma harzianum and press mud has the potential to control Meloidogyne incognita infection and can be used as an environmentally safe alternative to chemical nematicides. It also helps in the removal of sugarcane waste, reducing environmental pollution.
PHYTON-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ehab A. Ibrahim, Noura E. S. Ebrahim, Gehan Z. Mohamed
Summary: The present study investigated the effect of foliar application of chitosan and glycine betaine on lettuce plants and found that the application of these substances significantly improved plant growth, yield, and quality, especially under water deficit conditions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Pablo Preciado-Rangel, Enrique Troyo-Dieguez, Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar, Jose Luis Garcia-Hernandez, Jose Guadalupe Luna-Ortega
Article
Plant Sciences
Eneida Adilene Perez-Velasco, Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar, Rebeca Betancourt-Galindo, Javier Martinez-Juarez, Samuel Alejandro Lozano-Morales, Jose Antonio Gonzalez-Fuentes
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of different morphologies and surface modifications of zinc oxide nanoparticles on tomato growth and fruit yield, quality, nutrients, and gas exchange parameters. The results showed that zinc oxide nanoparticles can enhance plant growth and yield, with modified hexagonal nanoparticles applied by drench having a better impact on major nutrient elements in fruits.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Juana Cruz Garcia-Santiago, Carlos Javier Lozano Cavazos, Jose Antonio Gonzalez-Fuentes, Alejandro Zermeno-Gonzalez, Emilio Rascon Alvarado, Alfonso Rojas Duarte, Pablo Preciado-Rangel, Enrique Troyo-Dieguez, Fidel Maximiano Pena Ramos, Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar, Daniela Alvarado-Camarillo, Jose Alfredo Hernandez Maruri
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of seven fertilisation treatments and two irrigation methods on plant growth and fruit quality in grape tomatoes. The results suggest that using fish-derived protein hydrolysates and subirrigation system can help reduce the yield gap between organic and conventional systems.
BIOLOGICAL AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ana Maria Gonzalez-Merino, Agustin Hernandez-Juarez, Rebeca Betancourt-Galindo, Yisa Maria Ochoa-Fuentes, Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar, Monica Lorena Limon-Corona
Summary: Zinc oxide nanoparticles showed good efficacy in inhibiting the growth and sporulation of Fusarium oxysporum, and application in the greenhouse helped increase the height of tomato plants while reducing the severity of the disease.
JOURNAL OF PHYTOPATHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Martin Hernandez-Salinas, Luis A. Valdez-Aguilar, Iran Alia-Tejacal, Daniela Alvarado-Camarillo, Andrew D. Cartmill
Summary: The study showed that silicon can partially enhance tomato plant tolerance to NaCl salinity, promote plant growth and yield, and alleviate the K/Na imbalance caused by salinity. Additionally, supplemental silicon can increase plant peroxidase activity and proline concentration, contributing to improved plant resilience to salinity stress.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Juan Carlos Diaz-Perez, Andre Luiz Biscaia Ribeiro da Silva, Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of chemical, mixed, and organic fertilizers on sweet onion plant growth and yield, finding that sweet onions grown with organic or mixed fertilizers produced comparable yields and quality to those grown with chemical fertilizers.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Alberto Garcia-Gonzalez, Lluvia de Abril Alexandra Soriano-Melgar, Maria Luisa Cid-Lopez, Gladis Yakeline Cortez-Mazatan, Esmeralda Mendoza-Mendoza, Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar, Rene Dario Peralta-Rodriguez
Summary: Research shows that vase solutions based on calcium oxide nanoparticles have positive effects on stem firmness and reducing stem bending, weight loss, and preserving the diameter of gerbera flowers. Furthermore, gerberas treated with calcium oxide nanoparticles maintained their visual quality and chlorophyll content. The application of calcium oxide nanoparticles is considered an efficient alternative solution for preserving gerbera flowers during postharvest.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Xiaochi Ma, Helen Dahlke, Roger Duncan, David Doll, Paul Martinez, Bruce Lampinen, Astrid Volder
Summary: This study tested the impact of applying captured winter water runoff for groundwater recharge on tree performance in almond orchards in Northern California. The results showed that most of the water applied percolated past the root zones without any adverse effects on tree health and yield. Therefore, applying additional water in moderately drained to well-drained soils is not likely to have negative impacts on almond orchards.
CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Victor H. Avendano-Abarca, Daniela Alvarado-Camarillo, Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar, Estanislado A. Sanchez-Ortiz, Jose A. Gonzalez-Fuentes, Andrew D. Cartmill
Summary: Indoor production systems using LED lamps can increase strawberry productivity by reducing pests, diseases, and weather damage. Green light (GL) has been underestimated but is important for strawberry production to lower costs and enhance efficiency. A proportion of 20% GL and 20% blue light (BL) resulted in the best growth and yield parameters, while 27% GL may be detrimental compared to 6% GL.
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Itzel Perez-Leon, Jose Antonio Gonzalez-Fuentes, Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar, Adalberto Benavides-Mendoza, Daniela Alvarado-Camarillo, Carlos Estuardo Castillo-Chacon
Summary: Blueberry is a popular fruit with high demand and consumption due to its bioactive compounds and high antioxidant capacity. The application of glutamic acid (GLU) and 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BAP) as biostimulants positively influenced flower bud sprouting, fruit quality, and antioxidant content in blueberries. Specifically, 500 mg L-1 GLU and 10 mg L-1 6-BAP increased flower bud number, while 500 mg L-1 GLU and 20 mg L-1 6-BAP resulted in fruits with higher flavonoid, vitamin C, and anthocyanin content, as well as enhanced activity of catalase and ascorbate peroxidase enzymes. Therefore, the application of these biostimulants effectively enhances the yield and quality of blueberries.
Article
Agronomy
Carlos Alberto Perez-Cabrera, Porfirio Juarez-Lopez, Jose Anzaldo-Hernandez, Iran Alia-Tejacal, Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar, Gelacio Alejo-Santiago, Rogelio Castro-Brindis, Victor Lopez-Martinez, Daniela Alvarado-Camarillo
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of sugarcane apice biochar on the growth of Thai basil. The results showed that the use of 7% biochar improved plant growth, while the 21% biochar treatment increased the foliar nutrient concentration. Therefore, sugarcane apice biochar can be used as an alternative in agronomic management.
TERRA LATINOAMERICANA
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
J. E. Mendoza-Paredes, A. M. Castillo-Gonzalez, L. A. Valdez-Aguilar, E. Avitia-Garcia, M. R. Garcia-Mateos
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different LED light ratios and fluorescent light on the growth and photosynthetic pigment concentration of habanero pepper seedlings. The results showed that the different light ratios had varying effects on seedling growth, while the light treatments had no significant impact on photosynthetic pigments.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jorge Enrique Mendoza-Paredes, Ana Maria Castillo-Gonzalez, Edilberto Avitia-Garcia, Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar, Maria del Rosario Garcia-Mateos
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of different LED light ratios and fluorescent light on the growth and physiological aspects of habanero pepper plants grown under controlled conditions. The results showed that red light favored fruit yield and stomatal frequency, while blue light favored the concentration of phenolic compounds. The control treatment induced higher potassium concentration and increased pollen germination and leaf thickness.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
J. E. Mendoza-Paredes, A. M. Castillo-Gonzalez, L. A. Valdez-Aguilar, E. Avitia-Garcia, M. R. Garcia-Mateos
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different blue and red LED light ratios on growth parameters, photosynthetic pigments, and nutrient concentration in coriander, concluding that a A37.7%:R62.3% blue:red light ratio promotes growth and commercial yield the most.
Article
Agronomy
Itzel Leana-Rojas, Gloria A. Perez-Arias, Iran Alia-Tejacal, Luis A. Valdez-Aguilar, Alyn M. Palacios-Sosa, Porfirio Juarez-Lopez
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of five mineral salts on the conservation of lisianthus, finding that calcium nitrate and aluminum sulfate were effective in increasing water consumption and maintaining higher relative fresh weight, while also decreasing respiration rate, thus significantly improving the vase life of lisianthus.
REVISTA FITOTECNIA MEXICANA
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Elmira Jalilzadeh Khoie, Zohreh Jabbarzadeh, Parviz Norouzi, Mohsen Barin, Maryam Razavi
Summary: This study investigated the impact of silicon on plant traits of rose plants and found that silicon treatment can improve flowering stem length and diameter, petal thickness, flower weight, and delay flower senescence. Foliar application of silicon also increased leaf content of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and silicon.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Daocheng Ma, Weichao Teng, Yi-Ting Mo, Biao Yi, Wen-Lang Chen, Yan-Ping Pang, Linghui Wang
Summary: This study investigated the nutrient requirements and effects of fertilization on the soil properties and growth status of Erythropalum scandens seedlings through a series of pot experiments. The results revealed that E. scandens seedlings have a stronger sensitivity to nitrogen levels, and excessive fertilization can lead to soil acidification. Proper fertilization treatments can promote better growth status of the seedlings.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Javid Norouzi, Saeed Sayfzadeh, Davood Eradatmand Asli, Hamidreza Zakerin, Esmaeil Hadidi Masouleh
Summary: The effect of nitrogen splitting and different irrigation conditions on agronomic and physiological traits of corn was examined. Drought stress resulted in decreased yield, increased proline and abscisic acid contents. The Maxima cultivar exhibited higher resistance to drought stress. Single cross 704 cultivar showed better adaptability to drought stress and nitrogen deficiency.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ibrahim Erdal, Hakan Aktas, Cennet Yaylaci, Sevkiye Armagan Turkan, Gulnur Aydin, Yunus Hor
Summary: The study examined the effects of growth media made of peat and different domestic materials on tomato nutrition, growth, and yield as an alternative to cocopeat in Turkiye. It was found that using vermicompost and its mixtures with peat as growth media resulted in the highest leaf and fruit nutrient concentrations. The highest fruit yields and biomass weights were obtained with solely peat and 1:1 peat + vermicompost medium. Peat-containing growth media, especially peat + vermicompost mixtures, can be used as alternatives to cocopeat in soilless tomato cultivation.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kiron Bhakat, Ekramul Islam, Samir Kumar Mukherjee
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of bacterially solubilized zinc (BSZn) on the early growth of rice plants and the concentration of zinc in the plant parts. The results showed that BSZn can promote seed germination and seedling growth, increase chlorophyll and carotenoid content, and enhance zinc accumulation in the roots of rice seedlings.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
