Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Feng, Xuemei Zhong, Yuhan Yao, Zhensheng Shi, Fenghai Li, Hongwei Wang, Xiangling Lv, Wanli Du, Min Zhu, Hu Yang, Dexuan Meng
Summary: The impact of acetochlor on acetochlor-resistant and sensitive crops is reflected in differences in photosynthetic rate, chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, and antioxidant enzyme activities. The effects of acetochlor are more pronounced on sensitive crops, leading to a decrease in photosynthetic rate and increased oxidative stress.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ying Feng, Xue Cui, Hong Shan, Zhensheng Shi, Fenghai Li, Hongwei Wang, Min Zhu, Xuemei Zhong
Summary: The study compared the physiological responses of maize lines SN98A and SN98B under weak light stress, revealing that SN98B has a stronger ability to withstand adversity and maintain the integrity of the photosynthetic system, which is a key physiological adaptation to low light conditions.
Article
Forestry
Haixia Huang, Peng Cui, Gang Lu, Xuhu Wang, Le Jiang, Yongzhong Luo
Summary: In this study, the effects of rainfall changes on the photosynthetic characteristics and antioxidant system of Gymnocarpos przewalskii were investigated. Results showed that increased rainfall led to significant increases in the net photosynthetic rate and transpiration rate. Decreased rainfall resulted in limitations in photosynthesis caused by stomatal and non-stomatal factors. Furthermore, reduced rainfall led to decreased chlorophyll content, maximum photochemical efficiency of PSII, and steady-state optical quantum efficiency, as well as increased production of reactive oxygen species. Enhanced antioxidant enzymes helped alleviate the damage to the photosynthetic apparatus. This study improves our understanding of the adaptive strategies of desert plants under future precipitation changes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xi Chen, Ningying Zhong, Yayun Luo, Yinfeng Ni, Ziyi Liu, Guo Wu, Ting Zheng, Yuxi Dang, Huiling Chen, Wei Li
Summary: This study aims to gain a systematic understanding of the plant morphological and physiological responses to strontium stress, by using V. faba as an experimental material, which is a strontium-accumulation plant. The findings will provide reference for the application of plants in the remediation of strontium pollution.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Haseen Ahmed, Jainendra Pathak, Rajneesh, Piyush K. Sonkar, Vellaichamy Ganesan, Donat-P. Haeder, Rajeshwar P. Sinha
Summary: The study found that exposure to ultraviolet radiation inhibited the growth and chlorophyll a content of hot spring cyanobacteria, but increased total carotene content. Additionally, the efficiency of photosystem II and electron transport rate decreased, while non-photochemical quenching increased and photochemical quenching decreased under certain light conditions. Reactive oxygen species levels significantly increased under specific exposure conditions, and the antioxidant machinery showed significant enhancement. The discovery of a mycosporine-like amino acid, shinorine, and its electrochemical and antioxidant properties were also highlighted in the study.
Article
Horticulture
Felipe Girotto Campos, Gustavo Ribeiro Barzotto, Jonas Akenaton Venturineli Pagassini, Marilia Caixeta Sousa, Gisela Ferreira, Carmen Silvia Fernandes Boaro
Summary: This study investigated the effects of calcium variation on the photosynthetic performance, growth, and enzymatic antioxidant defense system in A. emarginata plants subjected to mechanical damage. The results showed that the presence of calcium improved the restoration of plants after mechanical damage, while the absence of the mineral made them more sensitive. Cultivating the species with 2 mM Ca2+ in the nutrient solution was sufficient to ensure the efficiency of the enzymatic antioxidant defense system and the photosynthetic restoration of damaged plants.
Article
Plant Sciences
Abdul Rehaman, Mehar Fatma, Arif Tasleem Jan, Ali Asghar Shah, Mohd Asgher, Nafees A. Khan
Summary: Drought stress negatively affects maize crops, but vermicompost and sodium nitroprusside may play a role in alleviating the stress.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiaomei Li, Xue Meng, Xiaoqi Yang, Delin Duan
Summary: In this study, the temperature tolerance of two strains of Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis, the wild type and a green-pigmented mutant, was explored through 7-day culture at three temperatures (8, 20, and 30 degrees C). The results showed that the green mutant exhibited heat tolerance and had stronger antioxidant activity at 30 degrees C. However, it also had a greater degree of inhibition of photosynthetic performance under low temperatures, although it produced less reactive oxygen species, suggesting higher antioxidant potential.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sun Woo Chung, Hyungmin Rho, Chan Kyu Lim, Mi Kyoung Jeon, Seolah Kim, Yeon Jin Jang, Hyun Joo An
Summary: Short-term low temperatures affect leaf color, photosynthetic activity, and antioxidant enzyme activity in avocado seedlings. Ascorbate peroxidase and glutathione reductase play a critical role in withstanding chilling stress, but under lethal temperature, even for a short time, plants suffer irreversible damage.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jose A. Lucas, Ana Garcia-Villaraco, Beatriz Ramos-Solano, Khalid Akdi, Francisco Javier Gutierrez-Manero
Summary: This study found that treating tomato plants with lipochitooligosaccharides (LCOs) under UV-B stress can significantly increase enzymatic activities related to reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging and reduce oxidative stress. Additionally, LCOs can improve the photosynthetic efficiency and physiological state of the plants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saleh M. Alluqmani, Nadiyah M. Alabdallah
Summary: This study investigates the effects of functionalized carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) on chili pepper plants under drought stress. The results show that CNPs can significantly improve the relative water content, chlorophyll stability index, and chlorophyll fluorescence of the leaves. The application of CNPs also leads to a significant increase in proline content by reducing abscisic acid levels in the leaves. Furthermore, CNPs enhance the activity of antioxidant enzymes under drought stress. These findings suggest that CNPs have the potential to be used as a novel agricultural technique for crop cultivation in drought conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khadija Sossey Alaoui, Bernard Tychon, Sandrine Joachim, Alain Geffard, Katherine Nott, Sebastien Ronkart, Jean-Marc Porcher, Remy Beaudouin, Christelle Robert, Marie-Laure Fauconnier, Matthew Saive
Summary: The study aimed to assess the toxicity of a mixture of five pharmaceutical drugs using Fontinalis antipyretica as a bioindicator and bioaccumulator. Results showed that only carbamazepine and irbesartan were accumulated by the species, with bioaccumulation levels increasing with exposure time. Antioxidant enzymes were sensitive to the drug mixture, with higher activity observed in plants exposed to higher concentrations. Chlorophyll content decreased in exposed plants, but photosynthetic activity was restored after 5 months. Morphological characteristics were less impacted by the treatment.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xin Wang, Chengzhang Wang, Jin Wu, Guofang Miao, Min Chen, Shuli Chen, Songhan Wang, Zhengfei Guo, Zhenhua Wang, Bin Wang, Jing Li, Yujin Zhao, Xiaolin Wu, Chuanfeng Zhao, Weili Lin, Yongguang Zhang, Lingli Liu
Summary: Aerosols can influence crop photosynthesis, with an excessive amount potentially lowering the level of photosynthesis. Crop lands in the North China Plain show a bell-shaped response to aerosols.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Camilla Morresi, Alessia Luccarini, Fabio Marcheggiani, Gianna Ferretti, Elisabetta Damiani, Tiziana Bacchetti
Summary: PON2, an intracellular protein, plays a protective role against cell oxidative stress and apoptosis. This study explored the modulation of PON2 in human dermal fibroblasts exposed to UVA radiation and found that PON2 is up-regulated immediately after UVA exposure and gradually decreases in the post-exposure phase. This upregulation may be related to the increase in intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and could play an important role in mitigating UVA-induced damage and preventing the consequences of UV exposure.
CHEMICO-BIOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Hongying Cui, Yiying Zeng, Gadi V. P. Reddy, Feng Gao, Zhihong Li, Zihua Zhao
Summary: The study found that UV radiation has significant effects on the survival and antioxidant enzyme activities of the tephritid fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis. Exposure to UV-B and UV-C resulted in decreased egg laying, while all three UV wavelengths led to irreversible decreases in antioxidant enzyme activities. UV radiation can be harmful to non-target organisms but may also be a potential strategy for integrated pest management.
FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Ye Wang, Hongbin Wang, Runzhi Li, Xifeng Fan, Zhen Peng, Juying Wu, Liusheng Duan
Summary: This study evaluated the yield and biomass characteristics of Miscanthus x giganteus in Beijing, China, over a three-year period. It found that M. x giganteus can be cultivated as an excellent herbaceous bioenergy crop in northern China.
Article
Physics, Nuclear
Z. W. Tan, J. L. Lou, Y. L. Ye, Y. Liu, D. Y. Pang, C. X. Yuan, J. G. Li, W. Liu, Y. Jiang, B. Yang, L. C. Tao, K. Ma, Z. H. Li, Q. T. Li, X. F. Yang, J. Y. Xu, H. Z. Yu, J. X. Han, S. W. Bai, S. W. Huang, G. Li, H. Y. Wu, H. L. Zang, J. Feng, J. S. Wang, Y. Y. Yang, P. Ma, Q. Hu, Z. Bai, Z. H. Gao, F. F. Duan, L. Y. Hu, J. H. Tan, S. Q. Sun, Y. S. Song, H. J. Ong, D. T. Tran, H. Y. Zhu, B. L. Xia
Summary: Two low-lying unbound states in C-16 were investigated using deuteron inelastic scattering in inverse kinematics. In addition to the previously measured 2(-) state at 5.45 MeV in a 1n knockout reaction, a new resonant state at 6.89 MeV was observed for the first time. The inelastic scattering angular distributions of these states were well reproduced by the distorted-wave Born approximation calculation with an l = 1 excitation. The spin-parities of the unbound states were tentatively assigned based on shell model calculations using the modified YSOX interaction.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ruiqi Li, Zhifeng Wei, Yan Li, Xudong Shang, Ying Cao, Liusheng Duan, Ligeng Ma
Summary: The development of the shoot apical meristem is regulated by the interaction between the transcription factor SHOOT MERISTEMLESS and the protein SKI-INTERACTING PROTEIN. This study identifies SKIP as a component of the STM transcriptional complex and reveals the mechanism underlying SKIP-mediated shoot apical meristem formation in Arabidopsis.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tiecheng Huang, Wenjiang Huang, Kun Wang, Yongkang Li, Zhenhai Li, Yong'an Yang
Summary: In this study, using multi-source remote sensing data, the accounting framework of the ecosystem service value (ESV) of paddy field ecosystems (PFEs) was improved, and the ESV was mapped at a detailed level. The results showed that the ESV of PFEs is much higher than their production value, with climate regulation having the highest value. Baodi district had the highest ESV, with a significant number of hot spots, while Ninghe district had more cold spots.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Shuai Wang, Xuelian Huang, Tao Wen, Xun Wang, He Wang, Yongjie Han, Zhiwei Li, Jian Kuang, Shihua Qi
Summary: The study on whether there is a magma chamber under Wudalianchi is of great significance for the theory of plate tectonics, early warning of volcano eruption and geothermal exploration. The research findings show that there is excess noble gases in the shallow groundwater, indicating possible boiling events underground. This supports the recent results of geophysical survey works that suggest the existence of a potential magma chamber under Weishan area.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Zhao, Shaoyu Han, Yang Meng, Haikuan Feng, Zhenhai Li, Jingli Chen, Xiaoyu Song, Yan Zhu, Guijun Yang
Summary: The novel hybrid method combining Crop Biomass Algorithm of Wheat (CBA-Wheat) and Simple Algorithm For Yield (SAFY) with transfer learning improves the accuracy and efficiency of winter wheat yield estimation.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Jian-Ming Zhang, Zhi-Wei Li, Fang Liu, Jing-Tai Li, Xin Mao, Ya-Ping Cheng, Jie Peng, Xin-Zhuo Feng, Si-Dao Ni, Xiao-Ping Ouyang, Ran Han
Summary: The muon transmission imaging method is a non-destructive detection imaging method that analyzes the flux change of cosmic ray muon to obtain the internal density structure of the target object. However, multiple Coulomb scattering can cause deviation of muons from their straight paths, which may affect the accuracy of muon transmission imaging. This study uses Monte Carlo simulation to analyze the effect of multiple scattering on transmission imaging accuracy.
ACTA PHYSICA SINICA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Changsheng Li, Yajie Chen, Lan Huang, Yuting Zhang, Niannian Cao, Xuanjun Guo, Chunlian Yao, Xuefeng Li, Liusheng Duan, Sen Pang
Summary: This study found that tricyclazole had low acute toxicity to E. sinensis but could suppress its immune response and lipid metabolism. The bioaccumulation risk of tricyclazole in hepatopancreas and the gender differences in sensitivity were also observed. The dietary risk assessment showed a low risk of tricyclazole intake from crab consumption.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
J. J. Liu, X. X. Xu, L. J. Sun, C. X. Yuan, K. Kaneko, Y. Sun, P. F. Liang, H. Y. Wu, G. Z. Shi, C. J. Lin, J. Lee, S. M. Wang, C. Qi, J. G. Li, H. H. Li, Latsamy Xayavong, Z. H. Li, P. J. Li, Y. Y. Yang, H. Jian, Y. F. Gao, R. Fan, S. X. Zha, F. C. Dai, H. F. Zhu, J. H. Li, Z. F. Chang, S. L. Qin, Z. Z. Zhang, B. S. Cai, R. F. Chen, J. S. Wang, D. X. Wang, K. Wang, F. F. Duan, Y. H. Lam, P. Ma, Z. H. Gao, Q. Hu, Z. Bai, J. B. Ma, J. G. Wang, C. G. Wu, D. W. Luo, Y. Jiang, Y. Liu, D. S. Hou, R. Li, N. R. Ma, W. H. Ma, G. M. Yu, D. Patel, S. Y. Jin, Y. F. Wang, Y. C. Yu, L. Y. Hu, X. Wang, H. L. Zang, K. L. Wang, B. Ding, Q. Q. Zhao, L. Yang, P. W. Wen, F. Yang, H. M. Jia, G. L. Zhang, M. Pan, X. Y. Wang, H. H. Sun, H. S. Xu, X. H. Zhou, Y. H. Zhang, Z. G. Hu, M. Wang, M. L. Liu, H. J. Ong, W. Q. Yang, RIBLL Collaboration
Summary: The beta decay of P-26 at the proton drip line is studied, and the angular correlations of two protons emitted from Si-26 excited states are measured, identifying two new high-lying states and the T = 2 isobaric analog state. Furthermore, a strongly isospin-mixed doublet that mainly deexcites via two-proton decay is observed for the first time.
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Yao Sun, Ruohan Gao, Zhiwei Li, Andong Wang, Ran Han, Yufei Xi, Jingao Liu
Summary: The chemical composition of continental crust is fundamental in understanding its origin and evolution. However, the chemical compositions of orogenic belts, which make up 30% of the global continental crust, are still poorly understood. This study provides an estimate of the crustal composition of the Southeast China orogenic belt using a 3-D crustal model. The results show that the Southeast China has one of the most evolved continental crust compositions compared to other estimates. Chemical weathering is identified as the main process modifying the composition of the upper continental crust, while intracrustal differentiation and chemical weathering together control the composition of the bulk continental crust. Orogenic belts like the Southeast China can develop highly evolved crustal compositions due to extensive intracrustal reworking, enhanced chemical weathering, and potential removal of thickened crustal roots. An overall estimation of the average composition of the continental crust should take into account the evolved composition of orogenic belts.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhaobin Ren, Yingru Liu, Lu Li, Xing Wang, Yuyi Zhou, Mingcai Zhang, Zhaohu Li, Fei Yi, Liusheng Duan
Summary: Transcriptome analysis of maize cultivars with different responses to coronatine treatment identified gene regulatory networks controlling internode extension. The lengths of the basal internodes are crucial for maize lodging resistance. RNA-sequencing of the eighth internode of 10 cultivars treated with coronatine revealed 7895 genes involved in internode elongation, including 777 transcription factors. Strong-inhibition cultivars showed down-regulation of genes related to cytokinin, gibberellin, auxin, and ethylene, as well as changes in cell-cycle regulatory factors and cell wall-related genes, leading to severe inhibition of internode elongation. Additionally, the study explored the direct regulatory relationship between ZmABI7 and ZmMYB117 transcription factors and their target genes, ZmCYC1, ZmCYC3, ZmCYC7, and ZmCPP1. The transcriptome data will serve as a valuable resource for studying maize internode development and genetic control of internode length for improved lodging resistance.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Physics, Nuclear
C. G. Wang, R. Han, C. Xu, H. Hua, R. A. Bark, S. Q. Zhang, S. Y. Wang, T. M. Shneidman, S. G. Zhou, J. Meng, S. M. Wyngaardt, A. C. Dai, F. R. Xu, X. Q. Li, Z. H. Li, Y. L. Ye, D. X. Jiang, C. G. Li, C. Y. Niu, Z. Q. Chen, H. Y. Wu, D. W. Luo, S. Wang, D. P. Sun, C. Liu, Z. Q. Li, N. B. Zhang, R. J. Guo, P. Jones, E. A. Lawrie, J. J. Lawrie, J. F. Sharpey-Schafer, M. Wiedeking, S. N. T. Majola, T. D. Bucher, T. Dinoko, B. Maqabuka, L. Makhathini, L. Mdletshe, O. Shirinda, K. Sowazi
Summary: The spectroscopy of Ge-71 was investigated and the first experimental evidence of an octupole rotational band in Ge isotopes was found, suggesting enhanced octupole correlation around N = 40 in the A approximate to 70 region.
Article
Physics, Nuclear
J. X. Han, Y. Liu, Y. L. Ye, J. L. Lou, X. F. Yang, T. Baba, M. Kimura, B. Yang, Z. H. Li, Q. T. Li, J. Y. Xu, Y. C. Ge, H. Hua, Z. H. Yang, J. S. Wang, Y. Y. Yang, P. Ma, Z. Bai, Q. Hu, W. Liu, K. Ma, L. C. Tao, Y. Jiang, L. Y. Hu, H. L. Zang, J. Feng, H. Y. Wu, S. W. Bai, G. Li, H. Z. Yu, S. W. Huang, Z. Q. Chen, X. H. Sun, J. J. Li, Z. W. Tan, Z. H. Gao, F. F. Duan, J. H. Tan, S. Q. Sun, Y. S. Song
Summary: Measurements of inelastic excitation and cluster-decay reactions for H-2(C-16,C-16* -> He-4 + Be-12 or He-6 + Be-10) H-2 at a beam energy of 23.5 MeV/u have been conducted. The study reveals the energy, decay paths, and molecular configurations of resonances in C-16. The results indicate the presence of a positive-parity (3/2(pi)(-))(2)(1/2(sigma)(-))(2)-bond linear-chain molecular band and a pure sigma-bond linear-chain configuration in C-16.
Article
Physics, Nuclear
W. Liu, J. L. Lou, Y. L. Ye, S. M. Wang, Z. W. Tan, Z. H. Li, Q. T. Li, H. Hua, X. F. Yang, J. Y. Xu, H. J. Ong, D. T. Tran, N. Aoi, E. Ideguchi, D. Y. Pang, C. X. Yuan, Y. Jiang, B. Yang, Y. Liu, J. G. Li, Z. Q. Chen, J. X. Han, S. W. Bai, G. Li, K. Ma, H. Y. Zhu, B. L. Xia
Summary: In this study, the low-lying positive-parity states in Be-12 were investigated for the first time using a radioactive beam B-13 at 23 MeV/nucleon via the (2)H(B-13, He-3) reaction. The spectroscopic factors and excitation energies of these states were found to be in reasonable agreement with the predictions of the shell model. In addition to two bound states, a resonant state was observed at an energy of 4.8 +/- 0.1 MeV with an intrinsic width of 0.42 +/- 0.28 MeV. This resonance primarily decays via one neutron to the bound states in 11Be and is likely correlated to the previously observed state at 1.24 MeV in one-proton removal reaction. The spin-parity of 2(+) was tentatively assigned to this resonance based on the analysis of its angular distributions and theoretical calculations, including shell model and Gamow coupled-channel approach.
Article
Physics, Nuclear
D. W. Luo, C. Xu, Y. K. Wang, Z. H. Li, R. A. Bark, S. Q. Zhang, H. Huo, S. Y. Eang, J. Peng, X. Q. Li, H. Y. Wu, X. Wang, C. G. Wu, Q. T. Li, J. Lin, Y. Jin, W. Z. Xu, L. Mu, J. Meng, F. R. Xu, Y. L. Ye, D. X. Jiang, P. Jones, E. A. Lawrie, P. Papka, M. F. Nkalanga, T. D. Bucher, M. V. Chisapi, L. Msebi, S. Jongile, S. Ntshangase, B. R. Zikhali, S. H. Mthembu, T. Seakamela, M. A. Sithole, O. Shirihda, A. A. Aava, L. Mdletshe, K. L. Malatji, S. Mhlongo, L. Makhathini
Summary: The spectroscopy of 62Cu is investigated in this study, which includes the observation of positive-parity and negative-parity level sequences and the discussion of collective structures.
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)
