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Plant Sciences
Wenhui Zhu, Jingang Qi, Jingdong Chen, Suzhuo Ma, Kaichuang Liu, Han Su, Mengnan Chai, Youmei Huang, Xinpeng Xi, Zhuangyuan Cao, Yuan Qin, Hanyang Cai
Summary: In this study, bioinformatics was used to confirm the differential expression of the GA2 gibberellin oxidase gene AcGA2oxs in the pineapple genome, and 42 AcGA2ox genes were identified and divided into four groups. The gene structure, conserved motifs, and chromosome localization of AcGA2oxs were analyzed. The expression profile of AcGA2oxs in different tissue parts was analyzed, and the relative expression levels of AcGA2ox genes were upregulated under GA3 treatment. These findings provide valuable information for further understanding the evolution and function of the GA2ox family in pineapple.
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Agronomy
Wendy Luta, Osumanu Haruna Ahmed, Latifah Omar, Roland Kueh Jui Heng, Liza Nuriati Lim Kim Choo, Mohamadu Boyie Jalloh, Adiza Alhassan Musah, Arifin Abdu
Summary: The study found that water table fluctuation relatively controls the soil CH4 emission from lysimeters under simulated low- and high-water table fluctuation. Soil CH4 emissions from open field pineapple cultivation were significantly lower compared with field lysimeters under simulated water table fluctuation.
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Agronomy
Argelys Kessel-Domini, Daisy Perez-Brito, Adolfo Guzman-Antonio, Felipe A. Barredo-Pool, Javier O. Mijangos-Cortes, Lourdes Georgina Iglesias-Andreu, Alberto Cortes-Velazquez, Adriana Canto-Flick, Susana A. Aviles-Vinas, Yaritza Rodriguez-Llanes, Nancy Santana-Buzzy
Summary: The objective of this study was to establish an efficient regeneration system for pineapple plants, with a high multiplication rate while preserving the genetic identity of the donor genotype. Different hormone treatments were used to induce morphogenesis, and various regeneration routes were identified. It was demonstrated that the regenerated pineapple plants in vitro maintained the genetic characteristics of the donor genotype, validating the use of indirect somatic embryogenesis for clonal propagation of A. comusus.
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Plant Sciences
Xiaolu Pan, Yanwei Ouyang, Yongzan Wei, Bencheng Zhang, Jing Wang, Hongna Zhang
Summary: This study provides valuable insights into the role of the MADS-box gene family in the floral organ development of pineapple, specifically highlighting the importance of the type II subfamily of AcMADS genes. Additionally, several genes with tissue-specific expression were identified, suggesting their involvement in floral organ formation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Liza Nuriati Lim Kim Choo, Osumanu Haruna Ahmed, Norfarhah Abdul Razak, Shamsiah Sekot
Summary: This study found that pineapple cultivation in nitrogen deficient and acidic peat soils can be improved by the application of clinoptilolite zeolite (CZ). CZ reduces nitrogen loss by sorbing ammonium within its lattices via ion exchange. Co-application of CZ and NPK fertilizers increases soil ammonium availability and improves nitrogen uptake and use efficiency, leading to enhanced growth, yield, and fruit quality in pineapples.
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Plant Sciences
Eziuche Amadike Ugbogu, Happiness Okoro, Okezie Emmanuel, Ositadinma Chinyere Ugbogu, Celestine Nwabu Ekweogu, Miracle Uche, Emmanuel Dike Dike, Solomon Nnah Ijioma
Summary: This study investigated the anti-diarrhoeal, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects of Ananas comosus leaf extract (AACLE) in rats. The results showed that AACLE is non-toxic and contains bioactive compounds with various pharmacological activities. The extract also exhibited antimicrobial and hepatoprotective properties. Therefore, the traditional medicinal use of Ananas comosus leaves is justified.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing Chen, Yanli Yao, Hui Zeng, Xiumei Zhang
Summary: In this study, seven pineapple varieties were analyzed to investigate the relationship between water content and pineapple translucency. Metabolomic and transcriptome analyses revealed differential expression of various metabolites and pathways associated with pineapple translucency formation. This study provides critical molecular data for a deeper understanding of pineapple translucency and future research on this important crop.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Agronomy
Valeria Cavallaro, Giovanni Avola, Giancarlo Fascella, Alessandra Pellegrino, Anita Ierna
Summary: Light intensity and spectrum play a crucial role in plant growth and the quality of their products. LED technology shows promise for use in constrained environments. In this study, different light spectra and intensities were tested on micropropagated pineapple plantlets, and it was found that red LED and white LED performed the best in terms of shoot multiplication and shoot quality, respectively, at an intensity of 80 mu mol m(-2)s(-1).
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Efri Mardawati, Agus T. T. Hartono, Bambang Nurhadi, Hana Nur Fitriana, Euis Hermiati, Riksfardini Annisa Ermawar
Summary: This study investigated the hydrolysis and fermentation processes for xylitol production from pineapple cores. The results showed that pineapple cores have potential as a raw material for xylitol production due to their high hemicellulose and cellulose content. Enzymatic hydrolysis demonstrated higher efficiency compared to acid hydrolysis, and using the enzymatic hydrolysate for fermentation yielded the highest xylitol and biomass yield.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Min Liu, Qing-Song Wu, Sheng-Hui Liu, Hong-Na Zhang, Wen-Qiu Lin, Xiu-Mei Zhang, Yun-He Li
Summary: This study identified numerous novel isoforms and different transcript events during the ethylene-induced pineapple flowering process, providing valuable information for further exploration of the molecular mechanisms involved.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Christof B. Steingass, Jennifer Dickreuter, Sabine Kuebler, Ralf M. Schweiggert, Reinhold Carle
Summary: Fresh-cut pineapple cubes obtained from sea-freighted and air-freighted pineapples showed significant differences in chemical composition and volatile compounds. Fully ripe AF fruit is more suitable for producing fresh-cut products, displaying higher concentrations of volatiles and lower microbial counts.
EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Siyuan Ma, Anis Norsyahira Mohd Raffi, Muhamad Afiq Rosli, Nurul Amalina Mohd Zain, Mohd Hafiz Ibrahim, Saiful Anuar Karsani, Jamilah Syafawati Yaacob
Summary: Due to their sessile nature, plants are exposed to various environmental stressors such as high levels of harmful radiations. In this study, the effects of gamma radiation on clonal Ananas comosus var. MD2 were evaluated. The results showed that the irradiated plantlets had reduced height but improved photosynthetic efficiency with the recovery period. Genetic analysis also revealed reduced genetic dissimilarities between the irradiated samples and control after 4 weeks of recovery. Overall, our findings suggested that the phenotype recovery of the clonal A. comosus var. MD2 plantlets was contributed by their ability to detect and repair DNA lesions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Wenqiu Lin, Xi'ou Xiao, Weisheng Sun, Shenghui Liu, Qingsong Wu, Yanli Yao, Hongna Zhang, Xiumei Zhang
Summary: DNA methylation plays a crucial role in somaclonal variation of pineapple. Six AcC5-MTase genes were identified and shown to be highly expressed in leaf and carpopodium. Some of these genes were upregulated in pineapple somaclonal variants, suggesting their importance in pineapple somaclonal variation.
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Chemistry, Applied
Kathrin Vollmer, Michael Czerny, Ana Luciea Vaesquez-Caicedo, Salima Varona Iglesias, Jan Frank, Reinhold Carle, Christof Bjoern Steingass
Summary: The study found that PCT technology can avoid the off-flavors in pineapple juice, but repeated use of PCT treatment can result in increased loss of volatile compounds.
Article
Agronomy
Ronilze Leite da Silva, Everton Hilo de Souza, Claudineia Regina Pelacani, Jossivanio Santos de Jesus, Cintia Paula Feitosa Souza, Amanda Bahiano Passos Souza, Fernanda Vidigal Duarte Souza
Summary: The study evaluated the genetic stability of 45 different pineapple botanical varieties after 10 years of in vitro conservation, finding that the preserved accessions remained morphologically stable, validating in vitro preservation as an effective strategy for preserving pineapple germplasm.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biology
Ariel Villalobos, Roberto Campbell, Reinaldo Diaz, Julia Martinez, Doris Escalante, Marcos Edel Martinez-Montero, Nicolas Quintana, Lourdes Yabor, Monika Hoefer, Sershen, Jose Carlos Lorenzo
Summary: The study investigates the effects of cryopreservation on chickpea seed germination and seedling growth. Although cryostorage delays germination and seedling emergence, it does not significantly impact plant yield. The study validates the use of cryopreservation for long-term storage of chickpea germplasm.
Article
Plant Sciences
Lourdes Yabor, Daviel Gomez, Lisbet Perez-Bonachea, Julia Martinez, Doris Escalante, Giovanni Garro, Elliosha Hajari, Sershen, Jose Carlos Lorenzo
Summary: The variations in physiological traits brought about by genetic transformation of pineapple do not appear to be significant, as evidenced by the lack of differences in fruit mass compared to control plants.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ariel Villalobos-Olivera, Julia Martinez, Doris Escalante, Marcos Edel Martinez-Montero, Sershen, Jose Carlos Lorenzo
Summary: Conservation of pineapple germplasm is crucial for breeding programs, with cryopreservation considered the best long-term storage option. Research shows that cryopreservation does not significantly affect plant growth and mineral content.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2021)
Article
Biology
Jorge Orlay Serrano, Gustavo Lorente, Lianny Perez, Jorge Martinez-Melo, Elliosha Hajari, Norge Fonseca-Fuentes, Jose Carlos Lorenzo
Summary: This study investigated the response of Pelibuey sheep to short-term saline stress. The results showed that the 6 g L- 1 NaCl treatment resulted in the significantly highest body weight, while animals consuming 12 g L- 1 NaCl supplemented water had the lowest levels of SOD activity. The hematological parameters of the animals did not seem to be significantly affected by the consumption of saline water.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jorge Orlay Serrano, Asiel Villares-Garachana, Nelson Correa-Herrera, Abel Gonzalez-Morales, Lisbet Perez-Bonachea, Lazaro Hernandez, Gustavo Lorente, Elliosha Hajari, Norge Fonseca-Fuentes, Jorge Martinez-Melo, Jose Carlos Lorenzo
Summary: Climate change leads to reduced rainfall in certain regions, causing water shortage in the agricultural and livestock sectors. This study investigated the effect of a 2-week water stress on Pelibuey sheep in Cuba. The results showed no changes in sheep body weight or rectal temperature, but a decrease in respiration frequency. The study also observed hemoconcentration, a decline in lymphocytes, and a decrease in antioxidant levels.
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ariel Villalobos-Olivera, Ysmel Entensa, Julia Martinez, Doris Escalante, Nicolas Quintana, Fernanda V. D. Souza, Marcos Edel Martinez-Montero, Elliosha Hajari, Jose Carlos Lorenzo
Summary: Pineapple production is at risk due to climate change, making it crucial to maintain a diverse gene pool for developing improved cultivars. This study found that cryopreservation of pineapple shoot tips for up to three years did not negatively affect the field performance of plants or fruit characteristics, indicating that it is a suitable tool for long-term germplasm storage.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jorge Orlay Serrano, Aliana Lopez Mayea, Asiel Villares-Garachana, Nelson Correa-Herrera, Abel Gonzalez-Morales, Lisbet Perez-Bonachea, Lazaro Hernandez, Gustavo Lorente, Elliosha Hajari, Norge Fonseca-Fuentes, Jorge Martinez-Melo, Jose Carlos Lorenzo
Summary: The warming temperatures caused by climate change will impact food production globally and affect the well-being of livestock. It is important to assess the consequences of increased heat and radiation stress on local breeds to ensure on-farm productivity is not negatively affected.
SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biology
Ysmel Entensa, Abel Gonzalez-Morales, Claudia Linares, Jose Gerardo Vazquez, Marcos Edel Martinez-Montero, Byron E. Zevallos-Bravo, Elliosha Hajari, Monika Hoefer, Ariel Villalobos-Olivera, Jose Carlos Lorenzo
Summary: In order to conserve the genetic diversity of Swietenia mahagoni, cryopreservation of intact seeds is the most viable option. The study shows that cryopreserved seeds have a delayed germination rate and slower growth in the early stages compared to control seeds; however, these differences disappear over time. Additionally, after a certain period, the cryopreserved plants are able to accumulate secondary metabolites at a similar rate as control plants.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ivan Andujar, Marielys Gonzalez, Juan Carlos Garcia-Ramos, Elliosha Hajari, Nina Bogdanchikova, Alexey Pestryakov, Oscar Concepcion, Jose Carlos Lorenzo, Maritza Escalona
Summary: The use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in stevia plants shows potential in promoting the production of diterpenes, which are important secondary metabolites. However, further research is needed to understand the balance between oxidative damage and secondary metabolite production, and optimization of the protocol is required to improve propagation potential.
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ariel Villalobos-Olivera, Abel Gonzalez-Morales, Julia Martinez, Daviel Gomez, Marcos Edel Martinez-Montero, Elliosha Hajari, Pawel Chmielarz, Monika Hoefer, Jose Carlos Lorenzo
Summary: The study reveals the cryopreservation of Tamarindus indica seeds for the first time. Dehydrated seeds were stored in liquid nitrogen and upon retrieval, it was observed that the germination of cryostored seeds was delayed but caught up to the control seeds after 30 days. Evaluations of biochemical indicators and Overall Coefficients of Variation (OCVs) suggest that the elevated levels of peroxidase and superoxide dismutase in plantlets derived from cryopreserved seeds played a role in mitigating oxidative stress damage during cryopreservation.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Osbel Mosqueda-Frometa, Jerico Bello-Bello, Fernando C. Gomez-Merino, Elliosha Hajari, Nina Bogdanchikova, Oscar Concepcion, Jose Carlos Lorenzo, Maritza Escalona
Summary: This study investigated the effects of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on the growth and biochemical indicators of Gerbera plants. The results showed that AgNPs had minimal effects on biomass accumulation but influenced the levels of iron, molybdenum, chlorophylls, and phenolics. The results indicated a hormetic response, with promotion observed at lower concentrations and inhibition at higher concentrations of AgNPs.
IN VITRO CELLULAR & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY-PLANT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lisbet Perez-Bonachea, Maria Celina Lujan-Hidalgo, Marcos Daquinta, Francisco Guevara-Hernandez, Giovanni Garro, Elliosha Hajari, Victor Manuel Ruiz-Valdiviezo, Jose Carlos Lorenzo, Lourdes Yabor
IN VITRO CELLULAR & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY-PLANT
(2023)
Article
Biology
Yanier Acosta, Abraham Escobar-Gutierrez, Lina Qadir Ahmed, Inaudis Cejas, Marcos Edel Martinez-Montero, Jorge Sanchez, Elliosha Hajari, Monika Hoefer, Jose Carlos Lorenzo, Dayami Fontes
Summary: Teramnus labialis is a species with underutilized potential, which can contribute to diverse agro-ecosystems as a protein supplement for animal feed and a cover crop for soil conservation. However, the establishment of this plant is hindered by low seed germination caused by seed dormancy. This study provides a description of the morpho-anatomical traits and dormancy breaking requirements of T. labialis seeds. Scarification treatments involving immersion in liquid nitrogen and abrasion with sandpaper were found to be effective for synchronizing germination.
Article
Biology
Ysmel Entensa, Abel Gonzalez-Morales, Claudia Linares, Jose Gerardo Vazquez, Marcos Edel Martinez-Montero, Byron E. Zevallos-Bravo, Elliosha Hajari, Oscar Vicente, Ariel Villalobos-Olivera, Jose Carlos Lorenzo
Summary: This study aimed to determine appropriate methods for cryopreservation and maintaining secondary compound production in Calophyllum seeds. The results showed that cryopreserved seeds experienced delayed germination and seedling emergence, but there were no significant differences in plant growth and compound levels compared to control seeds in later stages of growth.
Article
Biology
Yanier Acosta, Lianny Perez, Doris Escalante, Carlos Mazorra-Calero, Jorge Martinez-Melo, Marcos Edel Martinez-Montero, Dayleni Fortes, Elliosha Hajari, Jose Carlos Lorenzo, Dayami Fontes
Summary: The study found that seeds of Teramnus labialis exposed to liquid nitrogen germinated and grew faster, but did not change the nutritional composition of the regenerated plants.