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Horticulture
Tianchi Chen, Tao Xu, Leyi Shen, Tianye Zhang, Liru Wang, Zhihui Chen, Yueyan Wu, Jian Yang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of girdling and foliar fertilization with potassium (alone and in combination) on grape quality. The results showed that the combination treatment enhanced fruit enlargement, increased phenolic compound accumulation, and significantly improved volatile compound concentrations. The gene VvDXS was found to be a potential candidate for regulating important grape terpenes.
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Environmental Sciences
Yiming Yao, Zhonghui Lan, Hongkai Zhu, Jiayao Xu, Hongwen Sun
Summary: This study investigates the uptake and transformation of fluorotelomer alcohols (FTOHs) in plants, revealing that foliar uptake from the air is the primary pathway and subsequent transformation contributes to the accumulation of perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCAs).
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Peng Wang, Erik Limpens, Ruifeng Yao
Summary: A recent study by Shi et al. reveals a transcriptional regulatory network for arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis in rice. The study highlights the importance of PHR transcription factors in coordinating the pathways for inorganic phosphate uptake, opening up opportunities for plant breeding to enhance nutrient acquisition.
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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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)
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Plant Sciences
Juan J. Rios, Alvaro Lopez-Zaplana, Gloria Barzana, Alberto Martinez-Alonso, Micaela Carvajal
Summary: The study found that nanoencapsulated boron fertilizer can increase water uptake and transport in plants, enhancing efficiency. This may be attributed to the nano-technology allowing boron to more efficiently reach the cell wall.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Agronomy
Maria Theresia Sri Budiastuti, Djoko Purnomo, Bambang Pujiasmanto, Desy Setyaningrum
Summary: The corn harvest area in Indonesia is decreasing, leading to a decrease in corn production. The use of suboptimal land with organic fertilizers, such as corn cob waste, can help increase the harvested area and improve nutrient uptake in corn. This study examines the effects of corn cob fertilizer on corn growth, yield, and nutrient uptake.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Golam Kibria, Louise Barton, Zed Rengel
Summary: Applying foliar and soil magnesium to Al-resistant wheat significantly improved wheat growth and physiological responses, especially in acidic soil conditions.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Jiayu Zhang, Xiaocong Jiao, Qingjie Du, Xiaoming Song, Juping Ding, Jianming Li
Summary: Low VPD promotes potassium uptake by facilitating root system development, increasing nutrient absorption, and biomass accumulation. The higher biomass also enhances potassium accumulation, promoting photosynthesis. Low VPD facilitates root system development and enhances potassium uptake.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Haifeng Sun, Chunli Lei, Jianhong Xu, Ruilong Li
Summary: The study demonstrates that nanoplastics can enter crop plants via foliar uptake, potentially affecting their growth and development as well as posing risks to human health. Positively charged nanoplastics accumulate more on leaf surfaces than negatively charged ones and are more easily translocated to roots through vascular bundles, but aggregation limits their translocation to roots.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Christoph Budke, Werner Dierend, Hans-Georg Schoen, Katja Hora, Karl Hermann Muehling, Diemo Daum
Summary: This study examined the potential of iodine biofortification in apples and pears through foliar fertilization, revealing the dose-dependent accumulation of iodine in fruits and the distribution of iodine in different fruit parts. Co-application of potassium nitrate and sodium selenate did not affect iodine content in fruits, but resulted in increased total soluble solids content and fruit selenium content, respectively. Iodine sprays caused leaf necrosis without impacting fruit development and marketing quality, while cold storage led to a decrease in iodine content in apples.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Agronomy
Jie Liu, Tiantian Hu, Puyu Feng, Delong Yao, Fan Gao, Xia Hong
Summary: Potassium fertilization significantly improves tomato fruit quality by positively affecting K concentration in the leaves. Plants irrigated at moderate levels show the highest water use efficiency.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Agronomy
Florin Crista, Isidora Radulov, Florinel Imbrea, Dan Nicolae Manea, Marius Boldea, Iosif Gergen, Anisoara Aurelia Ienciu, Ioan Banatean Dunea
Summary: The aim of this research is to assess the impact of foliar fertilizations (FF) on the yield and quality of sunflower seeds. The study was conducted in the university's experimental field using subdivided plots with six different fertilizer options. The results indicate that FF treatments have a positive influence on the production and quality of sunflower crops.
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Environmental Sciences
Marcio Yukihiro Kohatsu, Milena Trevisan Pelegrino, Lucilena Rebelo Monteiro, Bruna Moreira Freire, Rodrigo Mendes Pereira, Paola Fincheira, Olga Rubilar, Gonzalo Tortella, Bruno Lemos Batista, Tatiane Araujo de Jesus, Amedea Barozzi Seabra, Camila Neves Lange
Summary: The study investigated the effects of biogenic copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) applied through foliar spray and soil irrigation on the elemental uptake by lettuce. Soil irrigation had a greater impact on the elemental composition of roots, while foliar spray mainly affected copper concentration in leaves.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Cui Li, Linlin Wang, Jingtao Wu, F. Pax C. Blamey, Nina Wang, Yanlong Chen, Yin Ye, Lei Wang, David J. Paterson, Thea L. Read, Peng Wang, Enzo Lombi, Yuheng Wang, Peter M. Kopittke
Summary: This study investigated the translocation of foliar-applied zinc in sunflower leaves using synchrotron-based X-ray fluorescence microscopy (XFM) and transcriptome analysis. The results showed that the distribution of zinc changed over time, with initial accumulation in the epidermal layers and subsequent movement to the vascular tissues. Transcriptome analysis revealed genes involved in stress response, cell wall reinforcement, and binding. These findings are of significance for improving the efficiency of foliar zinc fertilizers.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mahammad Shariful Islam, Susilawati Kasim, Adibah Mohd Amin, Md. Khairul Alam, Mst. Fatima Khatun, Sharif Ahmed, Ahmed Gaber, Akbar Hossain
Summary: The combination of soil-applied fertilizer with foliar spray of enriched banana pseudostem sap can significantly increase nutrient uptake, yield, and quality of sweet corn. The addition of enriched pseudostem sap through foliar spray not only enhances growth and nutrient uptake of corn, but also improves sugar content, phenolic content, soluble protein, and amino acid content. Economic analysis confirms the economic viability of this approach.
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Plant Sciences
Maria Benlloch-Gonzalez, Jose Manuel Quintero, Maria Jose Garcia-Mateo, Jose-Maria Fourniera, Manuel Benllocha
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2015)
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Plant Sciences
Maria Benlloch-Gonzalez, Jose Manuel Quintero, Mara Paz Suarez, Rosa Sanchez-Lucas, Ricardo Fernandez-Escobar, Manuel Benlloch
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2016)
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Plant Sciences
Manuel Benlloch, Maria Benlloch-Gonzalez
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2016)
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Horticulture
R. Fernandez-Escobar, M. Guerreiro, M. Benlloch, M. Benhoch-Gonzalez
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2016)
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Plant Sciences
Maria Benlloch-Gonzalez, Rosa Sanchez-Lucas, Manuel Benlloch
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Horticulture
Maria Benlloch-Gonzalez, Rosa Sanchez-Lucas, Manuel Benlloch, Ricardo Fernandez-Escobar
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2018)
Article
Agronomy
Maria Benlloch-Gonzalez, Rocco Bochicchio, Jens Berger, Helen Bramley, Jairo A. Palta
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2014)
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Environmental Sciences
Stefan Shilev, Enrique D. Sancho, Maria Benlloch-Gonzalez
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2012)
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Plant Sciences
Maria Benlloch-Gonzalez, Jose Maria Fournier, Manuel Benlloch
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2010)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Benlloch-Gonzalez, Javier Romera, Simona Cristescu, Fran Harren, Jose Maria Fournier, Manuel Benlloch
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2010)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Benlloch-Gonzalez, Octavio Arquero, Jose Maria Fournier, Diego Barranco, Manuel Benlloch
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2008)
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Agronomy
Maria Benlloch-Gonzalez, Jens Berger, Helen Bramley, Greg Rebetzke, Jairo A. Palta
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Agricultural Engineering
Irina Torres, Maria-Teresa Sanchez, Maria Benlloch-Gonzalez, Dolores Perez-Marin
BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2019)
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Horticulture
Maria Benlloch-Gonzalez, Rosa Sanchez-Lucas, Mohamed Aymen Bejaoui, Manuel Benlloch, Ricardo Fernandez-Escobar
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2019)
Article
Horticulture
Peng Jia, Rui Yan, Yuan Wang, Feng-huan Gao, Yang Liu, Qing-long Dong, Hao-an Luan, Xue-mei Zhang, Han Li, Su-ping Guo, Guo-hui Qi
Summary: The KNOX gene plays crucial roles in plant development, and this study identified 19 KNOX gene members in kiwifruit. One of the genes, AcKNOX11, is selectively expressed in flower buds and shoots, and its expression can be induced by ABA and melatonin. Functional analysis revealed that AcKNOX11 delays flowering, reduces plant height, alters leaf shape, and inhibits seed germination through ABA-melatonin interaction.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Dan Hua, Wen-Shu Chen, Rong-Yu Rao, Xu-Feng Chen, Huan-Huan Chen, Ning-Wei Lai, Lin-Tong Yang, Xin Ye, Li -Song Chen
Summary: This study revealed that nitrogen deficiency can lead to increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and methylglyoxal (MG), but also enhances the ability of leaves and roots to detoxify these molecules. The effects of nitrogen deficiency on ROS and MG generation and their detoxification systems were found to be different in leaves and roots, with roots being more affected.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Shenghan Yang, Chonlong Chio, Wensheng Qin, Yanxi Pei, Guangpeng Pei, Yuen Zhu, Hua Li
Summary: This study evaluates the immobilization and deactivation of pathogen-produced enzymes and toxic metabolites by biochar in tomato Fusarium wilt and finds that biochar can effectively prevent disease occurrence.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Deborah Pagliaccia, Michelle Ortiz, Michael Rodriguez, Sophia Abbott, Agustina De Francesco, Madison Amador, Valeria Lavagi, Benjamin Maki, Francesca Hopkins, Jonathan Kaplan, Samantha Ying, Georgios Vidalakis
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of organic soil amendments (bokashi, biochar, and their combination) in promoting soil health, nutrient availability, and plant growth. The results show that these amendments can significantly alter soil parameters and have positive effects on soil and plant health.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yu-Jeong Kwon, Min Jeong Hong, Minkyu Park, Dawon Jeon, Gah-Hyun Lim, Sungyul Chang, Dong-Hwan Kim, Jin-Baek Kim, Jundae Lee, Yeong Deuk Jo
Summary: Flowing LOCUS T (FT)-like genes play crucial roles in flowering induction in plants. Pepper FT-like genes are mostly expressed in leaves and interact with FLOWERING LOCUS D, promoting or delaying flowering. The unique evolutionary process of pepper FT-like genes provides insights for improving productivity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Ziwen Su, Juan Yan, Binbin Zhang, Meng Sun, Zhixiang Cai, Zhijun Shen, Ruijuan Ma, Mingliang Yu
Summary: Bagging is a crucial cultivation measure that affects the quality of peach fruit by regulating exposure to light. This study investigated the effects of bagging on the content of phenolic compounds in peach fruit and identified the most sensitive compounds to bagging treatment. The study also explored the regulatory role of bagging on phenolic synthetic-related genes. The results showed that bagging affected the accumulation of different phenolics in different peach cultivars and light intensity played a significant role in the accumulation of anthocyanins and other phenolic substances in peach fruit. Additionally, the expression of structural genes and transcription factors related to phenolic synthesis was regulated by bagging and light conditions. These findings provide a foundation for understanding the regulation mechanism of light on the synthesis of phenolic compounds in peach fruit.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yanfang Zhang, Xinzhi Cui, Zhilei Du, Xiulian Li, Bangdi Liu, Meng Liu, Xiangquan Zeng, Fengjun Guo, Xinguang Fan, Shuyang Sun
Summary: In this study, melatonin treatment effectively improved the aroma quality of apricots during low temperature storage by maintaining firmness and soluble solids content, inhibiting ethylene production, and regulating enzyme activities related to aroma synthesis.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Sang-Mo Kang, Shifa Shaffique, Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Yong-Sung Park, In-Jung Lee
Summary: Salinity is a global environmental problem that affects the physiology and morphology of plants. Melatonin has been found to improve photosynthesis, antioxidant activities, and seedling characteristics in milk thistle plants exposed to salinity stress, thereby enhancing their salt tolerance.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Nadia Borgini, Haifa Benmoussa, Mohamed Ghrab, Mehdi Ben Mimoun
Summary: This study investigates the agroclimatic requirements of Prunus species cultivars growing in warm areas using Partial Least Squares regression. The findings reveal that the chilling and heat requirements of the cultivars appear discontinuous, with overlaps or transition periods between the two phases. The warm mean temperatures occurring during the chilling period are the main determinant of the flowering of the studied cultivars.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Review
Horticulture
Kayise Hypercia Maseko, Thierry Regnier, Belinda Meiring, Obiro Cuthbert Wokadala, Tonna Ashim Anyasi
Summary: Bananas are a significant tropical fruit with diverse cultivars, providing essential minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. The Cavendish group is preferred, but identifying suitable cultivars and maturity stages is crucial for various applications.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Godfrey Ouma, Joshua Wanyama, Isa Kabenge, Joseph Jjagwe, Mukulu Diana, John Muyonga
Summary: Irrigation plays a crucial role in increasing eggplant yields amidst climate change, but the deficit irrigation level for optimal growth remains uncertain. This study examined the effect of deficit drip irrigation on eggplant performance and found that irrigating at 75% field capacity maximizes yield and water saving in sandy clay loam soil.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Andrea Marcone, Giorgio Impollonia, Michele Croci, Henri Blandinieres, Stefano Amaducci
Summary: This study used Sentinel-2 satellite images to estimate biophysical and biochemical parameters of spinach crops and found that canopy-level parameters were estimated more accurately. The estimation of the canopy-scale parameter AGB using MCARI showed the highest accuracy, while the estimation of the leaf-scale parameter LCC using NDWI showed the lowest accuracy. At the field scale, the validation results for AGB estimation using SR were the best.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Chengsheng Gong, Guangjun Guo, Baogui Pan, Changzhou Gao, Xianwei Zhu, Shubin Wang, Jinbing Liu, Weiping Diao
Summary: This study investigated the role of key cytokines and metabolic factors in the formation of plant-type traits in pepper. Through integrated analysis of RNA-seq and metabolite determination, the study identified the low content of gibberellin and high content of auxin as important factors causing plant dwarfing, and jasmonic acid as a metabolic factor affecting branch traits. A total of 131 candidate genes involved in metabolite synthesis and the formation of plant-type traits were identified.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yue Ma, Jia-Chen Hu, Yang Yu, Xin Cheng, Yan-Li Du, Qiang Zhao, Ji-Dao Du
Summary: Cadmium and drought stress significantly inhibited the growth of adzuki bean seedling plants, with the combined stress showing the highest degree of inhibition. Cd+D treatment reduced Cd accumulation in adzuki bean seedling roots. The treatment altered antioxidant enzyme activities and cell cycle phases in the roots, leading to changes in reactive oxygen species content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Lucette Adet, Danae M. A. Rozendaal, Arthur Tapi, Pieter A. Zuidema, Philippe Vaast, Niels P. R. Anten
Summary: This study investigated the effects of water stress on cocoa trees and found that they are highly sensitive to water stress, with different genotypes exhibiting varied responses. Potassium application did not mitigate the negative effects of water stress. There was significant variation among genotypes in terms of leaf and crown traits, and positive interactions between genotype and irrigation were observed. These findings provide insights into the acclimation strategies of cocoa trees and can be useful for selecting drought-tolerant genotypes.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)