Article
Plant Sciences
Misaki Nakayama, Nao Harada, Ai Murai, Sayaka Ueyama, Taro Harada
Summary: Gaseous factors have an impact on post-harvest physiological processes in horticultural crops, including ornamental flowers. However, the molecular responses of cut flowers to low-oxygen conditions in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) are still not well understood. This study reveals that storing cut carnation flowers in a sealed polypropylene bag with reduced oxygen concentration slows down flower opening and maintains the energy status. Hypoxia-responsive genes, including DcERF19 and DcPGB1, were found to play a role in maintaining the energy status of carnation flowers under MAP conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Longna Li, Qianlan Yin, Tong Zhang, Pengfei Cheng, Sheng Xu, Wenbiao Shen
Summary: The study found that the use of hydrogen nanobubble water significantly prolonged the vase life of cut carnation flowers, reduced flower loss, and inhibited the activity of senescence-associated enzymes, thereby delaying the aging process of petals.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yuzhao Lin, Hetong Lin, Mengshi Lin, Yi Zheng, Yazhen Chen, Hui Wang, Zhongqi Fan, Yihui Chen, Yifen Lin
Summary: The study found that DNP treatment can accelerate the softening and breakdown of longan fruit infected by P. longanae, while ATP treatment has the opposite effect.
Article
Neurosciences
Yaru Xu, Ge Gao, Xiaoru Sun, Qidong Liu, Cheng Li
Summary: Postoperative delirium (POD) is a major complication after surgery with general anesthesia, and the neurotoxicity of general anesthetics plays a key role. Sevoflurane, a common general anesthetic, is shown to induce inflammatory response and caspase-3 activation through upregulation of ATPIF1 in microglia. ATP supplementation may be a potential therapeutic strategy for alleviating sevoflurane-induced POD.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Takayuki Matsumoto, Miyo Kudo, Tomoe Osada, Kumiko Taguchi, Tsuneo Kobayashi
Summary: This study found that methylglyoxal (MGO) impairs relaxation induced by ATP and UTP in rat carotid arteries, mainly through suppressing P2Y(2) receptor-mediated signaling and reducing endothelial NO. Additionally, MGO contributes to vasoconstriction through increased oxidative stress and COX-derived prostanoids.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Yiwei Zhou, Jinmei Liu, Yechun Xu, Jianjun Tan, Genfa Zhu, Yuanjun Ye
Summary: This study found that soaking and spraying 6-BA can significantly extend the vase life of Curcuma alismatifolia cut flowers, particularly the variety 'Siam Shadow'. Physiological, biochemical, and transcriptomic analyses revealed the involvement of antioxidant enzymes, jasmonic acid, and senescence-associated transcription factors in delaying bract senescence. The findings suggest that 6-BA can act as a potential preservative by affecting gene expression related to JA biosynthesis and signal transduction, antioxidant enzymes, and senescence-associated transcription factors.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ali Abdelati, Michele M. Burns, Michael Chary
Summary: Fatigue, increased body temperature, and paresthesias from DNP are reported more frequently at doses greater than 150 mg each day than at doses less than 150 mg each day. Online discussions of DNP frequently mention androgenic anabolic steroids and other weight loss agents.
Article
Plant Sciences
Shan Feng, Xinyu Jiang, Ruiming Wang, Hualiang Tan, Linlin Zhong, Yunjiang Cheng, Manzhu Bao, Hong Qiao, Fan Zhang
Summary: In this study, researchers found that the histone methyltransferase DcATX1 plays a role in ethylene-induced petal senescence in carnation. Through increasing H3K4me3 levels, DcATX1 promotes the expression of DcWRKY75, DcACS1, DcACO1, DcSAG12, and potentially other downstream target genes, thereby accelerating petal senescence in carnation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhiqi Xu, Shuchao Huang, Yandong Xie, Shuya Wang, Ning Jin, Li Jin, Jianzhong Tie, Xin Meng, Zhaozhuang Li, Jian Lyu, Jihua Yu
Summary: The exogenous spraying of brassinolide can promote the growth and development of coriander, improve the quality and photosynthetic capacity of its leaves. The most significant effect was observed with the use of 0.5 mg/L brassinolide.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haruka Tani, Bo Li, Takashi Kusu, Ryu Okumura, Junichi Nishimura, Daisuke Okuzaki, Daisuke Motooka, Shoya Arakawa, Asuka Mori, Terukazu Yoshihara, Takayuki Ogino, Shih-Han Tsai, Yoki Furuta, Masato Muneta, Shota Nakamura, Eiichiro Fukusaki, Kimiko Yamamoto, Hideo Yagita, Hisako Kayama, Kiyoshi Takeda
Summary: Extracellular ATP released by mucosal immune cells and microbiota in the intestine modulates immune responses via P2 purinergic receptors, while overactivation of ATP signaling disrupts mucosal immunity and leads to inflammation. E-NTPD8 controls intestinal inflammation by regulating glycolysis in neutrophils, limiting the pathogenesis of colitis.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuhui Gao, Yingying Chen, Jinhua Shang, Shanshan Yu, Shizhen He, Ran Cui, Fuan Wang
Summary: Aptsensors with high specificity have great potential for clinical diagnosis and prognosis. However, their applications in intracellular molecular imaging are limited. In this study, a robust enzyme-free autocatalysis-driven feedback DNA circuit was developed for amplified aptasensing with significantly improved sensitivity in living cells.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zhiming Wang, Jing Tan, Mengxuan Li, Can Gao, Wenwen Li, Jing Xu, Changchuan Guo, Zhenzhen Chen, Rong Cai
Summary: ATP is essential for energy transfer in organisms, and kinases play a crucial role in cell signaling. Small molecule kinase inhibitors have been used to treat diseases, but their selectivity needs to be evaluated. In this study, a clickable ATP photoaffinity probe was developed to identify ATP-binding proteins, specifically kinases. This method was also used to analyze the targets of selected kinase inhibitors. The study demonstrated that this chemoproteomic approach is effective for high-throughput target identification of kinase inhibitors.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ioannis Nellas, K. Venkatesan Iyer, Juan M. Iglesias-Artola, Martin Pippel, Andre Nadler, Suzanne Eaton, Natalie A. Dye
Summary: The production and utilization of ATP play a crucial role in animal development. Researchers used a FRET-based sensor to monitor ATP levels in the developing tissue of Drosophila larvae and found spatial differences in metabolic behavior. The Hedgehog signaling pathway was identified as a regulator of ATP production through glycolysis. These findings enhance our understanding of the connection between developmental patterning genes and ATP production during animal tissue development.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qingyang Si, Yumeng Li, Ziling Huang, Chuanyi Liu, Xiaomei Chen, Jie Wei, Fuan Wang
Summary: In this study, a simple, efficient, and reliable dual-mode sensing system based on hemin-G-quadruplex (G4) DNAzyme was established to detect adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and assess fish freshness. The system enables highly sensitive and reliable analysis of target ATP, and the ATP level detected in perch samples was linearly correlated with microbial content. The proposed DNAzyme-based dual-mode strategy for freshness evaluation offers a promising and cost-effective method for food safety and quality monitoring.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Jian Jin, Murray Hart, Roger Armstrong, Peter Sale, Caixian Tang
Summary: Poorly-structured dense clay subsoils are common in dryland cropping regions in south-eastern Australia, limiting nutrient and water uptake and grain yields. Organic amendments have been found to improve yields, but the mechanisms are unclear. Different subsoil amelioration practices were tested from 2018 to 2020, with manure treatments showing positive effects on canopy development, leaf nitrogen concentrations, and photosynthetic rates in most crops. However, unfavorable seasonal conditions limited the yield increases.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Shengtao Bo, Sui Kiat Chang, Hong Zhu, Yueming Jiang, Bao Yang
Summary: Prenylated stilbenoids are a unique class of natural phenolic compounds with potential health benefits, including antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial activities. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the structure, bioactivity, potential applications, edible sources, and biosynthesis strategies of prenylated stilbenoids in the food industry. The findings regarding their use as food preservatives, nutraceuticals, and food additives are discussed, providing a full image of these compounds.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Liang Gong, Ajit Kumar Passari, Chunxiao Yin, Vijay Kumar Thakur, John Newbold, William Clark, Yueming Jiang, Shanmugam Kumar, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: Nowadays, the increasing production, use, and disposal of plastic products is a major environmental issue. The presence of plastic particles and other impurities in the food supply chain poses significant health risks to humans, animals, and the environment. Biodegradable plastics aim to create a more sustainable and eco-friendly world. This article discusses the critical issues that need to be addressed for the commercial viability of bioplastic production.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhongsuzhi Chen, Meiying He, Yijie Zhou, Xi Chen, Hong Zhu, Bao Yang, Yueming Jiang, Hongxia Qu
Summary: Water-soluble polysaccharides were extracted from litchi pulp, with arabinogalactan identified as its main component. The dominant monosaccharide constituents were arabinose and galactose. During storage, galactose and mannose levels increased while ATP, ADP, and AMP levels decreased with pulp breakdown. The WSP depolymerized, resulting in decreased content and molecular weight but stable structure. Enzymes such as polygalacturonase, pectate lyase, 8-galactosidase, and alpha-L-arabinofuranosidase were active during different stages of storage. Except for LcPME, gene expression for LcPL, LcGAL, and LcPME was downregulated. Depolymerization was mainly caused by the rupture of branched side chains and glucuronic acid backbones, with both enzymatic and nonenzymatic factors involved.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qiuxia Yang, Yushan Guo, Yueming Jiang, Bao Yang
Summary: Oligosaccharides are recognized as prebiotics and their structure is closely related to bioactivity. In this study, UPLC-MS/MS was developed to identify the structure of oligosaccharides, which mainly appeared as sodium adduct in the chromatogram. The fragmentation patterns of oligosaccharides were summarized for different glycosidic linkages. The results showed that UPLC-MS/MS was effective in identifying the structure of oligosaccharides and could be applied in polysaccharide structure identification.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Guoxing Jing, Yuanyuan Wang, Mengping Wu, Wenjie Liu, Shaofeng Xiong, Jianna Yu, Wenshan Li, Wen Liu, Yueming Jiang
Summary: Mycotoxins, highly toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi, pose a serious threat to food safety and human health. Photocatalytic technology has shown great promise for the degradation of mycotoxins in food due to its high efficiency and low cost, particularly for aflatoxin and deoxynivalenol. This review provides an updated overview of the progress in photocatalytic degradation of mycotoxins in food, including the characteristics of new photocatalytic materials, degradation products, and potential mechanisms and pathways. It also offers a prospect for the future application of photocatalytic technology in mycotoxin degradation.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Wanli Zhang, Yonggui Pan, Yueming Jiang, Zhengke Zhang
Summary: This study summarizes the application of gas fumigation technology in postharvest fruit quality management and the related biochemical mechanisms. Gas fumigants, such as SO2, ClO2, ozone, NO, CO, 1-MCP, essential oils, H2S, and ethanol, have been found to effectively improve postharvest fruit quality by delaying senescence, inhibiting browning, controlling disease, and alleviating chilling injury. Gas preservatives play multiple roles in postharvest fruit quality control, including antifungal agent, anti-browning agent, redox agent, ethylene inhibitors, elicitor, and pesticide remover. Recent developments in slow-release gas fumigation treatments suggest potential for improved performance. However, some gas fumigants may have side effects on the fruit, which needs to be addressed with combined treatments.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Fengjun Li, Youxia Shan, Haobin Wang, Guoxiang Jiang, Xiaochun Ding, Hanzhi Liang, Chunlan Wang, Xiangjin Kong, Lihong Xie, Yueming Jiang
Summary: The NAC transcription factor BrNAC029 was found to accelerate leaf senescence of Chinese flowering cabbage by activating the transcription of related genes, promoting chlorophyll degradation, and reducing endogenous cytokinin levels.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Lihong Xie, Qiuxiao Yang, Yanfei Wu, Jianbo Xiao, Hongxia Qu, Yueming Jiang, Taotao Li
Summary: The response of fungi to oxidative stress during infection on postharvest fruit is not well understood. In this study, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) treatment was found to inhibit the growth of Fusarium proliferatum, a fungus causing crown rot of banana fruit. H2O2 exposure increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) and fumonisin B1 (FB1) production in F. proliferatum. Additionally, FB1 biosynthesis was shown to be associated with oxidative stress and contributed to fungal infection on banana fruit.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chunxiao Yin, Hong Zhu, Yuli Lao, Yueming Jiang, Liang Gong
Summary: In this study, extracellular vesicles (EVs) were isolated and characterized from C. reticulata juice, and it was found that these EVs could significantly inhibit the mycelium growth of P. italicum on citrus fruit. Through transcriptome, sRNA, and degradome sequencing, a total of 100 miRNAs from EVs were identified and their target characterization revealed their association with host defense-related pathways. This research elucidates the molecular mechanisms of citrus exosome inhibition on P. italicum through miRNA-mediated cross-kingdom pathogen RNA interference.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Guiping Cheng, Changchun Ye, Jiajun Zhang, Hongmei Li, Yueming Jiang, Xuewu Duan
Summary: Cuticular wax protects plant tissues from water loss. The differences in surface morphology, water permeability, and chemical composition of cuticular wax were compared among leaves, calyx, and petals of two carnation cultivars at different postharvest stages. The results showed significant differences among tissues but not among cultivars or postharvest stages, suggesting a strong association between cuticular chemical composition and water barrier function.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Wanli Zhang, Yueming Jiang, Zhengke Zhang
Summary: Fresh fruits have good flavor and high nutritional value, but they age and decay rapidly after harvest, requiring the use of green postharvest fruit preservatives. Natural organic acids are considered as promising options due to their safety and effectiveness. This review discusses the recent applications of various natural organic acids in postharvest fruit quality management, highlighting their potential biochemical mechanisms and benefits in delaying senescence, preventing chilling injury, controlling diseases, inhibiting browning, and improving overall fruit quality. Chemical modification and cotreatment strategies are also considered to enhance the efficiency of natural organic acid preservation methods.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jiali Yang, Zhengjiao Gao, Zhiqian Yu, Yu Hou, Dingtao Tang, Huiling Yan, Fuwang Wu, Sui Kiat Chang, Yonggui Pan, Yueming Jiang, Zhengke Zhang, Bao Yang
Summary: This review summarizes the natural aurones isolated from dietary plants, a subclass of active flavonoids characterized by a scaffold of 2-benzylidene-3(2H)-benzofuranone. Their positive effects on immunomodulation, antioxidation, cancer prevention, and maintaining the health status of cardiovascular, nervous system, and liver organs are highlighted. The biosynthesis strategies of plant-derived aurones are elaborated to tackle their limited natural abundance, and the potential application of natural aurones in food coloration is discussed. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of dietary aurones, combining up-to-date information.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qiuxia Yang, Yingjun Liu, Yushan Guo, Yueming Jiang, Lingrong Wen, Bao Yang
Summary: This paper reviews the latest reports on nutrients and phytochemicals in fig, summarizes the health benefits and side effects reported in the last decade, and discusses the impacts of postharvest processing and variety selection on fig quality. Figs are rich in bioactive phytochemicals, with prenylated phenolics being rare and having good antioxidant, anticancer, and other activities. Sugars, organic acids, coumarins, and prenylated phenolics can be used as marker chemicals for variety selection.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yanfei Wu, Qiuxiao Yang, Lihong Xie, Chunxiao Yin, Hongxia Qu, Junxian He, Yueming Jiang, Taotao Li
Summary: Fusarium proliferatum is a pathogenic fungus that causes crown rot in banana fruit during postharvest storage. The secreted aspartic proteinase FpOPSB plays a critical role in the infection process. FpOPSB enhances the virulence of F. proliferatum by suppressing plant immunity and promoting fungal growth.
Article
Plant Sciences
Guoxiang Jiang, Zhiwei Li, Xiaochun Ding, Yijie Zhou, Hongmei Lai, Yueming Jiang, Xuewu Duan
Summary: A WUSCHEL-related homeobox transcription factor (TF), SlWOX13, regulates tomato fruit ripening via ethylene synthesis and signaling, as well as transcriptional regulation of key ripening-related TFs.
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)
Article
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)
