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Plant Sciences
Valentina Ljubej, Ivana Radojcic Redovnikovic, Branka Salopek-Sondi, Ana Smolko, Sanja Roje, Dunja Samec
Summary: Brassica oleracea var. acephala, known for its strong tolerance to low temperatures, contains health-promoting compounds such as polyphenols, carotenoids, and glucosinolates. This study suggests that glucosinolates are involved in protecting against low temperature stress, with different glucosinolate species likely contributing to different protective mechanisms.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sora Lee, Myung-Min Oh
Summary: Studies have shown that electric treatment can have a positive impact on the growth and quality of kale plants, increasing their fresh and dry weights, promoting root hair formation and active ion transport, enhancing nutrient uptake, as well as increasing calcium content, total phenolic compounds, and antioxidant capacity in the plants. This research provides foundational information on the effects of electrical stimulus on plants, which may lead to the development of innovative cultivation technologies to improve crop yields and quality.
BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jorge Poveda, Pablo Velasco, Antonio de Haro, Tor J. Johansen, Alex C. McAlvay, Christian Moellers, Jorgen A. B. Molmann, Elena Ordiales, Victor M. Rodriguez
Summary: High and low IM content kale populations were grown and analyzed in different environments, with the high IM population showing better agronomic parameters, GSL accumulation, and metabolite concentration. This indicates that high IM kale populations may be more tolerant to diverse environmental conditions due to their GSLs and associated metabolites with potential antioxidant properties.
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Plant Sciences
Erika Ortega-Hernandez, Marilena Antunes-Ricardo, Daniel A. Jacobo-Velazquez
Summary: This review discusses the main phytochemicals present in kale and emphasizes molecules of nutraceutical interest. It also highlights the preventive and therapeutic properties of kale against chronic and degenerative diseases. Additionally, the impact of controlled abiotic stresses on the accumulation of secondary metabolites in kale is discussed.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jie Ren, Jiaqi Zou, Xiao Zou, Gengxing Song, Zhichao Gong, Zhiyong Liu, Ruiqin Ji, Hui Feng
Summary: This study identified a novel variegated leaf kale mutant and explored the molecular genetic mechanism underlying its variegated leaf formation, providing new gene resources for cultivar breeding in ornamental kale.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seom Lee, Chang Ha Park, Jin Kyung Kim, Kyungmin Ahn, Haejin Kwon, Jae Kwang Kim, Sang Un Park, Hyeon Ji Yeo
Summary: This study found that white LEDs are suitable for carotenoid production, while blue LEDs are efficient in increasing the accumulation of phenolics and their biological activities in kale microgreens.
Article
Horticulture
Chuanhong Liu, Gengxing Song, Yonghui Zhao, Bing Fang, Zhiyong Liu, Jie Ren, Hui Feng
Summary: This study improves the embryogenesis and reduces the embryonic mortality in cut flower ornamental kale through histone deacetylation inhibitor treatment, with optimal TSA concentrations determined by variety, leading to a higher proportion of double haploid regenerated plants.
Article
Horticulture
Jiaqi Zou, Xiao Zou, Zhichao Gong, Gengxing Song, Jie Ren, Hui Feng
Summary: Curly kale, known for its rich nutrition and health benefits, is highly sought after and considered one of the healthiest vegetables. However, conventional breeding methods for this vegetable take a long time to produce homozygous inbred lines. In this study, the isolated microspore culture (IMC) technique was successfully used to accelerate the breeding cycle of curly kale through efficient cytokinin thidiazuron (TDZ) treatment. The results showed that 0.2 mg/L TDZ had the optimal effect on embryo survival and plant regeneration, significantly shortening the breeding cycle.
Article
Horticulture
Daozong Chen, Haidong Chen, Haimei Zhang, Guoqiang Dai, Wenjie Shen, Yi Liu, Chen Tan
Summary: This study identified miRNAs related to anthocyanin biosynthesis in ornamental kale and revealed their functions and regulatory networks. These findings provide important clues for understanding the regulatory mechanisms of anthocyanin biosynthesis in Brassica crops.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Maria Diaz-Urbano, Pablo Velasco, Maria Elena Cartea, Victor M. Rodriguez
Summary: Thermal stress affects plant productivity and harvest quality. Plants activate protective metabolic pathways to adapt to different temperature ranges. This study found that stressful environments have an impact on the accumulation of glucosinolates (GSLs) in Brassicaceae plants. Higher GSL content increases resistance to cold, and cold conditions lead to the accumulation of indolic GSLs. High levels of GSLs, particularly glucobrassicin (GBS) and sinigrin (SIN), are found under cold temperatures. The results suggest that GSLs play a key role in cold tolerance, but the molecular mechanisms need further investigation.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dunja Samec, Valentina Ljubej, Ivana Radojcic Redovnikovic, Stjepana Fistanic, Branka Salopek-Sondi
Summary: Low temperatures have significant effects on the physiological status and phytochemical content of kale sprouts, increasing proline content, decreasing sprout yield, reducing carotenoid and flavonoid content, and increasing phenolic acid and total glucosinolates content.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Natasa Bauer, Mirta Tkalec, Nikola Major, Ana Talanga Vasari, Mirta Toki, Sandra Vitko, Dean Ban, Smiljana Goreta Ban, Branka Salopek-Sondi
Summary: Rising temperatures and drought are negatively impacting biodiversity and agricultural productivity. In this study, the responses of 33 kale accessions to individual and combined stress were evaluated. The most tolerant accessions showed higher basal content of stress-related compounds and increased expression of stress-related genes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Siqiong Zhong, Jin Hong Mok, Ziqi Li, Sudhir K. Sastry, Rachel E. Kopec
Summary: The study investigated the effect of novel food processing techniques on kale leaves and found that moderate electric field treatment significantly increased the iron and chlorophyll concentrations in the leaves, while also generating protoporphyrin-bound iron derivatives. This provides a potential solution to improve iron intake from plant-based sources.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hang Li, Yu Xia, Hong-Yan Liu, Huan Guo, Xiao-Qin He, Yi Liu, Ding-Tao Wu, Ying-Hui Mai, Hua-Bin Li, Liang Zou, Ren-You Gan
Summary: This review summarizes the main nutrients and phytochemicals in different parts of broccoli and discusses its beneficial properties and potential molecular mechanisms. The study also suggests future research directions on how to better utilize broccoli.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dario Lucic, Iva Pavlovic, Lidija Brkljacic, Sandro Bogdanovic, Vladimir Farkas, Andrea Cedilak, Lucia Nanic, Ivica Rubelj, Branka Salopek-Sondi
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the phenolic compounds and antioxidant and anticancer potential of traditional Croatian kale and wild cabbage extracts. The results showed that both plant species extracts are rich in phenolic compounds and exhibited significant antioxidant activity, as well as anti-cancer effects on HeLa cells. Wild cabbage contained more sinapic acid, while kale contained more kaempferol and quercetin. Both extracts inhibited the proliferation of HeLa cells, but did not affect normal human skin fibroblasts.
Article
Agronomy
Gelza Carliane Marques Teixeira, Renato de Mello Prado, Antonio Marcio Souza Rocha
Summary: High root absorption of silicon in sugarcane attenuates water deficit-induced damage, but the low relative absorption of Si via leaf spraying compared to root application may also have an immediate antioxidant effect. The research found that foliar spraying of Si has similar or even higher physiological and biochemical effects in relieving short-term water deficit-induced stress compared to root application, indicating that the amount of Si absorbed by the plant is not a major factor in inducing an antioxidant defence response.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gilmar da Silveira Sousa Junior, Alexander Calero Hurtado, Jonas Pereira de Souza Junior, Renato de Mello Prado, Durvalina Maria Mathias dos Santos
Summary: The study investigated the interactive role of silicon in alleviating aluminum toxicity in two sugarcane cultivars. The results showed that silicon addition can mitigate the negative effects of aluminum toxicity on plant growth and nutrient absorption. Furthermore, silicon supplementation enhanced mineral nutrition uptake and improved plant growth in both cultivars, especially when dealing with aluminum stress.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Amanda Magalhaes Bueno, Rilner Alves Flores, Enderson Petronio de Brito Ferreira, Aline Franciel de Andrade, Frederico Raimundo Simoes de Lima, Jonas Pereira de Souza Junior, Klaus de Oliveira Abdala, Marcio Mesquita, Renato de Mello Prado
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of foliar silicon application in combination with seed inoculation and nitrogen management on common bean yield and economic benefits. Results showed that split application of 60 + 60 kg N ha(-1) combined with foliar application of 3.0 g Si L-1 resulted in the highest yield, approximately 20% higher than the control group.
Article
Plant Sciences
Julio Garcia Neto, Renato de Mello Prado, Jonas Pereira de Souza Junior, Sylvia Leticia Oliveira Silva, Thiago Palhares Farias, Jose Zenobio de Souza
Summary: The study found that silicon foliar spray can increase silicon accumulation, plant growth, and biofortification, while reducing post-harvest water loss of land cress and chicory leaves. A silicon concentration of 2.52 g L-1 as potassium silicate was recommended for foliar application in land cress and chicory.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Joanderson Marques Silva, Gabriel Barbosa da Silva Junior, Aurenivia Bonifacio, Alexson Filgueiras Dutra, Renato de Mello Prado, Francisco de Alcantara Neto, Alan Mario Zuffo, Rafael Silva Melo, Tassyla Lohanne de Sousa Pereira, Ricardo Silva de Sousa
Summary: This study evaluated the role of salicylic acid (SA) in alleviating water stress in watermelon seedlings at a morphophysiological and biochemical level. The results showed that SA promotes the accumulation of organic solutes and reduces electrolyte leakage, supporting plant growth and metabolism under water deficit conditions.
ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gelza Carliane Marques Teixeira, Renato de Mello Prado, Antonio Marcio Souza Rocha, Jose Lucas Farias da Silva, Luis Felipe Lata-Tenesaca, Marcos Altomani Neves Dias
Summary: The treatment of seeds with Mo, accompanied by other elements such as Ni and Co, as well as micronutrients Cu, Mn, and Zn, has been found to be important. The choice of accompanying elements can affect the optimal and toxic doses of Mo. This study investigated the optimal and toxic doses of Mo in the presence of Cu, Mn, and Zn compared to Co and Ni for soybean seed treatment.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Milton G. Costa, Renato de M. Prado, Marcilene M. Santos Sarah, Luiz F. Palaretti, Marisa de C. Piccolo, Jonas P. P. Souza
Summary: Deficit irrigation can cause imbalances in C:N:P homeostasis and reduce the growth of sugarcane, but the application of silicon can mitigate these effects and promote crop productivity. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of silicon fertigation in increasing silicon absorption and modifying the homeostatic balance of C:N:P in sugarcane plants. The results showed that silicon application increased the concentration and accumulation of silicon, C, N, and P, improved nutrient use efficiency, and reduced biological damage caused by water deficit, especially in Eutrophic Red Oxisols.
Article
Plant Sciences
Milton G. G. Costa, Renato de M. Prado, Marcilene M. M. Santos Sarah, Jonas P. P. Souza, Antonia Erica S. de Souza
Summary: This study investigated the effects of silicon on bean plants under potassium deficiency. The results showed that potassium deficiency disrupted the C:N:P homeostatic balance and reduced nutrient use efficiency and biomass production. However, silicon application alleviated nutrient damages and promoted bean plant growth.
Article
Plant Sciences
Kolima Pena Calzada, Alexander Calero Hurtado, Dilier Olivera Viciedo, Eduardo Habermann, Renato de Mello Prado, Reginaldo de Oliveira, Gabriela Ajila, Luis Felipe Lata Tenesaca, Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Priscila Lupino Gratao
Summary: In this study, the regulatory roles of different vias of silicon (Si) applications on soybean responses to salt stress were investigated. It was found that Si application significantly improved soybean tolerance to salinity stress by reducing Na+ uptake and lipid peroxidation, increasing K+ concentration, K+/Na+ ratio and proline accumulation, upregulating enzymatic antioxidant activity, and promoting plant growth.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Kolima Pena-Calzada, Dilier Olivera-Viciedo, Alexander Calero-Hurtado, Renato de Mello Prado, Eduardo Habermann, Luis Felipe Lata Tenesaca, Gabriela Ajila, Reginaldo de Oliveira, Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Priscila Lupino Gratao
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of different strategies of silicon (Si) application on salt stress tolerance of soybean. The results showed that Si application mitigated the harmful effects of salt stress on soybean, particularly when combined with foliar spraying and nutrient solution addition.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jonas Pereira de Souza Jr, Renato de Mello Prado, Cid Naudi Silva Campos, Gilmar da Silveira Sousa Jr, Milton Garcia Costa, Simone de Padua Teixeira, Priscila Lupino Grata
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of silicon (Si) and boron (B) on oxidative stress, biomass production, and antioxidant content of cotton flowers under moderate B deficiency. The application of B, Si, and B + Si significantly reduced the levels of malondialdehyde and increased dry matter production in cotton petals and anthers. B deficiency induced oxidative stress in cotton flowers, while Si activated defense mechanisms and mitigated the effects of oxidative stress.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Priscilla Maria da Silva Liber Lopes, Cid Naudi Silva Campos, Paulo Eduardo Teodoro, Milton Garcia Costa, Jonas Pereira de Souza Junior, Renato de Mello Prado
Summary: This study evaluated the synergistic effect of soil-applied B and foliar-applied Si on fiber quality and crop yield of cotton. The results showed that the presence of Si increased cotton yield and enhanced fiber breaking strength and micronaire.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Milton Garcia Costa, Renato de Mello Prado, Marcilene Machado dos Santos Sarah, Antonia Erica Santos de Souza, Jonas Pereira de Souza Junior
Summary: This study investigates the impact of potassium deficiency on maize plants and the potential mitigating effect of silicon. The results demonstrate that silicon supply can enhance nutrient accumulation, improve nutrient efficiency, and increase biomass production in potassium-deficient maize plants.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Murilo de Melo Peixoto, Rilner Alves Flores, Charlismila Amorim do Couto, Haryel Domingos N. Pacheco, Renato de Mello Prado, Jonas Pereira Souza-Junior, Jose Arnaldo Castro-Netto, Dalva Graciano-Ribeiro
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of silicon (Si) application on sunflower plants. The results showed that Si application had positive effects on CO2 assimilation, N uptake, leaf quantity and quality, and total biomass yield in sunflower plants.