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Agronomy
Priscila Ferreira Batista, Alan Carlos da Costa, Adinan Alves da Silva, Gabriel Martins Almeida, Maria Fernanda Marques Rodrigues, Emily Carolina Duarte Santos, Arthur Almeida Rodrigues, Caroline Muller
Summary: Changes in plant metabolism due to combined water deficit, high irradiance, and high temperatures can cause damage to crops, leading to yield losses. This study aimed to investigate the potential of potassium phosphite (PP) to induce tolerance in soybean plants under water deficit and high irradiance conditions. The experiment was conducted in a controlled growth chamber, and the results showed that PP application increased photosynthetic rate and decreased lipid peroxidation and electrolyte leakage, indicating enhanced stability of cell membranes. These positive effects may be attributed to the activation of antioxidant enzymes and osmotic adjustment. Overall, PP is a promising method to alleviate the negative effects of combined water deficit and high irradiance stresses on soybean plants.
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Food Science & Technology
Yujie Du, Jiancheng Sun, Zhonghuan Tian, Yunjiang Cheng, Chao -an Long
Summary: This study investigated the effects of blue light on citrus infected by Geotrichum citri-aurantii and the physiological mechanisms of blue light during postharvest storage. The results showed that blue light induced the production of carotenoids and UV resistance in the pathogen fungus. Additionally, blue light accelerated lipid droplet production and reactive oxygen species burst. The study also found that blue light significantly enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes and defense-related enzymes, leading to reduced decay occurrences and improved quality in citrus.
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Horticulture
Muhammad Ahsan Altaf, Rabia Shahid, Ming-Xun Ren, Muhammad Mohsin Altaf, Latif Ullah Khan, Sidra Shahid, Mohammad Shah Jahan
Summary: The study demonstrates that melatonin pretreatment significantly enhances the salt tolerance of tomato seedlings by improving root architecture, photosynthetic pigments, and overall growth status under salt stress. It also effectively reduces oxidative stress, inhibiting the accumulation of harmful substances and promoting enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants activities to mitigate salinity-induced damage.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaoqin Tan, Jiacheng Huang, Lijin Lin, Qian Tang
Summary: This study explored the feasibility of using melatonin to alleviate Cd toxicity and reduce Cd accumulation in tea seedlings. The results showed that melatonin promoted tea seedling growth, increased photosynthetic pigment and soluble protein content. Moreover, melatonin enhanced the antioxidant capacity of plants, reduced oxidative damage, and improved soil enzyme activities.
Article
Horticulture
Ana Beatriz Marques Honorio, Ivan De-la-Cruz-Chacon, Mariano Martinez-Vazquez, Magali Ribeiro da Silva, Felipe Girotto Campos, Bruna Cavinatti Martin, Gustavo Cabral da Silva, Carmen Silvia Fernandes Boaro, Gisela Ferreira
Summary: The study found that plants under drought conditions had an increased production of total alkaloids and liriodenine without a decrease in photosynthetic metabolism. Plants under drought and flood conditions exhibited higher peroxidase activity in drought and higher catalase activity in flooded conditions. Starch concentration was highest in flooded plants and lowest trehalose concentrations were found in both drought and flooded plants.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Seyyed Jaber Hosseini, Zeinolabedin Tahmasebi-Sarvestani, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Hamed Keshavarz, Shahryar Kazemi, Masoumeh Khalvandi, Hematollah Pirdashti, Fatemeh Bovand, Arastoo Abassian
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of NaCl salinity stress on chlorophyll fluorescence, nutrient uptake, and physiological characteristics of different mint species. The results showed that mint ecotypes E14, E10, and E18 were the most tolerant, displaying a high Fv/Fm index at all salinity levels. Salinity conditions can significantly impact the physiological processes and defense pathways of mint plants, resulting in dramatic changes in plant nutrients, photosynthesis efficiency, and essential oil content.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
B. Amin, M. J. Atif, X. Wang, H. Meng, M. I. Ghani, M. Ali, Y. Ding, X. Li, Z. Cheng
Summary: The study showed that low temperature and high humidity stress can adversely affect the growth and development of young cucumber plants, leading to decreased plant weight, reduced photosynthetic efficiency, and increased antioxidant system activity. Plants at the 6 leaf stage were found to be more tolerant to stress conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Qiumin Sun, Tao Wang, Jiu Huang, Xinyi Gu, Yanling Dong, Ying Yang, Xiaowen Da, Xiaorong Mo, Xiaoting Xie, Hangjin Jiang, Daoliang Yan, Bingsong Zheng, Yi He
Summary: The allelochemical 4,8-dihydroxy-l-tetralone (4,8-DHT) is a plant growth inhibitor isolated from the outer bark of Carya cathayensis. In this study, three species of Digitaria sanguinalis, Arabidopsis thaliana, and Poa annua were treated with various concentrations of 4,8-DHT to investigate its weed inhibitory mechanism. The results showed that 4,8-DHT affected plant growth through different physiological pathways in the three species and the extent of damage depended on the plant tested and the concentration of 4,8-DHT.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sajid Mehmood, Waqas Ahmed, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Imtiaz, Ahmed Said Mohamed Ali Elnahal, Allah Ditta, Sana Irshad, Muhammad Ikram, Weidong Li
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of biochar on the growth and antioxidant capacity of rice, indicating that nitric acid-modified biochar significantly reduces the detrimental effects of vanadium stress on rice.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Amany Aboelkassem, Nurah M. Alzamel, Mashail Nasser Alzain, Naglaa Loutfy
Summary: A laboratory experiment was conducted to investigate the lead bioaccumulation capacity of Ludwigia stolonifera exposed to different concentrations of lead. The results showed that lead accumulation increased with higher metal concentrations and longer exposure time. The plant was found to be a Pb hyperaccumulator, indicating its ability to remove lead from contaminated water. However, physiological analysis revealed that the plant was not tolerant to high lead concentrations.
Article
Plant Sciences
Neidiquele M. Silveira, Paula J. C. Prataviera, Joana C. Pieretti, Amedea B. Seabra, Rafael L. Almeida, Eduardo C. Machado, Rafael Ribeiro
Summary: The encapsulation of NO donors, specifically SNAC, GSNO, and SNP, showed varying effects on sugarcane plants under water deficit conditions. SNAC spraying partially attenuated the negative impact of water deficit, while GSNO and SNAC spraying improved sugarcane photosynthesis during the recovery period. However, SNP spraying was not effective in mitigating water deficit effects on sugarcane plants. Overall, leaf spraying with SNAC or GSNO is an alternative to improve the physiological performance of sugarcane plants after water deficit, leading to a rapid recovery of photosynthesis and potentially increased crop yield.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xuena Liu, Yao Lv, Song Gao, Kun Xu
Summary: Antibiotic pollution, especially the use of ofloxacin, has become a significant issue globally. This study found that ofloxacin can cause toxicity in Welsh onion plants, leading to leaf etiolation by damaging chloroplasts and inhibiting the photosynthetic electron transport chain.
Article
Agronomy
Kelei Wang, Muhammad Moaaz Ali, Keke Pan, Shiwen Su, Jian Xu, Faxing Chen
Summary: Ebb-and-flow subirrigation significantly promotes the growth of tomato seedlings, improves root morphology and biochemical characteristics, and maintains high levels of enzyme activity and photosynthetic rate.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohammad Yusuf, Alia S. Saeed Almehrzi, Alya J. Nasir Alnajjar, Pravej Alam, Nesma Elsayed, Radwan Khalil, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: Glucose was found to improve growth, photosynthetic performance, antioxidant capacity, and element uptake in copper-stressed plants. This study suggests that exogenous application of glucose can be used as a vital biochemical approach in alleviating copper-induced toxicity and phytoremediation for excess transition metal removal from polluted soil.
CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH
(2021)
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
Agronomy
Hamid Reza Boostani, Mahdi Najafi-Ghiri, Ailsa G. Hardie
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Mahdi Najafi-Ghiri, Hamid Reza Boostani
Summary: Prescribed burning of plant residues in agricultural lands may increase surface soil temperature and change the dynamics of soil potassium. Heating soil to 350 degrees Celsius can cause combustion of organic matter, partial destruction or collapse of K-bearing minerals, and increased release of potassium.
SOIL USE AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Hamid Reza Boostani, Ailsa G. Hardie, Mahdi Najafi-Ghiri
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Mahdi Najafi-Ghiri, Hamid Reza Boostani, Abbas Mirsoleimani, Negin Mohaviye-Asadi, Majid Beizavi, Mina Shafiei, Maryam Mirdoraghi
EURASIAN SOIL SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Mahdi Najafi-Ghiri, Hamid Reza Boostani, Ailsa G. Hardie
Summary: This study investigated the effect of biochar from various sources and pyrolysis conditions on potassium forms, release, and fixation in soil. The results showed that biochar increased the different forms of potassium in soil, and the ability of biochar to fix potassium varied depending on its source and pyrolysis conditions.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
H. R. Boostani, M. Najafi-Ghiri, M. Safizadeh
Summary: The study evaluates the impact of biochar and zeolite on the biochemical composition of spinach grown in Pb-contaminated calcareous soil. Zeolite application significantly enhances spinach growth and nutrient absorption, while reducing Pb concentration and enzyme activity. The addition of biochar and zeolite mitigates the Pb-toxicity effects on spinach growth.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hamid Reza Boostani, Ailsa G. Hardie, Mahdi Najafi-Ghiri, Dariush Khalili
Summary: This study found that the combined application of high ash biochars and soil water saturation significantly enhances lead immobilization in calcareous soil.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zahra Moghbeli, Hamidreza Owliaie, Ebrahim Adhami, Mahdi Najafi-Ghiri, Saleh Sanjari
Summary: Magnetic susceptibility measurements are commonly used to study soil-forming processes, and this study in Southern Iran investigated the impact of lithology, geomorphology, and soil processes on soil magnetic properties. The study found significant variations in soil magnetic properties among different zones, indicating that mineral composition and topography influence soil magnetism differently across the region.
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Marzieh Mokarram, Abbas Mirsoleimani
Summary: This study aims to determine microclimates, the number of meteorological stations, and suitable plant types for cultivation in the Darab region of southeastern Iran. The results show that there are six microclimates in the area and six meteorological stations are needed. Additionally, based on topographic features and temperature classes, suitable regions for growing different types of plants have been identified.
ADVANCES IN SPACE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mahdi Najafi-Ghiri, Abbas Mirsoleimani, Hamid Reza Boostani, Hossein Amin
Summary: The uptake of potassium and calcium in citrus rootstocks can be affected by the application of wood vinegar and potassium, leading to changes in soil properties and nutrient uptake patterns in different citrus varieties. Sour orange tends to accumulate calcium in the roots, while Mexican lime accumulates potassium in both roots and leaves.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abbas Mirsoleimani, Mahdi Najafi-Ghiri, Hamid Reza Boostani, Sara Farrokhzadeh
Summary: The simultaneous application of wood vinegar and potassium influenced nutrient availability, plant growth, and nutrient uptake in different citrus rootstocks. Wood vinegar increased the availability of calcium, sodium, and manganese in the soil, while reducing the uptake of phosphorus, potassium, and copper by plants. Additionally, potassium application increased the availability of potassium, calcium, manganese, and zinc in the soil.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Abbas Mirsoleimani, Mahdi Najafi-Ghiri, Hossein Heydari, Sara Farokhzadeh
Summary: The study investigated the effects of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium deficiencies on macronutrient uptake in Prunus dulcis L. (bitter almond) and Prunus scoparia L. (Alook) seedlings. Results showed varying impacts on nutrient concentrations and growth characteristics, with Alook seedlings demonstrating better nutrient uptake and adaptability compared to bitter almond seedlings. Overall, Prunus scoparia rootstock is preferred for weak and non-fertile soils due to its lower susceptibility to nutrient deficiencies.
FOLIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Sara Farokhzadeh, Barat Ali Fakheri, Nafiseh Mandi Nezhad, Sirous Tahmasebi, Abbas Mirsoleimani, Bahram Heidari
CROP & PASTURE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Sajad Bagheri, Mohammad Reza Hassandokht, Abbas Mirsoleimani, Amir Mousavi