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Plant Sciences
Md. Ashraful Alam, Md. Atikur Rahman, Md. Marufur Rahman, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Shamsun Naher, Abu Hena Faisal Fahim, Md. Abdul Mottalib, Srabanti Roy, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Shailendra Nath Mozumder, Amnah Mohammed Alsuhaibani, Ahmed Gaber, Akbar Hossain
Summary: Salt stress is a major obstacle in crop production, particularly for glycophytic crops like onions. Extensive research has been conducted to develop genotypes that are more resistant to salt stress. Multiple tolerant genotypes have been identified for mass production.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Horticulture
Satoshi Oku, Kazuhiko Aoki, Masanori Honjo, Takato Muro, Hikaru Tsukazaki
Summary: The study showed that the accumulation of quercetin glucoside content varies significantly with growth in onion bulbs, with differences observed between varieties. While the quercetin content increased in both bulbs and leaf blades during development, the accumulation was generally higher in bulbs than in leaf blades.
HORTICULTURE JOURNAL
(2021)
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Horticulture
Lei Qin, Huili Ma, Xu Zhang, Zhihui Zhang, Yong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the dynamics in metabolites and CSOs biosynthesis during onion bulb expansion by conducting metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses. The results showed that lipids, flavonoids, and amino acids mainly accumulated in the rapid-expansion stage of onion bulb, whereas alkaloids and phenolic acids accumulated in the late stage. Candidate genes involved in CSOs biosynthesis were also identified, providing a theoretical basis for the regulation of organosulfur compound synthesis in onion.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
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Agronomy
Marta Olczyk, Elisabeth H. Koschier, Tomasz Wojtowicz, Maria Pobozniak
Summary: The onion thrips, a key pest of onion crops worldwide, showed a preference for the wild species Allium roylei Stearn compared to cultivated onion varieties. This research highlights the importance of considering wild cultivars for breeding programs aimed at improving disease and pest resistance in onions.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zahra Abbasi, Abdosattar Darabi, Jan Bocianowski
Summary: This study conducted an experiment on fifteen short day onion genotypes at two locations, Isfahan and Khuzestan, and evaluated them using multivariate methods. The results showed significant differences in the traits among locations, varieties, and the interaction between location and variety. Positive and negative correlations were found between various traits. The Saba and Behbahan improved population varieties were recommended for future crop improvement programs due to their high genetic diversity.
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Plant Sciences
Pranjali A. Gedam, Kiran Khandagale, Dhananjay Shirsat, A. Thangasamy, Onkar Kulkarni, Abhijeet Kulkarni, Swaranjali S. Patil, Vitthal T. Barvkar, Vijay Mahajan, Amar Jeet Gupta, Kiran P. Bhagat, Yogesh P. Khade, Major Singh, Suresh Gawande
Summary: This study identified differentially expressed genes (DEGs) through transcriptome analysis in two onion genotypes (Acc. 1666 and W-344) with contrasting responses to waterlogging stress. The proteins coded by these DEGs regulate key biological processes such as phytohormone production, antioxidant enzymes, programmed cell death, and energy production. The results provide valuable molecular information for improving stress tolerance and developing waterlogging tolerant onion varieties.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Horticulture
Christos Mouroutoglou, Anastasios Kotsiras, Georgia Ntatsi, Dimitrios Savvas
Summary: This study compared the effects of different soilless culture systems on the growth of a Greek landrace of sweet onion, finding that plants grown in FL and AG systems yielded the highest, while those in the NFT system had the lowest yield. The different systems affected root growth and nutrient uptake of the plants.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nabil A. Younes, Md. Mezanur Rahman, Ahmed A. Wardany, Mona F. A. Dawood, Mohammad Golam Mostofa, Sanjida Sultana Keya, Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef, Lam-Son Phan Tran
Summary: The study shows that the use of licorice root extract can improve the growth, yield, nutrition, and antioxidant properties of onions by enhancing nutrient acquisition and increasing antioxidant activity. Pretreating onions with LRE significantly improves bulb quality and productivity.
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Plant Sciences
Okunola Adenrele Alabi, Halimat Chisom Atanda, John A. Olumurewa
Summary: This study examined the cytotoxic and genotoxic effect of Parquetina nigrescens leaf extract on onion root meristematic cells, and identified the volatile organic compounds present in the extract using GC-MS. The results showed inhibitory effects on root growth and chromosomal aberration.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Satoshi Fujito, Turgut Yigit Akyol, Takuya Mukae, Tadayuki Wako, Ken-ichiro Yamashita, Hikaru Tsukazaki, Hideki Hirakawa, Keisuke Tanaka, Yoko Mine, Shusei Sato, Masayoshi Shigyo
Summary: This study successfully associated numerous chromosome markers with unigene information through effective transcriptome analysis using unique Allium resources, resulting in a high-density A. cepa linkage map. The information on these unigene markers is valuable for genome sequencing and useful trait detection in Allium.
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Environmental Sciences
M. Mani, Mohammad K. Okla, S. Selvaraj, A. Ram Kumar, S. Kumaresan, Azhaguchamy Muthukumaran, K. Kaviyarasu, Mohamed A. El-Tayeb, Yahya B. Elbadawi, Khalid S. Almaary, Bander Mohsen Ahmed Almunqedhi, Mohamed Soliman Elshikh
Summary: In this study, Allium cepa leaf extract was used to biosynthesize silver nanoparticles with excellent stability and antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities. The synthesized nanoparticles were extensively characterized and confirmed to have a spherical structure with a size of 13 nm and a silver content of 30.33%. Additionally, the nanoparticles showed better cytotoxic activity against breast cancer cells and exhibited antimicrobial effectiveness against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Pranjali A. Gedam, Dhananjay V. Shirsat, Thangasamy Arunachalam, Sourav Ghosh, Suresh J. Gawande, Vijay Mahajan, Amar Jeet Gupta, Major Singh
Summary: Waterlogging-tolerant onion genotypes were identified and evaluated in this study. The tolerant genotypes exhibited better growth and yield characteristics under stress conditions. These tolerant genotypes can be used for onion breeding programs.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
David Kopecky, Olga Scholten, Joanna Majka, Karin Burger-Meijer, Martin Duchoslav, Jan Bartos
Summary: Genome dominance is observed in wide hybrids, where one parental genome becomes dominant over the other, leading to unequal retention of parental chromosomes in successive generations. Female meiotic drive is identified as the key factor underlying this dominance, with variations in strength across different chromosome segments.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
P. Saravanan, K. SenthilKannan, A. Mustafa, M. Vimalan, M. Bououdina, S. Balasubramanian, M. Meena, S. Tamilselvan
Summary: Spherical zinc oxide nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using a domestic microwave oven-supported solvothermal method, with Allium cepa (Onion) and Raphanus sativus (White Radish) extracts as reducing and capping agents. The dielectric study showed that the dielectric properties of ZnO nanoparticles vary with frequency and temperature, indicating the importance of space charge contribution in charge transport and polarizability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Retno Pangestuti, Endang Sulistyaningsih, Budiastuti Kurniasih, Rudi Hari Murti, Stephen Harper, Siti Subandiyah
Summary: This study describes for the first time the growth stages of shallot plants from true seed, and develops an extended BBCH scale for identifying these stages. According to the scale, tropical shallot from seed in lowland areas exhibits five principal growth stages.
ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Yui Tsunoda, Shohei Hano, Nozomi Imoto, Tomoki Shibuya, Hiroki Ikeda, Kayoko Amagaya, Kazuhisa Kato, Hitoshi Shirakawa, Hisashi Aso, Yoshinori Kanayama
Summary: This study focused on the candidate gene for tryptophan decarboxylase (TDC) in tomato, SITDC1, revealing its role in biosynthesis and its impact on the growth and development of serotonin-rich fruits. The results demonstrated the importance of SITDC1 in producing fruits with high serotonin content and highlighted the role of serotonin in ripening.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
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)