Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Adrianna Kubiak, Agnieszka Wolna-Maruwka, Agnieszka A. Pilarska, Alicja Niewiadomska, Agnieszka Piotrowska-Cyplik
Summary: The negative impact of chemical pesticides on the environment and human health has led to the promotion of legal regulations for the reduction of agrochemicals in favor of biological products. Trichoderma fungi are considered ideal biocontrol agents in sustainable agriculture due to their ability to produce antibiotics, lytic enzymes, and induce defense responses in plants. Around 60% of biofungicides used to eliminate fungal pathogens are currently based on Trichoderma sp. strains.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shreya M. Joshi, Savitha De Britto, Sudisha Jogaiah
Summary: The research investigated the resistance of tomato plants against late blight disease through seed priming with mycogenic selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs), showing enhanced plant growth and significant protection against the disease. Enhanced levels of lignin, callose, hydrogen peroxide, and various enzymes such as LOX, PAL, GLU, and SOD further contributed to the biochemical defense in the primed plants.
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
T. A. Anderson, S. M. Zitter, D. M. De Jong, D. M. Francis, M. A. Mutschler
Summary: This study identified cryptic early blight resistance introgressions in tomato breeding lines, demonstrated efficient genotypic selection for resistance, and validated several QTL associated with early blight resistance across different market classes. The development of near-isogenic fresh market tomato lines with high resistance to early blight, mediated largely by two QTLs, showcases the potential of mining introgressions in tomato lines for enhanced disease resistance.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yinxue Jia, Huan Niu, Peng Zhao, Xing Li, Fangfang Yan, Can Wang, Zhongping Qiu
Summary: In this study, a synthetic microbial community BCA (consisting of Bacillus subtilis J3 and Pseudomonas fluorescens J8) was used to control the tomato early blight pathogen Alternaria solani. BCA effectively inhibited A. solani, reduced disease incidence, and increased tomato biomass. BCA also had a significant impact on the rhizosphere and phyllosphere microbial community. These findings provide important insights into the development of novel biocontrol strategies.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Omar Ali, Adesh Ramsubhag, Stephen Daniram Benn Ramnarine, Jayaraj Jayaraman
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Ascophyllum nodosum extract on tomato plants at the transcriptomic level. The results showed that the extract induced significant changes in gene expression, particularly in processes related to carbon fixation, secondary metabolism, and plant signaling pathways. The treatment also resulted in increased activity of defense enzymes, higher chlorophyll and growth hormone content, and improved plant growth parameters and nutrient profiles. These findings provide transcriptomic evidence for the positive effects of the extract observed in tomato plants.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jaebum Park, Vidyasagar Sathuvalli, Solomon Yilma, Jonathan Whitworth, Richard G. Novy
Summary: QTL analysis was conducted on a potato mapping population to investigate the genetic basis of resistance to late blight and other traits. Significant QTL were identified on different chromosomes for late blight resistance, Verticillium wilt resistance, vine size, maturity, and early blight resistance. These QTL have the potential to be used as molecular markers for marker-assisted selection in potato breeding programs.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ana Lopez-Moral, Carlos Agusti-Brisach, Antonio Trapero
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of 32 products on Verticillium wilt of olive, showing wide ranging responses and disease reduction levels among the products tested, suggesting multiple modes of action.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Aqleem Abbas, Yanping Fu, Zheng Qu, Huizhang Zhao, Yongjian Sun, Yang Lin, Jiatao Xie, Jiasen Cheng, Daohong Jiang
Summary: This study identified Talaromyces isolates, particularly TF-04, from paddy soil that demonstrated significant potential in controlling rice sheath blight by promoting rice growth, reducing disease severity and increasing yield. Defense-related genes were upregulated and enzyme activities were enhanced in rice treated with TF-04, indicating its effectiveness as a biological control agent. The microbiome-guided approach used in this research provides valuable insights for screening biological control agents against rice sheath blight.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Tahir Mehmood, Guihua Li, Tehmina Anjum, Waheed Akram
Summary: The study demonstrated that foliar application of rhizobacterial strain Azospirillum lipoferum AL-3 significantly reduced early blight disease severity in potatoes, while also increasing tuber yield and inducing systemic resistance against the pathogen. Incorporating this microbe into conventional agricultural systems can reduce management costs and environmental pollution.
Article
Microbiology
Eric T. Zhang, Hao Zhang, Weihua Tang
Summary: The study showed that pretreatment with N-hydroxypipecolic acid (NHP) moderately increased wheat seedling resistance to Fusarium graminearum. RNA sequencing revealed that NHP treatment significantly affected wheat gene expression, particularly immune-related genes. These results suggested that NHP treatment sensitizes a subset of the immune surveillance system in wheat seedlings, thereby enhancing wheat defense against F. graminearum infection.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Camila Hendges, Jose Renato Stangarlin, Vanessa Cristina Zamban, Marcia de Holanda Nozaki Mascaro, Donizete Batista Carmelo
Summary: The study demonstrated that tea tree essential oil can be used as an alternative method for controlling early blight in tomatoes, showing a significant impact on the growth of the pathogen and spore formation, as well as increasing the activity of defense enzymes in tomato leaves.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Abdulkarim Lakmes, Abdullah Jhar, Adrian C. Brennan, Abdullah Kahriman
Summary: This study reports the inheritance of Ascochyta blight resistance of hybrid crosses between a cultivated chickpea variety and wild chickpea accessions. The study identifies new candidate QTLs for Ascochyta blight resistance in chickpea, which could be used for breeding purposes.
Article
Agronomy
Sumit Kumar, Ram Chandra, Lopamudra Behera, Chetan Keswani, Estibaliz Sansinenea
Summary: The study demonstrated that the use of Trichoderma viride and Trichoderma harzianum significantly inhibited the early blight pathogen in potatoes, while promoting defense enzyme activity and growth. The consortium of Trichoderma spp. was shown to effectively elevate the host defense response by modulating enzyme activities and growth parameters.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bingyan Li, Dali Song, Tengfei Guo, Xinpeng Xu, Chao Ai, Wei Zhou
Summary: The study showed that plant biostimulants have a certain impact on maize growth and can improve grain quality, although they do not affect yield. While PB treatments can reduce seed germination rate, they can also improve drought resistance in offspring seedlings, possibly due to disruptions in the tricarboxylic acid cycle and effects on the synthesis of unsaturated fatty acids and alkaloids.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Mariya Kolchenko, Aidana Nurtaza, Alexandr Pozharskiy, Damira Dyussembekova, Anastasiya Kapytina, Gulnaz Nizamdinova, Marina Khusnitdinova, Aisha Taskuzhina, Almagul Kakimzhanova, Dilyara Gritsenko
Summary: Wild apples and their hybrids are valuable due to their genetic resistance to stress. This study focused on the fire blight resistance of Malus niedzwetzkyana, an endangered ornamental apple species. Different genotypes were tested, and while some showed symptoms of infection, the wild genotypes displayed resistance. The source of this resistance was not found to be associated with a specific genetic marker. Detailed genetic and phenotypic profiling of wild apple species is important for conservation efforts and apple breeding.
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)