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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dan Luo, Taihua Mu, Hongnan Sun
Summary: Sweet potato leaf polyphenols (SPLP) have significant hypoglycemic effects on type 2 diabetes, improving blood glucose levels, insulin resistance, hepatic and muscle glycogen levels, and reversing dyslipidemia. Additionally, SPLP can enhance glucose metabolism and transport through signaling pathways regulation.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haris Maulana, Eso Solihin, Lucyana Trimo, Syarif Hidayat, Acep Atma Wijaya, Hari Hariadi, Suseno Amien, Dedi Ruswandi, Agung Karuniawan
Summary: Genetic studies on yield and yield quality of sweet potatoes are crucial for farmers and industry. This study identified the effects of genotype by environment interactions (GEIs) on yield and yield quality and selected high-yield and stable genotypes. The results showed that GEIs had significant effects on yield and yield quality. Several genotypes were identified as high-yield and stable, and four genotypes were found to have a good combination of traits for yield quality. These findings can be used to improve sweet potato cultivation and develop superior varieties.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jikai Zong, Peitao Chen, Qingqing Luo, Jilong Gao, Ruihua Qin, Chunli Wu, Qina Lv, Tengfei Zhao, Yufan Fu
Summary: In this study, a comprehensive analysis was conducted on the phenotypic and physiological traits of sweetpotato breeding lines and varieties under drought stress. The results revealed important genes and molecular mechanisms associated with drought resistance in sweetpotato, providing valuable genetic resources for the development of drought-resistant varieties in the future.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Agronomy
Julia B. Rasera, Beatriz Appezzato-da-Gloria, Rafael V. Ribeiro, Antonio F. Nogueira-Junior, Lilian Amorim
Summary: Asian grapevine leaf rust (AGLR), caused by Neophysopella tropicalis, is a problem for viticulture, especially in latitudes lower than 25 degrees S, which include the most significant production regions in Brazil. Climate change has a significant impact on AGLR, as increased air temperature can lead to higher rust severity and accelerated leaf senescence in grapevines.
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Plant Sciences
Daowei Zhang, Yongjun Tan, Fang Dong, Ya Zhang, Yanlan Huang, Yizhou Zhou, ZhiJian Zhao, Qin Yin, Xuehua Xie, Xiewang Gao, Chaofan Zhang, Naimei Tu
Summary: IbMYB1 is a key regulatory gene in anthocyanin biosynthesis in purple-fleshed sweet potatoes, playing a crucial role in maintaining the purple color of leaves and storage roots. Furthermore, there may be multiple members of IbMYB1 involved in the regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis in sweet potatoes.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Namrata A. Giri, B. K. Sakhale
Summary: The study aimed to enhance the protein content and reduce the starch digestibility of sweet potato flour spaghetti by fortifying with whey protein concentrate (WPC) and chickpea flour (CPF). Results showed that fortification with 15% CPF and 15% WPC led to the lowest starch digestibility and improved cooking characteristics. The spaghetti fortified with 10% WPC and 10% CPF was found to be overall acceptable by panelists, indicating the potential for increased protein content and improved functional properties.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2022)
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Engineering, Chemical
Yi Zhang, Jian Sun, Lu Zhao, Fuxiang Niu, Ruixue Yue, Hong Zhu, Wenting Zhang, Chen Ma
Summary: This study investigated the effects and mechanisms of sweetpotato leaf phenolic acids (SPLPAs) extract on interleukin 1 beta (IL-1 beta)-induced barrier injury of Caco-2 monolayers, demonstrating that the SPLPA extract could enhance the integrity of Caco-2 monolayers.
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Chemistry, Applied
Hong-Ju He, Yangyang Wang, Yuling Wang, Xingqi Ou, Hongjie Liu, Mian Zhang
Summary: Sweet potato is a primary source of high-quality starch for industrial production. An online method based on NIR data and chemometrics was developed to quantify starch content in sweet potatoes. The method is simple, convenient, and efficient, and can be used for real-time determination of starch content in various industries.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Liang Liu, Lihua Hao, Yunxin Zhang, Haoran Zhou, Baoguo Ma, Yao Cheng, Yinshuai Tian, Zhijie Chang, Yunpu Zheng
Summary: Understanding the effects of elevated CO2 concentration and temperature on leaf photosynthesis in maize is important for estimating the impacts of climate change. This study found that increasing temperature enhanced leaf photosynthesis, but at higher temperatures, leaf photosynthesis decreased. Elevated CO2 concentration had a fertilization effect on leaf photosynthesis at high temperatures, and also resulted in an increase in leaf soluble sugar content. Additionally, elevated CO2 concentration decreased leaf transpiration rates.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Keila Rego Mendes, Willian Batista-Silva, Jaqueline Dias-Pereira, Marcos P. S. Pereira, Eliane V. Souza, Jose E. Serrao, Joao A. A. Granja, Eugenia C. Pereira, David J. Gallacher, Pedro R. Mutti, Duany T. C. da Silva, Rogerio S. de Souza Junior, Gabriel B. Costa, Bergson G. Bezerra, Claudio M. Santos e Silva, Marcelo F. Pompelli
Summary: Plant species in the Brazilian Caatinga region, such as Croton blanchetianus Baill, exhibit seasonal plasticity in leaf structure to optimize water use efficiency. In the wet season, shaded leaves have a larger specific leaf area, while in the dry season they are similar to leaves in full sunlight. Chloroplast structure also increases in size during the wetter months.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rie Kurata, Toru Kobayashi, Yumi Kai
Summary: The study found that Koganesengan and Beniharuka had higher leaf yield and polyphenol content, making them potential efficient sources of polyphenol. Koganesengan had the highest polyphenol content in its leaves, suggesting it could be a stable source of polyphenol-rich material.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Caio L. dos Santos, Trenton L. Roberts, Larry C. Purcell
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of leaf nitrogen (LN) concentration as a tool to improve midseason nitrogen management in corn (Zea mays L.) production systems. Results showed a positive correlation between LN and relative grain yield (RGY), with RGY increasing linearly up to 30.4 g N kg(-1) of LN and plateauing thereafter. This relationship can help optimize N fertilization practices in corn production to maximize yields and minimize environmental impacts.
Article
Horticulture
Jong Kyu Lee, Do Yeon Kim, Sang Hee Park, Su Young Woo, Hualin Nie, Sun Hyung Kim
Summary: Particulate matter (PM) poses a serious threat to human health, climate, and ecosystems. Plants, acting as biofilters, can help reduce PM pollution. This study found that leaf gas exchange factors and morphological factors were the primary parameters influencing PM adsorption on plants.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hyun Kang, Sung-Gyu Lee
Summary: The study found that Purple sweet potato leaf extract and Hovenia dulcis Thunb extract have hepatoprotective effects in alcohol-induced liver damage mice, significantly decreasing blood alcohol concentration, reducing levels of ALT and AST in serum, and alleviating liver inflammation.
TROPICAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Forestry
Huihui Liu, Cheng Zhang, Yanqiong Meng, Fengyu Zhang, Nuo Huang, Jianan Wang, Yiyong Li
Summary: Ginkgo biloba is a dioecious heterophyllous tree species with two leaf types. Long-shoot leaves have lower specific leaf area (SLA) and higher leaf thickness, gas exchange rates, and average tracheid number compared to short-shoot leaves. Male trees have higher leaf hydraulic conductance (K-leaf) and leaf water potential of 50% loss in K-leaf (leaf P50) than short-shoot leaves, while female trees exhibit relatively higher K-leaf. Male trees also have greater leaf gas exchange rates, leaf thickness, leaf dissection index, vein density (VD), and predawn leaf water potential compared to female trees.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Sangita Bansal, Kanika Sharma, Vikrant Gautam, Ajaz Ahmad Lone, Era Vaidya Malhotra, Sandeep Kumar, Rakesh Singh
Summary: Black cumin is an economically important medicinal spice used as a flavour enhancer and preservative. It possesses various phytochemicals and has proven therapeutic properties such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic activities. However, its conservation and molecular characterization have been neglected.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Purushothaman Ramamoorthy, Raju Bheemanahalli, Stephen L. Meyers, Mark W. Shankle, Kambham Raja Reddy
Summary: Drought, UV-B, and nitrogen stress have significant impacts on sweetpotato productivity. This study investigated the phenotypes and their association with storage root number in 10 sweetpotato cultivars under drought, UV-B, and low-nitrogen conditions. The research found that all three stress factors caused significant changes in physiological and root- and shoot-related traits of sweetpotato plants.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Sangita Bansal, Amit Kumar, Ajaz A. Lone, M. H. Khan, Era V. Malhotra, Rakesh Singh
Summary: Bunium persicum, an economically important medicinal spice, has been studied for its bioactivity and pharmacological activities. However, due to limited cultivation and a lack of efficient molecular markers, genetic studies and molecular breeding for this crop plant have been lagging. In this study, genomic resources and novel genomic SSR markers were generated through de novo sequencing, providing a foundation for future diversity analysis and breeding programs. Low genetic diversity was observed, highlighting the need for population restoration and maintenance for the long-term sustainability of B. persicum.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Raju Bheemanahalli, Sadikshya Poudel, Firas A. Alsajri, Kambham Raja Reddy
Summary: This study examined the phenotypic variability of eighteen soybean cultivars, and found significant differences in flowering, yield, and seed quality traits among different maturity groups. Late flowering cultivars had lower seed weight compared to early flowering cultivars. Protein content increased with maturity groups, while oil content decreased. There were negative correlations between protein and yield, oil, and sucrose. The study identified high-yielding short-duration soybean cultivars and cultivars with desirable industry traits such as high protein and oil content.
Retraction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Z. A. Dar, S. A. Dar, J. A. Khan, A. A. Lone, S. Langyan, B. A. Lone
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Plant Sciences
Nida Yousuf, Sher Ahmad Dar, Zahoor Ahmad Dar, Parvaze Ahmad Sofi, Aijaz Ahmad Lone, Asif Bashir Shikari, Shazia Gulzar, Showkat Ahmad Waza
Summary: Drought significantly affects the economic yield of maize worldwide. In this study, landraces from Kashmir Himalayas were evaluated to identify surrogates for drought resilience. Significant variation was observed among genotypes for various traits under well-watered and drought conditions. Several traits were found to be positively correlated with grain yield and can be used as surrogates for selection of drought tolerant genotypes. Promising landraces were identified, which can serve as sources of novel and/or favorable alleles for breeding climate resilient maize cultivars.
BANGLADESH JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Akanksha Sehgal, Kambham Raja Reddy, Charles Hunt Walne, T. Casey Barickman, Skyler Brazel, Daryl Chastain, Wei Gao
Summary: Climate change poses serious challenges to global food security, with abiotic stresses being the main limiting factors for agricultural productivity. This study investigates the effects of UV-B radiation, CO2 concentration, and high temperature on the growth, yield, and biochemistry of kale and mustard. The results show that except for elevated CO2 levels, all traits declined significantly under individual and multi-stress conditions in both species.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jan Mohammad, Khursheed Aslam Khan, Imran Hafeez, Hilal Ahmad Rather, Ajaz Ahmad Lone
Summary: This study investigated the role of office and ambulatory blood pressure (BP) in treated hypertensive patients. The findings suggest that ambulatory BP monitoring is important for optimal control in treated hypertensive patients, as office BP has low specificity and sensitivity.
INDIAN HEART JOURNAL
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Shasthree Taduri, Raju Bheemanahalli, Chathurika Wijewardana, Ajaz A. A. Lone, Stephen L. L. Meyers, Mark Shankle, Wei Gao, K. Raja Reddy
Summary: Plants, especially sweetpotato, are significantly affected by climate change-induced stresses, such as elevated carbon dioxide, high temperature, and drought stress. This study found that these stresses, alone or in combination, have a significant negative impact on sweetpotato growth and yield. However, elevated carbon dioxide can alleviate some of the damaging effects of high temperature and drought stress, leading to increased storage root weights. Cultivar selection plays a crucial role in stress tolerance, with Hatteras being the most tolerant and LA 1188 being sensitive to these stresses.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mudasir Hafiz Khan, Niyaz Ahmad Dar, Bashir Ahmad Alie, Sher Ahmad Dar, Ajaz Ahmad Lone, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Uzma Fayaz, Sajad Ali, Anshika Tyagi, Mohamed A. El-Sheikh, Saleh Alansi
Summary: The present study evaluated the variability of essential oil composition in Kala zeera seed extract obtained from different geographical zones using GC-MS. Significant differences in essential oil content and chemical constituents were observed. PCA grouped four significant compounds into the same cluster, mainly distributed in two zones. The results suggest the existence of variability among bioactive compounds of B. persicum, which could be incorporated into potential drugs and genetic sources for breeding programs.
Article
Agronomy
Grace A. A. Adegoye, Omolayo J. J. Olorunwa, Firas A. A. Alsajri, Charles H. H. Walne, Chaturika Wijewandana, Swatantra R. R. Kethireddy, Krishna N. N. Reddy, K. Raja Reddy
Summary: In humid climates, waterlogging during the reproductive stage can significantly affect soybean growth, physiology, and yields. This study investigated the effects of waterlogging and subsequent reoxygenation on the soybean cultivar 'Asgrow AG5332'. Results showed that prolonged waterlogging negatively affected chlorophyll index, water potential, stomatal conductance, and photosynthetic rate. Decreased photosynthesis, leaf area, and nutrient availability led to lower biomass and seed yield. Waterlogged plants also exhibited altered reflectance characteristics, indicating changes in chemistry and pigment content. Understanding and integrating the findings from this study can help develop improved cultivars for waterlogging-prone areas.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ranadheer Reddy Vennam, Sadikshya Poudel, Purushothaman Ramamoorthy, Sathishkumar Samiappan, K. Raja Reddy, Raju Bheemanahalli
Summary: Suboptimal soil moisture during the growing season reduces maize growth and yield. This study investigated the specific responses of maize to different soil moisture regimes during flowering and grain-filling stages. It found that sub-optimal soil moisture reduced leaf stomatal conductance, chlorophyll content, and greenness-associated vegetation indices. It also delayed silk emergence, reduced silk length and fresh weight, and caused a significant reduction in kernel number and weight. Soil moisture stress during the grain-filling stage resulted in a decrease in kernel weight and number, as well as changes in kernel starch and protein content. Developing stress-tolerant hybrids could help bridge the yield gap between irrigated and rainfed maize.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ranadheer Reddy Vennam, Purushothaman Ramamoorthy, Sadikshya Poudel, Kambham Raja Reddy, William Brien Henry, Raju Bheemanahalli
Summary: Drought is a severe threat to agricultural production, including corn. This study investigated how corn responded to different soil moisture levels during the early vegetative stage, and found that sub-optimal soil moisture limited plant growth and development.
Article
Plant Sciences
Surabhi Gupta, Lekshmy V. Sankarapillai, K. Raja Reddy, Salliana R. Stetina, Raju Bheemanahalli
Summary: This study investigated the impact of chilling stress on germination and seedling vigor in 25 cotton cultivars. The results showed a significant decline in germination percentage and time taken for germination under chilling stress. Cultivars with faster germination rates and higher seedling vigor displayed greater resilience to chilling stress.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
