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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bianca-Ioana Dogaru, Vasile Stoleru, Gabriela Mihalache, Sems Yonsel, Maria-Cristina Popescu
Summary: The newly developed nanocomposite film based on gelatin film and cellulose nanocrystals shows improved water vapor absorption properties, positively affecting the germination and growth of corn seeds, without inhibiting the growth of beneficial microorganisms, making it a good choice in modern agriculture.
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Agricultural Engineering
Yu Zhang, Ruonan Wang, Liang Liu, Entao Wang, Jinshui Yang, Hongli Yuan
Summary: This study investigated the use of different substrates as inducers to optimize the composition of enzyme cocktails for improving the hydrolytic efficiency of lignocellulose. It was found that ultrafine grinding or steam explosion pretreated substrates could induce T. harzianum EM0925 to produce complete lignocellulolytic enzymes, acid treated substrates could induce cellobiohydrolase production, and alkali or sodium chlorite treated substrates could induce beta-xylosidase production specifically. The combination of enzyme cocktails with different hydrolysis characteristics further improved the hydrolysis efficiency. This study provides a new and effective solution for the construction of highly-efficient lignocellulolytic enzyme cocktails.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Rong Wu, Yunqian Ding, Chenyong Li, Bangkui Wu, Zhongji Huang, Zhenan Li, Xiaomin Wang, Guangwu Zhao
Summary: This study identified the important role of OsMYBAS1 in rice seed germination. Overexpression of OsMYBAS1 significantly increased the germination rate and enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities in rice plants. Furthermore, overexpression of OsMYBAS1 upregulated the expression of antioxidation-related genes and affected multiple metabolic pathways. These findings provide valuable insights for breeding new rice varieties with high seed germination.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mehdi Afrouz, R. Z. Sayyed, Bahman Fazeli-Nasab, Ramin Piri, Waleed Hassan Almalki, Betty Natalie Fitriatin
Summary: Maize, as a major crop, is highly susceptible to cold stress, which can affect its germination and growth. This study aimed to investigate the effect of treating maize seeds with Trichoderma harzianum on the tolerance of seedlings to cold stress. The results showed that pretreatment with T. harzianum improved the physiological parameters and emergence rate of maize seedlings under cold stress conditions.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Md Sohanur Rahman Sohan, Mahedi Hasan, Md Forhad Hossain, Salek Ahmed Sajib, Khandaker Md Khalid-Bin-Ferdaus, Ahmad Humayun Kabir, Md Mamunur Rashid, Mamunur Rashid Talukder, Mona M. Elseehy, Ahmed M. El-Shehawi, Md Abu Reza
Summary: The use of LFGD Ar + Air gas plasma treatment improves the growth and nutritional properties of maize, enhances seed germination rate, and increases yield. This study provides guidance on the application of plasma technology in agriculture to enhance crop production.
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lianjing Ge, Xiaoyu Yang, Yue Liu, Huimeng Tang, Qifang Wang, Shunpeng Chu, Jinxiang Hu, Ning Zhang, Qinghua Shi
Summary: Melatonin (MT) is found to increase salt tolerance and promote seed germination in transgenic tomato overexpressing caffeic acid O-methyltransferase 1 (SlCOMT1). High amylase activity, enhanced soluble sugar content, stimulated osmolyte production, increased antioxidant enzyme activities, and reduced membrane lipid peroxidation were observed in the overexpression seeds. Transcriptional changes in hub genes related to germination and stress tolerance were also identified, providing a molecular basis for the improvement of seed salt tolerance mediated by MT.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shazma Gulzar, Muhammad Aamir Manzoor, Fiza Liaquat, Iftikhar Hussain Shah, Asad Rehman, Muhammad Khalid Hameed, Samiah Arif, Xuanwei Zhou, Yidong Zhang
Summary: In this study, the control of clubroot disease in Pak choi was achieved through the single and combined exogenous application of melatonin and Trichoderma. The results demonstrated that the combined application effectively controlled clubroot disease, enhanced plant growth, and increased antioxidant enzyme activities. These findings are valuable for improving crop stress tolerance and increasing plant yield.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bo Xu, Lina Cao, Zhenxing Zhang, Xinyu Li, Xiangyu Zhao, Xinyue Wang, Yining Wang, Bingchen Wu, Weihua Zhou, Chenlu Lin, Yufu Gao, Liping Rong
Summary: Salt stress affects plant growth and physiological processes, and plants can develop mechanisms to adapt to the new environment. This study aimed to investigate the effects of combined NaCl and NaHCO3 stress on Acer seedlings. The experiment revealed that at concentrations of 25 mmol L-1, the physiological characteristics of two maple seedlings did not change significantly. However, at concentrations above 50 mmol L-1, there were significant changes in various physiological parameters, indicating that the maple seedlings adjusted their osmotic balance and alleviated oxidative stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiaomin Wang, Rong Wu, Tongshu Shen, Zhenan Li, Chengyong Li, Bangkui Wu, Hongye Jiang, Guangwu Zhao
Summary: OsMYBAS1, a MYB transcription factor, plays a regulatory role in rice seed germination and seedling establishment. Overexpression of OsMYBAS1 enhances seed germination and seedling growth, while knocking out the gene has the opposite effect. These findings provide valuable insights for rice seed-quality breeding and the development of a dry, direct-seeding production system.
Article
Plant Sciences
Willian Nogueira de Sousa, Nayane Fonseca Brito, Cristina Aledi Felsemburgh, Thiago Almeida Vieira, Denise Castro Lustosa
Summary: The study revealed that isolates of Trichoderma spp. have positive effects on seed treatment and seedling production of Theobroma cacao, increasing radicle and hypocotyl lengths and decreasing fungi incidence in seeds. Inoculation with Trichoderma can enhance the growth performance of seedlings, making it an effective approach for seed production and seedling cultivation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Narasimhamurthy Konappa, Arakere C. Udayashankar, Nirmaladevi Dhamodaran, Soumya Krishnamurthy, Shubha Jagannath, Fazilath Uzma, Chamanahalli Kyathegowda Pradeep, Savitha De Britto, Srinivas Chowdappa, Sudisha Jogaiah
Summary: This study successfully synthesized silver nanoparticles using T. harzianum, which showed stability, biological activity, remarkable antioxidant properties, and broad-spectrum antibacterial activity. The AgNPs exhibited a peak surface plasmon resonance at 438 nm, with an average size of 21.49 nm as determined by DLS and 72 nm by SEM. The antibacterial activity of AgNPs was confirmed through MIC evaluation and fluorescence microscopy/SEM analysis.
Article
Agronomy
Aliyah Mohd Yahaya, Uma Rani Sinniah, Azizah Misran
Summary: The study evaluates different drying methods and suggests an appropriate storage temperature for lablab bean seed. Drying beads are found to be the most efficient in achieving the desired moisture content, with economic benefits and sustainability. It is further recommended to store the seeds refrigerated to maintain quality and performance.
Article
Plant Sciences
Atefeh Hoseini, Amin Salehi, R. Z. Sayyed, Hamidreza Balouchi, Ali Moradi, Ramin Piri, Bahman Fazeli-Nasab, Peter Poczai, Mohammad Javed Ansari, Sami Al Obaid, Rahul Datta
Summary: This study aims to improve the physical and physiological characteristics of anise seeds under drought stress through factorial experiments. The results show that the combined treatment of bio-agents and coating can increase the physical and germination characteristics of seeds and alleviate the destructive effects of drought stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Przemys law Bernat, Anna Jasinska, Katarzyna Niedzialkowska, Miros lawa Slaba, Sylwia Rozalska, Katarzyna Paraszkiewicz, Lidia Sas-Paszt, Hermann J. Heipieper
Summary: This study investigated the effects of the herbicide metolachlor and microplastics on the growth and adaptive responses of Trichoderma harzianum in soil. The findings showed that microplastics had a marginal inhibitory effect on the fungus, while metolachlor exhibited a dose-dependent inhibitory effect. However, the presence of microplastics did not influence the fungal degradation activity of the herbicide. Additionally, the activities of six extracellular enzymes in the soil were significantly enhanced in the presence of metolachlor.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ahmad Humayan Kabir, Md Atikur Rahman, Md Mostafizur Rahman, Philip Brailey-Jones, Ki-Won Lee, Jeffrey L. Bennetzen
Summary: The study found that Trichoderma harzianum strain T22 (TT) can alleviate growth retardation in iron-deficient soybean by increasing iron uptake and availability, enhancing iron mobility, and suppressing oxidative stress associated with iron deficiency. These findings suggest that the beneficial effects of TT on soybean are dependent on the presence of iron deficiency to some extent.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Behrokh Shabani, Rasool Rezaei, Habiballah Charehgani, Amin Salehi
JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Horticulture
Mitra Merajipoor, Mohsen Movahhedi Dehnavi, Amin Salehi, Alireza Yadavi
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Raham Mohtashami, Mohsen Movahhedi Dehnavi, Hamidreza Balouchi, Hooshang Faraji
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marzieh Dehghan, Hamidreza Balouchi, Alireza Yadavi, Ebrahim Zare
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2020)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mahmood Attarzadeh, Hamidreza Balouchi, Majid Rajaie, Mohsen Movahhedi Dehnavi, Amin Salehi
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hasan Teimori, Hamidreza Balouchi, Ali Moradi, Elias Soltani
Summary: This study used various temperatures and water potentials to investigate the germination response of fenugreek seeds, where the segmented model was found to be the most suitable to describe the germination behavior. Predictions for cardinal temperatures and time constants were also determined for both deteriorated and non-deteriorated seeds.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH ON MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zahra Javadipour, Hamidreza Balouchi, Mohsen Movahhedi Dehnavi, Alireza Yadavi
Summary: Drought is a major abiotic stress impacting wheat production, but application of MeJA can enhance physiological responses and grain yield in drought-tolerant wheat cultivars.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Vahideh Rahmani, Mohsen Movahhedi Dehnavi, Hamidreza Balouchi, Alireza Yadavi, Mohammad Hamidian
Summary: This study investigated the effects of silicon on the nutrient content and biochemical traits of black cumin under conditions of salinity and drought stresses. The results showed that silicon improved plant growth under stress by regulating osmotic potential and absorption and distribution of nutrients. These beneficial effects were more pronounced in salinity stress.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Atefeh Hoseini, Amin Salehi, R. Z. Sayyed, Hamidreza Balouchi, Ali Moradi, Ramin Piri, Bahman Fazeli-Nasab, Peter Poczai, Mohammad Javed Ansari, Sami Al Obaid, Rahul Datta
Summary: This study aims to improve the physical and physiological characteristics of anise seeds under drought stress through factorial experiments. The results show that the combined treatment of bio-agents and coating can increase the physical and germination characteristics of seeds and alleviate the destructive effects of drought stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Raham Mohtashami, Mohsen Movahhedi Dehnavi, Hamidreza Balouchi, Hooshang Farajee
Summary: The application of selenium foliar and supplemental irrigation have positive effects on the physiological and biochemical responses of dryland canola to water shortage. Selenium improves the accumulation of compatible solutes and antioxidant activity, and supplemental irrigation increases leaf protein content.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Parvin Rostampour, Amin Salehi, Reza Amiri Fahliani, Amin Mirshekari, Mohammad Hamidian
Summary: In order to improve yield and protect the environment, the use of organic fertilizers as a replacement for chemical fertilizers has gained attention. A study was conducted using geraniums to evaluate the potential of vermicompost as a substitute for nitrogen fertilizer without affecting its perfume quality. The results showed that geraniums treated with a combination of 20 ton ha(-1) vermicompost and 16 ton ha(-1) vermicompost + 40 kg ha(-1) nitrogen had the best performance in terms of macronutrients, essential oil, and shoot yield. Vermicompost had a more effective and sustainable impact on geranium quantity and quality compared to high levels of chemical nitrogen.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Hamidreza Balouchi, Vida Soltani Khankahdani, Ali Moradi, Majid Gholamhoseini, Ramin Piri, Seyedeh Zahra Heydari, Beata Dedicova
Summary: Seed fatty acid composition affects seed quality and germination, and different cultivars show different reactions to environmental conditions. Temperature and water potential also play a significant role in seed germination and growth.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yaghoub Behzadi, Amin Salehi, Mohsen Movahhedi Dehnavi, Hamidreza Balouchi
Summary: Drought poses a significant threat to crop production systems. This study investigated the impact of vermicompost and foliar application of zinc sulfate on the physiological properties of Borage under conditions of reduced irrigation. The results showed that these treatments could improve chlorophyll content, relative water content, and antioxidant enzyme activity, thus alleviating the adverse effects of drought stress.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ramin Piri, Ali Moradi, Hamidreza Balouchi
INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
(2020)
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)
