Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Maria Fernanda Guindon, Federico Cazzola, Tatiana Palacios, Ileana Gatti, Carolina Bermejo, Enrique Cointry
Summary: Biofortification is an approach to increase micronutrient concentrations in edible parts of plants, with various breeding methods available. Peas, recognized for their nutritional value, have untapped micronutrient potential that needs to be considered in development, ensuring nutrient retention post processing and cooking for improved agricultural productivity.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sara Blicharz, Gerrit T. S. Beemster, Laura Ragni, Nuria De Diego, Lukas Spichal, Alba E. Hernandiz, Lukasz Marczak, Marcin Olszak, Dawid Perlikowski, Arkadiusz Kosmala, Robert Malinowski
Summary: This study demonstrates the impact of drought stress on the phloem sap content of Pisum sativum plants, and how these changes are connected to the plant's strategies to cope with water deficit. Results indicate that under drought stress, pea plants undergo metabolic changes in the phloem sap content to adapt to environmental conditions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bashir Ahmad, Fida Hussain, Muhammad Shuaib, Muhammad Shahbaz, Naila Hadayat, Muzammil Shah, Tabassum Yaseen, Abdur Rauf, Jawad Anwar, Shahid Khan, Amber Jabeen, Khadiga Alharbi
Summary: The study shows that salicylic acid and amino acid can promote the growth and production of late-season peas. The combination of 225 mg/L amino acid and 300 mg/L salicylic acid has the best effect, significantly improving the growth and yield of peas.
POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Benguo Gu, Yi Chen, Fang Xie, Jeremy D. Murray, Anthony J. Miller
Summary: The genome sequences of several legume species have been compared with non-legume species regarding the inventory of nitrogen transporters and assimilatory enzymes. Pea and Medicago truncatula have fewer members of the NRT2 nitrate transporter family, possibly due to their decreased dependence on soil nitrate acquisition. Pea also has a lower capacity for nitrate accumulation in the vacuole and lower tissue and phloem nitrate levels compared to non-legumes.
Article
Agronomy
Valentine Chartrel, Eric Dugat-Bony, Anne-Sophie Sarthou, Sophie Huchette, Pascal Bonnarme, Francoise Irlinger
Summary: The study investigated the impact of geographical origins on the microbial communities associated with pea seeds from storage locations in different countries. The results showed that although the pea seed microbiota shared a dominant core microbiota at the genus level, seeds exhibited a species-specific microbial signature with variable abundances according to origin. Origin was identified as the main driver of the composition of the pea seed microbiota.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Eman A. Abdelghffar, Wael A. Obaid, Abdelbaset M. Elgamal, Rachid Daoud, Mansour Sobeh, Mohamed A. El Raey
Summary: The study demonstrated that pea peels extract could alleviate doxorubicin-induced oxidative myocardial injury in male mice by enhancing endogenous antioxidants, reducing inflammation, and regulating apoptosis pathways. The presence of flavonoid glycosides in pea peels may contribute to its cardioprotective effects, making it a potential candidate for therapeutic use.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Reda E. Abdelhameed, Nagwa I. Abu-Elsaad, Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef, Rabab A. Metwally
Summary: The study finds that ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles have a positive impact on the growth of pea plants, particularly in increasing the weight of roots and shoots.
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Da-Peng Xu, Hu-Yuan Feng, Jian-Bin Pan, Ze-En Yao, Jun-Run Wang
Summary: The study found that morphological development parameters of M-1 generation peas were affected by an inhibitory effect induced by neutron irradiation, with a linear correlation between the inhibitory effect and neutron absorption dose. As the peas grew, this trend gradually weakened.
NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Gordana Tamindzic, Maja Ignjatov, Dragana Miljakovic, Janko Cervenski, Dragana Milosevic, Zorica Nikolic, Sanja Vasiljevic
Summary: Seed priming can significantly improve the germination and growth of garden pea under both optimal and heat stress conditions. Osmopriming and hormopriming treatments have the highest positive effects on various parameters of garden pea, indicating their potential to enhance heat stress tolerance.
Review
Plant Sciences
Teagen D. Quilichini, Peng Gao, Bianyun Yu, Dengjin Bing, Raju Datla, Pierre Fobert, Daoquan Xiang
Summary: This review focuses on the role of seed coat in pea crop, its contribution to seed composition and nutritional value. It describes the important features of seed coat development in legumes and discusses the genetic and molecular regulation mechanisms as well as efforts to improve seed coat traits.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Naveed Shahid, Safia Shoukat, Adil Jamal, Sana Khalid
Summary: Drought stress negatively affects the growth and physiological characteristics of sweet pea. Salicylic acid and ascorbic acid are used to enhance plant response and protect against oxidative damage. Lab work demonstrates the harmful impact of drought stress and the beneficial role of SA and AA on sweet pea.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Talha Javed, Muhammad Moaaz Ali, Rubab Shabbir, Raheel Anwar, Irfan Afzal, Rosario Paolo Mauro
Summary: The foliar application of gibberellic acid (GA(3)) was found to enhance the growth and physiological variables of pea plants grown in both contaminated and non-contaminated soil, mitigating the phytotoxic effects of copper and alleviating oxidative stress. The application of GA(3) increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes and promoted copper accumulation in plant parts, ultimately improving phytoextraction and plant performance in copper-polluted soils.
Article
Microbiology
Candice Mazoyon, Bertrand Hirel, Audrey Pecourt, Manuella Catterou, Laurent Gutierrez, Vivien Sarazin, Frederic Dubois, Jerome Duclercq
Summary: The use of bacterial bio-inputs is an attractive alternative to mineral fertilisers. In ploughed soils, S. sediminicola bacteria were found to enrich the bacterial communities in rotation pea crops. Experimental studies and sequencing of the S. sediminicola genome revealed that it can colonise pea plants and establish a symbiotic association that promotes plant biomass production. This symbiotic association could be a promising alternative for sustainable agricultural practices, particularly under reduced nitrogen fertilisation conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Joanna Szablinska-Piernik, Leslaw B. Lahuta
Summary: The study found that pea plants adjust to progressive soil drought by accumulating osmolytes and osmoprotectants, and transferring some of them (proline, sucrose, myoinositol) to the shoot tip, thereby protecting the youngest tissues from damage caused by water deficit.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gaoyixin Qin, Wu Xu, Junping Liu, Liyan Zhao, Guitang Chen
Summary: This study successfully isolated and characterized three glycoprotein structures from peas, with PGP2 demonstrating the highest hypoglycemic activity by inhibiting glucose uptake in the small intestine and enzyme activities. Even after simulated gastrointestinal digestion, PGP2 maintained strong hypoglycemic effects, indicating its potential as a functional food or medicine for treating diabetes mellitus.
FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jingqiu Xia, Jiawen Liang, Mengmeng Yu, Rui Wang, Chen Sun, Huishan Song, Qinghua Xu, Jing Cang, Yuying Wang, Da Zhang
Summary: The MED complex acts as a bridge to regulate transcription by connecting transcription factors and specific gene promoters. This study demonstrates the important role of MED25 in freezing tolerance in wheat, possibly through its interaction with the jasmonate signaling pathway and cold-responsive genes.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Asier R. Larrinaga, Luis Sampedro, Rafael Zas
Summary: This study investigated the allocation to growth, reproduction, and defence in maritime pine under different resource availability and simulated herbivory treatments. The results showed that fertilization increased tree growth and seed quantity but not seed quality. Needle clipping and methyl-jasmonate treatment increased needle resin and phenol concentrations. Overall, there were complex interactions among the life-history dimensions, suggesting that pairwise approaches are insufficient to unravel these complexities.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shuang Han, Shuxian Li, Ya Li, Qingchen Zhang, Yuanyuan Xu, Wenjing Wang, Xiao Qin Zhu, Dongli Pei
Summary: The xanthophyll cycle plays a significant role in protecting plants from membrane peroxidation induced by intense light exposure. This study identified 240 differentially expressed genes associated with respiratory chain, lipid metabolism, antioxidant activity, and flavonoid metabolism. The overexpression of the CmBCH1 gene resulted in the upregulation of genes involved in scavenging reactive oxygen species and encoding antioxidants, leading to the accumulation of xanthophyll, zeaxanthin, chlorophylls, and anthocyanins. The study highlighted the potential of BCH1 in regulating the xanthophyll cycle and enhancing tolerance to intense light stress in transgenic plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuzhu Ding, Hejun Ren, Xinyu Hao, Ruonan Zhang, Jianjun Hao, Jinliang Liu, Hongyu Pan, Yan Wang
Summary: This study demonstrated that co-expressing two exogenous genes, tfdB and bphC, in Arabidopsis thaliana improved the tolerance and removal efficiency of PCB28. Transgenic plants also exhibited increased enzymatic activities under PCB28 stress. The co-expression of tfdB and bphC in A. thaliana resulted in nearly twofold increase in PCB28 removal rates from soil. This research suggests that co-expressing two genes holds great potential for enhancing phytoremediation efficiency and mitigating PCB-induced toxicity stress on plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nosheen Kabir, Sumbal Wahid, Shoaib Ur Rehman, Ghulam Qanmber
Summary: Trichomes are specialized plant structures that protect plants and are regulated by complex gene networks and signaling pathways. Gene expression, cell cycle regulation, and differentiation determine whether cells become trichomes. Transcription factors, epigenetic modifications, and phytohormones play important roles in trichome development. The integration of phytohormonal and transcriptional networks contributes to the diversity and adaptability of trichomes in plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Enrique Mateos-Naranjo, Jesus Alberto Perez-Romero, Giacomo Puglielli, Javier Lopez-Jurado, Jennifer Mesa-Marin, Eloisa Pajuelo, Ignacio David Rodriguez-Llorente, Susana Redondo-Gomez
Summary: The impact of multifactorial abiotic stress combinations on plant functional responses remains controversial. The halophyte Salicornia ramosissima showed unique functional responses depending on the specific stress factors involved. Under extreme conditions, there was a more negative impact on plant functional traits, but the presence of beneficial microorganisms, especially in combination with elevated atmospheric CO2 concentration, mitigated these negative effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mengjiao Ruan, Wenliang He, Rui He, Xiangxiang Wang, Jinxin Wei, Yujie Zhu, Ruiling Li, Zhijun Jiang, Xiaofan Na, Xiaomin Wang, Yurong Bi
Summary: The study reveals the important role of AOX2 in Arabidopsis seed germination by regulating ABA signal and ROS homeostasis under salt stress. Additionally, ABI3/ABI4 are essential for salt-induced AOX2 expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ning Li, Peiyao Yu, Yanling Zeng, Jiali Chen, Wenhai Yang, Guannan Qin, Shenxiu Du, Xiao Han, Li-Jun Huang
Summary: In eukaryotic cells, epigenetic modifications of DNA and histones play a crucial role in gene expression regulation. ROXY19, a plant-specific CC-type glutaredoxin, was found to strongly repress a subset of genes regulated by class II TGA factors through its association with the TPL/TPR family. The ectopic expression of ROXY19 in Arabidopsis plants led to hypersensitivity to xenobiotic chemicals due to the silencing of detoxification pathway genes.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yang Li, Chenyang Feng, Yijing Xing, Meng Li, Xiaoning Wang, Qingjie Du, Huaijuan Xiao, Juanqi Li, Jiqing Wang
Summary: In this study, researchers found that CsNLP1 gene in cucumber plays an important role in nitrogen utilization. The study also revealed the regulation mechanism of CsNLP1 in cucumber growth and nitrogen assimilation.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lei Chen, Cheng Jiang, Li Ye, Yue Gao, Xilin Hou
Summary: This study identified and characterized 163 C2H2-type zinc finger proteins in non-heading Chinese cabbage. Two of these proteins, BcZAT12 and BcZAT10, were found to be closely related to cold tolerance and acted as transcriptional repressors in regulating cold resistance. Furthermore, BcZAT12 was shown to directly bind to the promoter of BcCBF1 and inhibit its activity. Additionally, interactions between BcZAT12 and other proteins such as BcABF2/4 were observed. These findings provide insights into the functional roles and regulatory mechanisms of C2H2-ZFPs in non-heading Chinese cabbage under cold stress.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ommolbanin Tourajzadeh, Halimeh Piri, Amir Naserin, Mohammad mahdi Cahri
Summary: The combination of NB and reduced irrigation water depth can mitigate the negative effects of salinity and drought stresses on quinoa and improve its water productivity. The use of NB up to 2% alleviated salinity and drought stress and increased yield, while decreasing salinity and irrigation water depth increased water productivity. The appropriate use of NB can reduce the negative effects of stress and promote the sustainable production of quinoa.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jing Li, Yujie Wu, Xiaohui Feng, Tabassum Hussain, Kai Guo, Xiaojing Liu
Summary: This study investigated the growth and physiological responses of cherry tomatoes under different salt conditions and found that nonuniform salinity conditions improved photosynthetic characteristics, water use efficiency, and fruit yield. These findings are important for improving tomato productivity on salt-affected lands.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ruonan Li, Ruying Wang, Meng Li, Yunpu Zheng, Xiaxiang Zhang, Zhimin Yang, Jingjin Yu
Summary: The study found that elevated CO2 can increase stolon growth and carbohydrate accumulation in stolon nodes and internodes. Foliar application of auxin enhances this effect, while auxin transport inhibitor has no effect.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jian-Jun Tao, Cui-Cui Yin, Yang Zhou, Yi-Hua Huang, Shou-Yi Chen, Jin-Song Zhang
Summary: Soil salinization is a major obstacle for agriculture sustainability, as it severely affects plant growth and crop yield. Ethylene, a stress hormone, plays a crucial role as a signal molecule in coordinating plant growth and stress response in the model plant Arabidopsis. However, the roles and mechanisms of ethylene in most crop plants under salinity remain undefined. This review summarizes the universal roles of ethylene and focuses on its divergent roles in rice and other crop species under salinity, particularly in terms of ethylene biosynthesis and signal transduction. The contradictions between ethylene production and signaling in salt response are also discussed.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chang Guo, Xiaona Wang, Qi Wang, Zipeng Zhao, Bing Xie, Lang Xu, Ruijie Zhang
Summary: This review provides an overview of the effects of ozone pollution on plant secondary metabolism. It explores the role of plant secondary metabolism in defense against ozone stress and adaptation to ozone-polluted environments, while summarizing the severity of ozone pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)