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Zhihuan Zhang, Xuena Liu, Na Li, Bili Cao, Tingting Huang, Ping Li, Shuqin Liu, Yongzhi Zhang, Kun Xu
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PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Paola Rivera, Cristian Moya, Jose A. O'Brien
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Forestry
Xiaojia Liu, Yan Cai, Peiyan Ni, Binghan Liu, Xuedong Tang
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Plant Sciences
Rachida Naciri, Wiam Rajib, Mohamed Chtouki, Youssef Zeroual, Abdallah Oukarroum
Summary: Mineral nutrient deficiencies have a significant impact on tomato plant development, affecting root morphology, biomass, and chlorophyll a fluorescence. The lack of phosphorus and potassium reduces root mass density and impairs the growth response of tomato plants. Furthermore, the content ratio of phosphorus and potassium is positively correlated with root volume.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2022)
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Dilfuza Jabborova, Hua Ma, Sonoko Dorothea Bellingrath-Kimura, Stephan Wirth
Summary: The study found that biochar concentrations of 2% and 3% significantly increased the plant height, leaf length, leaf number, and leaf width of basil, as well as chlorophyll content, total sugar, flavonoids, and soil enzyme activities. As the concentration of biochar increased, the total root length, surface area, diameter, and volume also significantly increased.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
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Jiayu Zhang, Xiaocong Jiao, Qingjie Du, Xiaoming Song, Juping Ding, Jianming Li
Summary: Low VPD promotes potassium uptake by facilitating root system development, increasing nutrient absorption, and biomass accumulation. The higher biomass also enhances potassium accumulation, promoting photosynthesis. Low VPD facilitates root system development and enhances potassium uptake.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xin Liu, Lingling Pei, Lingling Zhang, Xueying Zhang, Jing Jiang
Summary: Potassium deficiency restricts root growth and reduces root-to-shoot ratio, leading to limited potassium uptake. This study aimed to uncover the regulatory network of microRNA319 in tomato's tolerance to low potassium stress. The researchers found that miR319b regulates SlTCP10, which in turn influences the response to low potassium stress by promoting ABA biosynthesis through SlJA2.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Agronomy
Alba Ruiz-Espin, Pedro Garcia-Caparros, Alfonso Llanderal, Julian Colunje, Jorge Francisco Moreira, Maria Teresa Lao
Summary: Research shows that using dissolved O-3 via fertigation can bring several advantages to tomato plants, such as promoting overall dry weight gain and increasing the content of phosphorus and potassium.
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Horticulture
Chuan Zhang, Wencheng Zhang, Haofang Yan, Yuxin Ni, Muhammad Akhlaq, Junan Zhou, Run Xue
Summary: The combined irrigation method of micro-spray and drip irrigation (MSDI) has a positive effect on plant growth and leaf temperature of tomato plants, with water use efficiency similar to drip irrigation. The study provides scientific guidance for reducing the negative impact of high temperature on plant growth and physiology.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Changguang Liao, Hui Shen, Zihan Gao, Yunshu Wang, Zhiguo Zhu, Qiaoli Xie, Ting Wu, Guoping Chen, Zongli Hu
Summary: The novel CRF, SlCRF6, plays a crucial role in regulating tomato plant morphology, leaf development, and the accumulation of photosynthetic products.
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Agronomy
Xiaoyun Huang, Hongxing Chen, Hui Chen, Chengwu Fan, Yueying Tai, Xiaoran Chen, Wang Zhang, Tengbing He, Zhenran Gao
Summary: The temporal and spatial heterogeneity of chlorophyll content and fluorescence in rice canopy leaves under different Cd stress concentrations was explored in this study. The responses of relative chlorophyll content (SPAD) and chlorophyll fluorescence (ChlF) parameters to Cd stress in different growth stages were analyzed. It was found that lower leaves had higher SPAD values in the tillering stage, while upper leaves had higher SPAD values in the heading and filling stages. Certain ChlF parameters were more sensitive to Cd stress than others.
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Environmental Sciences
Mei Wang, Zhiqin Chen, Dan Chen, Lei Liu, Yasir Hamid, Shijun Zhang, Anqi Shan, Kyong Ju Kang, Ying Feng, Xiaoe Yang
Summary: This study reveals the simultaneous effects of cadmium and fluoride on lettuce seed germination, growth, and nutrient uptake. The combined effects of cadmium and fluoride inhibit lettuce growth, reduce photosynthesis, and decrease the accumulation of essential elements in the shoot.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Microbiology
Jie Yuan, Kun Shi, Xiaoyue Zhou, Lei Wang, Cong Xu, Hui Zhang, Guopeng Zhu, Chengcheng Si, Jidong Wang, Yongchun Zhang
Summary: Sweet potato is highly dependent on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and potassium (K) for optimizing morphology and nutrient uptake. This study found that AMF inoculation improved root morphology in sweet potato mainly through K application. Additionally, a specific AMF, Claroideoglomus etunicatum (CE), promoted root dry matter accumulation and K allocation in high-KIUE genotype Xu28. These findings provide insights into the interaction between K, AMF, and sweet potato, contributing to the scientific application of AMF in sweet potato cultivation.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Agronomy
Muhammad Shafiq, Josefina Casas-Solis, Cecilia Neri-Luna, Munazza Kiran, Saba Yasin, Diego Raymundo Gonzalez-Eguiarte, Alejandro Munoz-Urias
Summary: Climate change has posed challenges to large-scale crop production worldwide. Redesigning agricultural systems such as intercropping and utilizing arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can help maximize the efficient use of natural resources. The study demonstrated that using soil-propagated Rhizophagus irregularis AMF in combination with suitable growth substrates showed significant positive effects on plant growth, root parameters, chlorophyll content, and nutrient accumulation, making it a promising candidate for enhancing growth and productivity under greenhouse conditions.
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Plant Sciences
Enrique Gonzalez-Perez, Maria Azucena Ortega-Amaro, Elihu Bautista, Pablo Delgado-Sanchez, Juan Francisco Jimenez-Bremont
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of three Metarhizium anisopliae strains on the growth of Arabidopsis thaliana plantlets. The results showed that these strains significantly increased plant fresh weight and total chlorophyll content, and promoted primary root length. Volatile organic compounds analysis revealed differences in the compounds emitted during the interaction between the fungal strains and Arabidopsis. Moreover, the plant growth promoting effect was also observed in Arabidopsis, tomato, and maize plants grown in soil pots.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Adnane Bargaz, Karim Lyamlouli, Mohamed Chtouki, Youssef Zeroual, Driss Dhiba
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Environmental Sciences
Mohamed Chtouki, Rachida Naciri, Aziz Soulaimani, Youssef Zeroual, Mohamed El Gharous, Abdallah Oukarroum
Summary: Phosphorus (P) nutrition can mitigate the negative effects of cadmium (Cd) on plant growth and photosynthetic efficiency, promoting root growth and biomass accumulation while reducing Cd accumulation in plant tissues.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Mohamed Chtouki, Adnane Bargaz, Karim Lyamlouli, Abdallah Oukarroum, Youssef Zeroual
Summary: Under arid and semi-arid conditions, the biological treatment of low-grade phosphate rock (PR) through the co-application of PR with compost or phospho-compost has been found to significantly improve plant growth, root nodulation, and nutrient uptake. This approach proves to be more effective in enhancing the agronomic efficiency of PR compared to physical and chemical treatments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohamed Chtouki, Fatima Laaziz, Rachida Naciri, Sarah Garre, Frederic Nguyen, Abdallah Oukarroum
Summary: This study investigated the effects of P fertilizer form and soil moisture conditions on chickpea growth and nutrient uptake. The results showed that under well-watered conditions, Poly-P fertilizers had positive effects on chickpea growth and nutrient use efficiency, while under water stress conditions, their effectiveness was reduced, unlike the Ortho-P form which remained stable in improving the studied parameters.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Rachida Naciri, Wiam Rajib, Mohamed Chtouki, Youssef Zeroual, Abdallah Oukarroum
Summary: Mineral nutrient deficiencies have a significant impact on tomato plant development, affecting root morphology, biomass, and chlorophyll a fluorescence. The lack of phosphorus and potassium reduces root mass density and impairs the growth response of tomato plants. Furthermore, the content ratio of phosphorus and potassium is positively correlated with root volume.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Mohamed Chtouki, Rachida Naciri, Sarah Garre, Frederic Nguyen, Youssef Zeroual, Abdallah Oukarroum
Summary: This study investigated the potential use of inorganic soluble polyphosphates (Poly-P) as slow-release fertilizer in drip fertigation. The results showed that Poly-P fertilizers can reduce the mobility of P in the soil while maintaining its availability. Weekly fertigation exhibited the best results in terms of P availability. Using Poly-P fertilizers can reduce the frequency of P application in drip fertigation and ensure high crop yields.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Mohamed Chtouki, Frederic Nguyen, Sarah Garre, Abdallah Oukarroum
Summary: This study investigated the optimization of phosphorus use efficiency by chickpea crop under a drip fertigation system using electromagnetic induction technique and soil mapping. The results showed that a MLR-based model could effectively predict chickpea grain yield, and variable rate fertigation regimes significantly improved P use efficiency, crop yield, and farmer income compared to conventional practices.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohamed Chtouki, Rachida Naciri, Sarah Garre, Frederic Nguyen, Abdallah Oukarroum
Summary: Phosphorus drip fertigation can enhance plant photosynthesis efficiency and yield, promote plant growth and development, and benefit crops in phosphorus uptake and utilization.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2021)