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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiao Dan Hui, Gang Wu, Duo Han, Xi Gong, Xi Yang Wu, Shu Ze Tang, Margaret A. Brennan, Charles S. Brennan
Summary: The study found that blueberry and blackcurrant powder increased the content of phenolic compounds and the in vitro antioxidant capacity of oat bran pastes, while the total flavonoid content decreased after digestion. Extracts of digested pastes prevented macrophages from experiencing intracellular reactive oxygen species accumulation, mainly by the Keap1/Nrf2 signalling pathway, suggesting enhanced antioxidant capacity.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Touhidur Rahman Anik, Mohammad Golam Mostofa, Mezanur Rahman, Arifur Rahman Khan, Protik Kumar Ghosh, Sharmin Sultana, Ashim Kumar Das, Saddam Hossain, Sanjida Sultana Keya, Abiar Rahman, Nusrat Jahan, Aarti Gupta, Lam-Son Phan Tran
Summary: Drought is a major threat to sustainable agricultural productivity, and finding a long-term solution to increase plants' tolerance to drought stress has been a key research focus. The present study provides persuasive evidence on the potential roles of zinc supplements in promoting tolerance of cotton plants exposed to drought. The results suggest that soil supplementation of zinc sulfate or zinc oxide improves various physiological, morphological, and biochemical features of cotton plants under drought stress, indicating their potential as effective techniques for boosting plant resilience to drought.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinna Li, Bing Yu, Chunquan Ma, Hongli Li, Desheng Jiang, Jingdong Nan, Meng Xu, He Liu, Sixue Chen, Huizi Duanmu, Haiying Li
Summary: Salt stress induces cellular dehydration and oxidative stress in plants through the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The plant ROS scavenging system, including antioxidant enzymes, is crucial for maintaining cellular redox homeostasis. A study on the salt-tolerant sugar beet apomictic monosomic additional M14 line (BvM14) revealed that six antioxidant enzymes were responsive to salt stress. Cloning and overexpression of these genes in transgenic plants improved salt stress tolerance by regulating the levels of H2O2, MDA, AsA, and GSH. This research provides insights into the roles of antioxidant enzymes in the response to salt stress and offers genetic resources for crop engineering and breeding.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ali Samet Babaoglu, Nazik Meziyet Dilek, Mustafa Karakaya, Kubra Unal
Summary: The present study optimized the microwave-assisted and ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions of sugar beet molasses powder, and found that microwave-assisted extraction is more effective than ultrasound-assisted extraction. The results provide references for the utilization of sugar beet molasses.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuguang Wang, Shuang Wang, Ye Tian, Qiuhong Wang, Sixue Chen, Hongli Li, Chunquan Ma, Haiying Li
Summary: The study identified BvbHLH93 as a key bHLH transcription factor in response to salt stress in plants. The up-regulation of BvbHLH93 in roots and leaves by salt stress and its overexpression in Arabidopsis enhanced salt tolerance by regulating antioxidant enzymes and ROS generation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Agronomy
Khaled Abdelaal, Moodi Saham Alsubeie, Yaser Hafez, Amero Emeran, Farahat Moghanm, Salah Okasha, Reda Omara, Mohammed A. Basahi, Doaa Bahaa Eldin Darwish, Mohamed F. M. Ibrahim, Ahmed Abou El-Yazied, Emadeldeen Ahmed Rashwan, Amr Elkelish, Mohamed Ahmed Mady, Farag Ibraheem
Summary: This article discusses the harmful effects of weeds on crop growth, salinity and drought stress, related physiological and biochemical responses, and the role of antioxidants in mitigating the negative impacts.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Peng Zhang, Yi Hu, Ruijin Zhou, Xiaona Zhang, Huiling Hu, Dongmei Lang
Summary: This study investigated the role of exogenous melatonin in the drought tolerance of persimmon trees. The results showed that exogenous melatonin significantly alleviated the adverse effects of drought stress on persimmon growth, with the 100 μM melatonin treatment showing the best effects. Melatonin-enhanced tolerance could be attributed to increased antioxidant enzyme activity, reduced drought-induced reactive oxygen species accumulation, and lipid peroxidation. The study also found that melatonin treatment affected the mRNA transcript levels of genes involved in reactive oxygen species metabolism.
Article
Horticulture
Solmaz Najafi, Hossein Nazari Nasi, Ruveyde Tuncturk, Murat Tuncturk, Riyaz Z. Sayyed, Reza Amirnia
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of mycorrhiza, Thiobacillus, and Nitroxin biofertilizers on the antioxidant enzyme activities of medicinal pumpkin under drought stress conditions. Results showed that biofertilizers played a positive role in coping with drought stress.
Article
Agronomy
Haiyue Yu, Yubin Wang, Jiapeng Xing, Yushi Zhang, Liusheng Duan, Mingcai Zhang, Zhaohu Li
Summary: The study investigates the role of Coronatine (COR) in counteracting drought stress by modulating reactive oxygen species (ROS) homeostasis, water balance, and antioxidant regulation in detached maize plants. COR decreases water loss rate and increases ROS production, while antioxidants eliminate the effect of water loss and decrease ROS production induced by COR. The results suggest that COR can improve maize performance under drought stress by modulating ROS homeostasis to maintain water loss rate and antioxidant enzyme activities.
Article
Plant Sciences
AbdEl-Mageed F. M. Ghanem, Elsayed Mohamed, Ahmed M. M. A. Kasem, Abbas A. El-Ghamery
Summary: Understanding the salt tolerance mechanism in obligate halophytes can provide valuable information for conservation and re-habitation of saline areas. The study found that different obligate halophytes have different responses to salt stress, with Salicornia europaea showing the lowest biomass and growth inhibition under salinity, while Arthrocnemum macrostachyum and Sarcocornia fruticosa exhibited promotion of growth under low salinity and maintenance under high salinity.
Article
Horticulture
Okan Erken
Summary: This study found that some bioactive components in red cabbage increase with severe water stress, indicating potential adaptation of red cabbage to drought conditions.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaomei Dai, Chonglei Jia, Jiaqi Lu, Zhifang Yu
Summary: Organosulfur compounds, phenolic compounds, and ascorbic acids were found to contribute to the antioxidant activity of chive. Different storage conditions affected the accumulation of reactive oxygen species and the activity of antioxidant enzymes. Ascorbic acid was mainly responsible for scavenging and antioxidant activity, while phenolic compounds played a role in scavenging activity.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Silvia Canas, Miguel Rebollo-Hernanz, Maria Martin-Trueba, Cheyenne Braojos, Alicia Gil-Ramirez, Vanesa Benitez, Maria A. Martin-Cabrejas, Yolanda Aguilera
Summary: The coffee pulp is a by-product of the coffee industry and contains a high concentration of phenolic compounds and caffeine. The study evaluated the impact of simulated gastrointestinal digestion on the phenolic composition of coffee pulp and its effect on cellular oxidative stress biomarkers. The results showed that coffee pulp demonstrated increased antioxidant capacity and the ability to scavenge intracellular reactive oxygen species after digestion. Moreover, it did not induce cytotoxicity and preserved the enzymatic activities in intestinal and hepatic cells.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jialu Huo, Baiquan Song, Muhammad Riaz, Xin Song, Jiaxin Li, Huajun Liu, Wengong Huang, Qiue Jia, Wenyu Wu
Summary: Sugar beet shows excellent tolerance to high boron levels and has a high boron translocation capacity. High boron concentrations inhibit the growth of sugar beet, decrease photosynthesis, and weaken antioxidant defense systems.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Isabel Keller, Christina Muedsam, C. Martins Rodrigues, Dominik Kischka, Wolfgang Zierer, Uwe Sonnewald, Karsten Harms, Olaf Czarnecki, Karin Fiedler-Wiechers, Wolfgang Koch, H. Ekkehard Neuhaus, Frank Ludewig, Benjamin Pommerrenig
Summary: Research found that under low temperatures, sugar beet leaves experienced strong inhibition of photosynthesis, generation of reactive oxygen species in taproots, and increased expression of genes involved in freezing tolerance. Additionally, concentrations of raffinose and its intermediates significantly increased in leaf and taproot tissue at low temperatures. The accumulation of raffinose in the pith tissue was found to correlate with freezing tolerance in the three genotypes.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammed E. El-Mahrouk, Yaser H. Dewir, Yaser M. Hafez, Antar El-Banna, Farahat S. Moghanm, Hassan El-Ramady, Qaisar Mahmood, Fathy Elbehiry, Eric C. Brevik
Summary: This study investigates the aquatic environmental characteristics and heavy metal accumulation in seaweed, sediments, and waters of seven eutrophicated locations in Alexandria, Egypt. The results indicate moderate to high contamination in most locations, with certain seaweed species showing a high accumulation of trace elements. Further research on the ecotoxicology of these seaweed species is necessary for their potential use in the human diet and other applications.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Muhammad Sadaqat, Basit Umer, Kotb A. Attia, Amr F. Abdelkhalik, Farrukh Azeem, Muhammad Rizwan Javed, Kinza Fatima, Roshan Zameer, Majid Nadeem, Muhammad Hammad Tanveer, Sangmi Sun, Sezai Ercisli, Muhammad Amjad Nawaz
Summary: This study conducted a genome-wide analysis of Brassica oleracea and identified 80 BoTCS genes, which play an important role in plant development and stress response. Gene structure analysis revealed conserved introns and exons in each subfamily, and segmental duplication was found to have led to the expansion of gene family. These findings are significant for future functional characterization and stress-responsive cultivar development.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Waqar Khan, Ahmed M. El-Shehawi, Fayaz Ali, Murad Ali, Mohammed Alqurashi, Mohammed M. Althaqafi, Siraj B. Alharthi
Summary: Laccase-like multi-copper oxidases (LMCOs) are enzymes that oxidize various substrates by linking four-electron reduction of O-2 to water. They have practical applications in biology. The study investigated the LMCO gene family (Br-Lac) and identified 18 members located on five chromosomes. Phylogenetic analysis classified the genes into seven groups. Certain genes in the family responded positively to abiotic stresses. The study provides important insights into the functional diversity of LMCO genes in B. rapa.
Article
Agronomy
Justyna Szwarc, Janetta Niemann, Jan Bocianowski, Joanna Kaczmarek, Mehmet Zafer Dogu, Alicja Nowicka
Summary: The study evaluated the usefulness of markers linked to blackleg resistance and genes influencing major morphological characteristics for the selection of Brassicaceae hybrids. Useful SSR markers were identified, including markers mstg004 and mstg027 connected to flower color, and marker mstg038 associated with stem color. Field trials also helped select rapeseed hybrids with low blackleg infestation. The functionality of resistance-linked markers was confirmed, highlighting the importance of interspecific hybridization and marker-assisted selection.
Article
Horticulture
Wasimah B. Al-Shammari, Haya R. Altamimi, Khaled Abdelaal
Summary: The effect of nano silica and melatonin on pea plants under salinity stress conditions was evaluated. The combination treatment of nano silica and melatonin showed the best results in improving the growth and yield of the stressed pea plants.
Article
Agronomy
Zubair Iqbal, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Salman Alamery, Khurram Shehzad, Qamar U. Zaman, Safira Attacha, Zareen Sarfraz, Mian Faisal Nazir, Daowu Hu, Muhammad Mubashar Zafar, Aqib Zeb, Tahir Shoupuhe, Tahir Mahmood, Sajid Fiaz, Alia M. Gul, Asmaa Abushady, Itoh A. Kimiko, Kotb Attia, Zhaoe Pan, Xiongming Du
Summary: In this study, 1260 cotton accessions with diverse genetic backgrounds were evaluated for boll weight in four different environments in China. A genome-wide association study identified 138 key SNPs associated with boll weight, and six candidate genes in the vicinity of these SNPs showed higher expression patterns during boll weight development. These findings provide insights into the potential factors influencing boll weight in cotton and contribute to future cotton improvement efforts.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bilal Saleem, Muhammad Uzair, Muhammad Noman, Kotb A. Attia, Muqing Zhang, Mona S. Alwahaibi, Nageen Zahra, Muhammad Kashif Naeem, Arif A. Mohammed, Sajid Fiaz, Itoh Kimiko, Muhammad Ramzan Khan
Summary: This study imported fuzz from China to evaluate the growth and performance of 29 sugarcane genotypes. Significant differences were observed among the sugarcane accessions for all studied traits. Better performing genotypes showed less chlorophyll leaching compared to poor performing ones, indicating the presence of a higher amount of cutin and wax on their leaf surface. Plant height, cane length, internodal length, and tiller number can be used as selection criteria for sugarcane improvement, and specific genotypes are recommended for future breeding programs.
Editorial Material
Agronomy
Hans Raj Gheyi, Devinder Sandhu, Claudivan Feitosa de Lacerda
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jie Liu, Yupo Wu, Xiong Zhang, Rafaqat Ali Gill, Ming Hu, Zetao Bai, Chuanji Zhao, Yi Zhang, Yueying Liu, Qiong Hu, Xiaohui Cheng, Junyan Huang, Lijiang Liu, Shengyi Liu, Shunping Yan
Summary: The study identified the BnMLO2 gene as a key regulator of Sclerotinia stem rot (SSR) resistance in oilseed rape. Overexpression of BnMLO2 in Arabidopsis enhanced SSR resistance. This research provides a new gene candidate for improving SSR resistance in oilseed rape and insights into the evolution of the MLO family in Brassica crops.
BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Liangxing Guo, Hongbo Chao, Yongtai Yin, Huaixin Li, Hao Wang, Weiguo Zhao, Dalin Hou, Libin Zhang, Chunyu Zhang, Maoteng Li
Summary: In this study, the three-dimensional distribution of lipid in Brassica napus seeds was determined, and ten novel oil content-related traits were obtained. A total of 35 QTLs associated with four different tissues were identified. Tissue-specific transcriptomes revealed 86 important candidate genes associated with lipid metabolism.
BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marya Rubab, Summiya Jannat, Haytham Freeg, Hina Abbas, Kotb A. Attia, Sajid Fiaz, Nageen Zahra, Muhammad Uzair, Safeena Inam, Asad Hussain Shah, Itoh Kimiko, Muhammad Kashif Naeem, Muhammad Ramzan Khan
Summary: In this study, functional KASP markers and morphological traits were used to evaluate the drought tolerance of 40 wheat genotypes. The results showed significant variations in morphological traits, indicating that root length and primary root could be used as selection criteria for drought-tolerant wheat genotypes. KASP genotyping along with morphological data revealed that genotypes Markaz, Bhakar Star, China 2, Aas, and Chakwal-50 performed better under drought stress, suggesting their potential as parents for developing drought-tolerant wheat genotypes.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Ishaq, Muhammad Numan, Umar Zeb, Fengjie Cui, Salma Shad, Syed Adil Hayat, Azizullah Azizullah, Imad Uddin, Muzaffar Iqbal, Fazli Rahim, Naeem Khan, Kotb A. Attia, Sajid Fiaz
Summary: This study explored a novel, fast, easy, cost-effective, and eco-friendly method to synthesize nanostructure gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) using mediated Viscum album Linn plant extract. The synthesized Au NPs exhibited strong signals and a sharp absorption peak at 545 nm, indicating the presence of surface plasmon resonance bands. The antibacterial potential of the plant extracts and synthesized Au NPs was confirmed through screening against gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial strains.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaodong Li, Xumei Liu, Yonghai Fan, Shengting Li, Mengna Yu, Mingchao Qian, Yuling Chen, Hongqiao Chen, Xinchun Li, Bei Liu, Xinfu Xu, Cunmin Qu, Jiana Li, Kun Lu
Summary: In this study, a target capture sequencing SNP genotyping platform named BnaPan50T was developed for detecting genetic variation and constructing gene maps in rapeseed. The platform has a high density of SNPs and a high proportion of functional genes, promising wide application in genetic research and breeding of rapeseed.
Article
Plant Sciences
Fatima Rasool, Muhammad Uzair, Kotb A. Attia, Asmaa M. Abushady, Obaid ur Rehman, Muhammad Shahbaz Farooq, Sajid Fiaz, Umer Farooq, Bilal Saleem, Zoqia Tariq, Safeena Inam, Nazia Rehman, Itoh Kimiko, Muhammad Ramzan Khan
Summary: This study identified and characterized IGT genes in wheat and found miRNAs related to root conservation. The findings of this research are important for understanding the molecular control of root development and for future functional characterization of wheat root architecture genes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Umar Rafique, Nazia Nahid, Farrukh Azeem, Sajid Fiaz, Kotb A. Attia, Roshan Zameer, Muhammad Waqas, Muhammad Tahir ul Qamar, Asmaa M. Abushady
Summary: This study identified seven SOD genes in R. chinensis and found that they play a crucial role in protecting plants against oxidative stress under abiotic conditions. The expression patterns of these genes varied and they were significantly involved in salt stress responses. These findings provide valuable insights into the application and function of SODs in R. chinensis under abiotic stresses.
