Article
Environmental Sciences
Lei He, Dao-You Huang, Bo Liu, Quan Zhang, Han-Hua Zhu, Chao Xu, Qi-Hong Zhu
Summary: The combined application of selenium and humic substances can effectively reduce the cadmium content in rice grains and inhibit selenium accumulation, providing a cost-effective measure to mitigate cadmium contamination risks in paddy soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mao Gao, Fan Tang, Kaidi Wang, Fanjian Zeng, Yan Wang, Guangming Tian
Summary: The study investigates the hyperaccumulating mechanism of heavy metals activated or passivated by fulvic acid and humic acid, as well as the plant response triggered by these substances. Results show an increase in available Cd content in soil and Cd accumulation in plants after application of different sources of FA and HA, with the most effective being CFA, DFA, and PFA. Additionally, applications of PFA and PHA significantly increase Cd accumulation in plants compared to the blank control group.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Rafael Perez-Millan, Jose Maria Camara-Zapata, Juan Carlos Fernandez-Zapata, Silvia Simon-Grao, Marina Alfosea-Simon, Ernesto Alejandro Zavala-Gonzalez, Muhammad Adnan Shahid, Francisco Garcia-Sanchez
Summary: The exogenous application of Biocat G and Se effectively mitigated the adverse effects of Cd toxicity in broccoli plants. These treatments improved plant growth rate, reduced Cd toxicity, limited Cd transport from leaves to inflorescences, and decreased Cd content in the edible part. Biocat G also restricted Cd transport from non-edible to edible parts.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kashif Tanwir, Muhammad Tariq Javed, Saghir Abbas, Muhammad Shahid, Muhammad Sohail Akram, Hassan Javed Chaudhary, Muhammad Iqbal
Summary: The study showed that the inoculation of Serratia sp. CP-13 significantly increased plant biomass, photosynthetic pigment content, antioxidative mechanism activity, while reducing H2O2, MDA production even under Cd stress. The maize cultivars exhibited better health and metabolism after inoculation and the sensitive cv. Sahiwal-2002 showed higher Cd tolerance compared to the tolerant cv. MMRI-Yellow.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
An Wang, Yao Wang, Peng Zhao, Zhanbin Huang
Summary: Passivation of soil heavy metals using environmental materials is an important method for in situ remediation. This study investigated the passivation effect and biological effectiveness of different types of organic and inorganic environmental materials on soil heavy metals, and analyzed the microstructures and main components of these materials to elucidate the mechanism of passivation. The results showed that composite environmental materials reduced the content of lead and cadmium in soil and increased the biomass of Pak-choi, with an optimal dosage of 23.1 g/kg.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Heba S. Hamed, Mohsen Abdel-Tawwab
Summary: Silver nanoparticles adversely affected the growth and health of Nile tilapia, but the addition of pomegranate peel powder effectively mitigated these effects.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohsen Abdel-Tawwab, Hamad A. El-Saadawy, Hussein El-Belbasi, Samah A. A. Abd El-Hameed, Asmaa A. Attia
Summary: The study evaluated the toxic effects of the IMI insecticide on Nile tilapia and the protective role of dietary supplementation of spirulina. Results showed that spirulina supplementation had stimulating effects on growth, haematobiochemical, oxidants/antioxidants, and immune biomarkers, with 20g SP/kg diet being the optimal level for Nile tilapia.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Saghir Abbas, Muhammad Tariq Javed, Qasim Ali, Muhammad Sohail Akram, Kashif Tanwir, Shafaqat Ali, Hassan Javed Chaudhary, Naeem Iqbal
Summary: The study evaluated the growth status and rhizospheric soil dynamics of two differentially Cd responsive maize cultivars under varying Cd stresses. The results showed that the tolerant cultivar exhibited higher Cd tolerance and growth advantages, as well as increased mineral accumulation in roots and root cell sap.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammad Hossein Aminifard, Abbas Jorkesh, Hassan Bayat
Summary: Foliar feeding can supplement soil fertilization effectively. Applying CSN at 50 mg/L resulted in the best growth outcomes in garden cress, while SA application significantly affected plant height, leaf weight, stem weight, and florets number. Overall, sprays of CSN and SA with better growth characters are more suitable for garden cress spraying programs.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nurhan Keskin, Ozkan Kaya, Fadime Ates, Metin Turan, Gaston Gutierrez-Gamboa
Summary: The study found that drying Gok uzum grapes using oak ash (OA) dipping solution results in higher content of hormones, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidant enzymes. This has implications for raisin producers in choosing a drying method.
Article
Agronomy
Ertan Yildirim, Melek Ekinci, Metin Turan, Guleray Agar, Selda Ors, Atilla Dursun, Raziye Kul, Gokce Akgul
Summary: Drought and salinity pose significant environmental problems for plant growth and productivity. This study investigated the effects of salt and drought stress on the growth and physiological response of pepper seedlings. The results showed that both salt and drought stress significantly affected plant growth and antioxidant activity. Furthermore, the combination of drought and salt stress led to a more severe reduction in shoot weight for pepper seedlings.
Article
Plant Sciences
Metin Turan, Melek Ekinci, Raziye Kul, Fatma G. Boynueyri, Ertan Yildirim
Summary: This research demonstrates that tolerance of cucumber seedlings to salt stress can be increased by hydrogen sulfide (H2S) treatments. H2S treatments mitigate the negative effects of salt stress on plant growth properties and chlorophyll content, reduce membrane permeability and increase leaf relative water content. Furthermore, H2S treatments improve photosynthetic properties and ion balance, suppress reactive oxygen species formation, and modulate antioxidant enzyme activity and osmolyte accumulation.
JOURNAL OF PLANT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Mehmet Kerim Gullap, Sedat Severoglu, Tuba Karabacak, Abdullah Yazici, Melek Ekinci, Metin Turan, Ertan Yildirim
Summary: This study investigated the effects of biochar on soybean seedlings under drought stress. The results showed that biochar amendment can alleviate the negative impact of drought on soybean growth and chlorophyll content.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF CROP AND HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Ayr Usanmaz Bozhuyuk, Saban Kordali, Adem Gunes, Erman Beyzi, Metin Turan, Nilda Ersoy
Summary: Aromatic and medicinal plants play an important role in determining the content of active compounds and evaluating them based on variety and climate factors. Different species exhibit varying levels of active compounds. Mentha longifolia and Satureja spicigera show significant value in terms of phenolic content.
BOLETIN LATINOAMERICANO Y DEL CARIBE DE PLANTAS MEDICINALES Y AROMATICAS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Adem Gunes, Leyla Tarhan, Bahar Sogutmaz Oezdemir, Metin Turan, Fikrettin Sahin
Summary: In this study, Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) bacteria were applied to the soil to improve the yield parameters of tomato plants, as excessive and unconscious use of chemical fertilizers in tomato cultivation can lead to economic and environmental issues such as loss of soil fertility and pollution.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fatma Nur Alp, Busra Arikan, Ceyda Ozfidan-Konakci, Rumeysa Ekim, Evren Yildiztugay, Metin Turan
Summary: Chromium (Cr) toxicity is a serious problem that negatively affects living organisms and agricultural production. The use of scandium (Sc) as an antioxidant enhancer has shown potential for mitigating the harmful effects of Cr toxicity in plants. This study investigated the effects of Sc treatments on Lemna minor exposed to Cr stress, and found that Sc increased antioxidant enzyme activities and hormone levels, while reducing oxidative damage and improving photosynthesis.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ceyda Ozfidan-Konakci, Evren Yildiztugay, Busra Arikan, Fatma Nur Alp-Turgut, Metin Turan, Halit Cavusoglu, Huseyin Sakalak
Summary: Nanoplastics can change the adsorption and accumulation of hazardous contaminants, such as heavy metals. This study investigated the interaction between nanoplastics and heavy metals in Lemna minor plants, and found that polystyrene nanoplastics (PS) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) can alleviate the adverse effects of arsenate (As) stress on nutrient content, hormone levels, photosynthesis, and antioxidant activity in the plants. However, the combined effect of PS and PMMA was not as effective as individual applications. These findings provide new insights into the tolerance mechanism of L. minor against As exposure.
FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fatma Nur Alp, Busra Arikan, Ceyda Ozfidan-Konakci, Cagri Gulenturk, Evren Yildiztugay, Metin Turan, Halit Cavusoglu
Summary: Soils contaminated with rare earth elements (REEs) can harm agriculture by causing physiological disorders in plants. This study investigated the impacts of different concentrations of nano terbium (Tb) on duckweed, revealing effects on ion and hormone accumulation, chlorophyll fluorescence, photochemical reactions, and antioxidant activity. At appropriate concentrations, Tb can enhance the antioxidant system, protect photosynthetic reactions, and regulate hormone levels in duckweed.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ertan Yildirim, Melek Ekinci, Metin Turan, Selda Ors, Atilla Dursun
Summary: Salinity causes significant yield and quality losses in agricultural production, leading to major economic losses worldwide. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) plays a crucial role in alleviating physiological and metabolic processes in plants, increasing tolerance to abiotic stress conditions. A study examined the effects of H2S treatments on tomato seedlings to mitigate the harmful effects of salt stress. The results showed that H2S treatment increased stress tolerance in tomato seedlings by regulating mineral element and hormone content, as well as enhancing photosynthetic activity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ayhan Kocaman, Metin Turan, Sefik Tufenkci, Hikmet Katircioglu, Adem Gunes, Nurgul Kitir, Gulay Giray, Burak Gurkan, Nilda Ersoy, Ertan Yildirim
Summary: For the first time, raw tea waste is mineralized using biotechnological methods with worms, enzymes, and microorganisms, creating an exclusive organic tea fertilizer. The biocompost is rich in organic material, disease-free, and compliant with organic farming. The study finds that using worms, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, and enzymes accelerates compost mineralization, resulting in ideal physical and chemical parameters. The developed organic worm compost fertilizer can be applied in agricultural land and regenerative agriculture.
JOURNAL OF MATERIAL CYCLES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mostafakamal Shams, Esra Arslan Yuksel, Guleray Agar, Melek Ekinci, Raziye Kul, Metin Turan, Ertan Yildirim
Summary: The mechanism of capsaicinoids' biosynthesis under salinity stress in pungent peppers was investigated by growing Habanero and Maras genotypes under normal and salinity conditions. Salinity stress harmed plant growth but increased the capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin contents in the fruits. Overexpression of the PAL1, pAMT, and PUN1 genes in the roots, along with increased capsaicinoid contents, were observed under salinity stress. The production of capsaicinoids is not limited to the fruits of pungent peppers.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Sinem Karakus, Ozkan Kaya, Hanifeh Seyed Hajizadeh, Gaston Gutierrez-Gamboa, Fadime Ates, Metin Turan, Miguel Araya-Alman
Summary: This study compares the volatile composition of Gok Uzum raisins produced from grapes treated with wood ash and potassium carbonate solutions. The results show that raisins treated with wood ash have higher levels of volatile compounds and lower levels of (Z)-2-hexenol and 2-hexenoic acid compared to raisins treated with potassium carbonate. Gok Uzum raisins have fruity, floral, and grass aromas based on their odor activity values. These findings are important for raisin producers when choosing a pre-treatment solution before drying grapes.
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fadime Ates, Ozkan Kaya, Nurhan Keskin, Metin Turan
Summary: This study compared the effects of two different dipping solutions on the biogenic amine (BA) content of Gok Uzum raisins during the drying process. It was found that samples dried by dipping in oak ash solution had higher BA content compared to samples dried by dipping in potassium carbonate solution.
MITTEILUNGEN KLOSTERNEUBURG
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Melek Ekinci, Metin Turan, Ertan Yildirim
Summary: In this pot experiment, the effects of biochar on the growth, physiology, and biochemistry of cabbage seedlings under salinity stress were studied. The results showed that biochar ameliorated the negative impact of salinity stress by reducing the concentration of chloride and sodium, as well as regulating reactive oxygen species production and plant nutrient element content.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
(2022)