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Cell Biology
Giulia Leanza, Caterina Conte, Francesca Cannata, Camilla Isgro, Alessandra Piccoli, Rocky Strollo, Carlo Cosimo Quattrocchi, Rocco Papalia, Vincenzo Denaro, Mauro Maccarrone, Nicola Napoli, Anna Maria Sardanelli
Summary: In this study, the oxidative stress states were compared between postmenopausal women with and without obesity. The results showed that women with obesity had doubled levels of oxidative stress markers compared to women of normal weight. The severity of oxidative stress was correlated with body mass index, visceral fat mass, and trunk fat percentage, but not with fasting glucose levels. These findings suggest that obesity and visceral fat increase oxidative stress in postmenopausal women, potentially increasing the risks of cardiometabolic and cancer diseases.
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Environmental Sciences
Xiaole Wang, Jingwen Zhang, Chengbo Lu, Yu Liu, Xiao Yang, Kaixuan Hou, Zhongkun Du, Bing Li, Albert Juhasz, Lusheng Zhu
Summary: This study evaluated the toxicity of environmentally relevant concentrations of pyroxsulam to zebrafish embryos and adults, providing valuable data for assessing its effects on aquatic ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zitong Meng, Yuxiao Liao, Zhao Peng, Xiaolei Zhou, Huanhuan Zhou, Andreas K. Nuessler, Liegang Liu, Wei Yang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of rat BMSC-secreted exos on DON-induced liver damage. It was found that BMSC-exos can alleviate liver pathological changes, reduce liver function indicators and inflammatory factors, and alter oxylipin metabolism.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura Sanchez-Sanchez, Roberto Fernandez, Maria Dolores Ganfornina, Egoitz Astigarraga, Gabriel Barreda-Gomez
Summary: Cellular senescence is a major contributor to neurodegenerative disorders. This study aimed to investigate the lipid environment changes in a Paraquat-treated human astrocytic cell line as a cellular oxidative stress model and the specific actions of the antioxidant, alpha-tocopherol. The results showed that the pre-treatment of cells with alpha-tocopherol mitigated the effects of oxidative stress, such as decreased cell viability and changes in membrane lipids, demonstrating the lipid modulation effects of alpha-tocopherol against Paraquat-induced oxidative stress.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ryan S. Babadi, Anne M. Riederer, Paul D. Sampson, Sheela Sathyanarayana, Terrance J. Kavanagh, Jennifer E. Krenz, Syam S. Andra, Seunghee Kim-Schulze, Karen L. Jansen, Elizabeth Torres, Adriana Perez, Lisa R. Younglove, Maria I. Tchong-French, Catherine J. Karr
Summary: Studies show a positive relationship between phthalate exposure and oxidative stress in children with asthma, indicating a potential adverse impact on asthma morbidity. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and better understand the role of phthalates in childhood asthma.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biology
Valeria Marasco, Manrico Sebastiano, David Costantini, Gianni Pola, Leonida Fusani
Summary: The emergence of the migratory phenotype in birds is associated with changes in oxidative status, including higher levels of TBARS in the liver, lower levels of SOD in red blood cells and liver, and higher levels of GPx in the pectoral muscle. Despite higher food intake in migratory birds, there is no link between food intake and markers of oxidative status. The increase in body mass is positively correlated with muscle GPx activity during pre-migratory fattening, suggesting strategic displacement of oxidative costs to safeguard muscles for successful migration.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ahmed Abdelraouf Salem, Kira Trares, Matthias Kohl, Eugene Jansen, Hermann Brenner, Ben Schottker
Summary: The study found a significant association between current smoking and increased levels of oxidative stress biomarker D-ROM, while there was no association with TTP levels. There is a dose-response relationship between smoking amount and D-ROM concentrations, indicating long-term effects of smoking on redox balance.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Timea Hajdu, Krisztina Szabo, Agnes Jakab, Istvan Pocsi, Viktor Dombradi, Peter Nagy
Summary: The cell membrane of Ppz1-KO Candida albicans displays increased sensitivity to oxidative damage, characterized by increased lipid peroxidation, reduced lipid order, and inhibited lateral mobility of plasma membrane components. Changes in the biophysical characteristics of the plasma membrane are detectable in untreated Ppz1-KO cells, indicating latent membrane damage even in the absence of oxidative stress. Cells lacking Ppz1 show hypersensitivity to oxidative damage, suggesting potential synergistic effects between Ppz1 inhibitors and oxidizing agents in anti-fungal combination therapies.
FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Neza Brezovec, Katja Perdan-Pirkmajer, Blaz Burja, Ziga Rotar, Josko Osredkar, Snezna Sodin-Semrl, Katja Lakota, Sasa Cucnik
Summary: The balance between reactive oxygen species and antioxidant defense is disrupted in oxidative stress. This study examined the oxidative balance in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients and healthy controls, and found high levels of reactive oxidative metabolites (ROMs) in both groups. However, SSc patients had significantly higher total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and oxidative stress index, indicating an increased antioxidant capacity. Although there was no difference in lipid peroxidation or oxidative DNA damage, SSc patients had more leukocyte DNA breaks, especially those treated with immunosuppressives.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marta Martin-Fernandez, Victor Arroyo, Carmen Carnicero, Rebeca Siguenza, Reyes Busta, Natalia Mora, Beatriz Antolin, Eduardo Tamayo, Patricia Aspichueta, Irene Carnicero-Frutos, Hugo Gonzalo-Benito, Rocio Aller
Summary: This study found that elevated levels of lipid peroxidation (LPO) are significantly associated with a NASH score of >= 4 in NAFLD patients. LPO levels above 315.39 μM were identified as an independent risk factor. The model showed good discrimination ability in distinguishing NASH patients. Therefore, understanding the molecular mechanisms of basal inflammation may help identify biomarkers and therapeutic targets for NASH.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Heshu Chen, Chenyu Wang, Zemin Liu, Xinmiao He, Wenjie Tang, Liuqin He, Yanzhong Feng, Di Liu, Yulong Yin, Tiejun Li
Summary: Ferroptosis is a novel type of non-apoptotic cell death that can be triggered by specific modulators. It has potential implications in preventing inflammatory storms and cancer development. Ferroptosis may mediate biological processes such as oxidative stress and iron overload to treat cancer.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ashley K. Putman, G. Andres Contreras, Lorraine M. Sordillo
Summary: Oxidative stress is associated with the generation of oxidized products such as IsoP, which are highly specific biomarkers of lipid peroxidation. Despite advancements in their detection and use, there is still limited knowledge about the biological activity and potential roles of IsoP in oxidative stress pathology, especially in veterinary medicine.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Daniela Martini, Raul Dominguez-Perles, Alice Rosi, Michele Tassotti, Donato Angelino, Sonia Medina, Cristian Ricci, Alexandre Guy, Camille Oger, Letizia Gigliotti, Thierry Durand, Mirko Marino, Hans Gottfried-Genieser, Marisa Porrini, Monica Antonini, Alessandra Dei Cas, Riccardo C. Bonadonna, Federico Ferreres, Francesca Scazzina, Furio Brighenti, Patrizia Riso, Cristian Del Bo, Pedro Mena, Angel Gil-Izquierdo, Daniele Del Rio
Summary: The study investigated the effect of consuming different doses of coffee or cocoa-based products containing coffee on markers of DNA damage and lipid peroxidation in young healthy volunteers for one month. Overall, the results showed that consumption of these products did not significantly affect oxidative stress markers, except for a time effect on DNA strand breaks and some markers of lipid peroxidation. Further studies are needed to better explain the findings and understand the impact of different dosages on specific target groups.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Linas Cerniauskas, Asta Mazeikiene, Egle Mazgelyte, Egle Petrylaite, Ausra Linkeviciute-Dumce, Neringa Burokiene, Dovile Karciauskaite
Summary: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate oxidative lipid degradation biomarkers and antioxidant defense system components in healthy women and their relationships with age, anthropometric measures, and lipid metabolism biomarkers. The findings suggest that these indices could be useful biomarkers in the research of aging, obesity, and atherosclerosis pathogenesis.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marlena Rademacher, Hartmut Kuhn, Astrid Borchert
Summary: GPX4, as the only enzyme capable of reducing complex lipid peroxides to the corresponding alcohols, plays a role in erythroid differentiation of mouse erythroleukemia cells, but heterozygous expression of a catalytically inactive Gpx4 is not sufficient to compromise erythropoiesis in vivo and ex vivo.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Ahmad, Ejaz Ahmad Waraich, Usman Zulfiqar, Aman Ullah, Muhammad Farooq
Summary: Heat stress negatively affects plant growth and yield attributes in camelina, but thiourea application can ameliorate the damages caused by heat stress and improve seed yield and oil content.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Noreen Zahra, Muhammad Bilal Hafeez, Abdul Wahid, Muna Hamed Al Masruri, Aman Ullah, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Muhammad Farooq
Summary: The quality of wheat grain, which is crucial for human nutrition, is often neglected when focusing on crop production in stressed environments. Climate change, with combined stresses such as elevated CO2 concentrations and extreme climatic events, affects the quality and composition of wheat grain. This study highlights the limited data and lack of global efforts in assessing climate risks on wheat grain quality. Climate-change events, including eCO(2), heat, drought, salinity stress, and their combinations, alter various aspects of wheat grain quality, such as weight, nutrient content, fiber content, protein composition, starch granules, and free amino acid composition. Different stress types and exposure conditions also influence grain quality components. Impairment of wheat productivity and degradation of grain quality can occur due to disrupted nutrient allocation and assimilation under rapid climate shifts.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Usman Zulfiqar, Fasih Ullah Haider, Muhammad Ahmad, Saddam Hussain, Muhammad Faisal Maqsood, Muhammad Ishfaq, Babar Shahzad, Muhammad Mohsin Waqas, Basharat Ali, Muhammad Noaman Tayyab, Syed Amjad Ahmad, Ilyas Khan, Sayed M. Eldin
Summary: In recent decades, the concern for environmental pollution caused by chromium (Cr) has increased. This review summarizes the biogeochemical processes that regulate the mobilization, accumulation, bioavailability, and toxicity of hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] in soils. The impacts of Cr(VI) on plant growth and development, as well as the oxidative stress it induces in plants, are highlighted. The review also discusses the mechanisms plants use to cope with Cr(VI) toxicity, such as avoiding absorption or detoxifying the compound through antioxidant production. Additionally, it explores recent advances in remediation techniques for Cr(VI)-contaminated soil and water, such as bioremediation/phytoremediation, organic amendments, and nano-remediation supplements.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marwa Sulaiman Al Hinai, Aman Ullah, Al-Khaleel M. Al-Toubi, Ibtisam Rashid Al Harrasi, Ahlam Ali Alamri, Muhammad Farooq
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of co-application of biochar and seed priming with nano-sized chitosan-proline to improve salt tolerance in bread wheat. The results showed that seed priming with nano-proline and biochar application significantly improved plant growth and carbon assimilation. The combined use of biochar and nano-priming was more effective in improving salt tolerance in tested wheat genotypes than the sole application. The mechanisms involved in improving salt tolerance included ionic homeostasis, activation of the antioxidant defense system, and osmotic adjustment.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Muna Hamed Khalid Al Masruri, Aman Ullah, Muhammad Farooq
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of seed priming with nano chitosan-glycinebetaine in improving the tolerance against combined heat and drought stresses in bread wheat genotypes Annaj-2017 and TW1509. The results showed that seed priming with nano-sized chitosan-glycinebetaine improved heat and drought tolerance in wheat genotypes through osmotic adjustment, tissue water conservation, activation of the antioxidant defense system, and sustained carbon assimilation.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Usman Zulfiqar, Muhammad Ahmad, Mohammad Valipour, Muhammad Ishfaq, Muhammad Faisal Maqsood, Rashid Iqbal, Muhammad Fraz Ali, Rana Roy, Ayman El Sabagh
Summary: Agricultural productivity is affected by limited irrigation water and poor soil health. An experiment was conducted to study the effects of potential soil moisture deficit (PSMD) and integrated nutrient levels on the growth, yield, and quality of wheat. Results showed that the highest grain yield was obtained with irrigation at 50 mm PSMD using a combination of organic and inorganic sources. The study also found that a specific nutrient treatment (N-1: 50% organic manure + 50% inorganic NPK) resulted in the highest plant height, fertile tillers, 1000-grain weight, biological yield, radiation use efficiency for grain yield (RUEGY), and radiation use efficiency for total dry matter (RUETDM).
Review
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Bilal Hafeez, Noreen Zahra, Abida Kausar, Jun Li, Abdul Rehman, Muhammad Farooq
Summary: Wheat grain quality is influenced by compositional and physical properties, with threshold levels set based on end-use requirements. Heat stress leads to a reduction in grain yield by limiting resource translocation and decreasing grain size and starch content, while increasing gliadin content. It also affects the appearance, weight, hardness, protein, starch and mineral content, flour yield, and dough handling properties. The extent of these changes depends on the timing, severity, and wheat genotype. This review discusses the impact of heat stress on flower development, fertilization, grain development, and reproductive failure, as well as the associated biochemical and molecular mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Babar Hussain, Shibin Liu, Shafeeq Ur Rahman, Santos Triunfo Leiva-Espinoza, Khadija Javed, Shengyan Pu, Muhammad Farooq
Summary: Cadmium is a carcinogenic element with no significant role in plant growth. Accumulated cadmium in plants can enter the food chain and pose human health risks. Recent research has focused on reducing cadmium uptake and accumulation in cacao beans. Various approaches such as biochar, organic amendments, and inorganic amendments have been proposed to immobilize cadmium in soil and alleviate its toxic effects. The selection of low cadmium-accumulating genotypes may also be a promising strategy to decrease cadmium contents in cacao beans.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Qasim Ali, Maqshoof Ahmad, Muhammad Kamran, Sana Ashraf, Muhammad Shabaan, Babar Hussain Babar, Usman Zulfiqar, Fasih Ullah Haider, M. Ajmal Ali, Mohamed S. Elshikh
Summary: Maize is a salt-sensitive plant that experiences stunted growth under salt stress. Salicylic acid and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) play important roles in inducing salinity tolerance and promoting plant growth. Combined application of PGPR and salicylic acid can effectively alleviate the negative effects of salt stress on maize and improve its growth.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Sajid, Muhammad Amjid, Hassan Munir, Mohammad Valipour, Fahd Rasul, Aka Khil, Mashael Daghash Alqahtani, Muhammad Ahmad, Usman Zulfiqar, Rashid Iqbal, Muhammad Fraz Ali, Iqra Ibtahaj
Summary: The judicious use of crop input is crucial for achieving high yields with low costs. A study on sugarcane cultivation found that the combination of 110 kg/ha polymer-coated SSP dose and 18 irrigations resulted in the highest yield and quality.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Sajid, Muhammad Amjid, Hassan Munir, Muhammad Ahmad, Usman Zulfiqar, Muhammad Fraz Ali, Mohammad Abul Farah, Mohamed A. A. Ahmed, Arkadiusz Artyszak
Summary: Stumpy irrigation water availability is crucial for sugarcane production in Pakistan, but it is hindered by inadequate water distribution and uneven rainfall. The study evaluated sugarcane clones' performance under low water availability in sandy loam soil and identified genotypes with resistance and susceptibility to water deficit. Genotypes S2006-US-658, S2007-AUS-384, and HSF-240 exhibited better physiological traits under water deficit, while CP 77-400, S2008-FD-19, S2006-US-469, and S2003-US-633 showed reduced growth and development under stressed conditions. The study emphasizes that sugarcane can sustain its growth with less irrigation frequency or moisture availability, with certain variations.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Manzoor, Muhammad Zameer Khan, Sagheer Ahmad, Mashael Daghash Alqahtani, Muhammad Shabaan, Sair Sarwar, Muhammad Asad Hameed, Usman Zulfiqar, Sadam Hussain, Muhammad Fraz Ali, Muhammad Ahmad, Fasih Ullah Haider
Summary: The imbalanced use of fertilizers and irrigation water has negatively affected sugarcane yield and quality. In this study, the application of potassium and micronutrients, as well as the use of irrigation water from different sources, showed significant effects on sugarcane growth, yield, and quality. The combination of tube well water and canal water resulted in better outcomes compared to sole canal water application. Moreover, the combined application of potassium and boron showed better results in increasing sugarcane yield even with marginally suitable irrigation water.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Hussnain, Muhammad Shabaan, Faiza, Qasim Ali, Sana Ashraf, Maqshoof Ahmad, Umber Ghafoor, Muhammad Javed Akhtar, Usman Zulfiqar, Sadam Hussain, Ibrahim Al-Ashkar, Mohamed S. Elshikh
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of rhizobia and biogas slurry (BGS) on the growth and yield of mung bean in chromium-contaminated soil. The results showed that both individual and combined application of rhizobia and BGS alleviated the adverse effects of chromium on crop growth and yield, with the combined application yielding the most significant results.
Review
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Jafir, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman, Faisal Hafeez, Jam Nazeer Ahmad, Muhammad Azeem Sabir, Usman Zulfiqar, Rashid Iqbal, Faisal Zulfiqar, Anam Moosa
Summary: Global warming and climate change have caused an increase in arthropod pests and their life cycles. The use of synthetic chemicals for pest control has indirectly contributed to global warming, ecotoxicity, and resistance to insecticides in agricultural pests. Nanotechnology has revolutionized agriculture by developing nano-fertilizers, nano-pesticides, and nano-herbicides to overcome these issues and increase crop productivity.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
Summary: This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covered land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The results indicated the proportions of different land suitability classes and showed the compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in assessing suitability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
Summary: In this study, hollow and solid lignin nanoparticles were synthesized through self-assembly and their application in PVA nanocomposite films was investigated. The results showed that the presence of hollow lignin nanoparticles in the films resulted in a room-like network structure, while the solid lignin nanoparticles induced different structural changes. The inclusion of LNPs improved the mechanical properties of the films, and both types of LNPs exhibited good hydrophobicity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Arundo donax as a building material and found that it has strong adaptability, high hygroscopicity, and unique sound absorption behavior. The mechanical tests also demonstrated the applicability of the Arundo donax-based composite. This opens up new possibilities for the further application of Arundo donax-based materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
Summary: This study prepared a thermal/magnetic/light-triggered multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymer composite with excellent properties by adding magnetic nanoparticles into a polyurethane composite. The composite showed high shape recovery rate, fast response behavior, and suitability for 3D printing. Controllable external stimuli allowed for dynamic, remote, and precise control of 4D transformations. This work is significant for the design of smart materials and devices.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)