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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Luiz Claudio Garcia, Gaison Sampaio de Lima, Ronaldo Dalzoto, Janaine Ritter, Lucas Aleksander Broniski Brigolla, Thiago Massao Inagaki, Flavia Biassio Riferte, Adriel Ferreira da Fonseca
Summary: The objective of this study was to verify the uniform distribution of single superphosphate among seeder-fertilizer rows and its impact on crops. The experiment was conducted in Tibagi-PR, Brazil, involving crop rotation and randomized block design. The results showed no correlation between fertilizer distribution variation and significant differences in crop variables. This may be due to the alternating doses of single superphosphate and the compensation for random fertilizer variation through the years.
PRECISION AGRICULTURE
(2022)
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Agronomy
Yurii Pleskachiov, Sergey Voronov, Serazhutdin Kurbanov, Francess Sia Saquee, Meisam Zargar
Summary: The study found that by applying nitrogen fertilizer and PGRs, it is possible to effectively increase wheat yield and quality, leading to valuable grain suitable for producing premium flour.
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Agronomy
Bojana Brozovic, Irena Jug, Danijel Jug, Bojan Stipesevic, Marija Ravlic, Boris Durdevic
Summary: Biochar can improve soil fertility, mitigate climate change, and increase weediness when combined with mineral fertilizer, leading to higher yields. A study conducted in Eastern Croatia in 2016 found that biochar had a significant impact on weed infestation and winter wheat yield.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sameera A. Alghamdi, Ashwag A. Al-Nehmi, Omer H. M. Ibrahim
Summary: The current study investigated the effects of wheat straw aqueous extract on bermudagrass, a model of harmful weeds for the wheat crop. The extract significantly decreased germination percentage and index, and affected morphological growth parameters of bermudagrass seedlings. Analysis revealed the presence of phenolic acids and flavonoids in the extract. The highest extract concentrations resulted in a decrease in chlorophyll content and an increase in free amino acids, total protein, and soluble carbohydrates.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ragaa A. Hamouda, Mayada A. Shehawy, Soad M. Mohy El Din, Fauzeya Mateq Albalwe, Hessa Meteq R. Albalawi, Mervat H. Hussein
Summary: The use of Spirulina platensis liquid extract (SLE) at a concentration of 2% enhances the growth and phytochemical contents of T. aestivum L. under salt stress caused by seawater. SLE (2%) improves the germination growth of T. aestivum L. and increases the carbohydrate, protein, phenol, and antioxidant contents.
GREEN PROCESSING AND SYNTHESIS
(2022)
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Agronomy
Matthew P. Spoth, Lauren M. Schwartz-Lazaro, Gabrielle L. LaBiche, Wade E. Thomason, Kevin W. Bamber, Michael L. Flessner
Summary: This study examines the distribution of aboveground biomass and nutrient composition of straw and chaff during soybean harvest, and predicts the nutrient consequences and replacement costs of harvest weed seed control (HWSC) methods.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ji-Ye Lim, Dae-Ho Yun, Ji-Hyun Lee, Young-Bae Kwon, Young-Mi Lee, Dong-Hyun Lee, Dae-Ki Kim
Summary: Pre-treatment with wheat shoots can ameliorate APAP-induced liver damage, decrease oxidative stress and inflammation, and inhibit hepatocyte apoptosis.
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Plant Sciences
Wenjing Zhang, Ziyang Yu, Dongmei Wang, Luning Xiao, Fuyu Su, Yanjun Mu, Jianpeng Zheng, Linzhi Li, Yan Yin, Tianying Yu, Yuli Jin, Pengtao Ma
Summary: A highly resistant wheat breeding line ShiCG15-009 was identified to have a single dominant gene, PmCG15-009, conferring resistance to powdery mildew. Molecular marker analysis revealed that PmCG15-009 is located on chromosome 2BL and can be efficiently transferred to other wheat cultivars using marker-assisted selection.
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Plant Sciences
Guangbin Luo, Lisha Shen, Shancen Zhao, Ruidong Li, Yanhong Song, Shuyi Song, Kang Yu, Wenlong Yang, Xin Li, Jiazhu Sun, Yanpeng Wang, Caixia Gao, Dongcheng Liu, Aimin Zhang
Summary: The study identified 71 transcription factors coexpressed with SSP genes in the endosperm of T. urartu, with TuNAC77 and TaNAC77 enhancing SSP gene transcription by binding to cis-elements in promoters. Knocking down TaNAC77 in common wheat resulted in a 24% reduction in total SSPs. This is the first genome-wide identification of transcriptional regulators of SSP genes in wheat.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Victor Maignan, Benoit Bernay, Patrick Geliot, Jean-Christophe Avice
Summary: The study analyzed the impact of biostimulants on the wheat grain proteome, revealing positive effects of Glutacetine (R), VNT1, and VNT4 on protein composition related to grain quality. These biostimulants influenced protein synthesis regulation, storage functions, protease activity, energy machinery, C and N metabolism pathways, and responses to stress in grain.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOMICS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
O. Alessi, J. A. G. Da Silva, V Pansera, J. A. da Rosa, I. R. Carvalho, F. Lautenchleger, M. S. Jung, C. de F. Colet, C. A. M. B. Teixeira, N. C. F. Basso, J. Tisott, C. M. Babeski
Summary: The study shows that applying nitrogen in a single or split dose in wheat significantly alters the quality and yield of the ears. Applying nitrogen in a single dose at stage V3 can achieve significantly higher yields compared to split doses.
GENETICS AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Gazaldeep Kaur, Vishnu Shukla, Varsha Meena, Anil Kumar, Deepshikha Tyagi, Jagtar Singh, Pramod Kaitheri Kandoth, Shrikant Mantri, Hatem Rouached, Ajay Kumar Pandey
Summary: Iron (Fe) and phosphorus (P) are essential mineral nutrients for plant growth, and their molecular interactions in crops remain unclear. This study analyzed the physiological and molecular responses of hexaploid wheat to individual and combined Fe and P deficiencies, revealing significant gene expression changes and metabolite accumulation, providing insights for developing strategies to enhance crop resilience in limited nutrient conditions.
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Plant Sciences
Yongliang Li, Aolong Sun, Qun Wu, Xiaoxiao Zou, Fenglin Chen, Ruqiong Cai, Hai Xie, Meng Zhang, Xinhong Guo
Summary: This study systematically characterized the TaC2H2-ZFPs in wheat, revealing novel structural motifs and synteny relationships, while also confirming the expression patterns and roles of these genes under different conditions. These findings provide important insights into wheat molecular breeding and potential candidate genes.
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Agronomy
Victor Maignan, Raphael Coquerel, Patrick Geliot, Jean-Christophe Avice
Summary: Research has shown that adding VNT4 to urea-ammoniumnitrate solution can significantly improve grain yield, nitrogen uptake, and nitrogen use efficiency in winter wheat. The application of VNT4 promotes growth during tillering and stem elongation, enhances nitrogen uptake from tillering to maturity, and increases total nitrogen content, especially in assimilating nitrogen from fertilizer after the flag leaf stage.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Na Li, Ye Yang, Yuejin Wu, Binmei Liu, Liangzhi Tao, Yue Zhan, Xiaoyu Ni, Yang Yang
Summary: Compound fertilizers were found to be more effective in reducing NH3 emissions and increasing wheat productivity compared to bulk-blend fertilizers. They increased soil nitrification rates and N use efficiency, leading to improvements in grain yields. Adding functional materials and using proper application methods can help decrease NH3 emissions from bulk-blend fertilizers.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dina Gad, Hamed El-Shora, Daniele Fraternale, Elisa Maricchiolo, Andrea Pompa, Karl-Josef Dietz
Summary: The enzymatic potential of Silybum marianum leaves to bioconvert phenolic acids into silymarin derivatives as chemopreventive agent was demonstrated in this study, with medium leaves showing the highest conversion activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Sherien E. Sobhy, Essam-Eldeen M. Abo-Kassem, Nasser A. Sewelam, Elsayed E. Hafez, Dalia G. Aseel, Khalil M. Saad-Allah
Summary: Root rot and head blight caused by soil-borne fungi are prevalent diseases that endanger global food security. This study examines the interaction of Fusarium graminearum with weed extracts, showing that priming wheat grains with purslane or chard extracts can enhance growth rate, balance chlorophyll content, and reduce the detrimental effects of F. graminearum infection on wheat seedlings.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Khalil M. Saad-Allah, Sherien E. Sobhy, Fahmy A. S. Hassan, Hatim Al-Yasi, Dina Gad
Summary: This study found that selenium can counteract the detrimental effects of salt and water stresses by improving the growth environment of cotton. Selenium supplementation can enhance the biomass, pigment content, and ionic balance of cotton while reducing the accumulation of oxidative stress and non-enzymatic reactions.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Hamed M. El-Shora, Maha M. Alharbi, Doaa B. Darwish, Dina Gad
Summary: This study investigated the effects of aqueous leaf extract of Rumex dentatus on metabolites, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and enzymes activities in Portulaca oleraceae. The results showed changes in the content of carbohydrates, proteins, DNA, RNA, phenolics, flavonoids, malondialdehyde, and ROS concentrations. Enzyme activities were also affected in a concentration-dependent manner. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis revealed the dominant compounds in the Rumex extract, which may have an impact on Portulaca metabolites and enzymes activities.
JOURNAL OF PLANT INTERACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Khalil M. Saad-Allah, Afaf A. Nessem, Mohsen K. H. Ebrahim, Dina Gad
Summary: This study investigated the metabolic and physiological adjustments, as well as gene expression patterns, in five maize genotypes with varying drought tolerance. The results showed that water stress reduced plant growth and yield characteristics, but also triggered adaptive mechanisms such as increased concentration of antioxidants and metabolic activities. The expression of drought-responsive genes was associated with the severity of water stress and varied among genotypes, with G10 and G123 showing the highest drought resistance.
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Plant Sciences
El-Refaie Kenawy, Mohamed Rashad, Ali Hosny, Samah Shendy, Dina Gad, Khalil M. Saad-Allah
Summary: Water scarcity has a significant impact on crop growth and yield, but this study demonstrates that the use of superabsorbent nanocomposites (SANCs) can alleviate this issue. Through experiments and pot trials, it was found that SANCs can mitigate the negative effects of water stress on Faba bean growth and improve its physiological characteristics.
JOURNAL OF PLANT INTERACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Abd ElAziz T. Bondok, Walaa M. E. Mousa, Asmaa M. S. Rady, Khalil M. Saad-Allah
Summary: This study assessed the phenotypical, physiological, and molecular responses of five teosinte genotypes to prolonged drought. The results showed that drought had negative effects on growth and yield, but promoted the accumulation of protective substances. The study also identified genotypes with higher drought tolerance. These findings are of great significance for breeding programs and addressing the challenges of drought.
JOURNAL OF PLANT INTERACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sherien Sobhy, Essam-Eldeen M. Abo-Kassem, Khalil M. Saad-Allah, Elsayed E. Hafez
Summary: This study investigates the interactions between two priming solutions, calcium (Ca) or salicylic acid (SA), and F. graminearum inoculation on wheat seedlings' growth, physiological attributes, and molecular responses. The results show that F. graminearum inoculation reduces growth rate and chlorophyll content, but increases carotenoids, stress markers, antioxidant molecules, osmolytes, and the activity of antioxidant enzymes. However, pre-soaking wheat kernels in Ca or SA solutions mitigates the negative effects of fungal inoculation and restores growth, chlorophyll content, and antioxidant capacity.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Afaf A. Nessem, Mohsen K. H. Ebrahim, Khalil M. Saad-Allah, Dina Gad
Summary: Palm pollen extract (PPE) can alleviate the toxicity of cadmium (Cd) and cobalt (Co) in beans, restoring growth, chlorophyll concentration, metabolic activity, and antioxidant potential. PPE also mitigates the negative effects of Cd and Co on carotenoids, flavonoids, and grain yield. Moreover, PPE increases proteins, amino acids, and phenols and improves enzyme activities, resulting in decreased metal uptake.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Marwa M. Hamouda, Abdelfattah Badr, Sameh S. Ali, Alia M. Adham, Hanan I. Sayed Ahmed, Khalil M. Saad-Allah
Summary: This study investigated the alleviating capacity of seaweed extracts on salt stress in pea seedlings. The results showed that the extracts helped reduce the adverse effects of salinity, with the extract from Sargassum vulgare being the most effective. The extracts also mitigated the impact of salt stress on germination, growth rate, and pigment content, and increased the levels of osmolytes. Moreover, the extracts induced the synthesis of specific proteins and the production of ISSR markers.
JOURNAL OF GENETIC ENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)