Article
Agronomy
Mariola Staniak, Anna Stepien-Warda, Katarzyna Czopek, Anna Kocira, Edyta Baca
Summary: The study found that cold stress reduced emergence rates of soybean plants but had a beneficial effect on yield, with long-term stress increasing yield by 21.5% on average. Short-term stress also led to yield increases, with different cultivars showing variations in both yield and seed composition.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sheila Bigolin Teixeira, Stefania Nunes Pires, Gabriele Espinel Avila, Bruna Evelyn Paschoal Silva, Victoria Novo Schmitz, Cristiane Deuner, Rodrigo da Silva Armesto, Diogo da Silva Moura, Sidnei Deuner
Summary: Soaking rice seeds in carrot extract at different concentrations effectively reduces damage caused by cold, significantly increasing germination speed and final germination percentage, with the most pronounced effect at 100% concentration. Stress indices efficiently estimate cultivar tolerance and the impact of different conditions in low-temperature environments, highlighting the superiority of the Brilhante cultivar.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Muhammad A. Hassan, Chen Xiang, Muhammad Farooq, Noor Muhammad, Zhang Yan, Xu Hui, Ke Yuanyuan, Attiogbe K. Bruno, Zhang Lele, Li Jincai
Summary: Temperature variability affects wheat growth and yield, activating cold-tolerance mechanisms in crop plants is crucial. Integrated management approaches can enhance wheat plants' performance against cold stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Karolina Jakubczyk, Aleksandra Tuchowska, Katarzyna Janda-Milczarek
Summary: Hydrolates, by-products of plant hydrodistillation, have high antioxidant potential depending on plant species, origin, plant part, and preservation method. The study demonstrates the wide application of hydrosols in cosmetics and their potential value in skincare and agri-food industry.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Carla Marcondes Castanheira, Claudia Regina Dias-Arieira, Elza Iouko Ida, Heloisa Gabriel Falcao, Beatriz Cervejeira Bolanho Barros
Summary: The study found that the level of Meloidogyne javanica inoculum significantly affected soybean growth, grain production, yield, composition, and antioxidant capacity. Plants free of nematodes showed lower vegetative growth and higher yield than nematode-infected plants. The content of various nutrients and antioxidants in soybean grains changed with the increasing nematode inoculum levels.
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beibei Hu, Longfei Jiang, Qian Zheng, Chunling Luo, Dayi Zhang, Shaorui Wang, Yucheng Xie, Gan Zhang
Summary: The study found that different plant cultivars have varying abilities to uptake and transport OPEs, with EROPEs showing a higher potential for root uptake compared to OC-OPEs. The presence of copper (Cu) slightly reduces the distinct difference in the ability of roots to take up OC-OPEs and EROPEs. This suggests that plant uptake of OPEs is influenced by both plant cultivars and the presence of heavy metal ions like Cu.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Katarzyna Czopek, Mariola Staniak, Anna Stepien-Warda, Jerzy Ksiezak
Summary: The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of a superabsorbent polymer on two soybean cultivars. The results showed that the application of the superabsorbent significantly increased soybean yield, but had no effect on the quantitative traits and chemical composition of the seeds. Genetic factors influenced both yield and chemical composition of the soybeans.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Narawich Onjai-uea, Siwaporn Paengkoum, Nittaya Taethaisong, Sorasak Thongpea, Boontum Sinpru, Jariya Surakhunthod, Weerada Meethip, Rayudika Aprilia Patindra Purba, Pramote Paengkoum
Summary: Purple Napier grass, a dwarf variety, contains anthocyanin and has antioxidant properties. Variations in cultivars, plant spacing, and harvesting age significantly affect its performance, chemical composition, and anthocyanin composition.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dinorah Anabella Sarli, Gisele Teixeira Gomes, Sebastian Reznikov, Federico Francisco Acosta, Julia Ines Farina, Osvaldo Daniel Delgado, Leandro A. Sanchez
Summary: The aim of this study was to characterize cold-adapted bacteria by testing their plant growth promotion (PGP) features and antagonistic activity against Macrophomina phaseolina, both in vitro and on soybean seeds. The results showed that Serratia proteamaculans 136, 137, and Burkholderia gladioli MB39 exhibited PGP features and inhibition of M. phaseolina infection by producing different antifungal compounds. These findings highlight the potential of these bacteria as candidates for developing microbial formulations to promote plant growth and provide antifungal protection in soybean crops.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ripley H. Tisdale, Rodolfo Zentella, Kent O. Burkey
Summary: Tropospheric ozone is a pollutant that can significantly reduce soybean yield globally. Research on the high-yielding soybean cultivar "Jake" showed that it has the ability to tolerate elevated ozone levels, with changes in leaf injury, biomass allocation, and ultimately yield loss under high ozone conditions.
Article
Agronomy
Anja Novoselic, Dora Klisovic, Igor Lukic, Marina Lukic, Karolina Brkic Bubola
Summary: The study found that adding an appropriate amount of olive leaf during olive oil extraction can increase oil yield, extractability, pigments concentration, and positive sensory attributes. However, excessive addition of leaf may have negative effects on the phenolic composition of the oil.
Article
Agronomy
Naoya Yamaguchi, Yumi Sato, Fumio Taguchi-Shiobara, Kazuki Yamashita, Michio Kawasaki, Masao Ishimoto, Mineo Senda
Summary: Low temperatures after flowering can cause seed cracking in soybean. Previous studies have shown that proanthocyanidin accumulation on the dorsal side of the seed coat, controlled by the I locus, may lead to cracked seeds, but the cultivar Toyomizuki showed a different mechanism for seed cracking tolerance. Through histological and texture analyses, it was found that the ability to maintain hardness and flexibility under low temperature, regardless of proanthocyanidin accumulation, contributed to the seed cracking tolerance in Toyomizuki. A new stable QTL, designated as qCS8-2, was identified and confirmed to be related to seed cracking tolerance, which could be used for developing new cultivars with increased tolerance.
Article
Biology
Muhammad Abdullah Al Mamun, Julekha, Umakanta Sarker, Muhammad Abdul Mannan, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, Md Abdul Karim, Sezai Ercisli, Romina Alina Marc, Kirill S. Golokhvast
Summary: The response of different soybean varieties to potassium fertilizer varies under different conditions. Basal application of potassium improves pod and seed yield under normal conditions, while top dressing potassium contributes to taller plants and higher grain yield under waterlogged conditions. Additionally, soybean varieties absorb more nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium under control conditions, resulting in higher seed protein content. However, the response to potassium fertilizer is also influenced by seed germination rate and electrical conductivity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Soualihou Soualiou, Fengying Duan, Xia Li, Wenbin Zhou
Summary: In the context of climate change, temperature extremes are increasing worldwide. Cold stress severely limits agricultural production and different crops exhibit varying sensitivity and responses to cold stress. This review discusses the effects of cold stress on plant growth and highlights the species-specific aspect of each growth stage, particularly in rice and wheat. Crop plants have evolved cold-acclimation mechanisms and there are various management strategies to enhance crop plant tolerance to cold stress.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhanghui Dong, Hui Wang, Xia Li, Hongtao Ji
Summary: The study identified a soybean homologous gene of AtTCF1, named GmTCF1a, which mediates plant tolerance to low temperature. Ectopic overexpression of GmTCF1a in Arabidopsis significantly enhanced plant survival rate and decreased electrolyte leakage under freezing stress. GmTCF1a responds specifically to cold stress and positively regulates cold tolerance in soybean, potentially offering insights into genetic improvement of cold tolerance in crops.
Article
Agronomy
Mariola Staniak, Anna Stepien-Warda, Katarzyna Czopek, Anna Kocira, Edyta Baca
Summary: The study found that cold stress reduced emergence rates of soybean plants but had a beneficial effect on yield, with long-term stress increasing yield by 21.5% on average. Short-term stress also led to yield increases, with different cultivars showing variations in both yield and seed composition.
Review
Agronomy
Anna Kocira, Katarzyna Kozlowicz, Katarzyna Panasiewicz, Mariola Staniak, Ewa Szpunar-Krok, Paulina Hortynska
Summary: The recent significant increase in the development of edible films and coatings is expected to have a major impact on the quality of fruit and vegetables in the future. This environmentally friendly approach focuses on quality, nutrition, and extended shelf life.
Editorial Material
Agronomy
Anna Kocira, Mariola Staniak
Article
Agronomy
Grazyna Korbecka-Glinka, Marcin Przybys, Beata Feledyn-Szewczyk
Summary: This study in six provinces in Poland revealed that weeds can act as reservoirs of plant viruses, with 29% of weed samples infected with at least one virus. Tomato spotted wilt orthotospovirus (TSWV) and tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) were the most frequently detected viruses. The presence of viruses in weeds highlights the potential role of weeds in the spread of plant virus epidemics.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anna Galazka, Anna Marzec-Grzadziel, Milan Varsadiya, Jacek Niedzwiecki, Karolina Gawryjolek, Karolina Furtak, Marcin Przybys, Jaroslaw Grzadziel
Summary: The aim of this study was to determine the structural and functional biodiversity of soil microorganisms inhabiting the peri-root zone of three different tree species. The results showed that the bulk soil collected from the peri-root zone of A. glutinosa had the highest enzymatic activities and metabolic potential. In contrast, the bulk soil collected from the peri-root zone of P. sylvestris had lower biological activity and diversity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Oleksandr Labenko, Tetiana Sobchenko, Taras Hutsol, Michal Cupial, Krzysztof Mudryk, Anna Kocira, Krystyna Pavlenko-Didur, Oleksandra Klymenko, Pavel Neuberger
Summary: Issues of environmental security, fuel and energy independence have been the focus of political and economic discussions for centuries. The events in Ukraine have highlighted the dangers of resource monopolies and the need for sustainable economic development. This study explores potential areas for agricultural sector transformation within the framework of the European Green Deal, and proposes solutions to address these issues.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Javad Sharifi-Rad, Cristina Quispe, Aknur Turgumbayeva, Zehra Mertdinc, Sena Tutuncu, Elif Feyza Aydar, Beraat Ozcelik, Stepien-Warda Anna, Staniak Mariola, Anna Kozirog, Anna Otlewska, Hubert Antolak, Surjit Sen, Krishnendu Acharya, Natallia Lapava, Simin Emamzadeh-Yazdi, Miquel Martorell, Manoj Kumar, Elena Maria Varoni, Marcello Iriti, Daniela Calina
Summary: Sandalwood, belonging to the Santalaceae family, is a traditional medicine widely distributed in India, Australia, Hawaii, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. It contains bioactive compounds such as essential oil, phenolic compounds, and fatty acids, which contribute to its various biological activities and health-promoting effects. Studies have shown that sandalwood extract possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, neuroleptic, antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, and anticancer activities. Safety studies have confirmed the use of sandalwood essential oil and its extracts as safe ingredients for health promotion. Its phytoconstituents, bioactivities, and traditional uses make sandalwood an innovative material for applications in the pharmaceutical, food, and biomedical industry.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR NATURFORSCHUNG SECTION C-A JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Agnieszka Dudziak, Anna Kocira
Summary: The organic food market in Poland is growing, but its share of total sales is still low. Barriers related to availability and information exist, and consumers are skeptical of the inspection system and sensory qualities. This study aims to understand the preferences of organic food buyers and identify factors affecting their choices and barriers to purchasing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Mariola Staniak, Ewa Szpunar-Krok, Anna Kocira
Summary: The sharp increase in soybean acreage is driven by the demand for edible oil and feed protein. However, its high heat requirements and response to photoperiod limit its cultivation range. Global warming allows the range to be shifted, but droughts and high temperatures still restrict crop production. This review paper examines how soybean responds to environmental stresses and presents research findings.
Review
Agronomy
Jerzy Ksiezak, Mariola Staniak, Jaroslaw Stalenga
Summary: This paper provides an overview of the benefits of cereal-grain legume mixtures in low-input farming systems and discusses the key factors affecting their agricultural performance. The review is based on data from various databases and focuses on literature from Mediterranean countries and Central-Eastern Europe. Legumes and cereals complement each other as they provide nitrogen and other benefits, resulting in higher and more stable yields. The productivity of these mixtures depends on soil factors, crop species, variety, and management practices.
Review
Agronomy
Barbara Wrobel, Waldemar Zielewicz, Mariola Staniak
Summary: Grazing is important for milk production worldwide, but it is declining in popularity in Europe due to current trends in livestock farming. This paper provides an overview of the challenges faced by pasture feeding under climate change. Grazing lands provide ecosystem services and are vital for maintaining pasture biodiversity. Opportunities for pasture feeding include the health benefits and nutritional qualities of milk and milk products from pasture-fed cows. Better management and understanding of the impact of grazing on the environment and climate change can be achieved through organizational innovations.
