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Horticulture
Geng Zhang, Yuanhua Wang, Kai Wu, Qing Zhang, Yingna Feng, Yu Miao, Zhiming Yan
Summary: The study found that exogenous CTS promoted lettuce growth under salt stress conditions by modulating intracellular ion concentration, controlling osmotic adjustment, and increasing antioxidant enzymatic activity.
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Plant Sciences
Reda E. Abdelhameed, Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef, Rania S. Shehata
Summary: Foliar application of salicylic acid improves salt tolerance of fenugreek plants by increasing chlorophyll content index and reducing malondialdehyde content, while promoting accumulation of proline, total phenolics, and flavonoids. Additionally, it enhances total free amino acids and shikimic acid, and activates antioxidant enzymes such as ascorbate peroxidase, peroxidase, polyphenol oxidase, and catalase.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ahlam Khalofah, Hussein Migdadi, Ehab El-Harty
Summary: This study investigated the morphological, physiological, and biochemical responses of quinoa plants to varying concentrations of selenium, finding that low selenium concentrations enhanced plant growth and antioxidant enzyme activity, while high concentrations inhibited growth and increased oxidative stress. These findings highlight the importance of considering selenium levels for successful cultivation of quinoa plants in selenium-rich environments.
Article
Plant Sciences
Wen-Tao Luo, Li He, Fang Li, Jiao-Kun Li
Summary: This study found that exogenous salicylic acid can alleviate the harmful effects of antimony toxicity on plants, improving growth performance and antioxidant defense mechanisms in rice seedlings.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
A. A. Rather, S. Natrajan, A. S. Lone, R. K. Tiwari, M. K. Lal, R. Kumar
Summary: The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of salicylic acid (SA) on black gram under salt stress. The results showed that foliar spray of SA mitigated the adverse effect of salt stress by increasing chlorophyll content, reducing oxidative damage, enhancing enzymatic antioxidant activity, and improving yield. These findings suggest the potential application of SA in improving crop growth under salt stress conditions.
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xueqing Jia, Zihong Jiang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of salicylic acid on soybean development, antioxidant enzyme activity, and biochemical characteristics under salt stress. The results showed that salt stress had a negative impact on soybean growth and development, but the addition of salicylic acid alleviated these detrimental effects. Salicylic acid improved soybean growth, increased antioxidant enzyme activity, and reduced oxidative stress. These findings highlight the importance of salicylic acid in mitigating the negative effects of salt stress on soybean.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Sami Ullah, Sara Ali, Afroz Binte Abid, Muhammad Nafees
Summary: Nanotechnology has been widely used in various scientific fields and agriculture, and this study evaluated the effects of nitrate mediated silver nanoparticles and indole acetic acid on the physiological and biochemical characteristics of a selected maize variety under different salinity concentrations. The results showed that the nanoparticles and IAA had a positive impact on plant growth, indicating their potential for improving plant resilience to salinity stress.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Donghuan Li, Depeng Zhang, Zizhao Zhang, Yimei Xing, Na Sun, Shuo Wang, Hua Cai
Summary: Spraying alfalfa seedlings with exogenous GABA can improve their alkali tolerance. Exogenous GABA increases chlorophyll and soluble sugar content, reduces the accumulation of harmful substances like malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide, and enhances the activity of antioxidant enzymes.
Article
Horticulture
Giulia Franzoni, Giacomo Cocetta, Alice Trivellini, Christian Garabello, Valeria Contartese, Antonio Ferrante
Summary: Salinity is a serious environmental issue that negatively affects crop growth and productivity worldwide. Different cultivars of lettuce may have different adaptive mechanisms to salt stress. The application of biostimulants, such as glutamic acid, has shown to improve plant responses to abiotic stresses. This study aimed to explore the physiological mechanisms of Romaine lettuce plants in response to salt stress and glutamic acid treatment.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Si Thu Win, Sutthiwal Setha
Summary: This study found that pre- and postharvest treatment with salicylic acid can help preserve the quality and nutritional content of mango fruits. The combination of both treatments had the best results in delaying fruit ripening, maintaining lower soluble solids contents, and higher total acidity. It also increased the levels of total phenolic compounds, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities throughout storage.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
M. Jangra, S. Devi, Satpal, N. Kumar, V Goyal, S. Mehrotra
Summary: Salicylic acid can alleviate the negative effects of salinity on sorghum, a moderately salt-tolerant crop, by enhancing antioxidant enzyme activity and protecting cells from oxidative damage. This study highlights the potential of salicylic acid as an effective management strategy for mitigating salt stress and improving agricultural productivity.
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Harmanjit Kaur, Sofi J. Hussain, Gursharan Kaur, Peter Poor, Saud Alamri, Manzer H. Siddiqui, M. Iqbal R. Khan
Summary: This study investigated the effects of salicylic acid (SA) seed priming on salt-stressed chickpea. The results showed that SA seed priming improved growth, nitrogen fixation, photosynthesis, and yield in chickpea under salt stress. SA priming decreased oxidative stress by enhancing the ROS scavenging machinery.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaofei Chen, Ruidong Zhang, Yifan Xing, Bing Jiang, Bang Li, Xiaoxue Xu, Yufei Zhou
Summary: Sorghum seed germination under salt stress can be improved with different priming agents, with 50 mM calcium chloride showing the most effective treatment and greater mitigation on root traits. The efficacy of priming is dependent on the type of agent and concentration of the solution, with calcium chloride consistently showing positive effects across all germination traits. Different priming treatments were categorized based on their efficacy, with calcium chloride treatments consistently ranked in the most effective category.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mahima Misti Sarkar, Soumya Mukherjee, Piyush Mathur, Swarnendu Roy
Summary: The study evaluated the efficacy of nSi in alleviating NaCl stress during germination and early vegetative stages in lentil. The results showed that nSi application improved germination, growth, photosynthetic pigments, increased antioxidative enzyme activity, reduced ROS accumulation, and ensured better membrane integrity.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Riaz Ahmad, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alsahli, Saleh Alansi, Muhammad Ahsan Altaf
Summary: This study investigates the benefits of exogenous melatonin on drought-stressed pea, finding that melatonin can enhance antioxidant defense mechanisms and reduce oxidative damage. Additionally, melatonin can inhibit photosynthesis, alleviating the negative effects of drought on pea plants.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Bartlomiej Glina, Lukasz Mendyk, Agnieszka Piernik, Marcin Nowak, Andreas Maier, Erich Inselsbacher, Stephan Glatzel
Summary: This study assesses the seasonal production and release of DOC in grassland fen soils in Poland. It finds that weather conditions have a significant impact on DOC concentrations in groundwater, and suggests that future climate warming may endanger temperate grassland fens by leading to soil carbon loss and accelerated organic matter decomposition.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
S. Cardenas-Perez, K. Niedojadlo, A. Mierek-Adamska, G. B. Dabrowska, A. Piernik
Summary: This study investigated the influence of maternal habitats on the physiology and anatomy of Salicornia europaea under different salinity conditions. The results showed that the Inw population exhibited higher cell area and roundness, as well as higher tolerance indicators, under high salinity. On the other hand, the Cie population had higher hydrogen peroxide and peroxidase activity. Gene expression analysis revealed differences between the two populations and suggested the important role of Na+ sequestration into the vacuoles. These findings indicate that the maternal environment plays a significant role in shaping the physiological and anatomical characteristics of local S. europaea populations.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Sonia Szymanska, Marta Izabela Lis, Agnieszka Piernik, Katarzyna Hrynkiewicz
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of halotolerant plant growth-promoting endophytes on the growth parameters of barley, lettuce, and sunflower under salt stress conditions. The results showed that the inoculation of endophytes positively influenced the growth of tested plant species, with species-specific effects on key traits such as chlorophyll concentration, leaf development, root development, and biomass accumulation.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sandra Lubinska-Mielinska, Dariusz Kaminski, Piotr Hulisz, Arkadiusz Krawiec, Maciej Walczak, Marta Lis, Agnieszka Piernik
Summary: This article presents interdisciplinary research on the reclamation of inland salt marshes in a nature reserve in Central Europe, and proposes the use of brine to restore the habitat. The results show that flooding the reserve with brine can lead to spontaneous restoration of a diverse halophyte biodiversity habitat, and it is important for addressing the global problem of salinity.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Stefany Cardenas-Perez, Ahmad Rajabi Dehnavi, Karol Leszczynski, Sandra Lubinska-Mielinska, Agnieszka Ludwiczak, Agnieszka Piernik
Summary: The functional traits of Salicornia europaea are influenced by different levels of salinity, with optimal growth observed between 200 and 400 mM NaCl and growth limitations seen at 0, 800, and 1000 mM NaCl. The most affected traits include photosynthetic pigments and protein content, plant surface area, peroxidase activity, and anatomic traits related to cell shape.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sandra Lubinska-Mielinska, Zygmunt Kacki, Dariusz Kaminski, Julien Petillon, Christiane Evers, Agnieszka Piernik
Summary: Inland salt marshes in Europe are unique and valuable habitats, but there is still a lack of understanding regarding their vegetation classification and environmental requirements. In order to investigate the relationship between vegetation and environmental factors, researchers collected a database of vegetation plots from various European countries and analyzed the data using statistical and multivariate methods. They identified nine classes of vegetation, including two typical salt-marsh vegetation classes, and found significant differences in species preferences and environmental factors among these classes. This information has direct implications for the sustainable management of salt marshes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Justyna Mencel, Barbara Futa, Agnieszka Mocek-Plociniak, Lukasz Mendyk, Agnieszka Piernik, Tomasz Kaczmarek, Bartlomiej Glina
Summary: Grasslands are carbon-rich agricultural ecosystems, but are endangered. This study investigated the linkages between chemical and biochemical soil properties in alluvial grassland soils in central Poland. The results showed positive correlations between organic carbon content and enzymatic activities, as well as microbial structure.
Article
Biology
Agnieszka Ludwiczak, Anna Ciarkowska, Ahmad Rajabi Dehnavi, Stefany Cardenas-Perez, Agnieszka Piernik
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of different NaCl concentrations on the growth stages, antioxidant enzyme activity, and stress indicator concentrations of Tripolium pannonicum. The results showed that different plant organs had varying adaptation mechanisms to salt stress, with leaves being more salt-tolerant. Salt stress increased antioxidant enzyme activity and stress indicator concentrations, and these mechanisms were dependent on the growth phase, organs, and duration of salt exposure.
Review
Plant Sciences
Hadi Pirasteh-Anosheh, Maryam Samadi, Seyed Abdolreza Kazemeini, Munir Ozturk, Agnieszka Ludwiczak, Agnieszka Piernik
Summary: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are important for seed germination and various physiological processes in plants. While their functions have been extensively studied in common plants, little is known about their role in germination of halophyte seeds. This review aims to unravel the mechanisms of ROS homeostasis in halophytes and dry seeds, as well as ROS flux during germination of halophyte seeds.