Review
Plant Sciences
Margaryta Shtin, Raffaele Dello Ioio, Marta Del Bianco
Summary: The root meristem in plants is a powerful system to study meristem development, with gibberellins emerging as a key regulator in this process.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Anna Milewska-Hendel, Katarzyna Sala, Weronika Gepfert
Summary: The increased use of nanoparticles in various industries leads to their release into the environment, where plants come into direct contact with them. Studies on the uptake of nanoparticles by plants and their effects on plant developmental processes are still insufficient. Analysis of changes in the chemical components of cell walls exposed to gold nanoparticles showed that different surface charges of nanoparticles affect the presence and distribution of specific epitopes in root cells.
Review
Plant Sciences
Tao Fang, Hans Motte, Boris Parizot, Tom Beeckman
Summary: Roots play crucial roles in plant growth by anchoring and absorbing water and nutrients. Root evolution occurred independently at least twice in lycophyte and euphyllophyte clades, with the control mechanisms of root development in lycophytes remaining unclear.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Miriam Szurman-Zubrzycka, Karolina Chwialkowska, Magdalena Niemira, Miroslaw Kwasniewski, Malgorzata Nawrot, Monika Gajecka, Paul B. Larsen, Iwona Szarejko
Summary: The study found that aluminum (Al) toxicity and low pH are both harmful to barley plants, causing massive changes in gene expression. Furthermore, low pH itself is a stress factor that significantly reduces root growth, and the addition of aluminum further exacerbates this reduction.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Vanessa Castro-Rodriguez, Thomas J. Kleist, Nicoline M. Gappel, Fatiha Atanjaoui, Sakiko Okumoto, Mackenzie Machado, Tom Denyer, Marja C. P. Timmermans, Wolf B. Frommer, Michael M. Wudick
Summary: Plants use electrical and chemical signals for systemic communication, with herbivory triggering glutamate accumulation and calcium waves to report damage and initiate defense. By expressing fluorescent glutamate sensors in Arabidopsis, researchers found that displaying the sensors externally impacted plant growth and development. The study also revealed that sequestering glutamate at the cell surface disrupts meristematic cell supply and localized signaling, affecting root growth.
Article
Plant Sciences
Javier Raya-Gonzalez, Jesus Salvador Lopez-Bucio, Jose Lopez-Bucio
Summary: The MEDIATOR complex plays important roles in root biology, including root architecture, hormonal responses, nutrient stress adaptation, and meristem cell survival. Changes in the subunits and accessory histone acetyltransferases of MEDIATOR may affect gene expression. MEDIATOR interacts with TOPLESS and is involved in auxin and jasmonic acid responses, affecting the binding of transcriptional regulators to gene promoters. It also plays a crucial role in nutrient stress adaptation and plant productivity.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Katarina Soln, Nada Znidarsic, Jasna Dolenc Koce
Summary: The study revealed that treating radish seedling roots with aqueous extracts from invasive knotweed rhizomes resulted in changes in tissue and cell structure, causing shorter, thicker roots with altered cortex cells and signs of oxidative stress. Ultrastructural effects included irregularly shaped nuclei, detached plasma membranes, ring-shaped mitochondria, large endoplasmic reticulum bodies, and excessive vacuolization in root apical meristem cells.
Review
Plant Sciences
Byeong Wook Jeon, Min-Jung Kim, Shashank K. Pandey, Eunkyoo Oh, Pil Joon Seo, Jungmook Kim
Summary: Root development is regulated by plant hormones, transcription factors, and recently identified small peptides and their receptors. Small peptides bind to receptors, inducing signaling for cell-to-cell communication and coordination of root development. The interconnection between peptide signaling and conventional phytohormone signaling, as well as the diversity of peptide-receptor interactions, have been discussed in recent studies.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jian Chen, Yangjie Hu, Pengchao Hao, Tashi Tsering, Jian Xia, Yuqin Zhang, Ohad Roth, Maria F. Njo, Lieven Sterck, Yun Hu, Yunde Zhao, Danny Geelen, Markus Geisler, Eilon Shani, Tom Beeckman, Steffen Vanneste
Summary: Based on the research, the positioning of the lateral root (LR) is influenced by an internal spacing mechanism controlled by auxin oscillations known as the root clock. Surprisingly, none of the previously identified PIN and ABCB auxin transporters are involved in this LR prepatterning mechanism. However, the novel auxin-transporting ABCBs, ABCB15-22, were found to contribute to shootward auxin transport in the lateral root cap (LRC) and epidermis, thereby explaining the reduced auxin oscillation that correlates with strongly reduced LR densities. These findings suggest that LRC-derived auxin contributes to the amplitude of the root clock.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Camila Goldy, Jose-Antonio Pedroza-Garcia, Natalie Breakfield, Toon Cools, Rodrigo Vena, Philip N. Benfey, Lieven De Veylder, Javier Palatnik, Ramiro E. Rodriguez
Summary: Gene expression is rapidly reconfigured during the cell cycle to carry out specific cellular functions for each phase. The use of fluorescence-activated cell sorting allowed for analysis of gene expression profile in G2/M cells in the growing root and identification of key regulatory factors. SCL28, a transcription factor, was found to play a crucial role in promoting progression through G2/M and modulating cell division plane selection.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ying Zhang, Yuru Ma, Dan Zhao, Ziyan Tang, Tengteng Zhang, Ke Zhang, Jingao Dong, Hao Zhang
Summary: Lateral roots are crucial components of plant root systems, responsible for nutrient uptake and water absorption. Their development is regulated by both endogenous and external factors, and Arabidopsis serves as an ideal model plant for studying the underlying mechanisms.
PLANT SIGNALING & BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Alvaro Sanchez-Corrionero, Inmaculada Sanchez-Vicente, Noelia Arteaga, Isabel Manrique-Gil, Sara Gomez-Jimenez, Isabel Torres-Quezada, Pablo Albertos, Oscar Lorenzo
Summary: Plant root growth and development are regulated by nitric oxide (NO), which interacts with phytohormones and hypoxia-related factors to control cell proliferation and differentiation.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shan Cheng, Qi Wang, Hakim Manghwar, Fen Liu
Summary: Autophagy is a cell degradation process that regulates plant growth and development, as well as stress response. Recent studies have shown its association with meristem development, especially in shoot and root apical meristem.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chuantian Xie, Zhaojun Ding
Summary: This study found that the transcription factor NAC1 regulates root growth in Arabidopsis by directly repressing the transcription of E2Fa. Loss of NAC1 results in up-regulation of E2Fa expression, leading to a decrease in root meristem size and root length.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Michael J. Considine, Christine H. Foyer
Summary: Plant growth is mediated by cell proliferation and expansion, with ROS playing a crucial role in stress response. Understanding ROS signaling and regulatory mechanisms is essential for enhancing stress resilience in plants.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tomasz Goryczka, Piotr Salwa, Maciej Zubko
Summary: The properties and shape memory effect of shape memory alloys are influenced by chemical composition and production methods. The use of high-energy ball milling combined with annealing results in the production of amorphous/nanocrystalline shape memory alloys with different crystallite sizes.
MICROSCOPY AND MICROANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Bartlomiej Toron, Krystian Mistewicz, Marcin Jesionek, Mateusz Koziol, Maciej Zubko, Danuta Stroz
Summary: In this paper, a compressed antimony selenoiodide (SbSeI)-based hybrid piezo/triboelectric nano-generator for mechanical energy harvesting is presented for the first time. The study found that the device generated a significantly higher voltage per surface area and force unit in comparison with similar literature reported values for other piezo/triboelectric generators.
Article
Plant Sciences
Kamila Godel-Jedrychowska, Ewa Kurczynska
Summary: Plasmodesmata play a crucial role in symplasmic communication in plants, regulating cell differentiation. The study focused on describing the qualitative and quantitative analyses of PD, highlighting their importance in symplasmic communication during somatic embryogenesis. Differences in PD shape and distribution were observed between symplasmic domains within and between Col-0 and 35S:BBM somatic embryos.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Karsten Glowka, Maciej Zubko, Pawel Swiec, Krystian Prusik, Magdalena Szklarska, Dariusz Chrobak, Janos L. Labar, Danuta Stroz
Summary: This study investigated the influence of the (hafnium and zirconium)/molybdenum ratio on the microstructure and properties of Ti20Ta20Nb20(ZrHf)(20)Mo--x(x) (where: x = 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 at.%) high entropy alloys in an as-cast state. The results showed that the lattice parameters of the alloys decreased with increasing molybdenum concentration up to 10%, and then increased. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy confirmed the presence of a two-phase matrix microstructure and hafnium and zirconium precipitates. Mechanical property measurements revealed a decrease in hardness and Young's modulus up to 10% of Mo content, and then an increase up to 20% of molybdenum addition. Corrosion resistance measurements confirmed the high biomedical ability of the alloys.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anna Starczewska, Krystian Mistewicz, Mateusz Koziol, Maciej Zubko, Danuta Stroz, Jan Dec
Summary: This study systematically investigates the extrinsic Maxwell-Wagner-Sillars polarization process in compressed antimony sulfoiodide nanowires using dielectric spectroscopy. It is found that the spectra in the ferroelectric phase exhibit pear-like shapes, while the spectra in the paraelectric phase form symmetrical arcs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Edyta Matyja, Krystian Prusik, Maciej Zubko, Pawel Swiec, Grzegorz Dercz, Jan Loskot
Summary: The crystallization kinetics and structure evolution during annealing of Ni45.5Co4.5Mn36.6In13.4 powders produced by mechanical alloying were investigated. After 70 h and 100 h of mechanical alloying, the powder consisted of a mixture of amorphous and nanocrystalline body-centered cubic (bcc) phases. Annealing above 440°C resulted in phase transformations and precipitation of different phases.
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Jan Loskot, Daniel Jezbera, Roman Loskot, Damian Busovsky, Adrian Barylski, Karsten Glowka, Piotr Duda, Krzysztof Aniolek, Katerina Voglova, Maciej Zubko
Summary: The presented research thoroughly investigated the effects of print speed on glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) printed using fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology. The results showed that higher print speeds led to the formation of voids and other defects on the printed product's surface and inside. The surface profile and presence of pores were also significantly influenced by the print speed. In addition, the study found a non-monotonic relationship between polymer chain orientation and print speed using polarized Raman spectroscopy, while micromechanical properties slightly depended on the print speed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Karsten Glowka, Maciej Zubko, Sandra Gebura, Pawel Swiec, Krystian Prusik, Magdalena Szklarska, Danuta Stroz
Summary: The influence of hafnium/(zirconium and molybdenum) ratio on the microstructure, microhardness, and corrosion resistance of Ti20Ta20Nb20(ZrMo)(20-x)Hf-x high entropy alloys in an as-cast state was investigated. The alloys exhibited multi-phase, body-centered cubic structure as predicted by thermodynamic calculations. The increase in hafnium content was found to decrease the microhardness of the alloys. The studied alloys showed high corrosion resistance in a simulated body fluid environment.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mieszko Kolodziej, Jean-Marc Greneche, Sandy Auguste, Bogdan Idzikowski, Maciej Zubko, Lotfi Bessais, Zbigniew Sniadecki
Summary: Iron-based compounds with a ThMn12-type structure have the potential to bridge the gap between ferrites and high performance Nd2Fe14B magnets. The advantage lies in their composition, which contains less rare earth elements. However, the main issue is the structural stability of Fe-rich alloys with a ThMn12-type structure. Various synthesis methods and stabilizing elements have been proposed to address this issue.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Magdalena Laskowska, Alain Walcarius, Andrii Fedorchuk, Maciej Zubko, Lukasz Laskowski
Summary: This work presents a synthesis procedure for preparing vertically aligned mesoporous silica thin films with long nanometer-scale silver nanowires inside pores. The nanowires have a fine crystalline structure and a diameter of no more than 2 nm. The synthesis involves the use of silica nanoreactors and consists of two steps: fabricating an organically-functionalized silica thin film with regularly distributed silver ions inside vertically aligned pores, and thermally decomposing the film to form metallic crystalline nanowires. The resulting nanocomposite and initial material were characterized using electron microscopy and electrochemical techniques. The confinement provided by silica nanochannels enables the stabilization of small and ultra-thin nanowires and the formation of a hexagonal silver crystalline structure.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bozena Losiewicz, Agnieszka Stroz, Julian Kubisztal, Patrycja Osak, Maciej Zubko
Summary: This study focuses on finding new methods for modifying the surface of the biomedical Ti-13Zr-13Nb alloy for applications in regenerative medicine and personalized medicine. Using anodizing in 0.5% HF electrolyte at 20 V for 120 min, oxide nanotube (ONTs) layers of first-generation (1G) were successfully produced on the Ti-13Zr-13Nb alloy. The physico-chemical characterization of the obtained 1G ONTs was conducted using TEM and ATR-FTIR methods. In vitro corrosion resistance of the 1G ONTs and the comparative Ti-13Zr-13Nb substrate was analyzed through various methods such as open-circuit potential, Tafel curves, anodic polarization curves, and EIS methods.
Review
Plant Sciences
Ewa Kurczynska, Kamila Godel-Jedrychowska
Summary: Somatic embryogenesis is a valuable process in both basic research and practical applications. It allows scientists to study the mechanisms regulating the totipotency of plant cells and is an important method of plant propagation.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Beata Dubiel, Kewin Gola, Sylwia Staron, Hubert Pasiowiec, Paulina Indyka, Marta Gajewska, Maciej Zubko, Izabela Kalemba-Rec, Tomasz Moskalewicz, Slawomir Kac
Summary: This study investigates the effects of prolonged high-temperature annealing on the microstructure and hardness evolution of additively manufactured Inconel 625 components. The research identifies various strengthening and softening mechanisms and correlates them with the microstructural changes.
ARCHIVES OF CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Anna Zofia Szeremeta, Jan Macutkevic, Maciej Zubko, Seweryn Miga, Sarunas Svirskas, Irena Gruszka, Janusz Koperski, Juras Banys, Andrzej Molak
Summary: We report on the influence of Sr, Cr, Mn, and Mg doping ions on the structural and dielectric properties of barium calcium titanate (BCT) ceramics over a wide temperature and frequency range. Our findings reveal phase transitions from paraelectric to ferroelectric phases, distinguish diffused phase transition features induced by Cr and Mn ions, and highlight relaxor-like features caused by Mg ion doping. Additionally, the doping of Cr, Mn, and Mg ions affects the relaxation times of the B-sublattice ions jumping. Low-temperature ferroelectric-ferroelectric phase transitions were confirmed through dielectric and pyroelectric measurements, demonstrating the induction of non-zero net polarization by an applied electric field.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nikola Bednarska-Adam, Joanna Pisarska, Marta Kuwik, Tomasz Goryczka, Maciej Zubko, Wojciech A. Pisarski
Summary: In this study, germanate phosphors Li2MgGeO4:Ln(3+) (Ln = Pr, Tm) were synthesized and their luminescence properties were investigated using spectroscopy. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that ceramic compounds Li2MgGeO4 with Pr3+ and Tm3+ ions crystallized in a monoclinic crystal lattice. The luminescence properties of Pr3+ and Tm3+ ions were examined under different excitation wavelengths. The most intense blue emission band of Tm3+ overlapped well with a broad band near 500 nm, while this effect was not evident for Pr3+ ions. Based on excitation/emission spectra and decay measurements, the germanate ceramics Li2MgGeO4 doped with trivalent rare earth ions can be used as inorganic phosphors emitting orange (Pr3+) or blue (Tm3+) light.
