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Horticulture
Maria Dulce Antunes, Custodia Gago, Adriana Guerreiro, Ana Rita Sousa, Miriam Juliao, Maria Graca Miguel, Maria Leonor Faleiro, Thomas Panagopoulos
Summary: The study found that both Sarcocornia perennis and Salicornia ramosissima have potential as fresh salads, with good nutritional value and antioxidant activity while maintaining low microbial contamination. Tips harvested in the early season (May) showed better appearance and nutritional quality compared to those harvested at the end of the season (July).
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Agronomy
Sara Gonzalez-Orenga, Marius-Nicusor Grigore, Monica Boscaiu, Oscar Vicente
Summary: Limonium genus, with its diverse halophyte species, has great potential for cultivation as minor crops, ornamental plants, medicinal purposes, gourmet food, and soil decontamination. The genetic variation and stress tolerance in wild species within this genus provide promising prospects for specific breeding programs. Moreover, Limonium species serve as attractive models for basic research on stress tolerance mechanisms, particularly regarding salinity.
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Agronomy
Tesfaye Asmare Sisay, Zhadyrassyn Nurbekova, Dinara Oshanova, Arvind Kumar Dubey, Kusum Khatri, Varsha Mudgal, Anurag Mudgal, Amir Neori, Muki Shpigel, Rajeev Kumar Srivastava, Luisa Margarida Batista Custodio, Dominic Standing, Moshe Sagi
Summary: Salinity has a negative impact on crop growth, but there are salt-tolerant plant species that can be cultivated. The response of S. fruticosa, S. brachiata, and A. macrostachyum to salinity and nitrogen nutrition was compared. The results showed that different species of halophytes have different strategies to cope with high salinity.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Lopes, Ana Sanches Silva, Raquel Sendon, Letricia Barbosa-Pereira, Carlos Cavaleiro, Fernando Ramos
Summary: Increasing soil salinisation poses a serious threat to food security, thus the utilization of high-yielding halophytes like Salicornia and Sarcocornia should be considered globally, not just in arid regions. This study evaluated the nutritional value, bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity, and contaminants of Salicornia ramosissima and Sarcocornia perennis alpini. Both species were found to be nutritionally significant, containing high levels of crude fibre and ash, with major minerals being Na, K, and Mg. Both also demonstrated antioxidant capacity, with Salicornia ramosissima performing better in DPPH and ss-carotene bleaching assays. Specific regulations and careful cultivation strategies are needed to minimize contamination risks by mycotoxins and heavy metals, although both species show high potential in the agro-food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Adeel Ghafar, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Jianyong Wang, Leonard Wijaya, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni
Summary: The results of the study indicate that under drought conditions, the weight of roots and shoots decrease significantly, with C. ciliaris from the Salt Range region showing more resistance. Conversely, C. arenarius exhibits higher metabolic production in water-limited environments. Therefore, C. ciliaris is more suitable for use as forage grass in water-scarce conditions.
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Plant Sciences
Huirong Duan, Richard John Tiika, Fuping Tian, Yuan Lu, Qian Zhang, Yu Hu, Guangxin Cui, Hongshan Yang
Summary: This study investigated the metabolic responses of Salicornia europaea to salinity stress and found that it exhibited excellent salt tolerance and growth-promoting effects under low NaCl conditions. Metabolite analysis revealed that sucrose, glucose, proline, quercetin and its derivatives, and kaempferol derivatives were core metabolites responsive to salinity stress. Glycolysis, flavone and flavonol biosynthesis, and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis were identified as important pathways responsible for enhancing osmotic tolerance and antioxidant activities.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Jesus Alberto Perez-Romero, Jose-Maria Barcia-Piedras, Susana Redondo-Gomez, Enrique Mateos-Naranjo
Summary: The capacity of halophytes species to resist abiotic stress has been tested on multiple occasions. The ability of these species such as Sarcocornia fruticosa to cope with severe stress conditions has been shown, as well as their utility as a phytoremediation tool or even as potential crop species. However, there is a lack of literature on the effect that these abiotic factors have on their physiological response after a recovery period.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Yanina L. Idaszkin, Rosana Polifroni, Jennifer Mesa-Marin
Summary: This study isolated various bacteria with plant growth promoting attributes in the Patagonian salt marshes, primarily from the rhizosphere of halophytes in heavy metal polluted areas of San Antonio salt marsh. The results indicated that bacteria in polluted soils were more likely to possess plant growth promoting properties, suggesting that coastal hazardous scenarios may be a good opportunity to seek for PGPR.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maria J. Ferreira, Angela Cunha, Sandro Figueiredo, Pedro Faustino, Carla Patinha, Helena Silva, Isabel N. Sierra-Garcia
Summary: This research provides insights into the taxonomic and functional diversity of cultivable bacteria associated with the halophyte Salicornia ramosissima, highlighting the importance of root-associated microbial communities for salt tolerant sustainable crops. The study identified potential plant-growth promoting halotolerant bacteria isolates that could be used for optimizing crop cultivation under different environmental conditions and mitigating salt stress in non-halophytes.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Roberta Calone, Diana-Maria Mircea, Sara Gonzalez-Orenga, Monica Boscaiu, Javier Zuzunaga-Rosas, Lorenzo Barbanti, Oscar Vicente
Summary: The study investigated the ability of Limonium angustebracteatum to cope with drought and salt stress. It was found that the plant had high salt tolerance but was sensitive to water deficit. The plant could recover from the first water stress and its salt tolerance was based on the accumulation of Na+, Cl-, and Ca2+ in the roots and leaves.
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Food Science & Technology
Patricia Pires-Cabral, Paula Pires-Cabral, Celia Quintas
Summary: This research investigated the fermentation of white cabbage by partially or totally replacing salt with halophyte Salicornia ramosissima, aiming to reduce sodium content while maintaining microbial quality. The results showed that the fermentation with salicornia led to a decrease in sodium content and an increase in antioxidant activity in the final products, with similar microbial quality compared to the control group.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
T. Zhu, X. Liu, M. Zhang, M. Chen
Summary: Salicornia europaea can tolerate Cd stress in saline-alkali soil through mechanisms such as increased antioxidant enzyme activity, up-regulation of specific genes, increased content of PCs and activity of PCS.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Olga M. C. C. Ameixa, Joao Rebelo, Helena Silva, Diana C. G. A. Pinto
Summary: This study investigated the chemical response of Salicornia europaea plants to infestation by a gall midge fly. The results showed that different degrees of infestation led to changes in the chemical composition of the plants, and several new compounds were identified in the infested branches. Furthermore, the study found that the infestation induced the production of a higher number of specialized metabolites with important biological activities.
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Environmental Sciences
Luiz Guilherme Medeiros Pessoa, Luiz Filipe dos Santos Silva, Maria Betania Galvao dos Santos Freire, Sergio Luiz Ferreira-Silva, Colleen Heather Machado Green, Helio Fernandes de Melo, Josimar Gurgel Fernandes, Fernando Jose Freire
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of different soil conditioners on the growth and salt extraction ability of Salicornia under varying soil moisture conditions. The results demonstrate that soil conditioners can significantly enhance the growth and salt extraction ability of Salicornia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Richard John Tiika, Jia Wei, Guangxin Cui, Yanjun Ma, Hongshan Yang, Huirong Duan
Summary: The study identified traits of the SeXTH gene family in S. europaea that are potential stress resistance regulators, providing a basis for future research on functional diversity.
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Plant Sciences
Roberta Calone, Diana-Maria Mircea, Sara Gonzalez-Orenga, Monica Boscaiu, Javier Zuzunaga-Rosas, Lorenzo Barbanti, Oscar Vicente
Summary: The study investigated the ability of Limonium angustebracteatum to cope with drought and salt stress. It was found that the plant had high salt tolerance but was sensitive to water deficit. The plant could recover from the first water stress and its salt tolerance was based on the accumulation of Na+, Cl-, and Ca2+ in the roots and leaves.
Article
Plant Sciences
Imran Khan, Sadia Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Umer Chattha, Lorenzo Barbanti, Roberta Calone, Athar Mahmood, Tasahil S. S. Albishi, Muhammad Umair Hassan, Sameer H. H. Qari
Summary: This study found that vegetable oil-coated urea can effectively alleviate the adverse effects of soil salinity on wheat growth and enhance the plant's salt tolerance. The coated urea improves antioxidant activity, decreases oxidative stress markers, increases leaf water status, photosynthetic pigments, and osmo-regulating compounds. It also restricts the entry of adverse ions (Na and Cl) while increasing the accumulation of K and N.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
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Agronomy
Diana M. Mircea, Roberta Calone, Rashmi Shakya, Martin Flores Saavedra, Radu E. Sestras, Monica Boscaiu, Adriana F. Sestras, Oscar Vicente
Summary: This study compared the performance of six species from different tribes and geographical origins of Asteraceae under water stress. Three species were found to be more susceptible to water stress, while the other three species were more tolerant. The study also showed that the two tolerant species had larger phenotypic plasticity, indicating their stronger adaptability.
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Plant Sciences
Javier Zuzunaga-Rosas, Sara Gonzalez-Orenga, Roberta Calone, Raul Rodriguez-Heredia, Ali Asaff-Torres, Monica Boscaiu, Sara Ibanez-Asensio, Hector Moreno-Ramon, Oscar Vicente
Summary: Global warming is causing soil salinisation, which hampers crop yields in arid and semiarid regions. This study investigated the effects of a biostimulant containing glycine betaine and polyphenols on tomato plants' response to salt stress. The biostimulant improved plant growth and photosynthesis, regulated ion transport, reduced oxidative stress, and increased beneficial compounds and enzyme activity.
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Plant Sciences
Diana M. Mircea, Elena Estrelles, Mohamad Al Hassan, Pilar Soriano, Radu E. Sestras, Monica Boscaiu, Adriana F. Sestras, Oscar Vicente
Summary: This study analyzed the drought stress responses of four potentially invasive ornamental grass species. Among them, P. alopecuroides showed the highest tolerance to drought, while C. citratus was the most susceptible. Different responses were observed in terms of biochemical markers for each species under drought stress. The study highlights the invasive potential of all species, except C. citratus, in dry areas like the Mediterranean region, especially in the context of climate change. Particular attention should be given to P. alopecuroides, which is widely commercialized as an ornamental plant in Europe.
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Biology
Diana M. Mircea, Roberta Calone, Rashmi Shakya, Javier Zuzunaga-Rosas, Radu E. Sestras, Monica Boscaiu, Adriana F. Sestras, Oscar Vicente
Summary: Drought is a critical challenge for horticultural crops, especially in regions with limited water supply like the Mediterranean basin. This study examined the effects of water stress on two Tropaeolum species used in landscaping. The results showed that T. minus performed better under moderate water stress conditions, while T. majus had a greater ability to adapt to soil water scarcity. Proline and malondialdehyde concentrations were reliable indicators of water stress effects.
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Agronomy
Diana-Maria Mircea, Riwen Li, Lorena Blasco Gimenez, Oscar Vicente, Adriana F. Sestras, Radu E. Sestras, Monica Boscaiu, Ricardo Mir
Summary: Invasive plants, especially under unstable climatic conditions, pose a significant threat to biodiversity. This study found that two ornamental species of the genus Ipomoea have high invasive potential and are relatively tolerant to salt stress. The results suggest that these species may spread to moderately saline environments, affecting agricultural land or natural habitats of ecological interest.
Article
Agronomy
Ricardo Gil-Ortiz, Miguel Angel Naranjo, Sergio Atares, Oscar Vicente, Raphael Morillon
Summary: This study compares the responses of tomato plants to two different micronutrient formulations, demonstrating that a newly developed fulvate-lignosulfonate coating significantly improves growth and physiological parameters. The new coated formulation also increases the availability of micronutrients and leads to higher yields in tomato plants.
Article
Agronomy
Rashmi Shakya, Elvira Capilla, Natalia Torres-Pagan, Marta Munoz, Monica Boscaiu, Ioan Luput, Oscar Vicente, Mercedes Verdeguer
Summary: This study analysed the effects of two commercial biostimulants on strawberry plants. The results showed that these biostimulants can enhance plant growth, especially under regular irrigation conditions, and also stimulate flower and fruit production to some extent.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Diana M. Mircea, Roberta Calone, Elena Estrelles, Pilar Soriano, Radu E. Sestras, Monica Boscaiu, Adriana F. Sestras, Oscar Vicente
Summary: Biological invasions pose a significant threat to natural ecosystems, with ornamental horticulture being a major source of invasive plants. This study examined the responses of six plant species commonly used as ornamental or medicinal plants to water stress during germination and vegetative growth. The results highlight that weed species showed higher competitiveness under non-stress conditions, while native species displayed greater tolerance. Germination was found to be the most significant trait associated with invasiveness.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)