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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniela Boanares, Amauri Bueno, Aline Xavier de Souza, Alessandra Rodrigues Kozovits, Hildeberto Caldas Sousa, Lucia Pinheiro Santos Pimenta, Rosy Mary dos Santos Isaias, Marcel Giovanni Costa Franca
Summary: The study found that the chemical composition of plant cuticular waxes is related to the speed of water absorption in leaves, but not to the maximum water absorbed. Additionally, the presence of wax crystals in the cuticle may interfere with foliar water uptake.
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Mingyi Yang, Zisheng Luo, Sunan Gao, Tarun Belwal, Lei Wang, Ming Qi, Zhaojun Ban, Bin Wu, Fengzhong Wang, Li Li
Summary: This study investigated the compositional, morphological and functional features of cuticular wax in grape berries, and found that the removal of epicuticular wax can affect the quality of grapes. This provides a theoretical basis for further application of fruit wax.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
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Plant Sciences
Gengxing Song, Chuanhong Liu, Bing Fang, Jie Ren, Hui Feng
Summary: In this study, two allelic epicuticular wax crystal deficiency mutants, wdm1 and wdm7, were identified in Chinese cabbage. The mutants had fewer wax crystals and lower leaf primary alcohol and ester content. The mutation in the Brwdm1 gene, which encodes an alcohol-forming fatty acyl-CoA reductase, resulted in the change of protein structure and glossy appearance in Chinese cabbage.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
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Plant Sciences
Jingbo Wu, Yuquan You, Xiao Wu, Feng Liu, Guoping Li, Hao Yin, Chao Gu, Kaijie Qi, Qing Wei, Songbiao Wang, Quansheng Yao, Rulin Zhan, Shaoling Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effect of mango fruit epicuticular wax on the invasion of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and the changes in wax composition and crystal morphology during fruit development. The results showed that mango fruit epicuticular wax can prevent the invasion of C. gloeosporioides and the 'Renong' variety exhibited the strongest resistance. The wax content, chemical composition, and crystal morphology of mango fruit wax changed dynamically during fruit development. The unique terpenoids and dense crystal structure in the epicuticular wax of the 'Renong' variety may contribute to its stronger resistance to C. gloeosporioides. These findings provide insights for further research on the synthesis mechanism and breeding of mango fruit epicuticular wax.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
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Feng-Luan Yao, Shuo Lin, Li-Xin Wang, Wen-Juan Mei, Lucie S. Monticelli, Yu Zheng, Nicolas Desneux, Yu-Xian He, Qi-Yong Weng
Summary: Ladybeetle oviposition preference was not correlated with offspring performance, but positively correlated with fecundity. Oviposition preference to leaf discs and fecundity positively correlated with attachment force. Plant morphological traits, associated with ladybeetle attachment force and adult performance, might be key factors in ladybeetle oviposition preference.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
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Aya Permin, Aline B. Horwath, Daniel B. Metcalfe, Anders Prieme, Kathrin Rousk
Summary: Ground-covering mosses in tropical mountain cloud forests play an important role in nitrogen fixation, providing a significant nitrogen input to the ecosystem. Temperature has little effect on nitrogen fixation, but low moisture levels suppress nitrogen fixation activity.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
S. Robbert Gradstein, Anna Luiza Ilkiu-Borges, Fuvio Rubens Oliveira-da-Silva
Summary: A taxonomic study of the Radulaceae from Madagascar identifies thirteen species and provides information on their distribution, habitat preferences, and characteristics. The study also proposes the exclusion or synonymy of certain species and introduces new lectotypifications. This study contributes to our understanding of the taxonomy and diversity of Radulaceae in Madagascar.
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Chemistry, Applied
Brasathe Jeganathan, Feral Temelli, Thava Vasanthan
Summary: This study characterized the topographies of the abaxial and adaxial surfaces of four pulse crop cultivars through micromorphological and elemental analyses. The findings confirmed varietal differences in micromorphological characteristics and the presence of similar elemental composition on both cotyledon surfaces. These results can help explain differences in processing behavior of pulse species and cultivars, particularly in milling and pearling, for value-added food applications.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
S. Rodriguez, J. Rocha, M. Fernandes, A. P. Ravishankar, N. Steinbrueck, R. Cruz, E. Bacelar, G. Kickelbick, S. Anand, A. L. Crespi, S. Casal, V de Zea Bermudez
Summary: This study investigates the surface structure of the Ceratonia siliqua leaflet, which has a sophisticated light and water management system. The surface reflects solar radiation diffusely to lower the surface temperature and keep it dry. This natural strategy inspires the development of dual-functional material systems for applications such as antiglare and water-repelling coatings.
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Food Science & Technology
Krishnappa Rangappa, Dipjyoti Rajkhowa, Jayanta Layek, Anup Das, Uday Sankar Saikia, Kaberi Mahanta, Anjan Kumar Sarma, Prabha Moirangthem, Vinay Kumar Mishra, Nishant Anandrao Deshmukh, Namrata Rajbonshi, Basant K. Kandpal
Summary: This study assessed the year-round cultivation potential and moisture stress tolerance of the lesser-known buckwheat crop in the Eastern Himalayas. The results showed that sowing buckwheat from mid-September to mid-December produced better grain yield, and the crop exhibited enhanced moisture stress tolerance through various adaptations.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Sara K. Fleetwood, Sydney Bell, Reinhard Jetter, E. Johan Foster
Summary: Novel superhydrophobic coatings, which are biodegradable and biosourced, have the potential to revolutionize the water-repellent coating industry. In this study, water-repellent coatings were prepared from plant waxes isolated using solvent extraction and characterized using various techniques. The coatings demonstrated superhydrophobic properties and could be applied onto textiles of different polarities using less coating material.
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Chemistry, Physical
Sara K. Fleetwood, Sydney Bell, Reinhard Jetter, E. Johan Foster
Summary: This article investigates a novel method for preparing superhydrophobic coatings using biodegradable and biosourced plant waxes. The study found that high-performing petroleum-free coatings can be made using less coating material than commercial coatings, and they can be applied onto textiles of various polarities.
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Plant Sciences
Xiang-Bo Yin, Mebarek Lamara, Nuwan Sameera Liyanage, Rui-Liang Zhu, Nicole J. Fenton
Summary: This study reports the liverwort species Riccardia vitrea in China and North America (Canada) for the first time, with a focus on its occurrence in Canada. Riccardia vitrea is characterized by numerous small oil bodies in both epidermal and inner cells, as well as prostrate, wide and poorly developed ultimate pinnules, making it easily distinguishable from other Canadian species of the genus. This discovery represents a significant extension of its known range and suggests that this species may be more widespread in the boreal forests of Canada than currently known.
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Plant Sciences
Fuvio Rubens Oliveira-da-Silva, S. Robbert Gradstein, Anna Luiza Ilkiu-Borges
Summary: Taxonomic study of the liverwort genus Radula in Brazil identified 31 species and two varieties, with new species and new records found. The research also provided key characteristics, descriptions, and illustrations of the recognized species, as well as proposed new typifications and synonyms.
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Plant Sciences
Jorge Enrique Gil-Novoa, Denise Pinheiro Costa
Summary: This article presents a synopsis of 31 species and four varieties of Cheilolejeunea that occur in the Pacific dominion and Paramo province of tropical America. Most taxa occur in the Pacific dominion, with one species being endemic to this dominion. In terms of habitat, Cheilolejeunea is most speciose in the lower montane rainforest, with 77% of taxa occurring in this ecosystem.