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Cell Biology
Marcin Naliwajski, Maria Sklodowska
Summary: The study found that acclimated cucumber plants showed higher antioxidant enzyme activity and alpha-tocopherol levels in response to salt stress compared to non-acclimated plants.
Article
Horticulture
Mohammad Yusuf, Taiba Saeed, Hamda Ali Almenhali, Farah Azzam, Aysha Ibrahim Ali Hassan Hamzah, Tanveer Alam Khan
Summary: This study explored the combined effect of 24-Epibrassinolide (EBL) and Melatonin (ML) on the tolerance of pea plants to drought and salt stress. The results showed that the joint application of EBL and ML significantly improved the growth, photosynthetic traits, and antioxidant enzyme activities in the pea plants exposed to the combined stress. This indicates that the combined application of EBL and ML can enhance the tolerance of plants to the combined stress of drought and salt.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Farwa Basit, Jiaxin Liu, Jianyu An, Min Chen, Can He, Xiaobo Zhu, Zhan Li, Jin Hu, Yajing Guan
Summary: Brassinosteroids (BRs) are effective in mitigating aluminum (Al) toxicity in rice seedlings by enhancing growth parameters and reducing Al uptake under induced metal stress, through inducing antioxidant activities and promoting seedling growth, especially under Al stress conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Abdalla A. Ghoname, Nora A. AbdelMotlb, Faten S. Abdel-Al, Nashwa A. I. Abu El-Azm, Salama A. Abd Elhady, Othmane Merah, Magdi T. Abdelhamid
Summary: Legumes are sensitive to salt stress, especially in the early stages of growth. Exogenous application of brassinosteroids (BRs) or proline (Pro) can improve salt stress tolerance in legume plants. This study conducted pot experiments to investigate the roles of BRs or Pro in improving salt tolerance in snap beans. The results showed that BRs or Pro reduced the uptake and translocation of Na+ and Cl-, enhanced K+ assimilation, and improved water status, chlorophyll content, and antioxidant enzyme activity, thereby enhancing salt tolerance in snap beans.
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yanmei Sun, Jie Li, Jincheng Xing, Xiao Yu, Yiwen Lu, Wenkai Xu, Na Zhao, Zhipeng Liu, Zhenfei Guo
Summary: This study evaluated salt tolerance in common vetch collections and investigated the underlying physiological mechanisms. The results showed that salt-tolerant collections of common vetch maintained lower levels of Na+ and higher levels of K+ and K+/Na+ ratio under salt stress compared to salt-sensitive ones. The expression of genes involved in Na+ and K+ transportation and redistribution was responsible for salt stress. Transcript levels of NHX7, HKT1, AKT2, and HAK17 were induced after salt stress, with higher levels in salt-tolerant collections. Proline accumulation and antioxidant defense system were also promoted in salt-tolerant collection. These findings suggest that salt tolerance in common vetch is associated with the maintenance of ion homeostasis, gene expression, proline accumulation, and antioxidant defense system.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Vikas Tomar, Ahmad Faraz, Mohammad Yusuf, Pravej Alam, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: The study demonstrates that lower concentrations of iron are beneficial for Brassica plants, promoting growth and photosynthesis. However, higher concentrations of iron can be toxic to plants. The application of 24-epibrassinolide (EBL) can alleviate the harmful effects of iron on plants and enhance plant growth.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rasha S. El-Serafy, Abdel-Nasser A. El-Sheshtawy, Amira K. G. Atteya, Abdulrahman Al-Hashimi, Arshad Mehmood Abbasi, Ibrahim Al-Ashkar
Summary: The study revealed that salt stress has negative effects on the growth and aesthetic value of ornamental plants, but treatment with silicon or silicon nanoparticles can alleviate these effects and increase the plants' tolerance to salt stress. The priming techniques increased the antioxidant machinery activation, leading to improved germination percentage and seedling growth in seawater conditions.
Article
Agronomy
Sajid Ali, Aamir Nawaz, Safina Naz, Maratab Ali, Shaghef Ejaz, Muhammad Azam, Kashif Razzaq
Summary: In this study, zucchini fruit were treated with melatonin and stored at 5℃ for 15 days. The results showed that melatonin treatment reduced weight loss and symptoms of chilling injury, as well as oxidative damage. Additionally, melatonin treatment increased the concentration of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and proline, and enhanced the activity of antioxidative enzymes. Furthermore, melatonin treatment affected the composition of pectin and cellulose in zucchini fruit. Overall, exogenous melatonin at a concentration of 200 μmol L-1 could be used to mitigate chilling injury in zucchini fruit during cold storage.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Badar Jahan, Noushina Iqbal, Mehar Fatma, Zebus Sehar, Asim Masood, Adriano Sofo, Ilaria D'Ippolito, Nafees A. Khan
Summary: The study showed that ethylene as ethephon is effective in alleviating the damaging effects of salt stress on mustard plants, especially when used in combination with split doses of nitrogen and sulfur treatments. The application of ethylene significantly enhanced photosynthetic efficiency, promoted the assimilation of nitrogen and sulfur, and increased antioxidant activity in the plants.
Article
Plant Sciences
S. K. Singh, T. Husain, M. Suhel, S. M. Prasad, V. P. Singh
Summary: This study investigates the alleviating effect of H2S on hexavalent chromium stress in two cereal crops (wheat and rice). The results show that supplementation with H2S can enhance the tolerance of crops to hexavalent chromium stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
M Virginia Palchetti, Mariana Reginato, Analia Llanes, Johann Hornbacher, Jutta Papenbrock, Gloria E. Barboza, Virginia Luna, Juan Jose Cantero
Summary: This study investigated the salt tolerance mechanisms of Lycium humile growing in saline environments, revealing that the plant accumulates abscisic acid, increases antioxidant capacity and proline content, and develops large leaf water-storage parenchyma for efficient osmotic adjustment. Lycium humile is likely one of the most salt-tolerant Solanaceae species in the world, and its natural distribution is suggested to be more related to water availability than high salt concentrations in the soils.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Faisal Zulfiqar, Anam Moosa, Antonio Ferrante, Anastasios Darras, Temoor Ahmed, Sanaullah Jalil, Ibrahim Al-Ashkar, Ayman El Sabagh
Summary: Seed priming with melatonin (MLT) improved the growth and physiological characteristics of zinnia plants and mitigated the effects of salt-induced oxidative stress.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ahmad Rajabi Dehnavi, Morteza Zahedi, Agnieszka Ludwiczak, Agnieszka Piernik
Summary: The foliar application of salicylic acid has been shown to improve sorghum growth under saline conditions by regulating plant metabolism and antioxidant capacity. A concentration of 150 mg/L of salicylic acid was found to be most effective for alleviating the adverse effects of salt stress, while a concentration of 100 mg/L was most effective for improving sorghum growth under non-saline conditions.
Article
Horticulture
Oksana G. Tomilova, Natalia A. Kryukova, Marina V. Efimova, Liliya V. Kolomeichuk, Irina S. Kovtun, Victor V. Glupov
Summary: The study showed that inoculation of potato plants with Beauveria bassiana Sar-31 fungus can mitigate the negative effects of salt stress by activating antioxidant enzymes and accumulating free proline. Additionally, the fungus inoculation also increased the number of potato stolons.
Article
Plant Sciences
Md. Rasel, Md. Tahjib-Ul-Arif, Mohammad Anwar Hossain, Lutful Hassan, Sumaiya Farzana, Marian Brestic
Summary: Genetic diversity is a valuable resource for crop improvement, as demonstrated in a study focusing on identifying potential salt-tolerant rice genotypes. Through screening and analysis, it was found that certain landraces exhibited high salt tolerance, clustered together in growth parameter analysis, and displayed advantages in principle component analysis.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yamshi Arif, Andrzej Bajguz, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: Moringa, also known as the Miracle Tree, has versatile uses in both animals and plants. The extract from Moringa has various beneficial effects on plants, including promoting seed germination, plant growth, and crop yield, as well as mitigating abiotic stress and acting as a biopesticide.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Husna Siddiqui, Khan Bilal Mukhtar Ahmed, Pravej Alam, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: Cadmium is toxic to plants and Brassica juncea plant is a hyperaccumulator for Cd. The research found that applying 24-epibrassinolide (EBL) can reduce the accumulation of Cd in the foliage of mustard plants, protect the photosynthetic machinery, and have a better effect on lower concentrations of Cd.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Havza Imtiaz, Anayat Rasool Mir, Francisco J. Corpas, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: Potassium (K+) plays a crucial role in plant homeostasis, and its deficiency significantly impacts photosynthesis and crop production. Under potassium starvation, multiple factors interact to reduce the photosynthetic rate and crop growth. The application of exogenous potassium can improve plant tolerance to abiotic stresses and limit the production of reactive oxygen species through activation of the antioxidant system.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Faizan, Pravej Alam, Vishnu D. Rajput, Ahmad Faraz, Shadma Afzal, S. Maqbool Ahmed, Fang-Yuan Yu, Tatiana Minkina, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: Nanoparticles (NPs) have been proven to be effective in enhancing plant growth and mitigating the stress caused by heavy metals. This review highlights the unique physiochemical properties and the potential of NPs in improving nutrient uptake and tolerance to heavy metal stress. It also provides insights into future research directions for phytoremediation and sustainable agriculture.
Article
Plant Sciences
Havza Imtiaz, Yamshi Arif, Pravej Alam, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: Apocarotenoids are essential metabolites found in all organisms. They have diverse functions and are derived from carotenoids through enzymatic or non-enzymatic reactions. Apocarotenoids play crucial roles in plant growth, development, and response to environmental stimuli, as well as mediating interactions with other organisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Havza Imtiaz, Mohammad Shiraz, Anayat Rasool Mir, Husna Siddiqui, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: Abiotic and biotic stresses hinder agricultural productivity by impeding crop growth, leading to global food crises. Nanotechnology holds promise as a sustainable tool to enhance food production and improve crop yield in stressful environments. Seed nano-priming has proven to be an effective method for promoting rapid germination, better plant growth, and higher yields.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Faizan, Fadime Karabulut, Pravej Alam, Mohammad Yusuf, Sadia Haque Tonny, Muhammad Faheem Adil, Shafaque Sehar, S. Maqbool Ahmed, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: The increasing concentration of heavy metals (HMs) due to human activities is a serious problem, affecting plants along with other abiotic stresses. Meeting the nutritional demands of a growing population under these adverse conditions is crucial. Soil remediation of HMs is costly and unsustainable, but applying nanobionics to enhance plant stress tolerance shows promise. This review highlights the impact of nanobionics on plant physiological traits, growth indices, and discusses associated concerns and stress tolerance.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ahmad Faraz, Mohammad Faizan, Vishnu D. Rajput, Tatiana Minkina, Shamsul Hayat, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Eslam M. Abdel-Salam
Summary: This study investigated the use of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) as seed primers to enhance the growth of Brassica juncea. The results showed that seed priming with 4 mg/L CuO NPs for 30 minutes significantly increased the growth indices and biochemical parameters of B. juncea. Antioxidant enzyme activity and biochemical parameters were also enhanced. This suggests that CuO NPs can effectively improve the performance of B. juncea and may have potential in other crop species.
Article
Plant Sciences
Priyanka Singh, Yamshi Arif, Anayat Rasool Mir, Pravej Alam, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: Quercetin foliar spray at different concentrations (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2.0 mM) significantly improved morphological and physio-biochemical performances of Abelmoschus esculentus L. plants. The traits such as growth, nutrient uptake, photosynthetic, and enzyme activities were dose-dependently promoted, while reactive oxygen species buildup was reduced. 1 mM quercetin showed the best results and can be used for further investigations.
Review
Plant Sciences
Mohammad Faizan, Pravej Alam, Vishnu D. Rajput, Shareen, Khushdeep Kaur, Ahmad Faraz, Tatiana Minkina, S. Maqbool Ahmed, Vijay Rani Rajpal, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: The changing global climate has led to abiotic stresses that negatively impact plant growth and agricultural output. Vitamin E, as a non-enzymatic antioxidant, shows promise in mitigating these stresses by scavenging reactive oxygen species, regulating cellular redox state, providing photoprotection, and enhancing resistance against abiotic stresses.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Taiba Saeed, Tanveer Alam Khan, Aqeel Ahmad, Mohammad Yusuf, Sajeesh Kappachery, Qazi Fariduddin, Gaurav Mudgal, Mayank Anand Gururani
Summary: This study found that the combined application of exogenous 24-epibrassinolide (EBL) and selenium (Se) can significantly improve the growth parameters and antioxidant enzyme activities of tomato plants under low-temperature stress. Functional analysis identified the Q54YH4 protein as playing an active role in plant stress response. The reliability of plant responses to the external application of EBL and Se under low temperatures was evaluated by analyzing conserved regions in protein sequences.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yamshi Arif, Priyanka Singh, Husna Siddiqui, Mohd Shiraz, Anayat Rasool Mir, Pravej Alam, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: Different osmolytes have diverse effects on the germination, morphological, and physio-biochemical responses of Nigella sativa. Among the tested osmolytes, sodium chloride has the most pronounced and deleterious impact on the plant, while polyethylene glycol has the least toxic outcomes on the physiological processes and overall health of the plant.
BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammad Yusuf, Taiba Saeed, Hind J. Almarri, Tanveer Alam Khan, Mohammad Faizan, Nesma Elsayed
Summary: H2S can improve the growth and metabolism of cucumber plants under copper stress, enhancing seed germination and photosynthetic performance while reducing oxidative stress.
Article
Horticulture
Mohammad Yusuf, Taiba Saeed, Hamda Ali Almenhali, Farah Azzam, Aysha Ibrahim Ali Hassan Hamzah, Tanveer Alam Khan
Summary: This study explored the combined effect of 24-Epibrassinolide (EBL) and Melatonin (ML) on the tolerance of pea plants to drought and salt stress. The results showed that the joint application of EBL and ML significantly improved the growth, photosynthetic traits, and antioxidant enzyme activities in the pea plants exposed to the combined stress. This indicates that the combined application of EBL and ML can enhance the tolerance of plants to the combined stress of drought and salt.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Anaswara Rani, Sneha Asha, Minsa Mini, Pooja P. Rajan, Merin Tomy, Ashita Jose, Xavier Ts, Praveen Kumar
Summary: This study focuses on the eco-friendly synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Centra-therum punctatum leaf extract. The synthesized nanoparticles showed potent antimicrobial activity and effectively inhibited biofilm formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These findings demonstrate the potential of copper oxide nanoparticles for environmentally friendly synthesis and applications.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bruno Fagundes dos Santos, Talita Oliveira de Arauja, Camilla Oliveira Rios, Advanio Inacio Siqueira-Silva, Eduardo Gusmao Pereira
Summary: This study investigated the interaction between iron excess and phosphorus deficiency in Paspalum densum. The results showed that iron excess decreased phosphorus concentration in roots, while phosphorus deficiency increased iron concentration in leaves. Stomatal limitation was the main cause of decreased photosynthesis due to iron excess. Phosphorus deficiency contributed to higher phosphorus use efficiency and biomass.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2024)
