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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jae Il Lyu, Rahul Ramekar, Jung Min Kim, Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Ji Su Seo, Jin-Baek Kim, Ik-Young Choi, Kyong-Cheul Park, Soon-Jae Kwon
Summary: The study sequenced the faba bean leaf transcriptome using the PacBio single-molecule long-read isoform sequencing platform, identifying 28569 nonredundant unigenes and revealing a complex transcriptome. Predicted proteins and transcription factors suggested an abundance of stress resistance genes in the faba bean genome.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chaima Chammakhi, Alexandre Boscari, Marie Pacoud, Gregoire Aubert, Haythem Mhadhbi, Renaud Brouquisse
Summary: Drought stress has a profound impact on plants, especially on symbiotic nitrogen fixation. This study discovered that drought-stressed nodules experience severe hypoxia and that phytoglobin-nitric oxide respiration helps maintain their energy state.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Xingxing Yuan, Qiong Wang, Bin Yan, Jiong Zhang, Chenchen Xue, Jingbin Chen, Yun Lin, Xiaoyan Zhang, Wenbiao Shen, Xin Chen
Summary: In this study, the transcriptome of faba bean buds was analyzed, identifying numerous vernalization-related transcripts, providing a foundation for future research on faba bean breeding and vernalization studies.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Natalia Gutierrez, Marie Pegard, Christiane Balko, Ana M. Torres
Summary: There is limited research on drought tolerance in faba bean, a globally important legume crop. In this study, a genome-wide association study was conducted using genetic polymorphisms throughout the faba bean genome, and 29 SNP markers associated with drought tolerance were identified. Three of these markers corresponded to uncharacterized proteins, indicating the presence of novel genes associated with drought tolerance in faba bean. These findings provide a foundation for future marker-assisted breeding in the crop.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Mohammed El Mehdi El Boukhari, Mustapha Barakate, BadrEddine Drissi, Youness Bouhia, Karim Lyamlouli
Summary: Prolonged drought periods lead to biochemical alterations in plants, resulting in reduced plant growth and crop productivity. Seaweed extracts are effective in alleviating drought stress and deserves more attention in mitigating the negative impact on Faba bean under arid conditions.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Ping Li, Changcai Teng, Jinfa Zhang, Yujiao Liu, Xuexia Wu, Tao He
Summary: This study analyzed the phylogenetic and biochemical characteristics of a novel strain of Rhizobium, finding that it belongs to the species Rhizobium indicum. The strain exhibited strong drought tolerance and could enhance the growth and stress resistance of legumes. These findings are significant for improving crop yields in arid regions.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Annika Meissner, Sandra Granzow, Franziska Wemheuer, Birgit Pfeiffer
Summary: The study investigated the impact of water deficit and re-irrigation on two winter faba bean genotypes and winter wheat, revealing that genotype S_004 benefits from intercropping with wheat while genotype S_062 is better suited for pure stands. Results indicate a demand for drought-adapted cultivars specifically selected for intercropping systems.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ghassen Abid, Rim Nefissi Ouertani, Emna Ghouili, Yordan Muhovski, Salwa Harzalli Jebara, Souhir Abdelkarim, Oumaima Chaieb, Yosr Ben Redjem, Mohamed El Ayed, Fathi Barhoumi, Fatma Souissi, Moez Jebara
Summary: The application of exogenous spermidine can effectively alleviate oxidative damage caused by drought stress in faba bean plants. Spermidine increases the activity of antioxidant enzymes, regulates polyamine metabolism, and affects the expression of related genes, improving faba bean's drought response mechanism.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shaimaa M. M. Essa, Hany A. A. Wafa, EL-Sayed I. Mahgoub, Abdallah A. A. Hassanin, Jameel M. M. Al-Khayri, Areej S. S. Jalal, Diaa Abd El-Moneim, Salha M. M. ALshamrani, Fatmah A. A. Safhi, Ahmed S. S. Eldomiaty
Summary: This study evaluated the drought tolerance of eight Egyptian faba bean cultivars using biochemical, physiochemical, and molecular parameters. The results showed that Sakha 1, Sakha 4, Nubariya 1, and Nubariya 3 are important cultivars for developing drought-tolerant faba bean genotypes. Additionally, the SRAP and SCoT markers provided reliable tools for evaluating genetic polymorphism among faba bean cultivars.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Irfanul Haq, Dalal Nasser Binjawhar, Zahid Ullah, Ahmad Ali, Hassan Sher, Iftikhar Ali
Summary: This study investigated the physiological, biochemical, and anatomical responses of wild Vicia species under drought stress conditions. The results demonstrated that wild Vicia species exhibited better tolerance to water-deficit conditions compared to cultivated Vicia, suggesting their potential for improving drought tolerance in faba bean and enhancing our understanding of adaptation mechanisms in drought-prone environments.
Article
Plant Sciences
Natalia Gutierrez, Ana M. Torres
Summary: This study aimed to saturate stable QTLs for ascochyta and broomrape resistance in two RIL populations by selecting candidate genes within the target intervals and exploiting synteny between faba bean and Medicago truncatula. The mapping process allowed the identification of promising candidate genes for resistance against the two pathogens, increasing genetic resolution of relevant QTL regions for marker-assisted breeding in faba bean. Further efforts in association mapping and expression studies will be required to validate these candidate genes for resistance.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed O. Warsame, Nicholas Michael, Donal M. O'Sullivan, Paola Tosi
Summary: This study investigated the proteomic profile of developing faba bean seeds and found that proteins related to cell growth, division, and metabolism were most abundant in early growth stages, while seed storage proteins began to accumulate from 45 days after pollination. The relative abundance of seed proteins showed distinct temporal accumulation trends among protein classes.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ihsein Rokia Amine-Khodja, Alexandre Boscari, Nassira Riah, Maya Kechid, Rim Tinhinen Maougal, Nadir Belbekri, Abdelhamid Djekoun
Summary: Drought stress is a major limitation in crop production, and this study evaluated the effects of different Rhizobium leguminosarum strains on terminal drought tolerance in faba bean genotypes. The results showed that different strains of Rhizobium activated different antioxidative mechanisms and production of compatible solutes. The use of a local strain improved drought resilience in faba bean plants compared to a common strain.
Article
Agronomy
Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef, Md. Tahjib-Ul-Arif, Mohammad Saidur Rhaman
Summary: Exogenous application of IAA can enhance salt tolerance in faba beans by promoting growth, improving osmotic protection, enhancing mineral balance, reducing Na+ accumulation in roots, increasing nodulation, and improving antioxidant enzyme activity, thereby alleviating the antagonistic effects of salt stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
El-Refaie Kenawy, Mohamed Rashad, Ali Hosny, Samah Shendy, Dina Gad, Khalil M. Saad-Allah
Summary: Water scarcity has a significant impact on crop growth and yield, but this study demonstrates that the use of superabsorbent nanocomposites (SANCs) can alleviate this issue. Through experiments and pot trials, it was found that SANCs can mitigate the negative effects of water stress on Faba bean growth and improve its physiological characteristics.
JOURNAL OF PLANT INTERACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
A. Khalofah, N. A. Bokhari, H. M. Migdadi, M. S. Alwahibi
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2020)
Review
Biology
Muhammad Afzal, Salem S. Alghamdi, Hussein H. Migdadi, Muhammad Altaf Khan, Nurmansyah, Shaher Bano Mirza, Ehab El-Harty
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Biology
Yehya Alattal, Ramzi Al-Sarhan, Ahmad Al-Ghamdi, Nuru Adgaba, Hussien Migdadi
Summary: The study estimated the queen mating frequency of the Yemeni honeybee under Saudi Arabia desert conditions, indicating that the relatively low mating frequency may have a significant impact on colony survival but does not adversely affect colonial heterozygosity.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biology
Saud L. AL-Rowaily, Abdullah O. Alghamdi, Salem S. Alghamdi, Abdulaziz M. Assaeed, Ahmad Hegazy, Muhammad Afzal, Hussein M. Migdadi
Summary: The genus Solanum exhibits a wide range of variability in morphology, flavor, and tolerance to stresses. Genetic variability of Solanum incanum in Saudi Arabia was assessed using ISSR and RAPD markers, showing a wide genetic diversity within the species.
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
Ahlam Khalofah, Mona Kilany, Hussein Migdadi
Summary: This study successfully improved the growth of Linum usitatissimum L. under salinity stress using Comamonas testosteroni and silver nanoparticles. By increasing photosynthetic pigment content and antioxidant levels, reducing harmful substances, crop yield was enhanced.
Article
Agronomy
Ehab H. EL-Harty, Abdelhalim Ghazy, Talal K. Alateeq, Sulieman A. Al-Faifi, Muhammad Altaf Khan, Muhammed Afzal, Salem S. Alghamdi, Hussein M. Migdadi
Summary: The study evaluated 32 introduced quinoa genotypes under Saudi Arabia conditions, showing significant variation in plant height, maturity, and morphological traits. Genotypes clustered into four major groups based on their morphological traits. Genotypes from South America exhibited higher genetic diversity and polymorphic percentage compared to other regions, with most of the genetic variation attributed to differences within populations.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammed Al-Dakhil, Salem Alghamdi, Hussein Migdadi, Muhammad Afzal, Ahmed Abdelrahim Ali
Summary: This study investigated ten duckweed isolates from different regions in Saudi Arabia and identified Lemna gibba as a dominant species in many regions, with L. gibba, L. minor, and L. punctata being the most widely distributed species in the country. Variations in morphological traits were observed among the clones, suggesting potential diversity within the duckweed species in the studied areas. Further research on adaptability, molecular genetics, and functional genomics is needed for the commercial utilization of these species in Saudi Arabia.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohamed Abdelrahman, Mahmoud E. Selim, Mahmoud A. ElSayed, Megahed H. Ammar, Fatma A. Hussein, Neama K. ElKholy, Essam A. ElShamey, Naeem Khan, Kotb A. Attia
Summary: In this study, 19 new rice lines were developed through hybridization, showing high yields under water shortage stress conditions. The research demonstrated the effectiveness of direct selection for grain yield under water-shortage stress and identified QTLs related to yield through molecular marker analysis.
Article
Agronomy
Muhammad Afzal, Salem S. Alghamdi, Hussein H. Migdadi, Ehab El-Harty, Sulieman A. Al-Faifi
Summary: This study evaluated faba bean genotypes in response to saline stress and identified tolerant genotypes. The results showed that phenotypic variability among faba bean genotypes was limited under salinity stress conditions. The study also found significant associations between the number of seeds/plants and plant height, stomatal conductance, days to flowering, the number of pods, and seed weight. However, there was no significant association with leaf temperature, fresh weight, Na+, K+, and Na/K ratio.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohamed Abdelrahman, Khadiga Alharbi, Medhat E. El-Denary, Taher Abd El-Megeed, El-Sayed Naeem, Samah Monir, Najla A. Al-Shaye, Megahed H. Ammar, Kotb Attia, Said A. Dora, Abdel-Salam E. Draz
Summary: In this study, the effects of different nitrogen environments on the yield of rice genotypes were explored by applying different nitrogen fertilizer doses in rice fields. The results showed significant differences in yield performance among different genotypes in various nitrogen environments, and certain genotypes exhibited good stability in stability analysis. These findings are of great importance for breeders to initiate low-nitrogen-input breeding programs for sustainable agriculture.
Article
Agronomy
Khalef Al-Ghamedi, Ibrahim Alaraidh, Muhammad Afzal, Mosbah Mahdhi, Zarraq Al-Faifi, Mohammed D. Y. Oteef, Taieb Tounekti, Salem S. Alghamdi, Habib Khemira
Summary: The local coffee accessions in the southern regions of Saudi Arabia exhibit high genetic diversity, with some accessions showing significant genetic divergence. These divergent genotypes should be conserved for use in breeding programs to improve agronomic value and enhance environmental resilience.
Article
Agronomy
Ibrahim Al-Ashkar, Mohammed Sallam, Khalid F. Almutairi, Mohamed Shady, Abdullah Ibrahim, Salem S. Alghamdi
Summary: Abiotic stress reduces crop production worldwide. To recommend suitable genotypes for cultivation under water deficit and heat stress conditions, understanding the genetic basis and plant responses to these stresses and their interactions with the environment is crucial. In this study, the MGIDI index was used to identify abiotic-stress-tolerant wheat genotypes, while the WAASB and WAASBY indices were used to recognize high-yielding and stable genotypes. Twenty wheat genotypes were evaluated for their abiotic stress tolerance under various test conditions, and certain genotypes showed slight reductions in measured traits compared to the control group. The genotypes G12 and G17 were found to be the most stable candidates based on different indices, indicating their potential for improving productivity and stabilizing grain yield under optimal, water deficit, and heat stress conditions.
Article
Zoology
Kamal Al-Samawi, Mohamed Al-Hassan, Hussein Migdadi, Megahed Ammar, Salem Alghamdi
Summary: The study evaluated the accuracy of using ISG15 and ISG17 mRNA levels for early pregnancy detection in Aardi goats, comparing them with progesterone and ultrasound methods. Results showed that ISG15 and ISG17 mRNA levels were comparable to progesterone and ultrasound in predicting goat pregnancy, with a potential advantage in early detection.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Salem S. Alghamdi, Yaser Hassan Dewir, Muhammad Altaf Khan, Hussein Migdadi, Ehab H. El-Harty, Abdulhakim A. Aldubai, Ahmed A. Al-Aizari
CHILEAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2020)