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Agronomy
Lanlan Wang, Ge Wang, Jinghui Cui, Xuhao Wang, Meng Li, Xiufen Qi, Xuemei Li, Yueying Li, Lianju Ma
Summary: This study investigated the regulatory mechanism of rice under Cd stress and elevated CO2 concentration. The results showed that under Cd stress, rice increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes, respiration rate, and the content of certain sugars, polyols, amino acids, and organic acids. However, with the increase of CO2 concentration, the activity of antioxidant enzymes and respiration rate decreased, while genes and metabolites related to photosynthesis were enhanced. Under the composite treatment, Cd stress played a dominant role, but elevated CO2 alleviated the damage caused by Cd stress by regulating the ASA-GSH cycle and amino acid metabolism.
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Environmental Sciences
Ebrahim Rahimi, Farzad Nazari, Taimoor Javadi, Saadi Samadi, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva
Summary: The study showed that applying clinoptilolite zeolite, especially potassium-enriched form, can enhance the salt tolerance of perennial ryegrass and improve plant growth under saline conditions. This sustainable management practice may be beneficial for turfgrass used in landscaping and sports fields exposed to saline water, partially offsetting the negative impacts of salinity on plant growth.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nuria Vall-llaura, Pablo Fernandez-Cancelo, Isabel Nativitas-Lima, Gemma Echeverria, Neus Teixido, Christian Larrigaudiere, Rosario Torres, Jordi Gine-Bordonaba
Summary: This study investigated the changes in ROS and their scavenging systems during nectarine fruit development and ripening and found a complex reprogramming of ROS-related transcriptome and metabolome. The activation of specific ethylene response factors and the accumulation of antioxidant compounds were observed at earlier fruit developmental stages, while a decrease in respiration rate and reduction of ERF1 genes led to higher accumulation of H2O2 at later stages. The study suggests that H2O2 may not only be a by-product of ROS-scavenging but also a signaling molecule during nectarine fruit ripening.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Desheng Zou, Junhao Ning, Xia Lu, Xia Wang, Min Chen, Bo Liu, Jun Fang, Chunde Wang
Summary: Ark shells exposed to high temperature stress show significant physiological and transcriptional responses, with acute heating treatment resulting in higher mortality rates compared to chronic heating treatment. Antioxidant defense systems and heat shock proteins play crucial roles in the thermal tolerance of ark shells, with continuous selection of heat-resistant strains possible through proper chronic thermal stress.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Xiang Liu, Zhi-Xiao Fu, Zhi-Wei Kang, Hao Li, Tong-Xian Liu, Dun Wang
Summary: High temperature affects the control efficiency of Aphelinus asychis, an important parasitic natural enemy of aphids. Antioxidative enzymes can protect organisms against oxidative damage. This study found that high temperature induces the expression levels and enzymatic activities of most antioxidant enzyme genes in A. asychis, increasing its resistance to high temperature.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Danila Cianciosi, Tamara Y. Forbes-Hernandez, Jose M. Alvarez-Suarez, Johura Ansary, Denise Quinzi, Adolfo Amici, Maria D. Navarro-Hortal, Adelaida Esteban-Munoz, Jose Luis Quiles, Maurizio Battino, Francesca Giampieri
Summary: Chestnut and Eucalyptus honeys exhibited significant anti-inflammatory effects on LPS-stressed macrophages, reducing apoptosis, promoting wound healing, regulating antioxidant enzyme activities, and protecting mitochondrial respiration. These honeys modulated the expression of inflammatory biomarkers to decrease inflammation.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marta Budkowska, Elzbieta Cecerska-Heryc, Zuzanna Marcinowska, Aldona Siennicka, Barbara Dolegowska
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the activity of several enzymes related to oxidative stress and the concentration of glutathione in the circadian rhythm. The results showed that the activity of these enzymes and the concentration of glutathione peaked at 2 a.m. during sleep. This suggests that the processes maintaining the redox balance are intensified during sleep, thus reducing oxidative stress.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jose Lucas Farias da Silva, Renato de Mello Prado, Thayane Leonel Alves, Luis Felipe Lata-Tenesaca, Mariana Bomfim Soares
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of silicon (Si) supply in the pre-sprouted seedling (PSS) formation phase compared to Si supply only in the field phase. The results showed that supplying Si in both the PSS and field phases improved photosynthetic pigment content and antioxidative defense system of sugarcane, leading to increased productivity and sustainability.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Satish Kumar Sanwal, Parveen Kumar, Hari Kesh, Vijai Kishor Gupta, Arvind Kumar, Ashwani Kumar, Babu Lal Meena, Giuseppe Colla, Mariateresa Cardarelli, Pradeep Kumar
Summary: Salinity stress significantly reduces plant height, stem numbers, and tuber yield in potato varieties. Salt-tolerant genotypes exhibit better performance under salt stress due to a strong antioxidant defense system and osmotic adjustment, suggesting their potential for breeding new high-yielding, salt-tolerant lines. Specific physiological and biochemical traits were identified as predominant for tuber yield under salt stress, providing insights for further genetic and molecular studies on salt tolerance in potato.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jakub Rok, Zuzanna Rzepka, Mateusz Maszczyk, Artur Beberok, Dorota Wrzesniok
Summary: Minocycline, a semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic, not only exhibits antibacterial activity but also shows antioxidative effects. Long-term use of minocycline may cause skin hyperpigmentation. Research indicates that minocycline induces oxidative stress in human melanocytes but can also increase cell viability and mitigate oxidative stress when exposed to hydrogen peroxide and UVA radiation. Additionally, the different impact of minocycline on CAT activity compared to other tetracyclines may be attributed to the binding site location.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Hemat A. EL-Bauome, Emad A. Abdeldaym, Mahmoud A. M. Abd El-Hady, Doaa Bahaa Eldin Darwish, Moodi Saham Alsubeie, Mohamed M. El-Mogy, Mohammed A. Basahi, Salem Mesfir Al-Qahtani, Nadi Awad Al-Harbi, Fahad Mohammed Alzuaibr, Abdulrahman Alasmari, Ismail A. Ismail, Eldessoky S. Dessoky, Samar M. A. Doklega
Summary: This research found that foliar application of proline, methionine, and melatonin significantly improved the growth performance of cauliflower plants under drought stress conditions. It enhanced leaf area, chlorophyll content, relative water content, as well as curd height, diameter, and dry matter. Meanwhile, it reduced phenolic-related enzymes, glucosinolates, abscisic acid, malondialdehyde, and total phenols.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gholamreza Gohari, Habib Farhadi, Sima Panahirad, Elnaz Zareei, Parisa Labib, Hessam Jafari, Gholamreza Mahdavinia, Mohammad Bagher Hassanpouraghdam, Andreas Ioannou, Muhittin Kulak, Vasileios Fotopoulos
Summary: High soil salinity is a major constraint to crop production. The combination of chitosan and melatonin in the form of nanoparticles can enhance plant performance under normal and stress conditions. In this study, novel chitosan-hydroxypropyl methylcellulose-melatonin nanoparticles were synthesized and applied to spearmint plants, effectively mitigating the adverse effects of salt stress and improving morphological traits, antioxidant enzyme activity, and essential oil content.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sukhchain Kaur, Neha Garg, Rubal Rubal, Monisha Dhiman
Summary: Heavy metal exposure is correlated with hypertension and is associated with altered lipid profiles, cardiac markers, oxidative stress markers, and heavy metal concentrations exceeding permissible limits.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Cristiane de Freitas Rodrigues, Jean Ramos Boldori, Marcell Valandro Soares, Sabrina Somacal, Tatiana Emanuelli, Aryele Izaguirry, Francielli Weber Santos Cibin, Paula Rossini Augusti, Cristiane Casagrande Denardin
Summary: Goji berry juice exerts toxic effects on Caenorhabditis elegans, promoting premature aging. Further studies in mammals are needed before its consumption can be recommended.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Ji, Yanfang Ren, Chuan Han, Wenjia Zhu, Jinyu Gu, Junyu He
Summary: The research demonstrated that exogenous application of GB could improve plant growth and development of pakchoi under lead stress by enhancing antioxidative enzyme activities and reducing oxidative stress and lead accumulation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Limnology
Kresimir Zganec, Renata Cuk, Jelena Tomovic, Jasna Lajtner, Sanja Gottstein, Simona Kovacevic, Sandra Hudina, Andreja Lucic, Martina Mirt, Vladica Simic, Tatjana Simcic, Momir Paunovic
ANNALES DE LIMNOLOGIE-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIMNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anamarija Zagar, Martin Holmstrup, Tatjana Simcic, Barabara Debeljak, Stine Slotsbo
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY A-MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Anamarija Zagar, Miguel A. Carretero, Diana Marguc, Tatjana Simcic, Al Vrezec
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Janusz Zbikowski, Tatjana Simcic, Franja Pajk, Malgorzata Poznanska-Kakareko, Tomasz Kakareko, Jaroslaw Kobak
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Natasa Mori, Barbara Debeljak, Mateja Skerjanec, Tatjana Simcic, Tjasa Kanduc, Anton Brancelj
Article
Geology
Tatjana Simcic, Boris Sket
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPELEOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Ecology
Franziska Guenter, Michael Beaulieu, Kasimir F. Freiberg, Ines Welzel, Nia Toshkova, Anamarija Zagar, Tatjana Simcic, Klaus Fischer
JOURNAL OF EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2020)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tjasa Matjasic, Tatjana Simcic, Neja Medvescek, Oliver Bajt, Tanja Dreo, Natasa Mori
Summary: This study conducted a systematic literature review on bacterial biodegradation of synthetic plastics, identifying common bacteria and suggesting future research directions. The importance of standardized reporting protocols and comprehensive information for replication by other research groups was emphasized.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Geology
Tatjana Simcic, Boris Sket
Summary: The study compared the effects of exposure to hypoxia, followed by reoxygenation, and increased temperature on oxygen consumption, potential metabolic activity, and antioxidant activities in closely related epigean and hypogean Niphargus species. Results showed differences in respiratory and antioxidant responses between the two species, indicating potential adaptations to different environmental conditions. Hypogean species exhibited characteristics suitable for temperature stable subterranean environments, while epigean species were more adapted to specific surface habitats.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPELEOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tjasa Matjasic, Tatjana Simcic, Tjasa Kanduc, Zoran Samardzija, Natasa Mori
Summary: The presence of PET fibers in riverbed sediments was found to impact microbial metabolic functioning in rivers, suppressing overall microbial activity while enhancing the utilization of complex synthetic polymer substrates. However, PET fibers also slightly suppressed microbial biomass and respiratory activity.
Article
Limnology
Tatjana Simcic, Polona Pengal, Tina Elersek, Blaz Cokan, Natasa Mori
Summary: This study aimed to identify the anthropogenic drivers that significantly impact the ecological processes in the Moste reservoir. The results showed that temperature regime and increased nutrient concentrations have substantial effects on the processes in the reservoir.
FUNDAMENTAL AND APPLIED LIMNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Teo Delic, Peter Trontelj, Valerija Zaksek, Anton Brancelj, Tatjana Simcic, Fabio Stoch, Cene Fiser
Summary: The study in the north-western part of the Balkan Peninsula focused on the evolutionary history and distribution of a subterranean amphipod, revealing four independently evolving tentative species dating back to the Pleistocene with no evidence of extinction events. Speciation events mainly occurred in allopatry, leading to differences in climatic niche envelopes and physiological responses to unfavourable temperatures among lineages, indicating low recent dispersal.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andreea Oarga-Mulec, Sara Skok, Tatjana Simcic, Janez Mulec
Summary: The mixture of coal bottom ash, slag, and fly ash placed in the cave may have harmful effects on the ecological environment and biota in the cave ecosystem. Thorough investigation should be carried out when removing these mixtures.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Veronica Gomes, Anamarija Zagar, Guillem Perez i de Lanuza, Tatjana Simcic, Miguel A. Carretero
Summary: Colour polymorphism in the European wall lizard is accompanied by variations in phenotypic traits related to fitness. This study examines the interrelationships between colour, morphology, performance, and physiology in different morphs of the lizard. The results suggest existing and non-existing relationships that can have short- and long-term effects on selection.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anamarija Zagar, Tatjana Simcic, Urban Dajcman, Rodrigo Megia-Palma
Summary: This study reveals the relationships between physiological, biotic, and environmental traits by investigating the metabolism in two sympatric lizard species across an elevational gradient.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY A-MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)