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Agronomy
Paulina A. Rajewicz, Chao Zhang, Jon Atherton, Shari Van Wittenberghe, Anu Riikonen, Troy Magney, Beatriz Fernandez-Marin, Jose Ignacio Garcia Plazaola, Albert Porcar-Castell
Summary: Chlorophyll fluorescence can be used as a proxy for photosynthesis in boreal forests. This study measured the spectral chlorophyll fluorescence in leaves of three dominant evergreen species in the boreal ecosystem and analyzed the correlations with other traits to understand the spatial and temporal variation in chlorophyll fluorescence. The findings suggest that the diversity of species and light environments within an ecosystem generate baseline variation in leaf spectral chlorophyll fluorescence and contrasting seasonal photosynthetic acclimation patterns.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Haixia Huang, Peng Cui, Gang Lu, Xuhu Wang, Le Jiang, Yongzhong Luo
Summary: In this study, the effects of rainfall changes on the photosynthetic characteristics and antioxidant system of Gymnocarpos przewalskii were investigated. Results showed that increased rainfall led to significant increases in the net photosynthetic rate and transpiration rate. Decreased rainfall resulted in limitations in photosynthesis caused by stomatal and non-stomatal factors. Furthermore, reduced rainfall led to decreased chlorophyll content, maximum photochemical efficiency of PSII, and steady-state optical quantum efficiency, as well as increased production of reactive oxygen species. Enhanced antioxidant enzymes helped alleviate the damage to the photosynthetic apparatus. This study improves our understanding of the adaptive strategies of desert plants under future precipitation changes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xi Chen, Ningying Zhong, Yayun Luo, Yinfeng Ni, Ziyi Liu, Guo Wu, Ting Zheng, Yuxi Dang, Huiling Chen, Wei Li
Summary: This study aims to gain a systematic understanding of the plant morphological and physiological responses to strontium stress, by using V. faba as an experimental material, which is a strontium-accumulation plant. The findings will provide reference for the application of plants in the remediation of strontium pollution.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Yanan Li, Anqi Fang, Tengzi Zhang, Songzhu Zhang, Wenxu Zhu, Yongbin Zhou
Summary: The study demonstrates that exogenous calcium can enhance drought resistance in Mongolian pine by regulating photoprotection and improving chlorophyll fluorescence induction dynamics.
Article
Agronomy
Chung- Chen, Kuan-Hung Lin, Meng-Yuan Huang, Chih-Kai Yang, Yu-Hsiu Lin, Mei-Li Hsueh, Li-Hua Lee, Ching-Wen Wang
Summary: SC and NT are two different modern orchard management systems in Taiwan for sustainable citrus orchard development. SC showed higher physiological parameters like Rd, Qy, LCP, Amax, and Fv/Fm compared to NT, especially in fall and winter. Pn, Gs, ETR, NPQ, and Fv/Fm values were higher in spring and summer compared to fall and winter, with positive correlations between Pn and Gs under both NT and SC in all seasons, and significant negative relationships between ETR and NPQ under NT in fall and winter.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Feng, Xuemei Zhong, Yuhan Yao, Zhensheng Shi, Fenghai Li, Hongwei Wang, Xiangling Lv, Wanli Du, Min Zhu, Hu Yang, Dexuan Meng
Summary: The impact of acetochlor on acetochlor-resistant and sensitive crops is reflected in differences in photosynthetic rate, chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, and antioxidant enzyme activities. The effects of acetochlor are more pronounced on sensitive crops, leading to a decrease in photosynthetic rate and increased oxidative stress.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shuai Li, Christopher A. Moller, Noah G. Mitchell, DoKyoung Lee, Elizabeth A. Ainsworth
Summary: The research found that bioenergy sorghum is tolerant to elevated tropospheric ozone concentration and could be used to enhance biomass productivity in regions with ozone pollution.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Stijn Daems, Nathalie Ceusters, Roland Valcke, Johan Ceusters
Summary: CAM plants have the ability to fix carbon at night and release malic acid during the day, saving water. However, there is limited research on the effects of chilling temperatures on CAM plants. This study emphasizes the importance of understanding the physiological responses to chilling in order to promote sustainability in the horticultural sector.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
J. -P Liu, Q. -J. Deng, Y. -J. Shang, X. -W. Yao, H. -K. Wang, Y. -J. Tang, F. -R. Peng, P. -P. Tan
Summary: The study found that moderate soil Zn application can promote the growth and development of pecan by increasing photosynthesis; however, excess Zn concentrations can inhibit pecan growth. The concentration of 0.1 g center dot Zn center dot plant(-1) was found to be the most effective for long-term soil Zn applications, providing a theoretical foundation for microelement management of pecan.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kun Li, Hui Li, Chuanrong Li, Huicheng Xie
Summary: The study found that Salix babylonica has a strong removal effect on aniline wastewater, but increasing aniline concentrations led to negative impacts on the plant, mainly due to chlorophyll structure destruction. These results provide important insights for the phyto-management of aniline-polluted wastewater using Salix babylonica.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jiri Masojidek, Karolina Sterbova, Cintia Gomez Serrano, Jaqueline Carmo da Silva, Tomas Grivalsky, Felix Lopez Figueroa, Francisco Gabriel Acien Fernandez
Summary: This study compared the cultivation performance of microalga Chlamydopodium fusiforme in two types of outdoor units, thin-layer cascade (TLC) and raceway pond (RWP), for biomass production at a large scale. The results showed that both units could be monitored using photosynthesis measuring techniques and the microalgae grew well in a semi-continuous regime. The RWP had significantly higher biomass productivity compared to the TLC. Overall, the RWP was considered more suitable for scale-up due to its higher productivity, lower costs, smaller land area requirement, and lower carbon depletion and oxygen build-up.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Zorana Katanic, Selma Mlinaric, Natasa Katanic, Josipa Cosic, Valentina Spanic
Summary: Research evaluated the photosynthetic efficiency of wheat during different stages of Fusarium head blight (FHB) infection, revealing that FHB infection leads to adjustments in photosynthetic efficiency. Variability in photosynthetic adjustments was observed in flag leaves and ears, showing some variety-specific responses, with location playing a more significant role in modulating wheat's response to FHB infection.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sabit Mohammad Aslam, Priyanka Pradeep Patil, Imre Vass, Milan Szabo
Summary: Symbiodiniaceae live in symbiosis with corals. Increased global temperature affects algae, disrupting symbiosis and causing coral bleaching. Heat tolerance is determined by the species harbored by coral hosts. A study on different strains of Symbiodiniaceae revealed a strain-specific fluorescence wave phenomenon related to cyclic electron transport, potentially important for heat stress tolerance.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Davood Kazemi, Maryam Dehestani-Ardakani, Mehrnaz Hatami, Mansour Ghorbanpour
Summary: The quality and intensity of light have a significant impact on the photosynthetic efficiency of plants. This research investigated the effects of different light spectral compositions on the photosynthetic efficiency of three cultivars of Begonia rex. The results showed that the combination of 15%B85%R and control conditions had the highest quantum yield and Fv/Fo values for 'Black Velvet' plants.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yaqin Huang, Qunce Huang, Jinzhe Li, Yue Yin, Zhen Jiao
Summary: The study found that ion beam irradiation inhibited the growth and development of seedlings, reduced leaf area and chlorophyll content, and disturbed photosynthesis and the expression levels of related genes.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Xiaoping Fan, Hao Chen, Guochao Yan, Mujun Ye, Chang Yin, Tingqiang Li, Steven A. Wakelin, Yongchao Liang
Summary: This study investigated the efficacy of nitrification inhibitors (NIs) and their effects on soil microbiota in different arable soils. The results showed that NI application suppressed the abundance of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria and increased the abundance of nosZI-N2O reducers. The efficacy of different NIs varied in different soils.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Aiwen Li, Chengji Li, Yuanyuan Zhang, Qian Deng, Hongyan Fang, Bin Zhao, Min Ran, Liangying Song, Jingling Xue, Qi Tao, Rong Huang, Yiding Li, Wei Zhou, Jingting Wang, John P. Wilson, Qiquan Li
Summary: This study analyzed the influencing factors of cropland soil acidification using the example of cropland in the Sichuan Basin of China. The results showed that precipitation was the main factor causing soil acidification. Additionally, soil pH decrease was primarily buffered by soil carbonates and secondarily by soil CEC, with soil carbonates becoming the main buffering agent when their content exceeded 36.76 g kg(-1). These findings emphasize the importance of formulating precipitation-based optimizing agronomic management practices to prevent or mitigate cropland soil acidification.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qin Dong, Qi Tao, Bing Li, Rong Huang, Qiang Xu, Huanxiu Li, Jie Shen, Xi Chen, Qiquan Li, Xiaoyan Tang, Frantisek Kacik, Jan Kovac, Jaroslav Durkovic, Yingjie Wu, Changquan Wang
Summary: The impact of atmospheric deposition of cadmium (Cd) in cereal crops has raised global concerns. In this study, the effect and mechanism of rice in response to leaf Cd exposure were investigated using stable isotopes and a lignin-increased rice mutant. The results showed that enhanced lignin content effectively inhibited Cd transportation in plant tissues, leading to higher Cd tolerance and increased grain yield. These findings provide valuable insights into the molecular and physiological mechanisms of enhanced lignin regulating foliar Cd absorption and yield in rice.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yishun Jiang, Zixiang Gao, Xinyuan Zhang, Miroslav Nikolic, Yongchao Liang
Summary: Salicylic acid (SA) can alleviate arsenic (As) damage and reduce As accumulation in rice. SA protects rice from oxidative damage caused by As by increasing antioxidant enzyme activity and accelerating the response of the antioxidant cycle system. Additionally, SA decreases As accumulation in rice by regulating the expression of genes encoding As transporters.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Jipeng Luo, Guangcheng Liao, Samiran Banerjee, Shaohua Gu, Jiabin Liang, Xinyu Guo, Heping Zhao, Yongchao Liang, Tingqiang Li
Summary: Long-term intensive fertilization is a global practice that alters soil microbiome and affects the resilience of soil multifunctionality to biodiversity loss. This study found that organic fertilization promotes the resilience of both single functions and soil multifunctionality compared to mineral fertilization. Bacterial diversity is significantly and positively related to multifunctionality, and the diversity-multifunctionality relationships are stronger in organically fertilized soil.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Hao Chen, Wenjuan Li, Wanning Zheng, Chang Yin, Xiaoping Fan, Mujun Ye, Zixiang Gao, Chunyan Wu, Yongchao Liang
Summary: Long-term nitrogen fertilization inhibits soil respiration and increases straw-induced priming effect, decreasing microbial biomass and altering microbial diversity and co-occurrence patterns. The oligotroph-to-copiotroph ratio of bacterial indicator species decreases in the early stage of straw decomposition but increases in the later stage, leading to enhanced microbial investment in extracellular enzymes and nitrogen demand, and consequently stronger nitrogen mining process and priming effect.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Jipeng Luo, Samiran Banerjee, Qingxu Ma, Guangcheng Liao, Bifeng Hu, Heping Zhao, Tingqiang Li
Summary: Long-term intensive fertilization can greatly alter soil properties and microbial diversity. In this study, we manipulated microbial alpha-diversity to investigate the effects of biotic and abiotic factors on soil microbial mediated functions (MMF). We found that organic fertilization enhanced the resilience of bacterial assemblages to biodiversity loss and increased the positive relationship between soil MMF and bacterial diversity. Factors including diversity and microbiome complexity accounted for 43% of the variation in MMF. Our study highlights the importance of fertilization-induced shifts in network complexity and microbial life strategies for maintaining stable MMF and suggests the need for organically based strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of biodiversity loss on agroecosystem functions.
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peiyuan Cui, Zhixuan Chen, Fenliang Fan, Chang Yin, Alin Song, Tingqiang Li, Hongcheng Zhang, Yongchao Liang
Summary: Soil nitrous oxide (N2O) is a potent greenhouse gas that is strongly stimulated by rising temperature. The temperature sensitivity of N2O emissions varies among soils with different textures and may be influenced by the abundance of denitrifiers and the content of organic nitrogen and nitrate.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiaoyan Tang, Zhengwu Wu, Siliu Hu, Guangdeng Chen, Rong Huang, Yingjie Wu, Bing Li, Qi Tao, Kemo Jin, Changquan Wang, Zhihui Wen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of crop domestication on root functional traits and trait plasticity in response to neighboring plants. The authors found that wild barley had higher root functional traits and acid phosphatase activity, but lower root exudation of carboxylates and mycorrhizal colonization compared to domesticated barley under low P supply. Wild barley exhibited larger plasticity in root traits, while domesticated barley showed greater plasticity in root exudates and mycorrhizal colonization. The combination of wild barley and faba bean showed higher P uptake benefits under low P supply. These findings provide valuable insights for barley breeding and species selection to enhance P uptake.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zhihao Pang, Hongyun Peng, Sen Lin, Yongchao Liang
Summary: Due to extreme weather and environmental pollution, food security and human survival are at risk. Silicon, as a key element in plant nutrition and environmental remediation, has various applications in enhancing plant resistance.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qi Tao, Jiahui Liu, Haiyan Zhang, Muhammad Bilal Khan, Youlin Luo, Rong Huang, Yingjie Wu, Qiquan Li, Qiang Xu, Xiaoyan Tang, Changquan Wang, Bing Li
Summary: In this study, the combined effects of ferromanganese modified biochar and flooded-aerobic water management on the remediation of Cd-polluted soil and its impact on rice production were investigated. The results showed that the modified biochar increased the sorption capacity of Cd and reduced the availability of Cd in soil under flooded-aerobic water management. This combination effectively decreased the Cd concentration in rice and improved the biomass and yield of rice.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qin Dong, Yingjie Wu, Bing Li, Xi Chen, Lu Peng, Zulfiqar Ali Sahito, Huanxiu Li, Yulan Chen, Qi Tao, Qiang Xu, Rong Huang, Youlin Luo, Xiaoyan Tang, Qiquan Li, Changquan Wang
Summary: This research aimed to uncover the detoxification mechanisms of rice in response to Cd stress through physiological, transcriptomic, and molecular approaches. The results showed that Cd stress inhibited rice growth, caused Cd accumulation, H2O2 production, and cell death. Transcriptomic sequencing revealed that glutathione and phenylpropanoid were the major metabolic pathways under Cd stress. Physiological studies demonstrated increased antioxidant enzyme activities, glutathione, and lignin contents under Cd stress. q-PCR results showed upregulation of genes related to lignin and glutathione biosynthesis, and downregulation of metal transporter genes in response to Cd stress. Further pot experiment confirmed the causal relationship between increased lignin and reduced Cd in rice.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhihao Pang, Weisong Yin, Yuxiao Wang, Wen Zeng, Hongyun Peng, Yongchao Liang
Summary: The research found that silicon has significant effects on rhizosphere processes in rice plants. It reduces root acidification, decreases the secretion of organic acids, and alters phosphorus allocation. Additionally, silicon alleviates heavy metal stress by buffering rhizosphere acidification.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nabila Bano, Sangar Khan, Yasir Hamid, Muhammad Asmat Ullah, Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Faiza Bano, Jipeng Luo, Tingqiang Li
Summary: This study aims to assess the impact of multiple nanoparticles on Cd toxicity in lettuce and found that nSiL + Cd, nZnL + Cd, and nTiL + Cd are more effective in improving growth and photosynthetic efficiency. Nanoparticles can reduce the accumulation of ROS and MDA in lettuce, while enhancing antioxidant enzyme activity. Nanoparticles have high tolerance against Cd and can reduce Cd accumulation in lettuce. This study highlights the importance of nanoparticles in mitigating Cd toxicity in lettuce.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guochao Yan, Han Jin, Chang Yin, Qingying Huang, Guanfeng Zhou, Yunmin Xu, Yong He, Yongchao Liang, Zhujun Zhu
Summary: Cadmium pollution poses a significant threat to agricultural production globally, and silicon (Si) and silicon nanoparticles (Si NPs) have been found to mitigate Cd stress in plants. This study compared the roles of Si and Si NPs in regulating antioxidant systems and Cd uptake in tomatoes, revealing that Si NPs were more effective in promoting tomato growth and alleviating oxidative damage under Cd stress by modulating the antioxidant system and reducing apoplastic Cd uptake.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
