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Plant Sciences
Priyanka Mohapatra, Asit Ray, I. Sriram Sandeep, Reena Parida, Sujata Mohanty
Summary: An efficient micropropagation protocol was developed for the commercially important herb C. asiatica, achieving successful shoot induction, proliferation, and rooting. Evaluation of the genetic stability of the micropropagated plants showed no significant changes in DNA content and secondary metabolites between the mother plant and regenerants.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Jhilmil Nath, Kiran Devi, Vikas Kumar, Palak Sharma, Ram Kumar Sharma, Rohit Joshi
Summary: In this study, the taxonomic and morphological characteristics of Chlorophytum comosum var. comosum were analyzed, and an efficient in vitro propagation system was established. Floral induction and root growth were successfully achieved through the evaluation of different culture media and hormones. This study also reported the in vitro flowering and genetic stability analysis of Chlorophytum comosum var. comosum for the first time. Rating: 8 points.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
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Agricultural Engineering
Keely M. Beard, Audrey W. H. Boling, Bastiaan O. R. Bargmann
Summary: The study successfully applied protoplast transformation techniques to investigate transient gene expression in a low-THC cannabis cultivar, providing a new method for improving crop traits and understanding the complexity of the plant.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
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Agronomy
Md. Sanower Hossain, Zannat Urbi, Ing Chia Phang
Summary: The study found that using 3.0mM IBA can more efficiently induce stem growth in young apical shoot cuttings of Andrographis paniculata, with young apical shoot cuttings being more effective compared to old apical shoot cuttings. This suggests that mass propagation of Andrographis paniculata can be achieved in a short time using IBA.
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Agricultural Engineering
Shashikanta Behera, Kumari Monalisa, Rajesh K. Meher, Soumyajit Mohapatra, Sanjay K. Madkami, Prabhat K. Das, Pradeep K. Naik, Soumendra K. Naik
Summary: This study successfully developed a one-step plant regeneration protocol using rhizomatic bud on mT supplemented medium, producing a large number of plants with biochemical fidelity and robust therapeutic activities. The field-established tissue culture plants were found to be at par with the mother plant in terms of phytochemicals composition and therapeutic activities, making the protocol useful for conservation, propagation, and sustainable utilization in various industries.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
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Agricultural Engineering
Annalisa Cartabia, Virginia Sarropoulou, Katerina Grigoriadou, Eleni Maloupa, Stephane Declerck
Summary: A protocol for the in vitro production of Alkanna tinctoria plants using shoot-tip explants was developed, which improved proliferation, rooting, and acclimatization of the micropropagated shoot-tip explants. This protocol opens the door to industrial exploitation of the plant's secondary metabolites and the conservation of this important medicinal plants.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Hongxin Zhang, Guilan Wang, Yongxu Qiao, Chao Chen
Summary: A highly efficient regeneration system for Anthurium andraeanum Linden has been established using root segments as explants, successfully inducing callus formation and shoot regeneration. NH4NO3 levels influenced callus formation but had little effect on shoot regeneration. Histological analysis revealed the origins of cell division and the characteristics of the callus and shoot primordia. Flow cytometry analysis showed maintained ploidy levels and stability of genomic DNA with occasional genetic variation in some genotypes.
IN VITRO CELLULAR & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY-PLANT
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Thirupathi Koppula, Dulam Sandhya, Gulab Khan Rohela, Saritha Kommidi, Mustafa Mohammed
Summary: Solena amplexicaulis is a creeping cucurbit with high medicinal values. In this study, in vitro micropropagation was successfully used as an alternative method for its propagation and conservation. By optimizing the plant growth regulators and culture conditions, a large number of shoots were induced and subsequently rooted. The resulting plantlets showed high survival rates when transferred to natural field conditions. The genetic fidelity of tissue-cultured plants was also confirmed.
IN VITRO CELLULAR & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY-PLANT
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Ahmed A. Qahtan, Mohamad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Eslam M. Abdel-Salam
Summary: The study investigated the effect of different culture conditions on in vitro regeneration of Ruta chalepensis, resulting in high regeneration rates and shoot numbers under specific conditions. DNA assays and flow cytometry confirmed the genetic stability of in vitro cultivated R. chalepensis plantlets.
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Plant Sciences
Zishan Ahmad, Vikas Yadav, Anwar Shahzad, Abolghassem Emamverdian, Muthusamy Ramakrishnan, Yulong Ding
Summary: Casuarina equisetifolia, an important tree in tropical and subtropical regions, has been successfully propagated in vitro using nodal segments. This micropropagation protocol can be used for large-scale multiplication and germplasm preservation, meeting the increasing demands of C. equisetifolia in the forest industry.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Horticulture
Yeganeh Basiri, Nematollah Etemadi, Mahdi Alizadeh, Javad Alizargar
Summary: In this study, an in vitro propagation technique for Eremurus spectabilis M. Bieb using tuberous root explants was established. The highest callus induction and shoot proliferation rates were observed on specific media compositions. The protocol can have commercial applications and be useful in the production of secondary metabolites.
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Horticulture
Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar
Summary: In this study, a high-performance in vitro propagation system of Plectranthus amboinicus was developed through direct shoot organogenesis. The optimized conditions resulted in high regeneration percentage and shoot number per explant. The genetic stability of the in vitro raised plants was confirmed, ensuring the availability of authenticated raw materials for commercial production.
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Horticulture
Ieva Mezaka, Dace Kavina, Laura Kalane, Arta Kronberga
Summary: In this study, protocols for seed disinfection, in vitro multiplication and rooting, and ex vitro and field adaptation of the endangered medicinal plant Eryngium maritimum L. were developed. By optimizing the length and temperature of disinfectants, a lower contamination rate and high germination rate were achieved. Nitrogen content reduction and plant growth regulator addition enhanced axillary bud proliferation and rooting. Adjusting potting media and pot size affected survival and growth ex vitro. This research provides a suitable foundation for scaling up the production of E. maritimum through micropropagation.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Abhitheja Sirikonda, Phanikanth Jogam, Kasim Mood, Venkateswar Rao Allini
Summary: In this study, an efficient regeneration method was successfully developed for Flemingia strobilifera, preserving its genetic homogeneity and biochemical stability through in vitro propagation. The plant is rich in 2-Methoxy-4-vinyl phenol (2M4VP), a compound with potential anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, making it valuable in medicine and industry. This research is significant for the conservation and utilization of medicinal plant species.
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Denis Okello, Sungyu Yang, Richard Komakech, Yuseong Chung, Endang Rahmat, Roggers Gang, Francis Omujal, Alice V. Lamwaka, Youngmin Kang
Summary: The study developed a protocol for the indirect regeneration of Aspilia africana and successfully achieved shoot organogenesis through leaf and root explants. The results showed that efficient callus induction and shoot regeneration capacity could be obtained through specific culture medium treatments, leading to the successful cultivation of regenerated plantlets with robust growth conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rabia Nabi, Sahir Sultan Alvi, Arunim Shah, Chandra P. Chaturvedi, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Saheem Ahmad, M. Salman Khan
Summary: The study demonstrates the protective effects of ezetimibe (EZ) against AGEs-related pathologies in experimental diabetes, including improved biochemical markers, regulation of gene expression, maintenance of redox status, and protection of renal histopathological features.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
M. Manokari, S. Priyadharshini, M. Cokulraj, Abhijit Dey, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Anshu Alok, Mahipal S. Shekhawat
Summary: In this study, an in vitro regeneration method was optimized for Aloe vera, and it was found that the combination of meta-topolin and NAA improved the morpho-structural and physiological traits of the plantlets. Additionally, meta-topolin also enhanced the photo-pigments, net rate of photosynthesis, and morpho-anatomy of the leaves.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Neha Sharma, Mala Sharma, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Rajnish Kumar, Saheem Ahmad, Salman Akhtar
Summary: This study aimed to identify a novel phytolead targeting HSP90 using in silico combinatorial approach. The compound Pterodontoside G was found to be a potent antiangiogenic agent with good binding stability and activity against HSP90.
LETTERS IN DRUG DESIGN & DISCOVERY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
M. Mani, C. Mathiyazhagan, A. Dey, M. Faisal, A. A. Alatar, A. Alok, M. S. Shekhawat
Summary: Crinum malabaricum is a newly discovered and critically endangered aquatic bulbous plant that is used to extract the drug 'galanthamine' for the treatment of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. The bulbs of this plant have the highest amount of galanthamine among Crinum species. Microscopic structural anomalies were observed in the leaves and roots of in vitro cultured plants, but these anomalies improved significantly during ex vitro acclimation, enabling the plants to better adapt to in vivo conditions.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
K. Jayaprakash, M. Manokari, M. Cokulraj, Abhijit Dey, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Nirmal Joshee, Mahipal S. Shekhawat
Summary: By using 6-(3-hydroxybenzylamino) purine as a growth regulator, Caralluma umbellata showed improved shoot proliferation and well-developed tissue systems, resulting in reduced abnormalities and increased survival of plantlets.
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
M. Manokari, M. Cokulraj, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Anshu Alok, Abhijit Dey, Mahipal S. Shekhawat
Summary: Sea grape is a salt-tolerant plant used for soil stabilization and wind protection in coastal landscapes. This study investigated the effects of Polyethylene-Glycol (PEG) on the growth and leaf structure of in vitro cultured sea grape plants. The results showed that PEG promoted plant growth and improved leaf morphology and chemical composition, enhancing the plant's stress tolerance.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Ahmed A. Qahtan, Eslam M. Abdel-Salam, Mohammad Faisal, Mohamed A. El-Sheikh
Summary: The difficult propagation and extensive grazing exposure of shrub and tree species necessitate finding alternative means of propagation. In vitro micropropagation techniques, such as tissue culture, offer a promising tool for cost-effective and efficient propagation. This study developed a rapid and efficient in vitro multiplication protocol for Maerua crassifolia and demonstrated successful acclimatization and genetic fidelity of the micropropagated plants.
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Chemistry, Physical
M. Manokari, M. Cokul Raj, Abhijit Dey, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Nirmal Joshee, Mahipal S. Shekhawat
Summary: This study investigated the impact of Silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) on in vitro adventitious root formation and structural developments in Hedyotis biflora. It was found that SiNPs promoted the morpho-anatomical improvements in roots, resulting in thicker, sturdier roots with increased biomass and length. Microscopic analysis showed that SiNPs-derived roots had fully differentiated structures, while control roots only had primary structures. The addition of SiNPs also improved acclimatization efficiency and survival rate of the plantlets.
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Chemistry, Physical
M. Cokul Raj, M. Manokari, N. Arumugam, Abhijit Dey, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Anshu Alok, Mahipal S. Shekhawat
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of SiNPs on invitro flowering in Vitexnegundo plants. The results showed that SiNPs significantly promoted the induction of flower buds, leading to year-round invitro flowering and improved rooting and acclimatization response of the plantlets.
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Chemistry, Physical
M. Manokari, Abhijit Dey, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Rupesh Kumar Singh, Mahipal S. Shekhawat
Summary: The incorporation of Silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) in the micropropagation of Santalum album plants promotes desirable morpho-anatomical features. In vitro shoots cultivated with SiNPs showed significant improvement in stem thickness, formation of multiple layered cortex and sclerenchymatous bundle caps, as well as differentiation of vascular cambium. These results contribute to the quality improvement of Santalum album treelets.
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Chemistry, Physical
M. Cokul Raj, M. Manokari, N. Arumugam, Abhijit Dey, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Anshu Alok, Mahipal S. Shekhawat
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Faisal, Mohammad Faizan, Sadia Haque Tonny, Vishnu D. D. Rajput, Tatiana Minkina, Abdulrahman A. A. Alatar, Ranjith Pathirana
Summary: Soil salinity is a major obstacle in global food production, but the use of plant growth regulators such as strigolactones (SLs) can improve plant growth and photosynthetic efficiency under stress conditions. This study investigated the effects of SLs (GR24) on growth and oxidative stress in tomato plants under salinity stress, and found that GR24 treatment significantly increased plant growth parameters, antioxidant enzyme activity, and photosynthetic parameters.
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Agricultural Engineering
Mahesh Kumar Badhepuri, M. Manokari, M. Cokul Raj, Phanikanth Jogam, Abhijit Dey, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Nirmal Joshee, Nageswara Rao Singisala, Mahipal S. Shekhawat
Summary: A novel and effective direct shoot regeneration technique was developed for the medicinal plant Coleus forskohlii. Meta-Topolin was found to be more efficient than BAP in promoting direct organogenesis. The regeneration process showed distinct phases of shoot formation. The developed protocol can be used for the commercial production of C. forskohlii.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Manokari, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Doris Barboni, Mahipal S. Shekhawat
Summary: This study demonstrates that the addition of silicon nanoparticles in the culture medium can enhance micropropagation of Hemidesmus indicus, resulting in improved growth and development of the plant. The shoots generated on silicon nanoparticle-amended medium exhibited superior growth and had more developed tissue structures in the leaves and stems compared to the control group.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Quaiser Saquib, Stefan Schwaiger, Mostafa Alilou, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Maqsood A. Siddiqui, Javed Ahmad, Mohammad Faisal, Eslam M. Abdel-Salam, Rizwan Wahab, Adnan J. Al-Rehaily, Hermann Stuppner, Abdulaziz A. Al-Khedhairy
Summary: We investigated the anticancer mechanism of a chloroform extract of marine sponge (Haliclona fascigera) (sample C) in human breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7) cells. The exposure to sample C decreased cell proliferation and induced reactive oxygen species, nitric oxide, mitochondrial dysfunction, and apoptosis in MCF-7 cells. Furthermore, the qPCR array revealed potential genes involved in apoptosis pathways and immunofluorescence analysis confirmed the presence of specific proteins in the treated cells.
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Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
Summary: In this study, hollow and solid lignin nanoparticles were synthesized through self-assembly and their application in PVA nanocomposite films was investigated. The results showed that the presence of hollow lignin nanoparticles in the films resulted in a room-like network structure, while the solid lignin nanoparticles induced different structural changes. The inclusion of LNPs improved the mechanical properties of the films, and both types of LNPs exhibited good hydrophobicity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
Summary: This study prepared a thermal/magnetic/light-triggered multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymer composite with excellent properties by adding magnetic nanoparticles into a polyurethane composite. The composite showed high shape recovery rate, fast response behavior, and suitability for 3D printing. Controllable external stimuli allowed for dynamic, remote, and precise control of 4D transformations. This work is significant for the design of smart materials and devices.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
