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Biochemical Research Methods
Xin Li, Victoria Yell, Xu Li
Summary: This study demonstrates that the promoters AtTT10 and AtDP1 are suitable for driving gene expression in the outer integument of the seed coat in pennycress and camelina. This provides an important foundation for improving seed oil production and press cake quality.
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Plant Sciences
Fatemeh Hosseini Sanehkoori, Hemmatollah Pirdashti, Esmaeil Bakhshandeh
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of temperature and water potential on camelina germination behavior, showing that they significantly affected the germination characteristics of camelina.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Swetabh Patel, Andrew W. Lenssen, Kenneth J. Moore, Yesuf A. Mohammed, Russ W. Gesch, M. Scott Wells, Burton L. Johnson, Marisol T. Berti, Heather L. Matthees
Summary: This study examined the effects of field pennycress and winter camelina as oilseed cover crops in corn-soybean rotations, finding that late interseeding of PC and WC resulted in higher oilseed yield yet lower overall yields in corn and soybean. PC and WC reduced relay-soybean grain yield, but corn grain yield and quality were not affected following relay soybean. The study does not recommend relay cropping soybean with PC and WC in the upper Midwest based on the results.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Matthew A. Ott, Gary Gardner, Krishan M. Rai, Donald L. Wyse, M. David Marks, Ratan Chopra
Summary: Efforts are being made to domesticate the winter annual oilseed cover crop, pennycress, to address global food security and ecosystem challenges. Key alleles have been introgressed, but seed dormancy remains a weedy trait. Experiments have shown that introducing mutations in the TRANSPARENT TESTA 2 gene can potentially overcome seed dormancy issues, making pennycress more attractive for growers. Further research is needed to understand the transparent testa mutants' response to abiotic stress conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Review
Agronomy
Stefanie B. Keadle, Virginia R. Sykes, Carl E. Sams, Xinhua Yin, James A. Larson, Jerome F. Grant
Summary: Winter oilseeds are cool season Brassica crops that can serve as dual crops when grown in rotation with other crops. They offer the benefits of cover crops and provide additional revenue through the sale of seeds for various uses. This review focuses on canola, camelina, and pennycress, and highlights the need for further research in adapting these crops to the Mid-South region.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ping Huang, Lili He, Adeel Abbas, Sadam Hussain, Saddam Hussain, Daolin Du, Muhammad Bilal Hafeez, Sidra Balooch, Noreen Zahra, Xiaolong Ren, Muhammad Rafiq, Muhammad Saqib
Summary: Seed priming with sorghum water extract (SWE) enhances salt stress tolerance in camelina by improving growth, physiological indicators, and reducing oxidative damage under stress conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Esteban Ramirez, Zayneb Chaabene, Lourdes Hernandez-Apaolaza, Mariem Rekik, Amine Elleuch, Vicenta de la Fuente
Summary: The study aimed to optimize the germination process of Arthrocnemum seeds using different pretreatments. The results showed that salt priming in darkness at a concentration of 600 mM NaCl improved germination percentages by approximately 25% in both Tunisian and Spanish species. Keeping seeds at different salt concentrations for 30 days produced higher improvement percentages at lower concentrations in A. meridionale (100-200 mM NaCl), while in A. macrostachyum the highest improvement percentages were obtained at 600 mM NaCl (percentage improvement of 47%). Reducing the dark time period to 5 days at higher salt concentrations (800 mM NaCl) resulted in higher germination percentages in all samples, increasing the improvement of germination between 17 and 50%. The optimal conditions for seed germination were found to be pH = 7, pretreatment in darkness at 800 mM NaCl, and 400 μM of iron.
Article
Entomology
Frank Forcella, Swetabh Patel, Andrew W. Lenssen, Cody Hoerning, M. Scott Wells, Russ W. Gesch, Marisol T. Berti
Summary: Field pennycress and winter camelina produce abundant pollen and nectar, attracting various beneficial pollinating insects. Visitation rates of different insect groups varied across locations and were influenced by site and weather characteristics. The study highlights the importance of understanding the factors affecting pollinator visitation in these crops.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
M. Victoria Lopez, Marina de la Vega, Ricardo Gracia, Ana Claver, Miguel Alfonso
Summary: The study compared agronomic potential of European and USA pennycress accessions under Mediterranean conditions. European accessions had lower germination but similar or better seed yield compared to USA. Varied weather conditions greatly impacted seed oil and erucic acid content, emphasizing the need for region-specific cultivation considerations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yongjie Liu, Shuang Zhang, Hans J. De Boeck, Fujiang Hou
Summary: Temperature and salinity have significant effects on seed germination, but the sensitivity to these factors varies among plant species. Festuca arundinacea is less sensitive to temperature and salinity, while Bromus inermis and Elymus breviaristatus are sensitive to high salinity levels. These findings can enhance our understanding of seed germination in saline soils under changing climate conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
K. Maninder Walia, Federica Zanetti, W. Russ Gesch, Michal Krzyzaniak, Christina Eynck, Debbie Puttick, Efi Alexopoulou, Aritz Royo-Esnal, J. Mariusz Stolarski, Terry Isbell, Andrea Monti
Summary: Winter camelina, a multifunctional oilseed crop, shows variability in seed qualitative traits across different environmental conditions. Factors such as growing degree days and precipitation distribution can significantly impact seed oil content, fatty acid composition, and overall seed quality. Consideration of growing conditions is crucial for large scale production of camelina, as climate variables are likely to influence seed quality and suitability for various end-uses.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chanelle L. Webster, Paul S. Lavery, Simone Strydom, Jessica Billinghurst, Kathryn McMahon
Summary: For many plants, seed regeneration is crucial for population recovery. Climate change is affecting the hydrological cycle and salinity, the primary factor controlling marine plant germination. The impact of altered salinity regimes on estuarine seagrasses is not well understood. This study quantified porewater salinity dynamics in two estuaries dominated by Ruppia and examined the germination ecology of Ruppia polycarpa under different salinity treatments. The results suggest that hypersaline dormancy conditions may positively affect early life history stages, but declining winter rainfall and increasing hypersalinity pose a risk to germination success.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Arvind Bhatt, David J. J. Gallacher, Alfredo Jarma-Orozco, Denise Fernandes, Marcelo F. F. Pompelli
Summary: This study assessed the variation in seed germination among different populations of two desert halophytes and examined the correlation between seed fresh weight and germination. The results showed that the provenance had a significant impact on the germination of Suaeda vermiculata seeds, while the impact was less clear for Arthrocnemum macrostachyum. Additionally, a lower soil pH promoted seed germination.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bo Yang, Florian Hofmann, Bjoern Usadel, Citalin Voiniciuc
Summary: This study investigated the functions of four distinct classes of cell wall polymers in seed mucilage structure and salt tolerance. The results showed that xylan and glucomannan play crucial roles in fine-tuning mucilage adherence and salt tolerance in seeds.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ghulam Abbas Narejo, Ameer Ahmed Mirbahar, Sanaullah Yasin, Muzafar Hussain Sirohi, Rafat Saeed
Summary: Seed priming with KNO3 for 20 hours can improve germination and seedling establishment in cotton genotypes under saline conditions. GH-Baghdadi showed higher germination index and final germination percentage. Mean germination time was significantly reduced in both genotypes at 20 hours priming duration with 1.5% KNO3.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
Summary: This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covered land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The results indicated the proportions of different land suitability classes and showed the compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in assessing suitability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Arundo donax as a building material and found that it has strong adaptability, high hygroscopicity, and unique sound absorption behavior. The mechanical tests also demonstrated the applicability of the Arundo donax-based composite. This opens up new possibilities for the further application of Arundo donax-based materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)