Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Ronald Pierik, Christian Fankhauser, Lucia C. Strader, Neelima Sinha
Summary: Plasticity in plant architecture influences plant performance by utilizing dedicated molecular networks.
Article
Plant Sciences
Woei-Jiun Guo, Benjamin Pommerrenig, H. Ekkehard Neuhaus, Isabel Keller
Summary: This article discusses the important role of sugar transporters in plant organ development and the integration mechanism with plant hormone responses.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaoxia Guo, Yunshan Yang, Huifang Liu, Guangzhou Liu, Wanmao Liu, Yonghong Wang, Rulang Zhao, Bo Ming, Ruizhi Xie, Keru Wang, Shaokun Li, Peng Hou
Summary: This study investigated the effects of solar radiation on root morphology of different maize cultivars and found that large root systems were important for rapid response to decreased solar radiation and achieving stable and high yield.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jenna M. Roper, Jose F. Garcia, Hideaki Tsutsui
Summary: In the coming decades, increasing agricultural productivity is crucial due to the rapidly growing global population and the increased demand for food supply. One method to achieve this is through monitoring and rapidly detecting plant diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and drought to maximize yields by precise application of agrichemicals, fertilizers, and water. In vivo plant sensors have the potential to increase agricultural productivity through genetic engineering, imaging and spectroscopy, and electrical approaches.
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Plant Sciences
Lorenzo Della Maggiora, Alessandra Francini, Alessio Giovannelli, Luca Sebastiani
Summary: The salinity response of Populus alba L. clone 'Marte' was evaluated using a split-root system. The results showed that there were no significant differences in morpho-physiological parameters and mineral content among different salt treatments. However, under the condition of simultaneous salt stress, the photosynthesis and stomatal conductance of the clone 'Marte' decreased significantly.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Fu Cai, Na Mi, Huiqing Ming, Yushu Zhang, Hui Zhang, Shujie Zhang, Xianli Zhao, Bingbing Zhang
Summary: Dry matter accumulation and partitioning in maize were studied under drought stress and rewatering conditions. The results showed that reproductive organs were more sensitive to drought and their dry matter accumulation was affected even after rehydration. Drought during vegetative growth reduced stalk dry matter more than leaves, while drought during reproductive growth significantly decreased leaf dry matter. Drought increased the dry matter partitioning rates of vegetative organs and decreased the partitioning rates of ears, leading to reduced harvest index. The persistence of drought impact depended on the occurrence stage and degree of drought, as well as the duration of rewatering.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Eun Kyung Yoon, Jiyeong Oh, Jun Lim
Summary: SHORT-ROOT (SHR) is a mobile transcription factor that plays important roles in ground tissue patterning, stem cell niche specification and maintenance, and vascular development in Arabidopsis roots. Recent evidence suggests that SHR may also play key roles in above-ground organs, and its novel regulatory networks have been found in shoots. Comparative research on SHR function in roots and shoots will further enhance our understanding of plant growth and development.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Dominika Boguszewska-Mankowska, Krystyna Zarzynska, Beata Wasilewska-Nascimento
Summary: This experiment evaluated the effects of soil drought and high temperature stress on potato plants, and found that simultaneous application of both stresses had the greatest impact on plant morphology and yield.
Article
Agronomy
Pablo Rosso, Evelyn Wallor, Lars Richter, Marc Wehrhan
Summary: This study compared the ability of SPAD, ASD, and Multiplex sensors to measure N content in crops at the leaf and canopy level, and found that they had different accuracies at different levels.
Article
Plant Sciences
Lilyana Nacheva, Nataliya Dimitrova, Lyubka Koleva-Valkova, Miroslava Stefanova, Tsveta Ganeva, Marieta Nesheva, Ivan Tarakanov, Andon Vassilev
Summary: This study investigated the effects of LED light sources on the growth and rooting of plum rootstock Saint Julien. The results showed that mixed light (WBR) was the best choice during the multiplication phase, while red LED light was more suitable during the rooting stage.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Raghavan Chinnambedu Murugesan, Mohammed Thofike Ahmed Choudhury, Alex Rozhin
Summary: In this study, a unique strategy was demonstrated to disperse various plant pigments by high-speed shear-force mixing of fresh bell peppers in an aqueous medium, followed by centrifugation and filtration. The resulting dispersion allowed simultaneous probing of chlorophylls, phenolic compounds, and carotenoids through fluorescence excitation-emission mapping and optical absorption analysis. This sampling protocol and spectroscopic analysis will be highly beneficial for obtaining advanced spectroscopic databases and rapid food analysis and quality control.
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Plant Sciences
Shersingh Joseph Tumber-Davila, H. Jochen Schenk, Enzai Du, Robert B. Jackson
Summary: This study investigated the relationships between plant size and shape and climate. It found that water availability and growth form significantly influence the size of the shoot, while rooting depth is primarily influenced by temperature seasonality. Shoot size is the strongest predictor of lateral spread, with root system diameter generally being twice as wide as shoot width. Plants in different climates exhibited considerably different geometries.
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Horticulture
Elena V. Kanash, Nadezhda G. Sinyavina, Dmitryi V. Rusakov, Ksenia V. Egorova, Gayane G. Panova, Yuriy V. Chesnokov
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium deficiency on lettuce plants using non-invasive methods. The results showed that deficiency of these macronutrients caused changes in optical characteristics, chlorophyll content, and metabolism of lettuce plants, leading to reduced efficiency in photosynthesis.
Article
Agronomy
Shengqian Chao, Wenkai Du, Tian Lu, Yuming Yang, Kaiqiang Wang, Haiping Du, Hao Cheng, Deyue Yu
Summary: Through genome-wide association study, four SNPs significantly associated with phosphorus deficiency tolerance traits were identified, which could help improve phosphorus efficiency and marker-assisted selection breeding in soybean.
Review
Agronomy
Devrim Coskun, Rupesh Deshmukh, S. M. Shivaraj, Paul Isenring, Richard R. Belanger
Summary: This review critically assesses the current understanding of the physiological role and molecular characteristics of Lsi2 in plants, highlighting the lack of knowledge on the structure-function relationship and the need for further research. The review also includes the most recent and comprehensive phylogenetic analysis of Lsi2 from fully sequenced higher-plant genomes, and suggests research directions and hypotheses to elucidate the properties of Lsi2.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Renata Jarosz, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek, Krzysztof Gondek, Michal Kopec, Tomas Losak, Lidia Marcinska-Mazur
Summary: The changes in quantitative and qualitative humus parameters in loamy sand with the addition of poultry litter (PL) and poultry litter biochar (PLB) were estimated over a 5-year study period. It was found that PL had a significant impact on the mineralization of organic matter and caused noticeable changes in humus compounds. On the other hand, PLB had a slower mineralization rate, especially at higher doses, and had a more favorable effect on the structure and mobility of humic acid carbon compared to PL.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Katarzyna Wolny-Koladka, Renata Jarosz, Lidia Marcinska-Mazur, Tomas Losak, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of different mineral-organic mixtures on soil microbial composition and chemical properties, finding that the application of these mixtures can enhance soil biological activity, increase microbial numbers, and diversity.
INTERNATIONAL AGROPHYSICS
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Ankica Kondic-Spika, Sanja Mikic, Milan Mirosavljevic, Dragana Trkulja, Ana Marjanovic Jeromela, Dragana Rajkovic, Aleksandra Radanovic, Sandra Cvejic, Svetlana Glogovac, Dejan Dodig, Sofija Bozinovic, Zlatko Satovic, Boris Lazarevic, Domagoj Simic, Dario Novoselovic, Imre Vass, Janos Pauk, Dragana Miladinovic
Summary: This article presents different phenotyping methods used in the Pannonian region to evaluate complex traits related to growth, yield, quality, and adaptation of crops to different environmental stresses. The article also discusses the historical background and recent developments in plant phenotyping, as well as the results achieved in Croatia, Hungary, and Serbia. It provides insights into the current status and future perspectives for the regional development and modernization of plant phenotyping.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Laura Pismarovic, Ana Milanovic-Litre, Kristina Kljak, Boris Lazarevic, Maja Scepanovic
Summary: Soil pH can affect the harm caused by mesotrione on crops, with acidic conditions mitigating herbicide-induced visual injury and reduction in carotenoid content.
PLANT SOIL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Monika Vidak, Boris Lazarevic, Monika Nekic, Zlatko Satovic, Klaudija Carovic-Stanko
Summary: Winter savory is an important medicinal, aromatic, and honey plant that grows in dry areas. The study found that hormonal priming can mitigate the negative effects of extreme drought on seed germination.
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Infectious Diseases
Katarina Martinko, Sinisa Ivankovic, Boris Lazarevic, Edyta Dermic, Damir Dermic
Summary: Finding environmentally friendly and efficient antifungal agents to control early blight in tomato plants is crucial in contemporary agriculture. This study tested the activity of boric acid (BA) and its derivative phenylboronic acid (PBA) in controlling early blight symptoms caused by the pathogenic fungus Alternaria alternata. The results showed that both BA and PBA acted prophylactically on fungal infection, reducing the severity of symptoms and preventing deterioration of plant health. PBA was more efficient in suppressing the impact of A. alternata infection.
Article
Horticulture
Dominik Vodnik, Ziga Vogrin, Helena Sircelj, Mariana Cecilia Grohar, Aljaz Medic, Klaudija Carovic-Stanko, Toni Safner, Boris Lazarevic
Summary: The effects of UV-A radiation on the growth and physiological and biochemical traits of green leaf basil were investigated. UV-A did not have any negative effects on plant growth and photosynthetic functions, even at high doses. It also enhanced thylakoid processes and increased the pool of xanthophyll cycle pigments, contributing to the plant's response to the light environment.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Anastazija Hud, Dunja Samec, Helena Senko, Marko Petek, Lidija Brkljacic, Lucia Pole, Boris Lazarevic, Ivana Rajnovic, Nikolina Udikovic-Kolic, Armin Mesic, Goran Palijan, Branka Salopek-Sondi, Ines Petric
Summary: Climate change has negative impacts on agriculture, especially on plant growth and development, which will have strong consequences on future food availability. The effects of heavy rainfall events and waterlogging on different crops are still not well understood. This study investigated the effects of waterlogging on white cabbage, finding that it is not very sensitive to waterlogging, but repeated waterlogging can cause congestion stress.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Martin Meszaros, Hana Hnatkova, Patrik Conka, Tomas Losak, Jan Namestek
Summary: The study analyzed the production, nutrition, bearing, and branching behaviors of young apple trees, focusing on their aboveground biomass, flower formation, and nitrogen supply. Nitrogen is an important nutrient for the growth and development of fruit trees, especially in flower bud formation. The results showed that different cultivars had different biomass production patterns, but similar growth responses to nitrogen supply. 'Rubinola' showed similar branching patterns but higher vigor than 'Topaz'. 'Rubinola' produced more long shoots with lower quality short shoots, resulting in fewer terminal flowers and more lateral flowers dominantly in the distal zone. 'Topaz', on the other hand, had intensive terminal flowering with more abundant lateral flowers in the median zone. Even a lower dose of spring nitrogen improved flower bud formation and extended the flowering zone on one-year-old shoots. This finding is important for optimizing fertilization management of apple trees, but the effect is also regulated by mechanisms related to apical dominance.
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Environmental Sciences
Vedran Krevh, Jannis Groh, Lutz Weihermueller, Lana Filipovic, Jasmina Defterdarovic, Zoran Kovac, Ivan Magdic, Boris Lazarevic, Thomas Baumgartl, Vilim Filipovic
Summary: Soil heterogeneity can significantly impact hillslope hydropedological processes, highlighting the importance of understanding water dynamics and redistribution. This study utilized field investigations, numerical modeling, and sensor network data to explore water dynamics in a hillslope vineyard. The results showed that incorporating field data improved model performance, and when laboratory data were not available, using a PTF model ensemble was a viable option.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ivanka Habus Jercic, Anita Bosnjak Mihovilovic, Ana Matkovic Stankovic, Boris Lazarevic, Smiljana Goreta Ban, Dean Ban, Nikola Major, Ivana Tomaz, Zrinka Banjavcic, Snjezana Keresa
Summary: Drought negatively affects garlic plants and reduces yields. This study investigated the effects of drought stress on morphological and physiological characteristics, as well as phenolic, sugar, inulin, and amino acid content, and antioxidant activity in two Croatian garlic ecotypes. The results showed that drought decreased plant height, number of leaves, and plant weight, but increased root length. The two ecotypes differed in physiological characteristics and antioxidant activity. IB exhibited higher inulin accumulation and amino acid levels, while IC had better root growth and increased levels of certain amino acids.
Article
Plant Sciences
Tomislav Javornik, Klaudija Carovic-Stanko, Jerko Gunjaca, Monika Vidak, Boris Lazarevic
Summary: In this study, high-throughput phenotyping methods were used to monitor the development of drought-induced morphological and physiological symptoms in common bean. The study aimed to select the most sensitive plant phenotypic traits to drought. The results showed that D30 treatment caused a decrease in leaf area index, total leaf area, reflectance in specific green, saturation, and green leaf index, and an increase in the anthocyanin index and reflectance in blue. These selected phenotypic traits could be used to monitor drought stress and screen for tolerant genotypes.
Article
Agronomy
Reinhard W. Neugschwandtner, Georg Dobos, Helmut Wagentristl, Tomas Losak, Agnieszka Klimek-Kopyra, Hans-Peter Kaul
Summary: A two-year field experiment in Eastern Austria found that the optimal sowing date for winter poppy under Pannonian climate conditions in Central Europe is early October, but sowing can be performed over a wider range of dates. Winter poppy had higher seed yields compared to spring poppy, mainly due to a higher number of seeds capsule. The sowing rate for winter poppy can be much lower than the recommended sowing rate for spring poppy.
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Environmental Sciences
Katarzyna Wolny-Koladka, Lidia Marcinska-Mazur, Renata Jarosz, Michal Juda, Tomas Losak, Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of mineral-organic mixtures on the abundance of soil microorganisms. The results showed that the abundance of microorganisms was influenced by fertilisation and the type of plant. The highest abundance of microorganisms was found in treatments with lignite mixtures for oilseed rape, and with leonardite mixtures for wheat. Increasing the percentage of lignite and leonardite in the fertiliser mixtures did not result in a proportional increase in microorganism abundance, indicating no economic justification for such treatment. The mixtures used, with their alkaline pH, can serve as substitutes for calcium fertilisers to improve soil properties and protect soil organic matter from degradation.
ECOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY AND ENGINEERING S-CHEMIA I INZYNIERIA EKOLOGICZNA S
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marko Petek, Ivan Petkovic, Sanja Fabek Uher, Mihaela Satvar Vrbancic, Tomas Losak, Vjekoslav Tanaskovic, Tomislav Karazija
Summary: The world vegetable market is becoming more open to new cuisines and products, including the broccoflower. However, the fast-paced lifestyle and reliance on fast food have led to nutritional disorders, such as iron, zinc, and manganese deficiency. A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of foliar fertilization on the microelement content of broccoflower blooms. The results showed that broccoflower is rich in iron, zinc, and manganese, which is beneficial for its breakthrough in the conservative domestic vegetable market.
SCIENTIFIC PAPERS-SERIES B-HORTICULTURE
(2022)
