Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abigail Garcia-Villegas, Alvaro Fernandez-Ochoa, Alejandro Rojas-Garcia, Maria Elena Alanon, David Arraez-Roman, Maria de la Luz Cadiz-Gurrea, Antonio Segura-Carretero
Summary: This study evaluates the bioactive potential of mango peel extract and demonstrates its promising use as an ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jorge Lora, Veronica Perez, Maria Herrero, Jose I. Hormaza
Summary: The study characterized pollen-pistil interaction in mango, revealing differences in the process compared to porogamous species. Key factors such as starch, arabinogalactan proteins (AGPs), and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) were found to play a role in directional pollen tube growth. The results support heterotrophic growth of mango pollen tubes in the style at the expense of starch, while GABA and starch were not highly present in the micropyle of mango.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lorena Guadalupe Ramon-Canul, Elisa Guzman-Victoria, Emmanuel de Jesus Ramirez-Rivera, Adan Cabal-Prieto, Jesus Rodriguez-Miranda, Alejandro Llaguno-Aguinaga, Jose Manuel Sanchez-Orea, Sergio Alberto Ramirez-Garcia, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul, Jose Andres Herrera-Corredor
Summary: The objective of this study was to assess the antioxidant and inhibitory activity of ACE, a-amylase, and a-glucosidase in cookies formulated with ground mango leaves, as well as their nutritional and physicochemical quality. The cookies formulated with 15% and 10% ground mango leaves had higher crude fiber content (5.50 and 3.06 g 100 g(-1)), and exhibited antioxidant activity with DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP values ranging from 18.72 to 5.18 mg TEAC 100 g(-1), 21.59 to 7.89 mg TEAC 100 g(-1), and 22.56 to 8.59 mg TEAC 100 g(-1), respectively. The CMGL-15 cookie showed the highest inhibitory activity against a-glucosidase enzymes. The results confirmed the functional properties of CGML-15 and CGML-10 cookies due to their increased fiber content and biological activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dalia I. Ciprian, Guadalupe Nevarez V. Moorillon, Sergio Soto Simental, Ludmila E. Pantoja, Luis Lopez H. Hernandez, Joaquin T. Castro, Luz Villalobos H. Delgado
Summary: The study evaluated the total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activity of ethanolic and hydroethanolic extracts of mango peel Ataulfo. The results showed that the ethanolic extract had the highest total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant capacity. Adding the ethanolic extract to ground beef improved color stability and inhibited lipid oxidation in raw and cooked ground beef with a similar overall acceptability score as sodium ascorbate. However, the ethanolic extract did not show significant antimicrobial activity when incorporated into ground beef.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sadaf Choudhary, Andleeb Zehra, Mohammad Mukarram, Kaiser Iqbal Wani, M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Tariq Aftab
Summary: The study showed that exogenously applied salicylic acid can improve the tolerance of Mentha arvensis and Cymbopogon flexuosus to boron stress by regulating antioxidant mechanisms and limiting boron uptake, thereby protecting the structural integrity of leaves and increasing essential oil content.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Somaris E. Quintana, Stephanie Salas, Luis A. Garcia-Zapateiro
Summary: Mango is recognized as a rich source of bioactive compounds, with phenolic compounds being one of the most important active components. Various extraction techniques have been used to obtain bioactive molecules from different parts of the mango plant, which exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activity. The review discusses the potential applications of mango bioactive compounds as nutraceuticals and therapeutic agents.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Miguel Barcelo-Anguiano, Jose I. Hormaza, Juan M. Losada
Summary: This study combined fluorescence and electron microscopy to explore the vascular anatomy of phloem tissue in tapering branches of mango trees, revealing variations in phloem anatomy in different years that led to an exponential increase in conductivity towards the base of the tree. The findings suggest that the pipe model theory applied to the phloem continuous tubing system is a good approach to understanding hydraulic transport in fruit trees.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sergio Valdivia-Rivera, Ivan Emanuel Herrera-Pool, Teresa Ayora-Talavera, Manuel Alejandro Lizardi-Jimenez, Ulises Garcia-Cruz, Juan Carlos Cuevas-Bernardino, Jose Manuel Cervantes-Uc, Neith Pacheco
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of temperature and time on the extraction of pectin from Haden mango peel, and characterized the pectin for potential food applications. The pectin was found to have high esterification, regular galacturonic acid content, and low protein and high ash content.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Usman Bello, Nurul Aini Amran, Muhammad Syafiq Hazwan Ruslan, Haruna Adamu
Summary: This study conducted the characterization, kinetics, and thermodynamic studies of mango peel (MP) waste using supercritical fluid extraction (SFE). The experimental conditions included a CO2 flow rate of 9.8 g/min, a fixed pressure of 25 MPa, and temperatures ranging from 40-80 degrees Celsius for extraction times of 30-150 minutes. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to isolate three target bioactive compounds: quercetin, beta-carotene, and gallic acid, with estimated quantities of 1.2983, 3.6987, and 0.0254 mg/g respectively. The kinetics of MP liquid extracts derived from SFE were best described by the Hyperbolic model, followed by the Pseudo second-order and Elovich's models. The thermodynamic parameters indicated an irreversible and endothermically spontaneous process, with positive entropy change (ΔS) of 0.144 Jmol(-1)K(-1), positive enthalpy change (ΔH) of 59.78 KJ/mol, and negative Gibbs' free energy (ΔG) of -8.88 KJ/mol. The study also highlighted the potential of MP liquid extracts as a low-cost and sustainable source of antioxidants for improving biodiesel's oxidative stability.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Luis Alberto Casaverde-Pacherrez, Carmen Tellez-Perez, Colette Besombes, Daniel Marcelo-Aldana, Karim Allaf, Edilberto Vasquez-Diaz
Summary: Swell-Drying operation (SD) was applied on mangoes to evaluate its effect on drying kinetics. The results showed that SD treatment significantly increased the drying rate and reduced the post-drying time, which could be attributed to the instant autovaporization of residual water.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fernando H. Ranjith, Benu Adhikari, Belal J. Muhialdin, Noor Liyana Yusof, Nameer K. Mohammed, Siti Hajar Ariffin, Anis Shobirin Meor Hussin
Summary: This study evaluated the antifungal activity of edible coatings containing bioactive peptides generated from palm kernel cake fermentation. The results showed that incorporating these peptides into chitosan-based coatings effectively inhibited the growth of fungi that infest mangoes, reducing anthracnose and stem-end rot. The chitosan-based coatings also exhibited better peptide release and biodegradability compared to other polysaccharide-based coatings. However, further research is needed to assess the sensory and quality properties of treated mangoes.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Juliana Mandha, Habtu Shumoy, Jolien Devaere, Joachim J. Schouteten, Xavier Gellynck, Ann De Winne, Athanasia O. Matemu, Katleen Raes
Summary: Fermentation is a sustainable technique that can enhance the sensory quality of fruit juices. Different strains of lactic acid bacteria used for fermenting mango juices resulted in variations in volatile compounds and sensory characteristics, which influenced the overall liking of consumers.
Article
Agronomy
Shepard Ndlela, Francis Obala, Nelson L. Mwando, Abdullah M. Mkiga, Abdelmutalab G. A. Azrag, Samira A. Mohamed
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a heat-based treatment protocol recognized by the EU on the Apple mango cultivar from Africa. The results showed that the treatment did not have a significant impact on the physical and biochemical properties of the mangoes.
Article
Agronomy
Mohammed Mohammed El-Hawary, Omnia S. M. Hashem, Mirza Hasanuzzaman
Summary: Ascorbic acid (AA) and salicylic acid (SA) are effective antioxidants that protect plants against stresses, including salinity. In this study, we investigated the physiological response of wheat to AA and SA, as well as their combined treatment, under saline conditions. The results showed that the combined treatment of AA and SA significantly enhanced photosynthetic pigments, antioxidant content, and yield in wheat plants. Moreover, it reduced osmolytes and lipid peroxidation content. Our findings highlight the importance of using AA and SA as beneficial compounds for wheat farming under salty conditions.
Article
Agronomy
Alina S. Puig, Mike C. Winterstein
Summary: This study identified Neofusicoccum batangarum as the causal organism of mango dieback in Florida through genetic sequencing from multiple loci, and demonstrated that trees wounded prior to pathogen inoculation are more likely to develop larger lesions. The research also showed that lesions were more likely to develop at inoculation sites when stems were wounded compared to unwounded stems.
Article
Plant Sciences
Manzer H. Siddiqui, Soumya Mukherjee, Bander M. A. Al-Munqedhi, Ritesh Kumar, Hazem M. Kalaji
Summary: This study investigates the role of salicylic acid (SA) and silicon (Si) in mitigating lanthanum (La) toxicity in mustard seedlings. The results demonstrate that the combined application of SA and Si effectively reduces oxidative stress and electrolyte leakage, improves nutrient absorption, and enhances antioxidant enzyme activity and photosynthetic efficiency.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jiale Shi, Mengyun Jiang, He Wang, Zhi Luo, Yanjing Guo, Ying Chen, Xiaoxi Zhao, Sheng Qiang, Reto Joerg Strasser, Hazem M. Kalaji, Shiguo Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of four mycotoxins, fumagillin, mevastatin, radicicol, and wortmannin, on the photosynthesis of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. The results showed that these mycotoxins mainly act on photosystem II (PSII) by binding to the secondary quinone electron acceptor (Q(B)) site of the D1 protein, inhibiting electron flow beyond the primary quinone electron acceptor (Q(A)), and affecting photosynthesis. These findings provide new ideas for the design of novel and efficient herbicide molecules.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shaistul Islam, Firoz Mohammad, Manzer H. Siddiqui, Hazem M. Kalaji
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of salicylic acid (SA) and trehalose (Tre) on improving the growth, photosynthesis, and yield of mustard plants under sodium chloride (NaCl) stress. The results showed that the co-application of SA + Tre significantly enhanced the tolerance of mustard plants to NaCl stress and improved their growth and yield.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yanjing Guo, Jingjing Li, Jiale Shi, Liru Mi, Jing Zhang, Su Han, Wei Liu, Dan Cheng, Sheng Qiang, Hazem M. Kalaji, Shiguo Chen
Summary: This study revealed the mechanism of root growth inhibition by griseofulvin through comparison with trifluralin. Griseofulvin inhibits root growth by destroying cortical microtubules, inducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and affecting the expression of microtubule-associated protein (MAP) genes. These effects lead to cell swelling and death, resulting in root growth inhibition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amaneh Ghasemi Masarmi, M. Solouki, B. Fakheri, Hazem M. Kalaji, N. Mahgdingad, S. Golkari, Arkadiusz Telesinski, Sobhi F. Lamlom, Henryk Kociel, Ahmed Fathy Yousef
Summary: The climate has changed dramatically over the past two decades, resulting in increased soil salinity due to rising temperatures and climate change. In this study, we evaluated the effects of salinity on 20 wheat genotypes with different levels of salt tolerance. Our findings showed significant differences in the response of genotypes to salt stress, with sensitive genotypes experiencing decreased chlorophyll index while tolerant genotypes showed increased chlorophyll a and carotenoids. Additionally, various biochemical traits such as protein, proline, lipoxygenase, and reactive thiobarbituric acid levels were found to be increased in all wheat genotypes under salt stress. Plant photosynthetic efficiency was identified as a reliable biomarker for determining salt tolerance in wheat genotypes, while other biochemical traits were not suitable for rapid screening due to their destructive nature and time-consuming process.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Abdallah Yussuf Ali Abdelmajeed, Mar Albert-Saiz, Anshu Rastogi, Radoslaw Juszczak
Summary: A systematic literature review reveals that only platform-as-a-service has been implemented for wetland monitoring through the integration of cloud computing and remote sensing. However, the current integration of these technologies is not sufficient to fully benefit from their potential. Despite this, economic benefits can still be achieved by implementing cloud computing and remote sensing for wetland monitoring.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mathew Veena, Jos T. Puthur, Piotr Stepien, Hazem M. Kalaji
Summary: The study compared the elemental and nutritional characteristics of landraces and hybrid rice varieties, showing significant variations in elemental composition, especially for calcium, rubidium, and selenium, between the two types. Pigmented rice varieties were found to be more functional and had higher levels of antioxidants. Statistical analysis grouped the rice varieties into clusters, with 99.87% of the variance within the class and 0.13% between classes. Landraces are an important source of nutraceutical factors and are of high importance for rice improvement and breeding.
Article
Plant Sciences
Seyedeh Batool Hassani, Mojgan Latifi, Sasan Aliniaeifard, Shabnam Sohrabi Bonab, Neda Nasiri Almanghadim, Sara Jafari, Elham Mohebbifar, Anahita Ahangir, Maryam Seifikalhor, Hassan Rezadoost, Massimo Bosacchi, Anshu Rastogi, Francoise Bernard
Summary: Cadmium is a heavy metal widely found in the environment due to its industrial uses. It has negative effects on plant growth and photosynthesis. An experiment on maize seedlings showed that the expression of ORDC increased under Cd exposure, but Put content only increased on day 15. Spermidine and Spermine levels were reduced on day 6 but increased on day 12. Cd started accumulating in the roots on day 6 and in the shoot part on day 15. Different miRNAs may regulate polyamines in maize under Cd toxicity.
Article
Agronomy
Sajad Hussain Shah, Shaistul Islam, Saud Alamri, Zubair Ahmad Parrey, Firoz Mohammad, Hazem M. Kalaji
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of six plant growth regulators on three mustard cultivars. The results showed that foliar application of growth regulators increased all studied parameters, with 24-epibrassinolide proving the most effective. It significantly enhanced plant dry weight, net photosynthetic rate, seed yield, and oil yield in all cultivars.
Article
Agronomy
Rajendra Kumar, Ram Krishan Naresh, Rajan Bhatt, Mandapelli Sharath Chandra, Deepak Kumar, Saud Alamri, Manzer H. Siddiqui, Alanoud T. Alfagham, Hazem M. Kalaji
Summary: The Crop Research Centre of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology conducted field experiments in India to evaluate the impact of different tillage methods on wheat yield, water productivity, and soil health. The study found that wide bed furrow irrigation performed the best in terms of grain yield, water-use efficiency, and soil health indicators.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Md. Rakib Hossain Raihan, Mira Rahman, Anshu Rastogi, Masayuki Fujita, Mirza Hasanuzzaman
Summary: This study investigated the role of allantoin in rapeseed plants under drought stress. The results showed that allantoin supplementation increased the levels of antioxidants, enhanced the activity of antioxidant enzymes, and improved glyoxalase system, resulting in improved plant growth and yield.
Article
Horticulture
Samar A. Omar, Nabil I. Elsheery, Pavel Pashkovskiy, Vladimir Kuznetsov, Suleyman I. Allakhverdiev, Amina M. Zedan
Summary: This study investigates the effects of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nTiO(2)) on Vicia faba under salinity stress. The results show that nTiO(2) treatment has a protective effect on plants by reducing the detrimental effects of salinity-induced stress, including reducing damage to chromosomes and DNA and upregulating antioxidant and heat shock protein genes.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Piotr Dabrowski, Anna Jadwiga Keutgen, Norbert Keutgen, Edyta Sierka, Aneta Helena Baczewska-Dabrowska, Jacek Mojski, Bogumila Pawluskiewicz, Leszek Sieczko, Hazem M. Kalaji
Summary: The objective of this study was to analyze the photosynthetic efficiency of perennial ryegrass seedlings under stress from cadmium and nickel. The activity of photosystem II and photosystem I decreased, likely due to increased nonradiative dissipation, decreased antenna size, or decreased number of photosynthetic complexes. Electron transport efficiency was also reduced. The modulated reflectance signal suggested a restriction in electron flow. The correlation between photosynthetic efficiency parameters and growth parameters indicated that some parameters could be used to detect heavy metal effects early on.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohamed Omar Kaseb, Muhammad Jawad Umer, Xuqiang Lu, Nan He, Muhammad Anees, Eman El-remaly, Ahmed Fathy Yousef, Ehab A. A. Salama, Hazem M. Kalaji, Wenge Liu
Summary: This study successfully propagated tetraploid and triploid watermelons by grafting branches onto gourd rootstock. Tetraploid watermelons showed higher survival rates and hormone levels, as well as increased carbohydrate accumulation, indicating the importance of high carbohydrate content in successful grafting.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Magdalena Zabochnicka, Lidia Wolny, Iwona Zawieja, Francy D. Lozano Sanchez
Summary: Food production consumes a significant amount of water, but food waste leads to the waste of land, water, and energy resources. Water conservation and waste food management are important aspects of a circular economy. Research has shown that utilizing waste food and biochar in anaerobic digestion for biogas production is feasible and helps meet societal, economic, and environmental needs while protecting water resources.
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Peng Jia, Rui Yan, Yuan Wang, Feng-huan Gao, Yang Liu, Qing-long Dong, Hao-an Luan, Xue-mei Zhang, Han Li, Su-ping Guo, Guo-hui Qi
Summary: The KNOX gene plays crucial roles in plant development, and this study identified 19 KNOX gene members in kiwifruit. One of the genes, AcKNOX11, is selectively expressed in flower buds and shoots, and its expression can be induced by ABA and melatonin. Functional analysis revealed that AcKNOX11 delays flowering, reduces plant height, alters leaf shape, and inhibits seed germination through ABA-melatonin interaction.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Dan Hua, Wen-Shu Chen, Rong-Yu Rao, Xu-Feng Chen, Huan-Huan Chen, Ning-Wei Lai, Lin-Tong Yang, Xin Ye, Li -Song Chen
Summary: This study revealed that nitrogen deficiency can lead to increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and methylglyoxal (MG), but also enhances the ability of leaves and roots to detoxify these molecules. The effects of nitrogen deficiency on ROS and MG generation and their detoxification systems were found to be different in leaves and roots, with roots being more affected.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Shenghan Yang, Chonlong Chio, Wensheng Qin, Yanxi Pei, Guangpeng Pei, Yuen Zhu, Hua Li
Summary: This study evaluates the immobilization and deactivation of pathogen-produced enzymes and toxic metabolites by biochar in tomato Fusarium wilt and finds that biochar can effectively prevent disease occurrence.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Deborah Pagliaccia, Michelle Ortiz, Michael Rodriguez, Sophia Abbott, Agustina De Francesco, Madison Amador, Valeria Lavagi, Benjamin Maki, Francesca Hopkins, Jonathan Kaplan, Samantha Ying, Georgios Vidalakis
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of organic soil amendments (bokashi, biochar, and their combination) in promoting soil health, nutrient availability, and plant growth. The results show that these amendments can significantly alter soil parameters and have positive effects on soil and plant health.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yu-Jeong Kwon, Min Jeong Hong, Minkyu Park, Dawon Jeon, Gah-Hyun Lim, Sungyul Chang, Dong-Hwan Kim, Jin-Baek Kim, Jundae Lee, Yeong Deuk Jo
Summary: Flowing LOCUS T (FT)-like genes play crucial roles in flowering induction in plants. Pepper FT-like genes are mostly expressed in leaves and interact with FLOWERING LOCUS D, promoting or delaying flowering. The unique evolutionary process of pepper FT-like genes provides insights for improving productivity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Ziwen Su, Juan Yan, Binbin Zhang, Meng Sun, Zhixiang Cai, Zhijun Shen, Ruijuan Ma, Mingliang Yu
Summary: Bagging is a crucial cultivation measure that affects the quality of peach fruit by regulating exposure to light. This study investigated the effects of bagging on the content of phenolic compounds in peach fruit and identified the most sensitive compounds to bagging treatment. The study also explored the regulatory role of bagging on phenolic synthetic-related genes. The results showed that bagging affected the accumulation of different phenolics in different peach cultivars and light intensity played a significant role in the accumulation of anthocyanins and other phenolic substances in peach fruit. Additionally, the expression of structural genes and transcription factors related to phenolic synthesis was regulated by bagging and light conditions. These findings provide a foundation for understanding the regulation mechanism of light on the synthesis of phenolic compounds in peach fruit.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yanfang Zhang, Xinzhi Cui, Zhilei Du, Xiulian Li, Bangdi Liu, Meng Liu, Xiangquan Zeng, Fengjun Guo, Xinguang Fan, Shuyang Sun
Summary: In this study, melatonin treatment effectively improved the aroma quality of apricots during low temperature storage by maintaining firmness and soluble solids content, inhibiting ethylene production, and regulating enzyme activities related to aroma synthesis.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Sang-Mo Kang, Shifa Shaffique, Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Yong-Sung Park, In-Jung Lee
Summary: Salinity is a global environmental problem that affects the physiology and morphology of plants. Melatonin has been found to improve photosynthesis, antioxidant activities, and seedling characteristics in milk thistle plants exposed to salinity stress, thereby enhancing their salt tolerance.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Nadia Borgini, Haifa Benmoussa, Mohamed Ghrab, Mehdi Ben Mimoun
Summary: This study investigates the agroclimatic requirements of Prunus species cultivars growing in warm areas using Partial Least Squares regression. The findings reveal that the chilling and heat requirements of the cultivars appear discontinuous, with overlaps or transition periods between the two phases. The warm mean temperatures occurring during the chilling period are the main determinant of the flowering of the studied cultivars.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Review
Horticulture
Kayise Hypercia Maseko, Thierry Regnier, Belinda Meiring, Obiro Cuthbert Wokadala, Tonna Ashim Anyasi
Summary: Bananas are a significant tropical fruit with diverse cultivars, providing essential minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. The Cavendish group is preferred, but identifying suitable cultivars and maturity stages is crucial for various applications.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Godfrey Ouma, Joshua Wanyama, Isa Kabenge, Joseph Jjagwe, Mukulu Diana, John Muyonga
Summary: Irrigation plays a crucial role in increasing eggplant yields amidst climate change, but the deficit irrigation level for optimal growth remains uncertain. This study examined the effect of deficit drip irrigation on eggplant performance and found that irrigating at 75% field capacity maximizes yield and water saving in sandy clay loam soil.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Andrea Marcone, Giorgio Impollonia, Michele Croci, Henri Blandinieres, Stefano Amaducci
Summary: This study used Sentinel-2 satellite images to estimate biophysical and biochemical parameters of spinach crops and found that canopy-level parameters were estimated more accurately. The estimation of the canopy-scale parameter AGB using MCARI showed the highest accuracy, while the estimation of the leaf-scale parameter LCC using NDWI showed the lowest accuracy. At the field scale, the validation results for AGB estimation using SR were the best.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Chengsheng Gong, Guangjun Guo, Baogui Pan, Changzhou Gao, Xianwei Zhu, Shubin Wang, Jinbing Liu, Weiping Diao
Summary: This study investigated the role of key cytokines and metabolic factors in the formation of plant-type traits in pepper. Through integrated analysis of RNA-seq and metabolite determination, the study identified the low content of gibberellin and high content of auxin as important factors causing plant dwarfing, and jasmonic acid as a metabolic factor affecting branch traits. A total of 131 candidate genes involved in metabolite synthesis and the formation of plant-type traits were identified.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yue Ma, Jia-Chen Hu, Yang Yu, Xin Cheng, Yan-Li Du, Qiang Zhao, Ji-Dao Du
Summary: Cadmium and drought stress significantly inhibited the growth of adzuki bean seedling plants, with the combined stress showing the highest degree of inhibition. Cd+D treatment reduced Cd accumulation in adzuki bean seedling roots. The treatment altered antioxidant enzyme activities and cell cycle phases in the roots, leading to changes in reactive oxygen species content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Lucette Adet, Danae M. A. Rozendaal, Arthur Tapi, Pieter A. Zuidema, Philippe Vaast, Niels P. R. Anten
Summary: This study investigated the effects of water stress on cocoa trees and found that they are highly sensitive to water stress, with different genotypes exhibiting varied responses. Potassium application did not mitigate the negative effects of water stress. There was significant variation among genotypes in terms of leaf and crown traits, and positive interactions between genotype and irrigation were observed. These findings provide insights into the acclimation strategies of cocoa trees and can be useful for selecting drought-tolerant genotypes.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
