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Meenakshi Thakur, Anjali Chandel, Shweta Guleria, Vipasha Verma, Raghawendra Kumar, Gurpreet Singh, Anjali Rakwal, Diksha Sharma, Bhavya Bhargava
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FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
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Esmat Atefepour, Mohammad Saadatian, Moazzam Hassanpour Asil, Babak Rabiei
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SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
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Hyun Kyung Kim, Ae Kyung Lee
Summary: This study compared the quality of cut Phalaenopsis V3 flowers from Korea and China across different seasons, finding that Chinese flowers had longer vase life, larger flower diameter, and lower ethylene production. Additionally, Korean flowers showed poorer performance in water uptake, fresh weight, and flower diameter.
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Plant Sciences
Longna Li, Qianlan Yin, Tong Zhang, Pengfei Cheng, Sheng Xu, Wenbiao Shen
Summary: The study found that the use of hydrogen nanobubble water significantly prolonged the vase life of cut carnation flowers, reduced flower loss, and inhibited the activity of senescence-associated enzymes, thereby delaying the aging process of petals.
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Plant Sciences
Lijuan Wei, Chunlei Wang, Weibiao Liao
Summary: Hydrogen sulfide plays an important role in the postharvest senescence of cut roses and chrysanthemums, where proper doses of hydrogen sulfide treatment can prolong the vase life of flowers and improve their quality by maintaining water balance, reducing the degradation of pigments and nutrients, and enhancing antioxidant capacity.
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(2021)
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Seyedeh Farzaneh Mousavi, Zeynab Roein, Seyedeh Hoda Hekmatara
Summary: This study investigated the effect of a composite of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) on the longevity of cut Alstroemeria flowers. The results showed that adding 3 mg L-1 MWCNTs/PVP significantly extended the vase life of cut Alstroemeria flowers and reduced leaf yellowing symptoms.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Meenakshi Thakur, Vipasha Verma, Anjali Chandel, Raghawendra Kumar, Tanvi Sharma, Akhil Kumar, Sonali Bhardwaj, Rakshak Kumar, Bhavya Bhargava
Summary: This study investigated the effect of lemon grass essential oil as an antimicrobial agent on the vase life of gladiolus. The results showed that treatment with a lower concentration of lemon grass essential oil prolonged the vase life of gladiolus by reducing microbial blockage and enhancing the activity of antioxidant enzymes. The expression of genes associated with senescence were downregulated, while antioxidant genes were upregulated in lemon grass treated flowers. The findings suggest that lemon grass oil has the potential to extend the postharvest life of cut flowers.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Mohammad Lateef Lone, Aehsan ul Haq, Sumira Farooq, Foziya Altaf, Inayatullah Tahir
Summary: The study found that the use of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) can significantly delay the senescence of Calendula officinalis flowers, prolonging their longevity mainly by delaying neck bending, inhibiting bacterial growth, increasing solution uptake, enhancing membrane stability, and increasing antioxidant enzyme activity. Additionally, SNP treatment led to an increase in sugar fractions, total phenols, and soluble proteins in the petal tissues of the flowers.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2021)
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Melissa Munoz, Logan E. Behnke, James E. Faust, Guido Schnabel
Summary: Cut roses are valuable ornamentals, but their profitability is dependent on postharvest performance. Bent neck symptoms in roses, caused by physiological disorders, bacteria accumulation, and Botrytis cinerea infection, make them unmarketable. This research identified Sclerotinia sclerotiorum as the causal agent of rose bent neck symptoms. Considering S. sclerotiorum incidence is important to prevent outbreaks when observing bent neck symptoms.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniela Hanganu, Mihaela Niculae, Irina Ielciu, Neli-Kinga Olah, Melania Munteanu, Ramona Burtescu, Razvan Stefan, Loredana Olar, Emoke Pall, Sanda Andrei, Dan C. Vodnar, Daniela Benedec, Ilioara Oniga
Summary: Syringa vulgaris L., commonly known as common lilac, is a popular ornamental plant that contains bioactive compounds with antioxidant and antitumoral potential. Chemical analyses of its flower, leaves, and bark extracts revealed the presence of various therapeutic compounds, showing significant cytotoxic activity against tumor cell lines.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Henrik Svensmark, Jacob Svensmark, Martin Bodker Enghoff, Nir J. Shaviv
Summary: Atmospheric ionization from cosmic rays may influence aerosols and clouds, potentially impacting Earth's energy budget. Research shows that changes in ionization levels correlate with significant responses in net radiative balance, particularly affecting short-wave radiation of low liquid clouds over oceanic areas.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Damla Onder
Summary: The antioxidant capacity and enzyme activity of oil-bearing rose petals decrease during flower development, while mineral content shows significant changes at different developmental stages. Bud stage flowers exhibit the highest antioxidant activity and mineral content.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Yahia A. Othman, Monther Tahat, Kholoud M. Alananbeh, Malik Al-Ajlouni
Summary: This two-year study assessed the influence of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) inoculation on gerbera flowers under different salinity levels. The results showed that inoculation with AMF can increase flower yield and quality under saline conditions.
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Agronomy
Ma. Claudia Castaneda-Saucedo, Ernesto Tapia-Campos, Jessica del Pilar Ramirez-Anaya, Rodrigo Barba-Gonzalez, Maria Luisa Pita-Lopez
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of planting dates, dose of NPK, and fertilizer sources on tuberose production, flower quality and postharvest shelf life. The results showed that planting in June resulted in earlier flowering and better flower quality. Plants fertilized with chemical fertilizer had fewer yellow leaves, more spikes and flowers, larger spike length, and heavier stems with spikes.
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Agronomy
Maria P. Ulczycka-Walorska, Agnieszka Krzyminska
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the postharvest longevity of cut leaves of Viola odorata and determine the effects of plant preservatives on their longevity. The results showed that conditioning in gibberellic acid and 8-hydroxyquinoline sulphate, as well as the maintenance in 8-hydroxyquinoline sulphate, reduced the vase life of cut V. odorata leaves. Conditioning in 100 mg.dm(-3) gibberellic acid followed by water treatment had the best impact on the Soil Plant Analysis Development value of the leaves.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)