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Agronomy
Vu Phong Lam, Jaeyun Choi, Jongseok Park
Summary: Recent advancements in LED technology have provided an opportunity to evaluate the correlation between different light sources and plant growth. This study aimed to determine the optimal light intensity and photoperiod for increasing plant growth and glucosinolate concentration in watercress. The results showed that a 20-hour photoperiod with a light intensity of 160 μmol/m²/s promoted the maximum shoot biomass and glucosinolate content in watercress.
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Environmental Sciences
Awais Shakoor, Angela D. Bosch-Serra, Jose Ramon Olarieta Alberdi, Carmen Herrero
Summary: Intensive pig farming can lead to the production of large quantities of slurry, which is commonly used as fertilizer in agriculture. A 7-year field study was conducted to investigate the effects of pig slurry on soil properties and the accumulation of nutrients and heavy metals in a calcareous silty-loam soil and barley plants. The results showed that slurry application increased organic carbon, available phosphorus and potassium, and total phosphorus in the soil. There were no significant differences in concentrations of certain heavy metals in the soil, but slurry application increased the extraction and plant concentrations of copper, manganese, and zinc. Overall, the lowest slurry rate was found to maintain high grain yields while improving soil fertility.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Leangsrun Chea, Birgit Pfeiffer, Dominik Schneider, Rolf Daniel, Elke Pawelzik, Marcel Naumann
Summary: Low phosphorus availability has a significant impact on plant morphology, mineral allocation, and metabolites in potatoes. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) show potential in improving potato plant tolerance under phosphorus deficiency conditions, enhancing root and shoot biomass, total root length, and root surface area.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sergio Gustavo Quassi de Castro, Anderson Prates Coelho, Saulo Augusto Quassi de Castro, Thais Regina de Souza Chiachia, Rosilaine Araldi de Castro, Leandro Borges Lemos
Summary: This study compares the effects of different fertilizer sources and application methods on sugarcane yield through field experiments conducted in south-central Brazil during two harvest seasons. The results show that in the early harvest season, the combination of liquid fertilizer and solid fertilizer applied under straw resulted in the highest sugarcane stalk and sugar yields, with an increase of up to 33% compared to other treatments. In the late harvest season, the use of liquid fertilizer in spring with low rainfall led to a 25% higher sugarcane stalk yield. This highlights the importance of considering the harvest time in fertilization management to promote sustainable production systems.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Zhewei Hu, Caiyi Zhao, Qi Li, Yanhong Feng, Xiaoyu Zhang, Yuanyuan Lu, Rongrong Ying, Aijing Yin, Wenbing Ji
Summary: Soil heavy metal pollution caused by human activities is a globally significant environmental issue. Phytoremediation is an effective and eco-friendly approach for remediation. However, the impact of heavy metals on plant growth remains unclear. This study investigated the effects of different cadmium concentrations on the growth and photosynthetic activity of Picris divaricata Vant. The results demonstrated that low Cd concentrations promoted the growth of P. divaricata, while high Cd concentrations inhibited its growth. The study provides valuable information for assessing heavy metal tolerant plants and developing environmentally friendly methods for remediation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Said M. El-Bialy, Mohammed E. El-Mahrouk, Taha Elesawy, Alaa El-Dein Omara, Fathy Elbehiry, Hassan El-Ramady, Beni Aron, Jozsef Prokisch, Eric C. Brevik, Svein O. Solberg
Summary: The application of biological nanofertilizers can promote the growth and development of strawberry seedlings, and improve their nutritional status.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marjan Nekoukhou, Sina Fallah, Lok Raj Pokhrel, Ali Abbasi-Surki, Ali Rostamnejadi
Summary: This study investigated the potential beneficial effects of foliar application of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) and conventional chelated-Cu on the growth and productivity of dragonhead plants in Cu-limited alkaline soil. The results showed that CuONPs had significantly higher efficacy in promoting plant growth, yield, and the production of bioactive compounds compared to chelated-Cu.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Anayat Rasool Mir, Pravej Alam, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: IAA can protect the photosynthetic machinery, carbohydrate metabolism, and growth of Brassica juncea under copper stress, especially at a concentration of 10(-8) M.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Guang Chen, Jia Li, Huimin Han, Ruiying Du, Xu Wang
Summary: Copper is an essential micronutrient that plays important roles in various biological processes. However, excess copper can have detrimental effects on plant growth and development. This review summarizes the biological functions of copper, the toxicity of excess copper to plants, and the transport process and detoxification mechanisms of copper in plants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Edilaine Istefani Franklin Traspadini, Paulo Guilherme Salvador Wadt, Renato de Mello Prado, Cassiano Garcia Roque, Carlos Roberto Wassolowski
Summary: Boron is a micronutrient that limits soybean yield, and accurately identifying its nutritional status is crucial for proper fertilization and maximizing yield potential. The current methods for interpreting B nutritional status, such as CND and DRIS, are not considered effective in determining the true status of B. This study evaluated the efficacy of these methods in 140 soybean crops and found that DRIS was more effective, increasing yield by an average of 27% compared to CND. The study highlights the need for reliable diagnostic methods to improve fertilization programs and crop yield.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jon Niklas Henningsen, Bruno Maximilian Goerlach, Victoria Fernandez, Jasper Lauritz Doelger, Andreas Buhk, Karl Hermann Muehling
Summary: The study showed that foliar P application significantly increased photosynthesis and chlorophyll content in maize, as well as enhanced biomass production. However, the positive effects on CO2 assimilation and P concentration from foliar P application were transient and could not restore the functionality of P-deficient maize plants during a prolonged experimental period.
Review
Plant Sciences
Jagna Chmielowska-Bak, Joanna Deckert
Summary: The global concern over environmental metal pollution and its impact on plant performance and human food chain transmission is significant. Limited reports exist on plant recovery after metal stress, with studies largely conducted in laboratory settings examining the recovery of various plant species to different metals and concentrations. Recovery mechanisms include stress memory acquisition, adaptation to unfavorable conditions, and cross-tolerance towards other stress factors.
Article
Plant Sciences
Fernando Henrique Reboredo, Joao Pelica, Fernando C. Lidon, Maria F. Pessoa, Maria Manuela Silva, Mauro Guerra, Roberta Leitao, Jose C. Ramalho
Summary: The study found that Eucalyptus globulus growing in contaminated soil can effectively extract arsenic through phytoremediation, with arsenic primarily accumulating in the roots and translocation to above-ground parts being limited. Even under high arsenic concentrations, the growth and photosynthetic performance of Eucalyptus globulus were not negatively affected.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yongil Yang, Timothy Alexander Chaffin, Amir H. Ahkami, Eduardo Blumwald, Charles Neal Stewart
Summary: Plant-based biosynthesis plays a crucial role in environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, and biodiversity loss. Recent advancements in genetic editing, synthetic promoter development, and single-cell omics have improved our understanding of cell-type-specific mechanisms and enhanced bioproduction.
TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eva Roubeau Dumont, Arnaud Elger, Celine Azema, Hiram Castillo Michel, Suzy Surble, Camille Larue
Summary: The study found that despite similar internal Cu concentrations, Cu salt was more toxic to the aquatic plant Myriophyllum spicatum compared to CuO-NPs. After 10 days, the biomacromolecule composition converged between 70 mg/L CuO-NPs and Cu salt treatments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elena Baldi, Luciano Cavani, Martina Mazzon, Claudio Marzadori, Maurizio Quartieri, Moreno Toselli
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of annual compost applications on micronutrient uptake by nectarine trees and soil fertility after 14 years. The results showed that compost application did not increase the risk of pollution from potentially toxic trace elements while improving the bioavailability of Fe, Mn, and Zn.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Elena Baldi, Katherine Bravo, James Albert Flore, Moreno Toselli
Summary: The application of high-rate compost can promote CO2 fixation without affecting plant growth, while decreasing the root:canopy ratio due to the use of mineral and high-rate compost fertilizers, indicating that root growth is stimulated by low nitrogen soil.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Betania Vahl de Paula, Beatriz Baticini Vitto, Paula Beatriz Sete, Talita Trapp, Jovani Zalamena, George Wellington Bastos de Melo, Elena Baldi, Moreno Toselli, Danilo Eduardo Rozane, Gustavo Brunetto
Summary: The study found that splitting urea N into two rates applied to peach trees can provide more nutrients in the year of application and the following year, leading to residual nitrogen. Peach trees seem to benefit more from residual nitrogen in the soil than from nitrogen in fertilizers, and cultivating cover crops and preserving organic matter can help improve peach tree nutrition.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Adriele Tassinari, Lincon Oliveira Stefanello da Silva, Gerson Laerson Drescher, Rodolfo Assis de Oliveira, Elena Baldi, George Wellington Bastos de Melo, Jovani Zalamena, Newton Alex Mayer, Sandro Jose Giacomini, Corina Luisa de Abreu Fernandes Carranca, Paulo Ademar Avelar Ferreira, Betania Vahl de Paula, Arcangelo Loss, Moreno Toselli, Gustavo Brunetto
Summary: The study evaluated the dynamics of residue decomposition of black oat and ryegrass, nitrogen recovery from cover crop residues, and nitrogen compartmentalization in peach tree organs. The results indicate that cover crops play an important role in peach tree nitrogen nutrition.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Carolina Fogliarini Parcianello, Alvaro Luis Pasquetti Berghetti, Maristela Machado Araujo, Gabriel Alberto Sans, Vanessa Marques Soares, Vanessa Viera Trindade de Oliveira, Vinicius Wille Alves, Lincon Oliveira Stefanello, Matheus Severo de Souza Kulmann, Moreno Toselli, Elena Baldi, Gustavo Brunetto
Summary: The study investigated the effect of phosphorus application on the root morphology of Handroanthus heptaphyllus plants. The results showed that phosphorus application enhanced root and whole plant growth, with a more significant effect when soil phosphorus availability decreased.
Article
Agronomy
Luigi Sciubba, Martina Mazzon, Luciano Cavani, Elena Baldi, Moreno Toselli, Claudio Ciavatta, Claudio Marzadori
Summary: The study highlights that natural recolonization of trees can significantly increase organic carbon and nitrogen pools in the soil, while reducing enzyme activities, thus impacting soil fertility and carbon accumulation potential.
Article
Plant Sciences
Graziella Marcolini, Paola Gioacchini, Maurizio Quartieri, Elena Baldi, Giovambattista Sorrenti, Moreno Toselli
Summary: The study shows that soil application of fresh organic matter can increase soil organic matter and provide nutrients to trees. The release of N and root uptake are influenced by the C:N ratio, with lower ratios resulting in higher N concentrations in plant tissues and plant growth. The use of N-15 isotope technique revealed that up to 30% of the N applied with fresh leaves of Melia azedarach was accumulated in the trees.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alessandra Teglia, Daniela Di Baccio, Giorgio Matteucci, Andrea Scartazza, Bruno De Cinti, Francesco Mazzenga, Dario Ravaioli, Enrico Muzzi, Graziella Marcolini, Federico Magnani
Summary: Anthropogenic activities have resulted in an increase of nitrogen compounds in the atmosphere, affecting forest ecosystems. This study simulated the effects of nitrogen deposition in beech forests through controlled experiments in two contrasting climatic regions. The results showed that nitrogen addition had some impact on forest health, but no severe impairments were observed in the short term.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Elena Baldi, Greta Polidori, Margherita Germani, Greta Nicla Larocca, Martina Mazzon, Gianluca Allegro, Chiara Pastore, Maurizio Quartieri, Claudio Marzadori, Ilaria Filippetti, Claudio Ciavatta, Moreno Toselli
Summary: The intensification of highly specialized viticulture has led to a decrease in soil fertility, which can be restored by using organic fertilizers. The experiment showed that the application of sewage sludge compost increased nitrogen availability but reduced yield and grape quality, while municipal organic waste compost improved yield and grape quality.
Article
Soil Science
Elena Baldi, Martina Mazzon, Luciano Cavani, Maurizio Quartieri, Moreno Toselli, Claudio Marzadori
Summary: Adequate plant nutrition and soil fertility can be achieved through sustainable agricultural management techniques. The use of organic amendments can improve plant performance and soil fertility, leading to a more sustainable agriculture.
NUTRIENT CYCLING IN AGROECOSYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Adriele Tassinari, Eduardo Maciel Haitzmann dos Santos, Lincon Oliveira Stefanello, Beatriz Baticini Vitto, Gustavo Nogara de Siqueira, Rai Augusto Schwalbert, Carlos Alberto Ceretta, Raissa Schwalbert, Tadeu Luis Tiecher, Marlise Nara Ciotta, Jacson Hindersmann, Filipe Nunes de Oliveira, Elena Baldi, Moreno Toselli, Gustavo Brunetto
Summary: Critical levels of available potassium in soils and leaves, as well as maximum technical efficiency doses, were determined using Bayesian analysis in order to optimize grape yield and quality in 'Chardonnay' and 'Pinot Noir' cultivars. The study found that increasing potassium levels in leaves and soil had a positive effect on total soluble solids (TSS), while total titratable acidity (TTA) decreased after reaching sufficiency levels. The proposed critical levels and MTE doses of potassium can enhance the efficiency of potassium fertilization in vineyards.
Article
Horticulture
Maurizio Quartieri, Greta Polidori, Elena Baldi, Moreno Toselli
Summary: This study investigated the nutrient requirements of two persimmon varieties in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The results showed that the two varieties had similar uptake of macronutrients, with potassium mainly found in fruits and calcium and magnesium mainly partitioned to leaves. Nitrogen, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur were more recycled than removed, while potassium showed an opposite trend. Among the micronutrients, boron and manganese had higher recycled fractions than that removed.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fabrizio Buldrini, Alessandro Alessandrini, Enrico Muzzi, Patrik Krebs, Marco Conedera, Giovanna Pezzi
Summary: Historical Floras are biodiversity-oriented textual sources. Georeferencing and taxonomic revision of Historical Floras are challenging processes that are often neglected. This article presents an analysis of the late XIX century Flora of the province of Bologna, Italy, and detects biases in exploration and land use changes.
RENDICONTI LINCEI-SCIENZE FISICHE E NATURALI
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Caroline Farias Barreto, Luis Eduardo Correa Antunes, Moreno Toselli, Elena Baldi, Giovambattista Sorrenti, Maurizio Quartieri
Summary: The study showed that organic fertilization in orchards can increase nitrate-N release in soil and have some impact on fruit size, but does not affect tree yield and fruit quality. Fruit load has an influence on fruit size, while organic fertilization does not significantly affect macro and micronutrient concentrations in leaves.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FRUTICULTURA
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Urology & Nephrology
M. Gacci, M. Coppi, E. Baldi, A. Sebastianelli, C. Zaccaro, S. Morselli, A. Pecoraro, A. Manera, R. Nicoletti, A. Liaci, C. Bisegna, S. Giancane, S. Pollini, A. Antonelli, F. Lagi, S. Marchiani, S. Dabizzi, S. Degl'Innocenti, F. Annunziato, M. Maggi, L. Vignozzi, A. Bartoloni, G. M. Rossolini, S. Serni
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)