Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohanna Mollavali, Frederik Boernke
Summary: In plants, the trehalose biosynthetic pathway is important for regulating carbon allocation and stress adaptation, with engineering of this pathway showing promise for improving crop stress resilience. In tomato, the TPS/TPP family members show tissue-specific expression and respond to temperature shifts, indicating their potential role in temperature stress adaptation. The study suggests that the exploitation of TPS and TPP gene families could enhance tomato stress resistance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Remus R. E. Rosenkranz, Samia Bachiri, Stavros Vraggalas, Mario Keller, Stefan Simm, Enrico Schleiff, Sotirios Fragkostefanakis
Summary: Alternative splicing is a crucial mechanism for gene regulation in eukaryotes, and changes in splicing profiles under high temperatures can impact cellular homeostasis and thermotolerance. SR-coding genes in tomato are regulated by the master regulator of HS response and may affect temperature-sensitive alternative splicing.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Junya Mizoi, Daisuke Todaka, Tomohiro Imatomi, Satoshi Kidokoro, Tetsuya Sakurai, Ken-Suke Kodaira, Hidehito Takayama, Kazuo Shinozaki, Kazuko Yamaguchi-Shinozaki
Summary: This study investigates the possibility of using gene expression markers to estimate thermotolerance among different tomato cultivars. The results suggest that the thermotolerance of tomato is correlated with its ability to maintain the heat shock response under acute severe heat shock conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Barbara Farinon, Maurizio E. Picarella, Andrea Mazzucato
Summary: Studies have shown that landraces exhibit wide variability in their response to heat stress, which is important for understanding the genetic basis of traits and breeding more resilient varieties.
Article
Plant Sciences
Fernando Ferrari Putti, Jessica Pigatto de Queiroz Barcelos, Bruno Cesar Goes, Renata Fernandes Alves, Mario Mollo Neto, Alexsandro Oliveira da Silva, Luis Roberto Almeida Gabriel Filho, Willian Aparecido Leotti Zanetti, Angela Vacaro de Souza
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of very low-frequency electromagnetic resonance field treatment on water for tomato crops. The results showed that irrigation with treated water can reduce oxidative stress caused by water deficit and increase tomato crop productivity.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Augustina Odediran, Jianmei Yu, Sanjun Gu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different covering layers and plastic mulch on the quality of ripe tomatoes. The results show that double-layer covering had a slight impact on tomato color but did not affect the overall quality. The effects of different covering layers and plastic mulch on tomato acidity, soluble solids, and lycopene content were found to be complex.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Eduardo Bernal, Loic Deblais, Gireesh Rajashekara, David M. Francis
Summary: Imaging technology can provide insights into biological processes governing plant-pathogen interactions. The use of bioluminescent Xanthomonas hortorum pv. gardneri allows for quantification of infection processes in plants. Positive correlations were observed between bioluminescence signals emitted by Xg(b) and bacterial populations, as well as between X. hortorum pv. gardneri-inoculated tomato lines evaluated by bioluminescence imaging and tomatoes rated in the field using the Horsfall-Barrat Scale.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biology
Abdulhakim A. Aldubai, Abdullah A. Alsadon, Khalid A. Al-Gaadi, ElKamil Tola, Abdullah A. Ibrahim
Summary: The use of spectral vegetation indices allows monitoring of yield traits of different tomato genotypes transplanted on different dates, with the second transplanting date being optimal for all genotypes.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Silvana Francesca, Sabri Najai, Rong Zhou, Guillaume Decros, Cedric Cassan, Frederic Delmas, Carl-Otto Ottosen, Amalia Barone, Maria Manuela Rigano
Summary: Drought and heat stresses are major constraints to crop production worldwide. This study investigated the effects of a protein hydrolysate-based biostimulant on the physiological response of two tomato genotypes under heat, drought, or combined stress. The results showed that the biostimulant application promoted plant growth and increased photosynthetic efficiency, mitigating the negative effects of abiotic stresses.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xin Bu, Xiujie Wang, Jiarong Yan, Ying Zhang, Shunyuan Zhou, Xin Sun, Youxin Yang, Golam Jalal Ahammed, Yufeng Liu, Mingfang Qi, Feng Wang, Tianlai Li
Summary: The study identified 31 SlBBX genes in tomato plants that are highly responsive to light, hormones, and stress conditions, playing important roles in improving cold tolerance. Disruption of specific SlBBX genes suppressed cold tolerance in tomato plants and impaired photosynthetic response after cold stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Metin Turan, Melek Ekinci, Sanem Argin, Mihail Brinza, Ertan Yildirim
Summary: Drought has negative effects on the physiological and biochemical characteristics of crops. This study aimed to investigate the effects of biostimulants containing PGPR on tomato seedlings under different irrigation levels. The results showed that biostimulant applications mitigated the adverse effects of drought stress and improved plant growth parameters. The most effective dose was 4 L ha(-1) under drought conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Amani Romdhane, Anissa Riahi, Gabriella Piro, Marcello Salvatore Lenucci, Chafik Hdider
Summary: This research evaluated a tomato germplasm line (OSTGL) under organic conditions and compared it with the variety 'Rio Grande' frequently grown organically in Tunisia. The OSTGL line showed higher yield and better nutritional characteristics, proving to be an effective sustainable variety under an organic management system.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Robin Tim Biermann, Linh T. Bach, Hans-Peter Klaering, Susanne Baldermann, Frederik Boernke, Dietmar Schwarz
Summary: In this study, a diversity panel of 14 tomato genotypes was evaluated for heat stress tolerance using a novel multivariate evaluation method. The results showed that more tolerant genotypes had less affected phenotypes upon stress adaptation. The use of cluster analysis and principal component analysis allowed for the identification and classification of heat stress tolerant genotypes. Additionally, the study suggested that leaf temperature measurement could be a more efficient alternative to gas exchange in larger heat stress screenings. Overall, this method provides a valuable tool for identifying and selecting abiotic stress tolerant plants, contributing to sustainable agriculture in the future.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jiemeng Xu, Stuart Y. Jansma, Mieke Wolters-Arts, Peter F. M. de Groot, Martijn J. Jansen, Ivo Rieu
Summary: The study demonstrates that long-term mild heat directly affects tomato flowers, leading to pollen sterility, with the most sensitive stage of pollen development being from meiosis to early microspore stage.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Paola Rivera, Cristian Moya, Jose A. O'Brien
Summary: This study found that low salt concentrations have a positive impact on lateral root development, with no significant changes observed in physiological parameters and sodium ion concentration under 25 mM NaCl stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
Peng Zhang, Xin Yang, Kiril Manevski, Shenglan Li, Zhenhua Wei, Mathias Neumann Andersen, Fulai Liu
Summary: This study investigated the physiological and growth responses of potatoes to progressive soil drying under different vapor pressure deficit (VPD) levels. The results showed that soil water deficits limited plant growth and increased water use efficiency. High VPD decreased stomatal conductance but increased transpiration rate. High VPD also decreased leaf water potential, leaf area, and shoot dry matter.
Article
Soil Science
Kari A. Wolf, Christen D. Borgesen, Finn Plauborg, Soren O. Petersen
Summary: This one-year study investigated the impacts of autumn- vs. spring- application of pig slurry and the use of a nitrification inhibitor on nitrogen transport and transformations in soil. Results showed evidence of nitrate removal and high denitrification activity in autumn-applied slurry, as well as higher N2O emissions and lower crop yields compared to spring application. The study highlighted the importance of considering transport and transformations of nitrogen in subsoil for understanding N leaching and N2O emissions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arnaud Jeglot, Jorge Federico Miranda-Velez, Finn Plauborg, Lars Elsgaard
Summary: This study investigates the efficacy of Denitrifying woodchip bioreactors in removing nitrate in cold temperatures. It finds that hydraulic residence time plays a critical role in nitrate removal and also affects the emissions of nitrous oxide and methane. Shorter residence times result in suboptimal nitrate reduction rates and increased risk of greenhouse gas emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Yue Li, Hao Feng, Qin'ge Dong, Longlong Xia, Jinchao Li, Cheng Li, Huadong Zang, Mathias Neumann Andersen, Jorgen Eivind Olesen, Uffe Jorgensen, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Ji Chen
Summary: Based on a long-term field experiment on the Chinese Loess Plateau, this study found that ammoniated straw incorporation significantly increased winter wheat yield and yield stability, as well as soil organic carbon and total nitrogen content. This suggests that optimizing straw management strategies can lead to higher crop yield and improved soil quality in semi-arid areas.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Qiong Chen, Ji Chen, Mathias Neumann Andersen, Xiaoli Cheng
Summary: This study investigated the determinants of foliar-soil delta N-15 and N transportation rates at different elevations in the Hengduan Mountains. The results showed that vegetation N limitation was stronger at medium high elevations due to higher microbial immobilization and shifts in vegetation preference. Surprisingly, soil delta N-15 was not strongly correlated with foliar delta N-15, indicating that litter input may not be the main driver of soil delta N-15. Instead, soil nitrification and denitrification played a more significant role in shaping the pattern of soil delta N-15 along the elevational gradient.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Loraine ten Damme, Shuxuan Jing, Ashley Marie Montcalm, Maisie Jepson, Mathias Neumann Andersen, Elly Moller Hansen
Summary: The synchronized management of irrigation and nitrogen application is essential for reducing the risk of nitrate leaching and promoting efficient crop nitrogen uptake.
ACTA AGRICULTURAE SCANDINAVICA SECTION B-SOIL AND PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Xuezhi Liu, Kiril Manevski, Fulai Liu, Mathias Neumann Andersen
Summary: The effects of biochar on crop growth and water use efficiency in intercropping systems composed of legumes and non-legumes depend on soil water conditions and irrigation treatments.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saghar K. Motarjemi, Merete E. Styczen, Rasmus J. Petersen, Kasper J. S. Jensen, Finn Plauborg
Summary: Prolonged waterlogging in agricultural fields can lead to severe consequences for crop development and growth, as well as increased nitrogen losses. A study in Denmark monitored a 3.93 ha agricultural field and found that the nitrogen content in crops harvested from poorly-drained areas was lower compared to well-drained areas, and there were higher losses of nitrogen through drainage and other pathways. Future research could focus on monitoring the redox dynamics in the topsoil and improving drainage systems to reduce nitrogen losses in poorly drained agricultural soils.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biology
Jiao Feng, Dailin Yu, Robert L. L. Sinsabaugh, Daryl L. L. Moorhead, Mathias Neumann Andersen, Pete Smith, Yanting Song, Xinqi Li, Qiaoyun Huang, Yu-Rong Liu, Ji Chen
Summary: Biochar amendment is a promising agricultural approach to combat climate change by enhancing soil carbon sequestration. It was found that biochar addition increased soil ligninase activity targeting complex phenolic macromolecules, but suppressed cellulase activity degrading simpler polysaccharides. These shifts in enzyme activities explained variations in soil carbon sequestration in different conditions, and the ligninase:cellulase ratio correlated negatively with soil C sequestration. Short-term biochar addition reduced cellulase activity and increased soil organic C sequestration, while long-term addition enhanced ligninase activity and ligninase:cellulase ratio, resulting in a smaller increase in soil organic C sequestration. This research provides evidence for the diminished long-term soil C sequestration with biochar addition.
BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Finn Plauborg, Maja H. Skjodt, Joachim Audet, Carl C. Hoffmann, Brian H. Jacobsen
Summary: Nitrogen and phosphorus losses to surface and coastal waters remain high, but woodchip bioreactors in Denmark have shown promise in reducing nitrogen levels in agricultural drainage water, although they are costly.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Junxiang Peng, Hector Nieto, Mathias Neumann Andersen, Kirsten Korup, Rene Larsen, Julien Morel, David Parsons, Zhenjiang Zhou, Kiril Manevski
Summary: A new energy flux modelling framework based on TSEB-PT for high spatial resolution thermal and multispectral UAV data is proposed in this paper. The study found that using a 1 m spatial resolution produced the highest correlation, indicating the potential of this method for investigating crop drought stress and water demand.
ISPRS JOURNAL OF PHOTOGRAMMETRY AND REMOTE SENSING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Vita Antoniuk, Xiying Zhang, Mathias Neumann Andersen, Kirsten Korup, Kiril Manevski
Summary: This study uses an unmanned aerial system with multispectral and thermal sensors to assess drought stress in winter wheat. High-resolution Water Deficit Index (WDI) maps are derived to evaluate winter wheat actual evapotranspiration rate (ETa). The results indicate that WDI derived from multispectral and thermal sensors is reliable for assessing the water status of the crop for irrigation scheduling.
Article
Soil Science
Peter Bilson Obour, Eric Oppong Danso, Selorm Y. Dorvlo, Emmanuel Arthur
Summary: This study investigated the effect of biochar and cropping systems on the aggregate stability of tropical soils, and assessed the agreement between two methods of assessing aggregate stability. The results showed that neither biochar nor crop type significantly influenced the soil aggregate stability assessed by the two methods.
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eric Amissah, Thomas Adjei-Gyapong, Philip Antwi-Agyei, Eric Asamoah, Robert C. Abaidoo, Erik Jeppesen, Mathias Neumann Andersen, Emmanuel Baidoo
Summary: Land use changes in the Owabi reservoir catchment in Ghana have led to a significant decline in soil and biomass carbon storage, mainly due to the conversion of forests to other land uses through excavation. The study utilized satellite images and field sampling to assess carbon stocks in different land use types. It found that reforestation or afforestation could be an effective strategy for carbon sequestration in the catchment area.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Veit Blauhut, Michael Stoelzle, Lauri Ahopelto, Manuela Brunner, Claudia Teutschbein, Doris E. Wendt, Vytautas Akstinas, Sigrid J. Bakke, Lucy J. Barker, Lenka Bartosova, Agrita Briede, Carmelo Cammalleri, Ksenija Cindric Kalin, Lucia De Stefano, Miriam Fendekova, David C. Finger, Marijke Huysmans, Mirjana Ivanov, Jaak Jaagus, Jiri Jakubinsky, Svitlana Krakovska, Gregor Laaha, Monika Lakatos, Kiril Manevski, Mathias Neumann Andersen, Nina Nikolova, Marzena Osuch, Pieter van Oel, Kalina Radeva, Renata J. Romanowicz, Elena Toth, Mirek Trnka, Marko Urosev, Julia Urquijo Reguera, Eric Sauquet, Aleksandra Stevkov, Lena M. Tallaksen, Iryna Trofimova, Anne F. Van Loon, Michelle T. H. van Vliet, Jean-Philippe Vidal, Niko Wanders, Micha Werner, Patrick Willems, Nenad Zivkovic
Summary: Drought events and their impacts vary spatially and temporally due to diverse pedo-climatic and hydrologic conditions, as well as variations in exposure and vulnerability, such as demographics and response actions. Little is known about the effect of drought management strategies on the actual impacts and how the hazard is perceived by relevant stakeholders. This study characterised and assessed the impacts and perceptions of two recent drought events in Europe and examined the relationship between management strategies and drought perception, hazard, and impact.
NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2022)