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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abush Tesfaye Abebe, Samuel Adewale, Godfree Chigeza, John Derera
Summary: Combining ability studies under low soil P conditions provide insights on improving soybean for low P tolerance. The study focused on biomass yield and root traits, revealing significant contributions of both general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) effects. Additive gene actions were found to dominate the inheritance of important traits, and Hardee-1 showed positive GCA effects and superior performances. This study highlights the correlation between biomass yield, root traits, and grain yield, suggesting the potential use of Hardee-1 as a parent in breeding programs targeting low-P conditions.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maxwell Lamptey, Hans Adu-Dapaah, Francis Osei Amoako-Andoh, Louis Butare, Kwabena Asare Bediako, Richard Adu Amoah, Isaac Tawiah, Stephen Yeboah, James Yaw Asibuo
Summary: Iron and zinc deficiencies pose a high health risk to young children and expectant mothers in sub-Saharan Africa. Developing biofortified common bean varieties can improve the nutrition and health of women, children, and adults in this region. This study aimed to determine the genetic effects and progress of iron and zinc levels in common bean. The findings showed that both additive and non-additive gene effects were important in determining high iron and zinc levels in the beans.
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Plant Sciences
Beatrice Mwaipopo, Minna-Liisa Rajamaki, Neema Ngowi, Susan Nchimbi-Msolla, Paul J. R. Njau, Jari P. T. Valkonen, Deusdedith R. Mbanzibwa
Summary: The study revealed that more than 15 viruses pose a threat to common bean production in Tanzania, with wild plants potentially carrying viruses from 25 genera. The greatest virus diversity was found in the eastern and northern zones, while only a few viruses were detected in wild plants in the southern highlands zone.
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Entomology
Alvaro Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Guzman Carro-Huerga, Marcos Guerra, Sara Mayo-Prieto, Alejandra Juana Porteous-Alvarez, Alicia Lorenzana, Maria Piedad Campelo, Alexia Fernandez-Marcos, Pedro Antonio Casquero, Santiago Gutierrez
Summary: The Trichoderma strains have different effects on the insect attacks, with Delta tri23 strain showing growth on the insect cadavers. The undamaged beans treated with Ta37 and Delta tri23 have higher germination capacity, and the Delta tri23 treatment leads to greater dry weights of the aerial part and root system in the plants.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Winnyfred Amongi, Stanley Tamusange Nkalubo, Mildred Ochwo-Ssemakula, Arfang Badji, Isaac Onziga Dramadri, Thomas Lapaka Odongo, Ephraim Nuwamanya, Phineas Tukamuhabwe, Paulo Izquierdo, Karen Cichy, James Kelly, Clare Mukankusi
Summary: This study investigated the diversity and population structure of 427 breeding lines, varieties, or landraces of common beans. Significant differences were found among the genotypes in traits such as days to flowering and physiological maturity, yield, seed iron and zinc, and cooking time. The genotypes showed high genetic diversity and have potential for use in plant breeding. Improvement in iron and zinc content, cooking time, and yield performance is possible in certain market classes such as red and small white beans.
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Plant Sciences
Elena Delgado-Garcia, Pedro Piedras, Guadalupe Gomez-Baena, Isabel M. Garcia-Magdaleno, Manuel Pineda, Gregorio Galvez-Valdivieso
Summary: Nucleoside hydrolases play a crucial role in plant development by controlling the ratio between nucleotide salvage and degradation, providing substrates for ureide synthesis, and aiding in nutrient mobilization during germination and early seedling development.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yueh-Hsiu Mathilda Chiu, Kecia N. Carroll, Brent A. Coull, Srimathi Kannan, Ander Wilson, Rosalind J. Wright
Summary: This study examined the associations between prenatal PM2.5 exposure, maternal antioxidant intake, and childhood wheeze. The study found that higher antioxidant intake was associated with decreased wheeze in Black children, and there was a sensitive window for PM2.5 effects on wheeze in boys born to Black mothers with low antioxidant intake. The relationships among prenatal PM2.5, antioxidant intake, and child wheeze were modified by race/ethnicity and sex.
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Food Science & Technology
Iza F. Perez-Ramirez, Mayra D. Herrera, Ofelia Mora, Minerva Ramos-Gomez, Dania Martinez-Alarcon, Rosalia Reynoso-Camacho
Summary: Dietary supplementation with FJ Dalia and Azufrasin cooked beans can effectively reduce body weight, serum triglycerides, insulin resistance, and inflammation in high fat and fructose diet-fed rats. Studies on 3T3 L1 cells show that these cooked bean varieties can modulate fatty acid oxidation, insulin signaling cascade, adipogenesis, and lipogenesis through their rich content of soyasaponins, polyphenols, phytosterols, and other compounds.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zahra Aziziaram, Kianoosh Cheghamirza, Leila Zarei, Ali Beheshti-Alagha
Summary: The study evaluated the chemical components, morphological characteristics, and genetic advance of 22 common bean cultivars/lines seeds from Iran. Significant variations were found among the cultivars/lines for all studied seed traits, with different commercial classes showing advantages in different aspects. Genetic advance ranged from 6.73% to 66.31%, with high heritability estimated for calcium content. The results could help in selecting common bean cultivars with high nutritional value and suitable seed characteristics.
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Maxwel Rodrigues Nascimento, Paulo Ricardo dos Santos, Antonio Felix da Costa, Rogerio Figueiredo Daher, Tamara Rebecca Albuquerque de Oliveira, Alexandre Gomes de Souza, Kleyton Danilo da Silva Costa, Katiane da Rosa Gomes da Silva, Emmanuelle Rodrigues Araujo, Sergio Rogerio Alves de Santana, Jose Wilson da Silva
Summary: Genotype x environment interactions pose challenges in selecting genotypes suitable for different climate and soil conditions. This study evaluated and selected pre-cultivars of carioca bean and early carioca bean based on adaptability, stability, and grain yield. The results showed that the environments influenced the phenotypic expression of the genotypes, but certain genotypes exhibited adaptability and stability across different environments.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claudia J. Hernandez-Guerrero, Nemesio Villa-Ruano, L. Gerardo Zepeda-Vallejo, Alma D. Hernandez-Fuentes, Karla Ramirez-Estrada, Sergio Zamudio-Lucero, Diego Hidalgo-Martinez, Elvia Becerra-Martinez
Summary: This study utilized 1H NMR metabolomics profiling to analyze different cultivars of Phaseolus vulgaris seeds and leaves, finding a similar metabolomics fingerprint with a variety of metabolites, higher concentrations of free amino acids in seeds, and more abundant organic acids in leaves. FN seeds and FPe leaves were highlighted for best nutritional properties, with high protein, flavonoids, amino acids, and nucleosides content.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Delfran Batista dos Santos, Salomao de Sousa Medeiros, Tereza Amelia Lopes Cizenando Guedes Rocha, Rafael Oliveira Batista, Jose Amilton Santos Junior, Francisco de Oliveira Mesquita, Rodrigo Santana Macedo, Erika Socorro Alves Graciano de Vasconcelos, Alexandre Pereira de Bakker
Summary: This study evaluates the leaching effects of saline water on the chemical characteristics of a Red Eutrophic Acrisol. The results indicate that a leaching fraction of 25% increases nutrient concentration in the soil solution and affects the levels of nitrogen, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, zinc, and boron in bean leaves. Other elements and soil characteristics were not significantly influenced by the leaching fractions.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Alejandro Palacio-Marquez, Carlos A. Ramirez-Estrada, Nayeli Jazmin Gutierrez-Ruelas, Esteban Sanchez, Damaris L. Ojeda-Barrios, Celia Chavez-Mendoza, Juan P. Sida-Arreola
Summary: The individual application of zinc oxide nanoparticles and chitosan can improve crop growth and production, with higher effectiveness compared to conventional fertilizers. However, there is limited information on the foliar application of zinc oxide nanoparticles complexed with chitosan and their effects on crop physiology. Further research is needed to understand the physicochemical properties of these nanoparticles and their impact on plant physiology and biochemistry.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hoda H. Senousy, Yousef Alhaj Hamoud, Abdelghafar M. Abu-Elsaoud, Omar Mahmoud Al Zoubi, Nessreen F. Abdelbaky, Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman, Muhammad Usman, Mona H. Soliman
Summary: The application of aqueous algal extracts derived from Chlorella vulgaris and Dunaliella salina effectively mitigated the negative impact of salinity stress on Phaseolus vulgaris plants, improving their biomass allocation, water relations, and nutrient levels. This finding highlights the significance of algal extracts in alleviating salinity-induced stress in plants.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
O. Mario Aguilar, Monica M. Collavino, Ulises Mancini
Summary: This study investigated the symbiotic affinity between common beans and rhizobia. It found that beans from Mesoamerica and the southern Andes have a strong affinity for rhizobial strains from Mexico and Ecuador, while beans from Ecuador-Peru and the Andean region show no affinity for sympatric rhizobial strains. Additionally, genetic variations associated with nodulation competitiveness were observed.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Forestry
Karol Buuron da Silva, Lia Rejane Silveira Reiniger, Silvia Machado dos Santos Rabaiolli, Charlene Moro Stefanel, Ana Cristina da Fonseca Ziegler
SCIENTIA FORESTALIS
(2019)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Josana A. Langner, Alencar J. Zanon, Nereu A. Streck, Lia R. S. Reiniger, Marielen P. Kaufmann, Alexandre F. Alves
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2019)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Caetano Miguel Lemos Serrote, Lia Rejane Silveira Reiniger, Karol Buuron Silva, Silvia Machado dos Santos Rabaiolli, Charlene Moro Stefanel
Article
Horticulture
Tales Poletto, Igor Poletto, Laisa Maria Moraes Silva, Marlove Fatima Briao Muniz, Lia Rejane Silveira Reiniger, Neila Richards, Valdir Marcos Stefenon
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Diego Pascoal Golle, Lia Rejane Silveira Reiniger, Charlene Moro Stefanel, Caetano Miguel Lemos Serrote, Silvia Machado dos Santos Rabaiolli, Karol Buuron da Silva
Article
Agronomy
Caetano Miguel Lemos Serrote, Lia Rejane Silveira Reiniger, Silvia Machado dos Santos Rabaiolli, Charlene Moro Stefanel, Karol Buuron da Silva, Ana Cristina da Fonseca Ziegler
Summary: In this study, the impact of fragmentation on the diversity and genetic structure of mangaba tree populations was assessed using microsatellite markers and computer simulations. The results showed moderate levels of selfing and migration, which led to decreased genetic diversity. It is recommended to expand the area and reduce disturbance to promote the occurrence of pollinators, thus increasing genetic diversity.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Josana Andreia Langner, Isabel Lago, Lia Rejane Silveira Reiniger, Mirta Teresinha Petry, Nereu Augusto Streck, Angelica Durigon, Valeria Pohlmann, Charles Patrick de Oliveira de Freitas, Tais Slim, Stefania Dalmolin da Silva
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of water deficit on the yield, leaf area, stomatal conductance, photosynthesis, transpiration, and critical fraction of transpirable soil water of hybrid and landrace corn genotypes. Results showed that water deficit decreased photosynthesis and transpiration rates, affecting leaf area during the reproductive period. AS 1573PRO and Cinquentinha demonstrated higher tolerance to water deficit, while Bico de Ouro was found to be sensitive in both crop years.
PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA BRASILEIRA
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Charlene Moro Stefanel, Lia Rejane Silveira Reiniger, Caetano Miguel Lemos Serrote, Valdir Marcos Stefenon, Rafael Pla Matielo Lemos
Summary: This study analyzed the genetic variability and structure of Eugenia involucrata DC. in three natural fragments in Brazil, revealing high levels of genetic variability within fragments, high gene flow between fragments, and low genetic differentiation indexes. These results have implications for planning germplasm collections for forest restoration programs that avoid exogamous depression.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tales Poletto, Marlove Fatima B. Muniz, Alessandro Dal'col Lucio, Vinicius S. Fantinel, Arno Bernardo Heldwein, Lia Rejane S. Reiniger, Elena Blume
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2020)
Article
Biology
Leonardo Severo da Costa, Lia Rejane Silveira Reiniger, Helena Trindade, Berta Maria Heinzmann, Nadia Helena Bianchini
BRAZILIAN ARCHIVES OF BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Karol Buuron da Silva, Lia Rejane Silveira Reiniger, Silvia Machado dos Santos Rabaiolli, Charlene Moro Stefanel, Leandro Dutra da Silva
Article
Agronomy
Caetano Miguel Lemos Serrote, Lia Rejane Silveira Reiniger, Leonardo Severn da Costa, Charlene Moro Stefanel, Karol Buuron da Silva, Silvia Machado dos Santos Rabaiolli
Article
Forestry
Ricardo Mezzomo, Jessica Mengue Rolim, Tales Poletto, Victoria Cozer Rosenthal, Lucas Graciolli Savian, Lia Rejane Silveira Reiniger, Marlove Fatima Briao Muniz
Article
Forestry
Karol Buuron da Silva, Lia Rejane Silveira Reiniger, Charlene Moro Stefanel, Silvia Machado dos Santos Rabaiolli
FLORESTA E AMBIENTE
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Josana Andreia Langner, Nereu Augusto Streck, Angelica Durigon, Stefania Dalmolin da Silva, Isabel Lago, Genei Antonio Dalmago, Lia Rejane Silveira Reiniger, Lucio Gabriel Scheffel, Anderson Haas Poersch