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Agronomy
Ahmed H. Saad, Ahmed M. El Naim, Awad A. Ahmed, Khalid A. Ibrahim, Md Saiful Islam, Rahmah N. Al-Qthanin, Abubakr M. Idris
Summary: This study demonstrates the significant impact of intercropping on the growth and yield of sesame and groundnut. Planting one row of sesame alternating with one row of groundnut resulted in the highest number of seeds per capsule for sesame and the highest yield for groundnut.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Farooq, Leila Romdhane, Abdul Rehman, Amal K. M. Al-Alawi, Walid M. Al-Busaidi, Saeed A. Asad, Dong-Jin Lee
Summary: Cowpea, a highly nutritious grain legume crop, faces reduced productivity due to sporadic dry periods. This study demonstrated that osmopriming combined with biochar application can improve cowpea growth and nutrient uptake under drought conditions, reducing oxidative damage. The combination led to enhanced biomass production, chlorophyll synthesis, CO2 assimilation, and nutrient uptake under water-deficit conditions.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2021)
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Agronomy
Patcharin Tuiwong, Sithisavet Lordkaew, Jeeraporn Veeradittakit, Sansanee Jamjod, Chanakan Prom-u-thai
Summary: The study showed that priming seeds with N and Zn solutions can enhance seedling growth performance, while foliar application of N and Zn fertilizers can improve grain yield and Zn concentration.
Article
Plant Sciences
Nasratullah Habibi, Shafiqullah Aryan, Mohammad Wasif Amin, Atsushi Sanada, Naoki Terada, Kaihei Koshio
Summary: This experiment aimed to investigate the effect of pre-sowing seed priming on the photosynthesis parameters of tomato plants under salt stress conditions. The results showed that priming treatment improved the photosynthetic activity of tomato plants and enhanced the quality characteristics of the fruits. Particularly, seeds primed at -0.8 MPa and -1.2 MPa exhibited the most significant promotion on photosynthesis and fruit quality in tomato plants under salt stress.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Toudou Daouda Abdoul-Karim, Atta Sanoussi, Moussa Soule, Bakasso Yacoubou
Summary: Climate change is impacting crop production in the West Africa Sahel region. A study found that intercropping millet and cowpea, along with microdosing fertilizer, resulted in higher yields and economic benefits compared to monoculture. The cowpea genotype ISV128 was identified as the most profitable.
DISCOVER SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rameti Jangir, J. D. Thanki, Kranti B. Patil, Lokesh Kumar Saini
Summary: The study found that integrated nutrient sources had a beneficial residual effect on cowpea, while direct application of recommended fertilizer levels also significantly affected cowpea growth and soil properties.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luis E. Barreto-Salazar, Jesus J. Rochin-Medina, Julio C. Picos-Ponce, David E. Castro-Palazuelos, Guillermo J. Rubio-Astorga
Summary: This study successfully improved the nutritional content, germination parameters, and size of sesame sprouts by applying intelligent control algorithms for vapor pressure deficit in a micro-greenhouse.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Buta Singh Dhillon, Virender Kumar, Pardeep Sagwal, Navjyot Kaur, Gurjit Singh Mangat, Sudhanshu Singh
Summary: Research conducted at Punjab Agricultural University in India demonstrated that priming techniques, specifically halopriming and hormopriming, can significantly increase rice yields in dry direct-seeded rice systems by promoting higher and faster germination/crop emergence, as well as improving root growth.
Article
Agronomy
Faezeh Chehrehnoorani, Parvaneh Rahdari, Marefat Mostafavi Rad, Mahmood Asadi, Shadi Kababi
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different forms of zinc and calcium fertilizers on seed yield and oil quality in groundnut. The results showed that the combined application of zinc and calcium nanofertilizers can increase the yield and improve the oil quality of groundnut.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Deepak Rao, Sangita Yadav, Ravish Choudhary, Dharmendra Singh, Rakesh Bhardwaj, Sharmistha Barthakur, Shiv Kumar Yadav
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of seed priming using silicic acid and humic acid to improve salt stress tolerance in lentil plants. The chemical priming increased seedling emergence, growth, and antioxidant capacity. The combination of silicic and humic acids showed the best results.
Article
Agronomy
S. Ramya, Gulab Pandove, Anu Kalia, Sukhdeep Kaur, Harpreet Oberoi, Brijesh Kumar Yadav
Summary: Insufficient and unbalanced supply of forage can lead to low livestock productivity, while liquid microbial inoculants have the potential to enhance the growth and yield of forage cowpea.
Article
Agronomy
S. Kavitha, P. Srimathi
Summary: Experimental research shows that seed priming with 0.5% zinc sulfate solution, followed by coating seeds with rhizobium, can significantly increase the yield of black gram.
Article
Agronomy
M. N. Arun, K. Bhanuprakash, S. Shankara Hebbar, T. Senthivel, A. K. Nair, D. Pratima Pandey
Summary: Seed priming can partially rectify the deterioration of cowpea seeds, affecting enzyme activity by altering protein expression. Priming can restore nearly complete protein profiles and esterase and peroxidase isozyme profiles in aged seeds, aiding in repairing sub-cellular damage and activating enzyme and protein synthesis.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rita de C. Alves, Davi R. Rossatto, Jeferson dos S. da Silva, Mirela Checchio, Kevein R. de Oliveira, Francisco de A. Oliveira, Samira F. de Queiroz, Mara C. P. da Cruz, Priscila L. Gratao
Summary: The study investigated the role of ascorbic acid in alleviating salt stress in tomatoes by seed priming, leading to improved antioxidant responses, water potential, and plant growth. Ascorbic acid treatment reduced harmful substances, increased antioxidant activities, and ultimately enhanced plant growth and fruit yield under salt stress conditions.
BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Utpal Biswas, Amitava Dutta
Summary: The study found that aluminum foil can be used for longer storage with least deterioration compared to other packaging materials; priming sesame seeds with polyethylene glycol (PEG) 6000 @ -0.2 MPa can produce high quality seeds.
APPLIED BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2021)