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Agricultural Engineering
Marcela de Souza Alves, Elisabeth Alves Duarte Pereira de Medeiros, Camila da Silva Barbosa Pereira, Ygor Nunes Moreira, Rodrigo de Paulo Osorio, Cristiano Jorge Riger, Luan Valim dos Santos, Rafael Dias Mesquita, Emerson Guedes Pontes, Marco Andre Alves de Souza
Summary: Grains and seeds stored without protection can cause economic losses for small farmers, especially in regions with low technological levels. Lemongrass essential oil has been studied as a viable alternative to protect seeds from pests and diseases.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Mohammad Mukarram, M. Masroor A. Khan, Moin Uddin, Francisco J. Corpas
Summary: Irradiated chitosan enhances various physiological processes in lemongrass, leading to increased productivity and essential oil content. This study has significant implications for crop improvement.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohammad Mukarram, Sadaf Choudhary, Mo Ahamad Khan, Palmiro Poltronieri, M. Masroor A. Khan, Jamin Ali, Daniel Kurjak, Mohd Shahid
Summary: Lemongrass essential oil (LEO) contains various bioactive compounds that possess antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, and antioxidant properties. LEO is commercially exploited in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food preservations industries, and shows potential in cancer treatment.
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Engineering, Chemical
Dinh Nhat Do, Dinh Phuc Nguyen, Viet-Duc Phung, Xuan-Tien Le, Tuan Minh Le, Van Manh Do, Bui Quang Minh, Xuan Cuong Luu
Summary: Lemongrass essential oil contains valuable compounds like citral, which can be effectively separated using vacuum fractional distillation to produce high citral content oil fractions. By adjusting process parameters and selecting appropriate conditions, maximum citral recovery can be achieved.
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Horticulture
Nourhan Mahmoud, Mahmoud A. H. Abdou, Sabri Salaheldin, Wagdi Saber Soliman
Summary: Environmental stress has a significant impact on the growth and quality of medicinal plants, with more than half of the agricultural land worldwide suffering from water scarcity. This study found that prolonging the irrigation intervals positively affected the yield and quality of lemongrass, although it resulted in a significant decrease in growth characteristics.
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Engineering, Environmental
Mohammad Mukarram, M. Masroor A. Khan, Francisco J. Corpas
Summary: By exogenously applying silicon nanoparticles, lemongrass growth and yield can be enhanced, triggering metabolic changes in plants and improving physiological and biochemical responses.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Mohamed Nadjib Boukhatem, Mohamed Amine Ferhat, Mehdi Rajabi, Shaker A. Mousa
Summary: The extraction of lemongrass essential oil using large quantities of solvents has environmental concerns. Solvent-Free Microwave Extraction (SFME) is a promising and greener alternative method, providing faster extraction and higher citral content.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Martina Cofelice, Giuseppe Cinelli, Francesco Lopez, Tiziana Di Renzo, Raffaele Coppola, Anna Reale
Summary: The use of natural compounds, particularly essential oils, as food preservatives is gaining popularity due to their positive perception by consumers. However, challenges such as degradation during processing and storage, as well as strong aroma impacting sensory characteristics, hinder their widespread application. The development of nanoformulations could offer a solution to enhance the stability and effectiveness of essential oils in food products.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luis Rodrigues, Elisabete Coelho, Renata Madeira, Pedro Teixeira, Isabel Henriques, Manuel A. Coimbra
Summary: This study investigated the potential of essential oil, hydrolate, and decoction obtained from lemongrass byproducts as food ingredients in a circular economy. The essential oil showed antimicrobial activity, especially against Gram-negative bacteria, due to the presence of citral. The polymeric material in the hydrolate exhibited high antioxidant activity and could be used as a functional dietary fiber ingredient. Mixing lemongrass hydrolate with matcha green tea formulations reduced astringency and added a citrus flavor.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Steven Sprenger, Tibebe Woldemariam, Simeon Kotchoni, Hatem A. Elshabrawy, Lakshmi Shankar Chaturvedi
Summary: This study found that lemongrass essential oil and its major components can modulate adipocyte generation and gene expression, and inhibit lipid accumulation by reducing lipid uptake, increasing lipolysis, decreasing differentiation, and downregulating lipid metabolism pathways.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Mei Hong, Wei Liu, Yonggang Liu, Xuemin Dai, Yu Kang, Rui Li, Feng Bao, Xuepeng Qiu, Yanxiong Pan, Xiangling Ji
Summary: Polyamic acid (PAA) is the precursor of polyimide (PI) and its molecular weight plays a significant role in the preparation and performance of PI. However, accurately characterizing the molecular weight of PAA is challenging due to the complex interactions in the solution system. This study utilized gel permeation chromatography coupled with differential refractive index and multi-angle laser light scattering detectors to measure the molecular weight of (6FDA-DMB) PAA. The combination of LiBr and HAc was found to effectively suppress the complex interactions and facilitate the separation of PAA. The optimized mobile phase, 0.02 M LiBr/0.2 M HAc/DMF, yielded reproducible results for the molecular weight of PAA.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kaiqiang Dong, Yanling Jiang, Yidan Zhang, Zhiyong Qin, Liuting Mo
Summary: In this study, a sustainable and antibacterial gel bead adsorbent was developed for efficient removal of Cr(VI) and dyes. The gel bead exhibited honeycomb cellular architecture, abundant functional groups, and active adsorption sites, resulting in outstanding antibacterial activity and broad-spectrum adsorption performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biology
Thais Leticia Moreira da Silva, Gabriela Iatczaki Rosa, Milena Aparecida Lorang dos Santos, Sara Lenz Graf, Beatriz Helena Lameiro de Noronha Sales Maia, Flavio Luis Beltrame, Priscileila Colerato Ferrari
Summary: This study evaluated the seasonal variation of the predominant component citral in lemongrass essential oil and developed microparticles containing this compound. The results showed higher citral content in the spring and summer, and successful encapsulation of lemongrass essential oil in microparticles. These microparticles exhibited good physicochemical properties and improved thermal stability, indicating their potential application in food, drugs, or cosmetics.
BRAZILIAN ARCHIVES OF BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ludmila Motelica, Denisa Ficai, Ovidiu-Cristian Oprea, Anton Ficai, Vladimir-Lucian Ene, Bogdan-Stefan Vasile, Ecaterina Andronescu, Alina-Maria Holban
Summary: Developing biodegradable packaging materials with antimicrobial properties can extend the shelf life of food, reduce food waste, and monitor the storage conditions of sensitive food.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kavi Bhushan Singh Chouhan, Souvik Mukherjee, Vivekananda Mandal
Summary: The current research explores the possibilities of solvent-free microwave-based extraction (SFME) of lemongrass essential oil. The optimal microwave power level for extraction was found to be 255 W, resulting in a Citral content of 68.32% and a total yield of 1.6%. Comparable antioxidant activity zones were obtained. A milky emulsion was reported at higher temperatures during SFME, potentially affecting the oil quality. Steam distillation was advantageous in terms of time-saving and re-extraction of phenolic principles.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sadaf Choudhary, Kaiser Iqbal Wani, M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Tariq Aftab
Summary: Salinity stress is a major obstacle that affects crop productivity, and plants have evolved physiological and molecular mechanisms to cope with it. Polyamines play a significant role in salt tolerance mechanisms and adaptation strategies, while ion pumps and osmolytes provide protective functions during salt stress.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Vikas Mangal, Milan Kumar Lal, Rahul Kumar Tiwari, Muhammad Ahsan Altaf, Salej Sood, Dharmendra Kumar, Vinay Bharadwaj, Brajesh Singh, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Tariq Aftab
Summary: Salinity stress has negative effects on plant growth and development. Reactive oxygen species, reactive nitrogen species, and reactive sulfur species play important roles in regulating ion homeostasis and salt tolerance.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Biswaranjan Behera, Mrunalini Kancheti, Md Basit Raza, Aalok Shiv, Vikas Mangal, Gajendra Rathod, Muhammad Ahsan Altaf, Awadhesh Kumar, Tariq Aftab, Ravinder Kumar, Rahul Kumar Tiwari, Milan Kumar Lal, Brajesh Singh
Summary: This review investigates the physio-biochemical and molecular responses and mechanism of boron (B) uptake under its toxic condition. It also analyzes the spatial distribution and accumulation of B in plants regulated by sugar alcohols (polyols) and provides management strategies to alleviate B toxicity. The study highlights the narrow range between essential and toxic levels of B in plants and the symptoms that occur with slight changes in B concentration in soil. It discusses the morphological, anatomical, physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of plants to B toxicity, including impaired growth, chlorosis, and disruption of various systems in the plant.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kaiser Iqbal Wani, Andleeb Zehra, Sadaf Choudhary, M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Riyazuddeen Khan, Tariq Aftab
Summary: The foliar spray of synthetic strigolactone analog GR24 has a positive impact on the growth and artemisinin production of Artemisia annua, with 4 mu M concentration showing the best results.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rahul Kumar Tiwari, Ravinder Kumar, Milan Kumar Lal, Awadhesh Kumar, Muhammad Ahsan Altaf, Rajni Devi, Vikas Mangal, Safina Naz, Muhammad Mohsin Altaf, Abhijit Dey, Tariq Aftab
Summary: Melatonin and polyamines are widely found in plants and play crucial roles in various physiological processes and abiotic stress responses. Melatonin-induced regulation of polyamine metabolism enhances stress tolerance through activation of antioxidant enzymes and maintenance of ionic homeostasis. Melatonin-polyamine crosstalk with other hormones, such as salicylic acid, abscisic acid, and ethylene, forms a complex defense activation network. This study provides insights into the regulatory role of melatonin in polyamine metabolism and its involvement in stress tolerance mechanisms, as well as the potential hormonal crosstalk.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nirjhar Bhattacharyya, Uttpal Anand, Ravi Kumar, Mimosa Ghorai, Tariq Aftab, Niraj Kumar Jha, Anushka Upamali Rajapaksha, Jochen Bundschuh, Elza Bontempi, Abhijit Dey
Summary: The use of CRISPR technology allows for the modification of plants to better remediate soil contaminated with toxic metals. This technique has been successfully applied to various crops and has identified genes related to metal absorption and tolerance. However, the efficacy of CRISPR technology is influenced by multiple factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rukhsar Parwez, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the potential of nickel as an oxidative stress inducer and its effects on different varieties of fenugreek. The results showed that the application of 20 mg Ni kg(-1) soil had growth-promoting effects and improved photosynthesis and enzyme activities in PEB variety. However, higher concentrations of Ni resulted in toxic effects, which were counteracted by the PEB variety through increased proline content and antioxidant enzyme activities. The tolerance to Ni in fenugreek varieties can be organized as PEB > AFg2 > AFg1 > UM185.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kaiser Iqbal Wani, M. Naeem, M. Masroor A. Khan, Tariq Aftab
Summary: Soil contamination by heavy metals poses a significant environmental challenge. This study investigated the potential of nitric oxide (NO) to reduce cadmium (Cd) toxicity in A. annua plants. Results showed that NO effectively reversed Cd-induced damage by modulating the antioxidant system and improving photosynthetic performance. The supplementation of NO also increased artemisinin production, highlighting its potential role in mitigating the negative impacts of environmental contaminants on plant health.
Article
Plant Sciences
Umra Aqeel, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem
Summary: Copper is a vital micronutrient for plant growth and development, but excessive accumulation in soil threatens crop yield. This study found that concentrations of Cu above 20 mg kg-1 led to toxic effects on Mentha arvensis plants, including stunted growth, inhibited photosynthesis, increased antioxidant activity, reactive oxygen species production, and decreased essential oil production. Notably, Cu supplementation at 20 mg kg-1 significantly improved all metrics examined, particularly menthol and menthyl acetate levels. These findings demonstrate the advantageous effects of Cu supplementation at moderate concentrations, but toxicity at higher concentrations for M. arvensis plants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Umra Aqeel, Rukhsar Parwez, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem
Summary: Copper accumulation from human activities causes pollution in agricultural land and limits crop production. This study shows that foliar supplementation of silicon dioxide nanoparticles can enhance plant growth, photosynthetic efficiency, and antioxidant machinery, while decreasing reactive oxygen species and electrolytic leakage. Specifically, Aerosil 200F proved to be the most effective in improving copper stress tolerance in plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Aarifa Nabi, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, M. Naeem
Summary: This study explores the role of structurally-modified carrageenan in imparting resilience towards nickel-triggered phytotoxicity in Mentha arvensis L. and proves the structure-function relationship of irradiated carrageenan (ICA). The findings demonstrate that ICA, at certain concentrations, has positive effects on the growth, photosynthesis, antioxidant enzymatic activities, and quality of Mentha arvensis L.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
Summary: This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covered land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The results indicated the proportions of different land suitability classes and showed the compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in assessing suitability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
Summary: In this study, hollow and solid lignin nanoparticles were synthesized through self-assembly and their application in PVA nanocomposite films was investigated. The results showed that the presence of hollow lignin nanoparticles in the films resulted in a room-like network structure, while the solid lignin nanoparticles induced different structural changes. The inclusion of LNPs improved the mechanical properties of the films, and both types of LNPs exhibited good hydrophobicity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Arundo donax as a building material and found that it has strong adaptability, high hygroscopicity, and unique sound absorption behavior. The mechanical tests also demonstrated the applicability of the Arundo donax-based composite. This opens up new possibilities for the further application of Arundo donax-based materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
Summary: This study prepared a thermal/magnetic/light-triggered multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymer composite with excellent properties by adding magnetic nanoparticles into a polyurethane composite. The composite showed high shape recovery rate, fast response behavior, and suitability for 3D printing. Controllable external stimuli allowed for dynamic, remote, and precise control of 4D transformations. This work is significant for the design of smart materials and devices.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
