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Agronomy
Salma Latique, Reda Ben Mrid, Imad Kabach, Anass Kchikich, Hasnaa Sammama, Abdelaziz Yasri, Mohamed Nhiri, Mimoun El Kaoua, Allal Douira, Karima Selmaoui
Summary: The study revealed that seaweed extract significantly enhanced the tolerance of wheat plants to salt stress, promoting plant growth and increasing photosynthetic pigment contents, along with improving antioxidant enzyme activities. Particularly, plants treated with 12.5% seaweed extract showed better resistance to salt stress.
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Agronomy
Seyedeh Asieh Khatami, Morteza Barmaki, Mohammad Taghi Alebrahim, Ali Ahsan Bajwa
Summary: This study evaluated the role of exogenously applied salicylic acid (SA) in ameliorating oxidative damage caused by the herbicide mesosulfuron-methyl + iodosulfuron-methyl in wheat plants. The results showed that SA pre-treatment reduced the herbicide-induced physiological damage by regulating enzymatic antioxidants and decreasing the contents of hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde.
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Agronomy
Ieva Urbanaviciute, Luca Bonfiglioli, Mario A. Pagnotta
Summary: The study analyzed the diversity of root systems in six durum wheat accessions under drought conditions and evaluated root traits using a high-throughput phenotyping scanner. The results showed significant variability in root development, distribution, and architecture among the different genotypes. Interestingly, the two drought-tolerant genotypes exhibited different root system ideotypes and rooting patterns. Furthermore, a positive correlation was found between the root angle of plants grown in greenhouse conditions and plants grown in the field.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jialian Li, Bo Wang, Jian Chen, Guocheng Du, Fang Fang
Summary: This study investigated the oxygen tolerance and antioxidant mechanism of Tetragenococcus halophilus strains, and revealed the differences in their oxidative stress tolerance.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Neelam Rani, Kusum Kumari, Parul Sangwan, Poonam Barala, Jyoti Yadav, Vijeta, Rahul, Vinita Hooda
Summary: This study evaluates the effects of nanosized iron and zinc oxide particles on Vigna radiata. The results show that nanosized iron has a positive effect on the plant, while nanosized zinc oxide does not show any apparent benefit or toxicity at the tested concentrations.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jakub Pastuszak, Anna Szczerba, Michal Dziurka, Marta Hornyak, Przemyslaw Kopec, Marek Szklarczyk, Agnieszka Plazek
Summary: This study identified physiological or biochemical markers of durum wheat resistance to F. culmorum, helping to formulate a strategy for rapid evaluation of disease severity and selection of plants with higher level of resistance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Jun Zhou, Chen Zhang, Buyun Du, Hongbiao Cui, Xingjun Fan, Dongmei Zhou, Jing Zhou
Summary: The study demonstrated that soil applications of Se and Si were effective in reducing Cd accumulation in wheat, leading to decreased toxicity to humans. Selenium was more effective than Si in mitigating Cd-induced toxicity, especially in soft wheat, likely due to the higher tolerance of durum wheat to Cd. The regulation of Cd transport genes by Se and Si applications played a key role in reducing Cd concentrations in wheat grains.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Morteza Sheikhalipour, Behrooz Esmaielpour, Gholamreza Gohari, Maryam Haghighi, Hessam Jafari, Habib Farhadi, Muhittin Kulak, Andrzej Kalisz
Summary: The study investigated the effects of TiO2 NPs and Cs-Se NPs on the growth and physiological characteristics of stevia under salt stress.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gholamreza Gohari, Habib Farhadi, Sima Panahirad, Elnaz Zareei, Parisa Labib, Hessam Jafari, Gholamreza Mahdavinia, Mohammad Bagher Hassanpouraghdam, Andreas Ioannou, Muhittin Kulak, Vasileios Fotopoulos
Summary: High soil salinity is a major constraint to crop production. The combination of chitosan and melatonin in the form of nanoparticles can enhance plant performance under normal and stress conditions. In this study, novel chitosan-hydroxypropyl methylcellulose-melatonin nanoparticles were synthesized and applied to spearmint plants, effectively mitigating the adverse effects of salt stress and improving morphological traits, antioxidant enzyme activity, and essential oil content.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mouna Ghorbel, Malek Besbes, Najla Haddaji, Nouha Bouali, Faical Brini
Summary: In this study, two novel catalase genes were isolated and characterized from Triticum turgidum and Hordeum vulgare, showing their importance in plant resistance to environmental stresses. The 3D structure models and bioinformatic analysis revealed the presence of peroxisomal targeting signal in these catalase proteins.
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Agronomy
Hemat A. EL-Bauome, Emad A. Abdeldaym, Mahmoud A. M. Abd El-Hady, Doaa Bahaa Eldin Darwish, Moodi Saham Alsubeie, Mohamed M. El-Mogy, Mohammed A. Basahi, Salem Mesfir Al-Qahtani, Nadi Awad Al-Harbi, Fahad Mohammed Alzuaibr, Abdulrahman Alasmari, Ismail A. Ismail, Eldessoky S. Dessoky, Samar M. A. Doklega
Summary: This research found that foliar application of proline, methionine, and melatonin significantly improved the growth performance of cauliflower plants under drought stress conditions. It enhanced leaf area, chlorophyll content, relative water content, as well as curd height, diameter, and dry matter. Meanwhile, it reduced phenolic-related enzymes, glucosinolates, abscisic acid, malondialdehyde, and total phenols.
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Plant Sciences
Clara Martinez-Arias, Juan Sobrino-Plata, David Medel, Luis Gil, Juan Antonio Martin, Jesus Rodriguez-Calcerrada
Summary: This study found that there are core endophytes in Ulmus minor which can enhance the plant's stress tolerance. In drought stress conditions, inoculation of endophytes can alleviate the effect of stomata closure on plants and promote root and shoot growth, photosynthetic rates, and antioxidant activity.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Abdul Wahab, Gholamreza Abdi, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Baber Ali, Saqib Ullah, Wadood Shah, Sahar Mumtaz, Ghulam Yasin, Crina Carmen Muresan, Romina Alina Marc
Summary: Water is a crucial component for the existence of life on Earth. However, extreme climate changes have led to water scarcity in many regions, posing significant challenges. This review aims to analyze and understand the physiological and biochemical responses of plants to drought stress and their ability to mitigate its damaging effects. It also explores the role of plant hormones in drought stress responses and signaling. The information for this review was gathered from various sources, including global search engines and scientific literature databases.
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Plant Sciences
Waseem Ashfaq, Sigfredo Fuentes, Graham Brodie, Dorin Gupta
Summary: The study concludes that pre-sowing silicon treatment can significantly improve the morpho-physiological and biochemical characteristics of wheat under drought and heat stress. Silicon treatment also enhances the abiotic stress tolerance of wheat by increasing antioxidant activity and osmolyte concentration, and improving water stress indices.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Chiara Broccanello, Diana Bellin, Giovanni DalCorso, Antonella Furini, Francesca Taranto
Summary: Addressing climate change challenges in durum wheat production is crucial for ensuring food and nutrition security in the Mediterranean region. Exploiting the genetic variability in landrace populations has emerged as a strategy to enhance durum wheat adaptation to environmental stresses. This review highlights the importance of durum wheat landraces as a genetic resource for improving the sustainability of Mediterranean agroecosystems, focusing on adaptive traits and the development of molecular markers for selection.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ameny Farhat-Khemakhem, Monia Blibech, Ines Boukhris, Mohamed Makni, Hichem Chouayekh
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(2018)
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Ahlem Chakchouk-Mtibaa, Imen Sellem, Yosra Kamoun, Slim Smaoui, Ines Karray-Rebai, Lotfi Mellouli
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(2018)
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Plant Sciences
Hassiba Bouazzi, Kaouthar Feki, Faical Brini, Walid Saibi
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2019)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Monia Blibech, Sana Mouelhi, Ameny Farhat-Khemakhem, Ines Boukhris, Afef El Ayeb, Hichem Chouayekh
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY
(2019)
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Plant Sciences
Sana Tounsi, Yosra Kamoun, Kaouthar Feki, Sonia Jemli, Mohamed Najib Saidi, Hajer Ziadi, Carine Alcon, Faical Brini
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2019)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hassiba Bouazzi, Kaouthar Feki, Nabil Zouari, Mouna Sahnoun, Faical Brini, Walid Saibi
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sana Tounsi, Kaouthar Feki, Yosra Kamoun, Mohamed Najib Saidi, Sonia Jemli, Mouna Ghorbel, Carine Alcon, Faical Brini
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Monia Blibech, Ameny Farhat-Khemakhem, Mouna Kriaa, Rania Aslouj, Ines Boukhris, Othman A. Alghamdi, Hichem Chouayekh
BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRESS
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ines Boukhris, Slim Smaoui, Karim Ennouri, Nawres Morjene, Ameny Farhat-Khemakhem, Monia Blibech, Othman A. Alghamdi, Hichem Chouayekh
Review
Soil Science
Bijender Singh, Ines Boukhris, Pragya, Vinod Kumar, Ajar Nath Yadav, Ameny Farhat-Khemakhem, Anil Kumar, Davender Singh, Monia Blibech, Hichem Chouayekh, Othman A. Alghamdi
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ameny Farhat, Hajer Ben Hlima, Bassem Khemakhem, Youssef Ben Halima, Philippe Michaud, Slim Abdelkafi, Imen Fendri
Summary: The new variants of COVID-19 have spread rapidly worldwide, and efforts are being made to find virus-specific antiviral drugs. The main protease of SARS-CoV-2 has been identified as a potential drug target. Apigenin analogues were evaluated for their binding to the main protease of SARS-CoV-2. The results showed that Apigenin 7-glucoside-4'-p-coumarate is the best candidate for inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 M-pro.
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Environmental Sciences
Ameny Farhat, Jihen Elleuch, Faten Ben Amor, Mohamed Barkallah, Kirsty F. Smith, Idriss Ben Neila, Slim Abdelkafi, Imen Fendri
Summary: In this study, a real-time PCR (qPCR) method targeting the toxic dinoflagellate K. veneficum was developed. This highly specific method allows for accurate detection and quantification of the species in marine environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hajer Ben Hlima, Ameny Farhat, Sarra Akermi, Bassem Khemakhem, Youssef Ben Halima, Philippe Michaud, Imen Fendri, Slim Abdelkafi
Summary: This study used a combination of structure modelling, in silico docking, and pharmacokinetics prediction to identify algae compounds with potential to inhibit the SARS-CoV-2 main protease. The results showed high affinity of several algal molecules to interact with the protein active site and suggested their prospects as potential drug candidates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wanli You, Jinglin Zhang, Xueyin Ru, Feng Xu, Zhengguo Wu, Peng Jin, Yonghua Zheng, Shifeng Cao
Summary: This study investigated the effect of calcium chloride (CaCl2) treatment on GABA accumulation in fresh-cut cantaloupe and the underlying mechanisms. The results showed that CaCl2 treatment increased GABA content and the activities of GAD and SSADH enzymes, while reducing glutamate content and GABA-T activity. Additionally, CaCl2 treatment upregulated the expressions of CmCML11 and CmCAMTA5, as well as several GABA shunt genes, through the transcriptional activation by CmCAMTA5. Furthermore, the interaction between CmCML11 and CmCAMTA5 enhanced the transcriptional activation of GABA shunt genes. Overall, this study reveals that CaCl2 treatment promotes GABA accumulation in fresh-cut cantaloupe through the combined effect of CmCML11 and CmCAMTA5 in regulating the expressions of GABA shunt genes.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Min Wang, Yupeng Wang, Xiaohui Wang, Guangwei Wei, Huiyi Yang, Xi Yang, Tinghai Shen, Huijie Qu, Sheng Fang, Ziming Wu
Summary: This study identified the high nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) black sesame variety 17-156 and analyzed its underlying physiological and molecular mechanisms. The results showed that 17-156 possesses a sophisticated nitrogen metabolizing machinery to uptake and assimilate higher quantities of inorganic nitrogen, simultaneously improving carbon metabolism and growth. Many important genes were up-regulated in 17-156 under high nitrogen condition. Additionally, 38 potential candidate genes were identified for future studies to improve sesame's NUE. These findings provide valuable resources for understanding the regulatory network of nitrogen metabolism and developing sesame cultivars with improved NUE.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
He Dong, Chongmei Xu, Chengtao Zhang, Li Zhang, Yaqin Yao, Suiqi Zhang
Summary: The study found that short cells in maize leaves not only improve leaf mechanical support and photosynthetic performance, enhance drought resistance, but also participate in stomatal regulation.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Na Liu, Wenyan Shang, Mengxin Guan, Jibin Xiao, Guangxiang Tian, Baozhan Ma, Wenjing Shang, Xu Li, Shijia Zhao, Chuang Li, Kun Cheng, Wenming Zheng
Summary: This study cloned the full-length cDNA sequence of TaSPX3 gene in wheat and found that TaSPX3 responds to low phosphorus stress in multiple wheat genotypes. Overexpressing TaSPX3 can alleviate phosphorus deficiency symptoms and promote plant growth in Arabidopsis. The study also revealed the interaction of TaSPX3 with other genes related to the phosphorus starvation signaling pathway.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kongyuan Wu, Lizhen Wang, Zihan Wu, Ziqing Liu, Zengfei Li, Jun Shen, Shengjie Shi, Hong Liu, Christopher Rensing, Renwei Feng
Summary: Selenium (Se) can reduce uptake and translocation of cadmium (Cd) in plants by regulating root morphology. This study investigated the effects of Se(IV) on root exudates, root morphology, root endogenous hormones, and Cd uptake efficiency in rice under Cd stress. The results showed that Se(IV) significantly reduced Cd concentrations in shoots and roots, and decreased Cd uptake efficiency via root hairs. Se(IV) also affected root morphology, root exudates, and the synthesis of hormones like IAA and JA. However, transcriptome analysis revealed no upregulated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in IAA synthesis.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Di Wang, Huaifang Zhang, Xuefei Hu, Haizhen Zhang, Shuang Feng, Aimin Zhou
Summary: This study identified a cell number regulator gene called SlCNR8 in willow, which enhances resistance to trace metals in transgenic poplar seedlings. SlCNR8 reduces Cd uptake and accumulation, and can be used as a candidate gene for genetic improvement of phytostabilisation of trace metals.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)