Article
Plant Sciences
Prativa Chhetri, L. M. Dandurand, I. Popova
Summary: In this study, it was demonstrated that Sinapis alba seed meal extract or 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol can enhance the hatch rate of Globodera pallida eggs when exposed to potato root diffusate. Combining Solanum sisymbriifolium with HBA or Sinapis alba SME significantly reduced the egg count, hatch rate, and viability of G. pallida. B. juncea SME alone or with HBA also reduced egg hatch rate, viability, and reproduction of G. pallida.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Vittoria Giannini, Sara Melito, Roberto Matteo, Luca Lazzeri, Eleonora Pagnotta, Sara Chahine, Pier Paolo Roggero
Summary: The study explored the potential bioherbicidal efficacy of Eruca sativa cv. Nemat defatted seed meals (EDSM) on weed management. Results showed a high-value application of EDSM on both weed species, with mallow mainly injured by soaking and milk thistle mainly affected by biofumigation. An auto-toxic effect of EDSM on rocket seeds was also noted.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bhupendra Bhatta, Louise-Marie Dandurand, Matthew J. Morra, Inna Popova
Summary: In order to control potato pests, alternative strategies such as the use of Brassica juncea seed meal extract and trap crops were investigated. The results showed that the combined application of seed meal extract and trap crops was more effective in reducing hatch and reproduction of potato pests than using each strategy alone.
Article
Plant Sciences
Gurleen Bhinder, Sanjula Sharma, Harjeevan Kaur, Javed Akhatar, Meenakshi Mittal, Surinder Sandhu
Summary: The defatted rapeseed meal can be a valuable protein feed for livestock. However, the presence of antinutritional factors limits its use and marketing. In this study, a genome-wide association study (GWAS) was conducted to investigate the genetic architecture of various traits in rapeseed meal samples. Several genotypes with high-quality protein and fewer antinutrients were identified. Functional validation of candidate genes could enhance the protein quality and reduce antinutritional components in B. napus.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Setu Bazie Tagele, Ryeong-Hui Kim, Jae-Ho Shin
Summary: This review summarizes the impact and efficacy of Brassica-based biofumigation on soil bacterial and fungal microbiota, discusses the main factors affecting the interaction between biofumigants and soil microbiota, and highlights the pros and cons of biofumigation for soil microbiota and its subsequent impacts on sustainable farming practices.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Leanne E. Mocniak, Kyle R. Elkin, S. Leanne Dillard, Ray B. Bryant, Kathy J. Soder
Summary: It is important to accurately identify and quantify glucosinolate profiles in brassica plants for various agricultural applications. However, current methods are complex and lack suitable reference materials, putting researchers with limited resources at a disadvantage. This study developed a simple and accurate HPLC-MS method to build preliminary glucosinolate profiles for three agriculturally relevant forage brassica varieties.
Article
Soil Science
S. T. DuPont, S. S. Hewavitharana, M. Mazzola
Summary: Anaerobic soil disinfestation and Brassica seed meal are effective alternatives for controlling apple replant disease, resulting in improved apple tree growth. Further research and modifications may be necessary to ensure economic feasibility of these methods.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Junwei Peng, Minchong Shen, Ruihuan Chen, Hong Liu, Yang Sun, Qin Liu, Yuanhua Dong, Jiangang Li
Summary: This study investigated the mechanism of bacterial community reconstruction in fumigated soil and the effect of these communities on rhizosphere recruitment and disease control. The results showed that the composition of bulk soil bacterial community changed significantly after fumigation extinction and recovery. Firmicutes and Proteobacteria were key microorganisms for community reconstruction and rhizosphere recruitment. BSMs showed greater potential than the chemical fumigant dazomet in rebuilding beneficial bacterial communities and controlling potential soil pathogens. The study improves the understanding of the effects of biofumigants on soil-borne plant disease control in agriculture.
Article
Soil Science
Brianna A. R. Walker, Shane M. Powell, Robert S. Tegg, Richard B. Doyle, Ian G. Hunt, Calum R. Wilson
Summary: The use of green manure and biofumigant crops improves soil fertility and structure, and protects important ecosystem services. However, there is limited understanding of how soil microbial communities respond to these treatments at fine time scales, which is crucial for determining the optimal timing and duration of organic amendments.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Margherita Zavatta, Joji Muramoto, Elizabeth Milazzo, Steven Koike, Karen Klonsky, Rachael Goodhue, Carol Shennan
Summary: Rotations including broccoli and anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) showed positive effects in controlling Verticillium wilt in strawberries and had a persistent suppressive effect on soil fungal populations. While mustard cake alone had limited impact on strawberry yields and soil microsclerotia levels, rotations using ASD throughout the trial period resulted in higher net returns.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Javier Canales, Jose Verdejo, Gabriela Carrasco-Puga, Francisca M. Castillo, Anita Arenas-M, Daniel F. Calderini
Summary: This study conducted a transcriptomic analysis of the relationship between seed weight and number in two rapeseed genotypes, revealing that a reduction in the source-sink ratio induced the expression of specific gene groups related to sucrose transport, seed weight, and stress responses. Additionally, the research identified co-expression modules correlated with seed weight and negatively correlated with seed number, with a significant enrichment of transcription factors in one module. Network analysis predicted NAC transcription factors as key regulators of seed weight and number compensation in rapeseed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Mahmudur Rahman, Lei Liu, Bronwyn J. Barkla
Summary: This study focused on isolating and measuring proteins in rapeseed oil-extracted expeller cake to maximize protein yield while minimizing hazardous chemical use and extraction costs. By testing various extraction methods, a standardized Single Rapeseed Seed Protein Extraction (SRPE) procedure was developed, providing an efficient and economical way to extract seed storage proteins. The optimized method was validated by applying it to different Brassica oilseeds and an ethyl methane sulfonate mutant population, demonstrating its usefulness in identifying and characterizing seed storage proteins.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Paula Serrano-Perez, Ana De Santiago, Maria del Carmen Rodriguez-Molina
Summary: Phytophthora nicotianae causes root and crown rot disease in paprika pepper crops in central-western Spain. A field experiment and laboratory tests were conducted to evaluate the effects of biofumigation with Brassica carinata defatted seed meal pellets on the survival and infectivity of the pathogen, with varying rates of application. The results showed that the recommended rate of 3 tons ha(-1) did not significantly affect soil enzyme activity or properties, and did not differ from the untreated control in terms of survival and infectivity. Increasing the rate to 20 tons ha(-1) completely inhibited the pathogen, but the economic viability of such a high rate application needs further evaluation.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mariana Mamede, Joao Cotas, Kiril Bahcevandziev, Leonel Pereira
Summary: Seaweed polysaccharides have been proven to be more effective than synthetic commercial fertilizers in promoting plant growth. This study extracted polysaccharides from different seaweeds and examined their impact on Brassica napus L. seed germination. Carrageenan showed the best results in seedling growth and germination percentage, which may be attributed to its sulphation level, pH and conductivity.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gina Cecilia Pistol, Cristina Valeria Bulgaru, Daniela Eliza Marin, Alexandra Gabriela Oancea, Ionelia Taranu
Summary: Dietary grape seed meal rich in bioactive compounds can effectively restore epithelial integrity, enhance mucosal barrier function, reduce pro-inflammatory markers, and suppress innate immune response in DSS-treated piglets, potentially attenuating the progression of chronic colitis to carcinogenesis.