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Agronomy
Xiaolin Zheng, Shihong Fei, Shajun Wang, Yong He, Zhujun Zhu, Yuanyuan Liu
Summary: This study investigates the inhibitory effect of ABA on plant hypocotyl elongation and suggests the involvement of SAUR-PP2C.D functional modules.
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Plant Sciences
Bo-Sen Wu, Mahnaz Mansoori, Keli Trumpler, Philip Wiredu Addo, Sarah MacPherson, Mark Lefsrud
Summary: Full-spectrum light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with specific amber and blue light wavelengths and bandwidths were studied for their effects on tomato growth and production efficiency. Narrow amber light combined with narrow blue light led to the highest fresh mass yield, followed by white LED and a high-pressure sodium lamp. Chlorophyll content increased with the addition of blue light. The findings suggest that precise selection of amber and blue wavelengths can greatly impact tomato growth and development, making narrow-wavelength combination a more energy-efficient option.
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Environmental Sciences
Fauzia Mahanaz Shorobi, Govind Dnyandev Vyavahare, Yeong Ju Seok, Jin Hee Park
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of polypropylene microplastics (PP-MPs) on plant germination, growth, and nutrient uptake. The results showed that PP-MPs did not significantly affect seed germination, but positively affected shoot and root elongation. Microplastics also affected nutrient uptake by plants, with varying effects depending on elements and plant species.
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Plant Sciences
Iury Henrique Almeida Lima, Arthur Almeida Rodrigues, Erika Crispim Resende, Fabia Barbosa da Silva, Fernanda dos Santos Farnese, Lucas de Jesus Silva, Marcio Rosa, Mateus Neri Oliveira Reis, Layara Alexandre Bessa, Thales Caetano de Oliveira, Ana Helena Januario, Fabiano Guimaraes Silva
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different light qualities on the physiological performance and phenolic compound production in microtomato plants grown via vertical agriculture. The results showed that plants grown under B + UV had higher photosynthetic rates and fruits with high phenolic compound content.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Jacob Dale Arthur, Tongyin Li, Geoffrey Thomas Lalk, Guihong Bi
Summary: Tomatoes are economically important for Mississippi growers, with high tunnel production and vegetable grafting being effective approaches to extending the season and improving productivity and resistance. Six tomato cultivars were evaluated in a high tunnel production system, with varying results on plant growth, fruit yield, and quality.
Article
Horticulture
Said A. Shehata, Said Z. Abdelrahman, Mona M. A. Megahed, Emad A. Abdeldaym, Mohamed M. El-Mogy, Karima F. Abdelgawad
Summary: Calcium chloride, chitosan, hydrogen peroxide, and ozonated water were studied for their effects on the storage ability and quality of tomato fruit, with chitosan and calcium chloride identified as the most effective treatments. The study also found that ascorbic acid and total carotenoids play a vital role in maintaining tomato fruit quality during storage.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shaghef Ejaz, Shaghef Ejaz, Sajjad Hussain, Sajid Ali, Hasan Sardar, Muhammad Azam, Sami Ullah, Ghulam Khaliq, Muhammad Shahzad Saleem, Aamir Nawaz, Muhammad Akbar Anjum, Ihsan Canan
Summary: This study tested a novel combination of hydrocolloid gum arabic (GA) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) as a coating to extend the postharvest life of tomatoes. The results showed that the biocomposite hydrocolloid coating reduced weight loss, decay percentage, and stress markers in tomato fruits. It also preserved bioactive compounds, color, and enzymatic ROS scavenging mechanism, and delayed senescence by maintaining cell wall fractions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xin Bu, Xiujie Wang, Jiarong Yan, Ying Zhang, Shunyuan Zhou, Xin Sun, Youxin Yang, Golam Jalal Ahammed, Yufeng Liu, Mingfang Qi, Feng Wang, Tianlai Li
Summary: The study identified 31 SlBBX genes in tomato plants that are highly responsive to light, hormones, and stress conditions, playing important roles in improving cold tolerance. Disruption of specific SlBBX genes suppressed cold tolerance in tomato plants and impaired photosynthetic response after cold stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Herika Paula Pessoa, Laercio Junio Da Silva, Rafael Ravanelli Chagas, Mariane Goncalves Ferreira Copati, Francoise Dalpra Dariva, Felipe de Oliveira Dias, Carlos Nick Gomes
Summary: This study evaluated seed germination performance and seedling vigour traits of several Solanum pennellii introgression lines (IL's) and selected ideal lines for seed germination and vigour. Candidate genes for seed germination and vigour were identified through a multi-trait index and the closest IL's to the ideotype were determined. Fine mapping, validation, and further investigation of these candidate genes will provide valuable insights into the genetics of seed quality.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Wubetu Bihon, Kukom Edoh Ognakossan, Jean-Baptiste Tignegre, Peter Hanson, Kabirou Ndiaye, Ramasamy Srinivasan
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of different tomato entries and varieties for their productivity, resistance to pests and diseases, and postharvest fruit quality in Mali. The study identified tomato varieties that were well adapted, disease-resistant, and had good fruit quality. The production season clearly influenced yield, disease occurrence, severity, and postharvest fruit qualities.
Article
Horticulture
Razu Ahmed, Md. Kamal Uddin, Md. Abdul Quddus, Mohd Yusoff Abd Samad, M. A. Motalib Hossain, Ahmad Numery Ashfaqul Haque
Summary: Appropriate foliar application of zinc (Zn) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) is crucial for the growth and yield of tomatoes. The effects of foliar application of Zn and ZnO-NPs on tomato production were investigated in a pot experiment conducted at Universiti Putra Malaysia. Results showed that the foliar application of 100 ppm ZnO-NPs had the best performance in terms of growth parameters, yield, and quality traits of tomatoes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Reginaldo de Oliveira, Frederico Rocha Rodrigues Alves, Emilaine da Rocha Prado, Leticia Danielle Longuini Gomes, Luciano Freschi, Lucas Aparecido Gaion, Rogerio Falleiros Carvalho
Summary: Blue light exposure delays tomato seed germination by decreasing endosperm-degrading hydrolase activities, which is regulated by CRY1a-dependent signaling and the hormonal balance between ABA and GA. Mutants deficient in ABA (notabilis) and displaying a GA-constitutive response (procera) showed higher germination speed index (GSI) compared to the wild type, indicating the importance of ABA/GA hormonal balance in reducing the inhibitory effects of blue light on tomato germination. Functional CRY1a is required for blue light-dependent germination, as the germination percentage of the cry1a mutant was higher in the dark but the GSI was lower under blue light exposure. Blue light inhibits the expression of GA-biosynthetic genes and induces GA-deactivating and ABA-biosynthetic genes, with the magnitude of the influence dependent on CRY1a.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marianela Hazel Alvarez-Hernandez, Gines Benito Martinez-Hernandez, Noelia Castillejo, Juan Antonio Martinez, Francisco Artes-Hernandez
Summary: The active sachets containing antifungal effects and a C2H4 scavenger were developed and tested. The sachets with thymol showed the highest fungal inhibition, while the use of C2H4 scavengers was found to be effective in controlling postharvest fungal diseases and preserving fruit quality.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Monika Kula-Maximenko, Ewa Niewiadomska, Anna Maksymowicz, Agnieszka Ostrowska, Jana Oklestkova, Ales Pencik, Anna Janeczko
Summary: The study found that blue/red light had a negative effect on PSII, while far red light combined with blue/red light had a negative impact on PSI. The growth and morphological parameters of plants under different lighting conditions were only partially correlated with photosynthetic efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Horticulture
Lingran Xiao, Tomoki Shibuya, Kazuhisa Kato, Manabu Nishiyama, Yoshinori Kanayama
Summary: This article summarizes the effects of light quality on tomato growth, fruit ripening, and metabolite accumulation, and discusses the roles of photoreceptors and light signal integrators for each light quality. It also explores the impact of light quality on plant morphogenesis and biotic and abiotic stresses. The study concludes that the use of appropriate wavelength and intensity for light quality is safe, and the use of light-emitting diodes as an energy-saving light source is environmentally friendly. Research suggests that light quality control technology can improve the yield and quality of tomatoes through the use of plant growth regulators.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jae-Young Cho, Jae Gwon Son, Bong-Ju Park, Byung-Yeoup Chung
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2009)
Article
Biology
Jin-Hong Kim, Yu Ran Moon, Min Hee Lee, Ji Hong Kim, Seung Gon Wi, Bong-Ju Park, Cha Soon Kim, Byung Yeoup Chung
JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH
(2011)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ramasamy Rajesh Kumar, Bong Ju Park, Jae Young Cho
JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN SOCIETY FOR APPLIED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2013)
Article
Horticulture
Seong Heo, Soon-Il Kwon, Jeong-Hwan Hwang, Yong-Uk Shin, Mok-Jong Kim, Bong Ju Park, Sung-Il Oh, Young-Jae Oh, Daeil Kim
KOREAN JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2012)
Article
Soil Science
B. Y. Chung, C. H. Song, B. J. Park, J. Y. Cho
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kei-Jung Kwon, Jaehyuck Choi, Sang-Yong Kim, Na-Ra Jeong, Bong-Ju Park
Summary: The study analyzed the effects of calcium chloride on three ground cover plants and found significant differences in physiological responses. Among the plants, Iris ensata showed the highest tolerance to calcium chloride and is considered highly beneficial for green infrastructure in urban areas with high concentrations of calcium chloride.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huong-Thi Bui, Uuriintuya Odsuren, Kei-Jung Kwon, Sang-Yong Kim, Jong-Cheol Yang, Na-Ra Jeong, Bong-Ju Park
Summary: This study compared PM accumulation and tolerance in 11 plant species used for landscaping in South Korea. The results showed a positive correlation between PM accumulation and plant tolerance. Plant species suitable for air quality improvement were selected based on their APTI and API indices.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kei-Jung Kwon, Hyuk-Joon Kwon, Yun-Ah Oh, Soo-Young Kim, Bong-Ju Park
Summary: The study found that Ardisia crenata is the most effective plant in purifying indoor particulate matter, followed by Ardisia japonica and Maesa japonica. All three species showed a reduction in indoor PM concentration, making them suitable indoor landscaping plants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huong-Thi Bui, Uuriintuya Odsuren, Sang-Yong Kim, Bong-Ju Park
Summary: Particulate matter (PM) is the most dangerous form of air pollution that can cause severe health problems. Plants can reduce PM in urban areas by accumulating PM on the surface and epicuticular wax of leaves. Different plant species and collection sites have varying amounts of PM accumulation, with roadside plants showing higher accumulation. Leaf traits such as chlorophyll content, water content, and pH are important factors affecting PM accumulation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huong-Thi Bui, Na-Ra Jeong, Bong-Ju Park
Summary: PM is a dangerous air pollutant harmful to human health, and plants can be used as biofilters to improve air quality. This study determined the best plant species to remove PM in roadside areas during different seasons in Korea. The results showed that the PM concentration in the atmosphere affected the amount of PM accumulated in plants, with high accumulation during periods of increased environmental PM levels. Euonymus japonicus and Euonymus alatus were the most effective in PM removal and had high tolerance to air pollution, making them suitable for areas with high PM concentrations. Moreover, shrubs were found to be more effective in accumulating PM than trees, suggesting a combination of shrubs and trees for better PM removal in urban areas.
Article
Environmental Studies
Huong-Thi Bui, Uuriintuya Odsuren, Sang-Yong Kim, Bong-Ju Park
Summary: Particulate matter (PM), a severe type of air pollution, has detrimental effects on human health. Mitigating PM in urban areas is challenging due to increasing resident density and associated traffic. This study analyzes the PM accumulation on leaf surfaces and the relationship with leaf traits in 24 plant species under varying environmental conditions. The findings demonstrate variations in PM accumulation among plants and seasons, with certain plant species exhibiting higher PM accumulation abilities. Additionally, the leaf traits show correlations with PM accumulation and differ across seasons.
Article
Plant Sciences
Kei Jung Kwon, Bong Ju Park
Summary: This study demonstrates that using Spathiphyllum spp. as a plant-microbial fuel cell can generate higher voltage and current levels, with a stable voltage output, without affecting plant growth and soil moisture content.
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE-REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE HORTICULTURA ORNAMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ramasamy Rajesh Kumar, Bung Ju Park, Jae Young Cho
JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2013)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ramasamy Rajesh Kumar, Bong Ju Park, Hae Ran Jeong, Jae Taek Lee, Jae Young Cho
JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2013)